Resources made available to the Joint Undertaking in 2009

Competences of the Joint Undertaking as defined in Regulation (EC) No 71/2008

Areas of Union competence deriving from the Treaty

Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme provides for a Union contribution to the establishment of long-term public private partnerships in the form of joint technology initiatives which could be implemented through Joint Undertakings within the meaning of Article 187 TFEU.

Objectives The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and in particular Theme 7; Transport (including Aeronautics) of the Specific Programme Cooperation. (a) accelerating in the EU the development, validation and demonstration of clean air transport technologies for earliest possible deployment; (b) ensuring coherent implementation of European research efforts aiming at environmental improvements in the field of air transport; (c) creating a radically innovative air transport system based on the integration of advanced technologies and full-scale demonstrators, with the target of reducing the environmental impact of air transport through significant reduction of noise and gaseous emissions, and improvement of the fuel economy of aircrafts; (d) accelerating the generation of new knowledge, innovation and the uptake of research proving the relevant technologies and fully integrated system of systems, in the appropriate operational environment, leading to strengthened industrial competitiveness.

Tasks (a) bringing together a range of ITDs with the emphasis on innovative technologies and development of full-scale demonstrators; (b) focusing efforts within ITDs on key deliverables that can help meet Europe’s environmental and competitiveness goals; (c) enhancing the technology verification process in order to identify and remove obstacles to future market penetration; (d) pooling user requirements to guide investment in research and development towards operational and marketable solutions; (e) implementing the research and development activities needed, where appropriate by awarding grants following calls for proposals; (f) awarding grants to support research performed by its Members and by other entities selected following calls for proposals in accordance with open criteria agreed by the Governing Board; (g) publishing information on the projects, including the name of the recipients and the amount of the financial contribution of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking per recipient; (h) ensuring the provision of services and supply contracts, where appropriate, through calls for tender; (i) mobilising the public and private sector funds needed; (j) liaising with national and international activities in the Joint Undertaking technical domain, in particular with the SESAR Joint Undertaking; (k) informing, by way of periodic meetings, the National States Representative Group and involving ACARE; (l) notifying legal entities that have concluded a grant agreement with the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking of the potential borrowing opportunities from the European Investment Bank, in particular the Risk Sharing Finance Facility set up under the Seventh Framework Programme; (m) stimulating the involvement of SMEs in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Seventh Research Framework Programme; in this respect the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking shall establish relevant quantitative targets in line with those set in the Seventh Framework Programme; (n) developing close cooperation and ensure coordination with related European (in particular the Framework Programme), national and transnational activities.

1 — Governing Board The Governing Board is the governing body of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking. 2 — ITD Steering Committees ITD Steering Committees shall be established by the Governing Board for each of the six ITDs. The following ITDs shall be established: (a) Smart Fixed Wing; (b) Green Regional Aircraft; (c) Green Rotorcraft; (d) Systems for Green Operations; (e) Green and Sustainable Engine; (f) Eco-Design. 3 — National States Representative Group The National States Representative Group shall consist of one representative of each Member State and of each other country associated with the Framework Programme. It shall elect a chairman from among its members. 4 — The General Forum The General Forum is a consultative body to the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking. The General Forum shall be composed of one representative from: (a) each Member of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking; (b) each Partner. 5 — Executive Director The Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Joint Undertaking and its legal representative. He shall be accountable to the Governing Board. 6 — External Audit Court of Auditors. 7 — Discharge Authority Parliament on a recommendation of the Council.

Budget 95,23 million euro of which 91 million euro funded by EU budget contribution; 3,39 million euro in-cash contribution and 91,84 million euro in-kind contribution from private industry members foreseen Staff at 31 December 2009 18 posts in the establishment plan of which 10 occupied at 31.12.2009 (includes 1 CA post). Total staff number: 10 assigned to the following duties: — operational tasks: 2, — administrative and support tasks: 4, — mixed tasks: 4.