The long term vision for aeronautics

Abstract

The capacity of our present air transport system is approaching societies tolerance levels especially as concerns environmental challenges. The approach needed has to include an optimisation of technology in a combined top-down/bottom-up process, an efficient utilization of resources through a more function-oriented business structure integrating life-cycle perspectives and finally creating challenging, stimulating education and working conditions throughout the whole system, making it possible to attract the most talented people -- simply the best!