EUROAVIA
| The European Association of Aerospace Students (EUROAVIA) |
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| legal form | Association under Dutch law |
| founding | 1959 |
| founder | Jean Roeder |
| Seat | Delft , Netherlands |
| motto | Build the wings of your future |
| main emphasis | Aerospace |
| Action space | Europe |
| Members | 1600 |
| Website | www.euroavia.eu |
The EUROAVIA (European Association of Aerospace Students) is a European student organization, which has its origins in the courses of the aerospace engineering and related subjects. EUROAVIA was founded in 1959 and is now an association under Dutch law. The association currently consists of 37 groups (local groups) in 18 European countries with a total of 1,600 members.
The aim of all activities is to strengthen the bond between students and the aerospace industry as well as to promote the exchange between the different cultures of the member countries. In addition, the association wants to create greater awareness of the potential of aerospace technology students and is therefore represented internationally.
Members of the association constantly organize international meetings, workshops and symposia. In addition, the members meet regularly at the two general meetings and at the annual workshop. The most recognized event at EUROVIA is the Design Workshop.
history
In 1956 a group of students in Aachen became aware of the uncertain situation in the aerospace industry due to a lack of cooperation with larger branches of the economy. After long discussions between students from Germany , France and the Netherlands a solution was found, the "A good cooperation of aerospace and astronautic industries of different countries, which could result in a powerful industry." was called. Then the vision of this group was defined: The union of all European aerospace engineering students could help to realize this European cooperation.
Active correspondence with aeronautical engineering professors from Belgium , France and the Netherlands began. The following sentences stood at the beginning of this correspondence:
- “The individual European nation states cannot provide the resources required for future progress in aerospace technology. So it is absolutely necessary to meet the upcoming problems and challenges through a joint cooperation of the European states on civil, military and especially university level. "
Although the professors were asked to inform the students about the proposed establishment of a European association, only students from Paris and Delft answered. In the meantime, the first cross-border step had been taken! In the first half of 1958 the Aachen group recruited fourteen active and highly motivated students. The first personal contacts were made during the visit of French and Dutch students. In addition, further contacts were made through visits to France, Italy and the Netherlands.
During such a meeting a “committee provisoire” was established. The aim was to organize a constituent assembly to found the planned association called "EUROAVIA". Between September 22 and 28, 1958 , representatives of the universities of Aachen, Delft, Paris and Pisa discussed the goals and organization of EUROAVIA. The result of this meeting was the convocation of the constituent assembly of EUROAVIA in Aachen from March 9th to 17th, 1959 .
The days between these two meetings were full of work, difficulty, and hope. It wasn't easy to convince people that their support would help shape the future of the aerospace industry.
Representatives from Aachen, Berlin, Braunschweig, Delft, ENSA and ENICA Paris, Milan, Pisa, Stuttgart and Turin were present at the constituent assembly. All in all, there were thirty students from ten universities in four different states. The statutes were presented and accepted on March 16, 1959. The association officially started work on May 1, 1959.
In the first year the international board was represented by the local Aachen group. Jean Roeder became the first president. The objectives of the board were to establish contacts with the economy and the general public and to transfer the association's intentions to other European countries.
construction
Nowadays the association is divided into three main pillars: international board, local groups and working groups. The International Board IB represents EUROAVIA on a European level. The International Board of Directors is nominated during the annual EMEAC (Electoral Meeting of the EUROAVIA Congress), which usually takes place in April or May. The candidates of the Designated International Board (DIB) prepare a business and financial plan before taking over the work of their predecessors during the AMEAC (Annual Meeting of the EUROAVIA Congress) in October. Delegates from the local groups attend to form these two conventions. Several working groups have been created for special long-term projects. You have freedom of choice, have your own budget and report at the association's congresses. Some of these groups are permanent.
International Board of Directors
The international board is the leading part of the association at European level. He oversees international activities, coordinates the working groups, controls the financial plan and is responsible for all external matters at international level. The international board normally consists of 5 members: It is led by the president, who is supported by a second chairman, the treasurer and two executive members.
Affiliated Societies
The 37 local groups in the 18 European countries work independently at the local level and are usually attached to their respective universities .
Local groups are in Aachen , Ankara , Athens , Belgrade , Berlin , Braunschweig , Bremen , Bucharest , Budapest , Cluj-Napoca , Covilhã , Delft , Dresden , Hamburg , Helsinki , Istanbul , Kiev , Leuven , Lisbon , Madrid , Milan , Munich , Naples , Ostend , Palermo , Paris , Patras , Pisa , Rzeszów , Seville , Stuttgart , Terrassa , Turin and Zagreb .
Candidate countries are Toulouse and Southampton .
Former local groups are London , Southampton , Haarlem , Stockholm , Vienna , Haifa , Warsaw , Madrid and Toulouse .
Working groups
The EUROAVIA working groups in various areas serve to ensure functionality within this large association.
EUROAVIA News
The club's official quarterly magazine, which is sent to members and sponsors, is called EUROAVIA News. It is published by a permanent working group of the local group from Delft.
Newsletter
The monthly newsletter is distributed in digital form and gives every member the opportunity to participate.
