Posted by Courtney E. Howard

NASHUA, N.H., 17 Dec. 2011. The SESAR Joint Undertaking, the public-private partnership that oversees and manages European air traffic and the Single European Sky initiative, has confirmed its support of Avionics Europe, the premier avionics conference and exhibition being held March 21 and 22 in Munich, Germany. SESAR JU will deliver a workshop about SESAR and its direct implications for the avionics industry during Avionics Europe.

Avionics Europe discusses current and future issues and challenges facing commercial, general, and defense avionics. An annual gathering of avionics engineers and professionals, designers, and pilots, the event provides an opportunity for delegates to learn and understand how SESAR impacts avionics work and business.

The SESAR program is the operational and technological answer to the major challenges of European air traffic growth. The aim of the SESAR Joint Undertaking is to ensure the modernization of the European air traffic management system by coordinating and concentrating all relevant research and development efforts in the European Union.

“Avionics Europe provides a forum for the industry to learn how SESAR impacts on the future developments and innovations for the aerospace industry and we are delighted to be able enhance the educational content of the conference,” says Patrick Ky, executive director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking.

Avionics Europe has also gained the support of Association of European Airlines, EUROCAE, and BavAIRia.

For more information, visit: www.avionics-event.com.