AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)

ASD is the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe. The site calls it the voice of the European aerospace, security and defence industry. It has about 4,000 member companies across 22 countries.

ASD supports the industry at European and global levels. It gives expertise to institutions and member companies. Its work covers civil aviation, defence, security, space, and research and development.

The site lists focus areas. Civil aviation topics include air traffic management, airworthiness and safety, urban air mobility, cyber security for civil aviation, and net zero aviation by 2050. Defence and security topics include critical raw materials, access to finance, and chemicals and materials.

ASD runs standards and specifications work. The site lists a Safety Management System standard, S-Series integrated product support specifications, performance based contracts, and Simplified Technical English. It also offers ASD certified courses on Simplified Technical English.

The site lists ASD position papers, a Destination 2050 roadmap, reports and publications, a media centre, a newsletter and podcasts from members. Its facts and figures pages cover civil aeronautics, defence, space and research and development.

The site includes a video in which ASD President Micael Johansson discusses Europe's security challenges, net zero flight by 2050, and work in space technology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and cybersecurity.

The site invites companies to join. It says membership helps companies amplify their presence, form partnerships and access business opportunities. Members have access to ASD Connect. The site lists the phone number +32 2 775 81 10 and a contact page for the ASD team.