VKI is associated member of Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking

Proud to be part of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, VKI is happy to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable future for aviation!

The Governing Board (GB) of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) approved the accession of 20 new Associated Members from 12 different countries to the Clean Aviation Partnership. The new members will engage with the Clean Aviation programme on a long-term basis, and together with the European Commission and the current CAJU private members, will lead the way towards climate-neutral aviation.

All new members have important competencies in the field of sustainable aviation research and innovation, key to enabling the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to develop, integrate and demonstrate disruptive aircraft technological innovations capable of decreasing net emissions of greenhouse gases by no less than 30% by 2030.

SMEs represent the largest number of new members (7), from 7 different countries across Europe. One seat in Clean Aviation’s Governing Board is reserved for SMEs. Additionally, 6 large industry organisations, 5 Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and 2 universities were selected. Out of the 20 new Members, 16 are already involved in the technical programme and are participating in Clean Aviation’s highly innovative 28 daring projects. Once membership procedures have been completed, the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking is expected to consist of 59 private members in total. Concerning the selected UK entities, the official accession to the CAJU Membership will be subject to the entry into force of the UK Association Agreement to Horizon Europe.