This programme is intended to pursue sustainable goals that are based on the German government's aviation strategy and the guiding principle formulated therein*:

"With its products, the German aviation sector makes a decisive contribution to an environmentally friendly, efficient air transport system, which is an important pillar of the entire economy. As a technology leader, the aviation industry also makes a lasting and significant contribution to value creation in Germany for other sectors."

The funding programme is technologically oriented towards the strategic research agendas of ACARE (SRA) and the objectives defined therein. The BMWK is striving to develop a sustainable and economical air transport system for the future.

The basic aim of the funding measures is to improve the technological basis and the economic and technical situation of the aviation industry and air transport. The focus is on strengthening innovation and expertise in research, development and production in Germany.

The aim is to enable the aviation industry to achieve the goals set out in the aviation strategy within the framework of effective network structures. In the long term, the aim is to create a sustainable and economical air transport system.