New blogsite for Hungarian Aerospace Technology Platform

Founders of the Hungarian Aerospace Technology Platform

The Hungarian Aerospace Technology Platform was created in 2007 by:

• Budapest University of Technology and Economics
• Eötvös Lóránd University
• KFKI AEKI Research Institute
• Bonn Hungary Ltd.
• SGF Ltd.
• BL Electronics Ltd.
• Slot Consulting Ltd.
• Hungarian Aviation Industry Foundation

Objectives:

To provide organizational framework for Aerospace research in Hungary
To close the gap between the EU and Hungary in Aerospace technology
To help the best research organizations to diversify into Aerospace
To devise a national strategy for aerospace research
To develop and test small aerospace vehicles
To launch integrated research projects
To participate in space missions and FP7 research programmes
To establish new R&D relationships with other countries

The new organization will represent 70+ SMEs in design, R/D, testing and manufacturing fields. HATP will be co-chaired by Mr. Mihaly Hideg (HAIF) and Mr. Janos Solymosi (Bonn-Hungary).

Combining resources and harmonizing activities of Hungarian aeronautical and space companies will help Hungarian aerospace SME-s in better participation in FP7, JTI and Galileo projects.