EUROAVIA Young Engineers (EYE)
The EYE Working Group constantly collects offers for internships or training opportunities and makes them available to the user on a website in the form of a database. Furthermore, the database is being expanded to include applications and résumés so that companies can use them as a recruiting platform.
EUROAVIA Alumni Network (EAN)
This network for communication between EUROAVIA as an organization and the graduated and former members was founded on the initiative of former members of EUROAVIA. Various concepts of how one can involve alumni in the association's work are currently being evaluated so that they can then be used in the near future.
Public Relations (PR)
The Public Relation Working Group manages communication within the organization as well as with affiliated and supporting companies, institutions, universities, other non-governmental organizations and the press. It was founded as a result of EMEAC 2008 in Rzeszów and is the youngest working group of EUROAVIA.
Air show
The Air Show Working Group is represented at two leading European aviation fairs, the Paris Air Show and the ILA in Berlin . The tasks of this group include the organization of the trade fair stand, the trade fair in general and the coordination of all members present.
In 2009 EUROAVIA was represented for the first time at the AERO in Friedrichshafen .
Central Archive (CA)
All digitally published and printed documents of the organization are stored in an archive which is managed by a special working group. The archive stores digital media on a server in Delft and paper documents in Aachen. Each member has the option of using this archive for local, international or private purposes. After a decision by the AMEAC in Aachen in 2009 , the Central Archive lost its independence and has been part of the IT Working Group ever since. The goals of the Central Archive, however, have not changed.
Information Technology (IT)
A group of motivated and experienced members ensures that the homepage remains up-to-date and that digital communication such as forum and mailing lists work.
activities
The members of the association regularly organize international meetings, workshops and symposia. In addition, the members of EUROAVIA also meet regularly at their two general meetings and an annual workshop. However, the most recognized event of the association is the design workshop.
Congresses (EMEAC and AMEAC)
The association holds general internal meetings twice a year. These usually take place within week-long events and provide distinct business meetings over four days.
The EMEAC (Electoral Meeting of the EUROAVIA Congress) is organized by a local group in spring. In addition to relevant topics and decisions within the association, the program also includes discussions and the election of the DIB (Designated International Board), which will work at the head of the association from autumn.
The AMEAC (Annual Meeting of the EUROAVIA Congress), which takes place in autumn, marks the beginning of the office of the International Board of Directors and also offers the opportunity to discuss open or unresolved topics and questions.
Both congresses are very important points during the financial year of EUROAVIA and it is the task of the international board to find a host country and to prepare and conduct all meetings and discussions.
Design Workshop (DeWo)
| EUROAVIA design workshops | |
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| year | Industrial partner |
| 1991 | Dornier |
| 1992 | ESA / ESTEC |
| 1994 | Aérospatiale |
| 1995 | ESA / ESTEC |
| 1997 | Rolls Royce |
| 1999 | British Aerospace |
| 2001 | Carlo Gavazzi Aerospace |
| 2004 | British Aerospace |
| 2005 | AgustaWestland |
| 2006 | ESA |
| 2007 | Rolls Royce |
About every second year a team from the association, together with a supporting company and a host university, organize a three-week workshop with the aim of a certain preliminary draft. A few months before the event, which usually takes place in the summer, a design competition is set up for all interested students - both members and non-members.
In this competition, all participants must submit a small draft on the given design topic, which is judged by a jury of professors or industry experts. The successful participants in this competition are then invited to the workshop, where they are prepared by professionals and experts for the practical draft on the given topic. At the end, the best preliminary draft (or several drafts) is presented and serves as the basis for further development within the company.
In addition to the technical experience that the participants gain, the students have the opportunity to get to know each other and the host city.
This event, which is organized by a Working Group (WG), not only offers the participants the workshop and a three-week program, but also finances most of the expenses (except for the outward and return journey).
Formation workshop
The Formation Workshop is EUROAVIA's internal training measure with the aim of increasing the quality of EUROAVIA's actions. Whether organizing international events, running a local board, or even motivating members. The Formation Workshop is the proof that EUROAVIA has a solid tradition that goes back to 1959, but does not intend to rest on the laurels of the past.
symposium
Compared to a fly-in, a symposium, which also lasts a week and in which around 30 people take part, has a more technical background. Lectures will be given on a specific topic and the participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge through workshops. The program is rounded off by cultural trips and excursions.
Air Cargo Challenge
The Air Cargo Challenge is a competition for students of engineering and natural sciences or already graduated engineers and was brought into being to promote interest in aviation and to offer a platform to prove one's own abilities and skills. In order to take part in the Air Cargo Challenge, a team of 3 to 6 members, a pilot and a professor in charge must design, document, build and fly a remote-controlled aircraft that can carry the largest possible payload. It includes a wide range of challenges that students will find in their future professional life. These are technical, interpersonal and financial in nature, but strict milestones must also be met.
Fly-in
A fly-in is the meeting of around 30 international EUROAVIA members in a local group. These take place several times a year and usually last a week. The organizing local group ("Affiliated Society") uses this to show the participants the sights of their city as well as interesting companies in the area. In addition to the excursions, one of the main focuses is the intercultural exchange and team building among the students.
Cultural Exchange (CE)
A cultural exchange offers a small number of members (10-20) from one of the local groups the opportunity to visit another group in the vicinity. This exchange lasts up to four days and consists mainly of a cultural program.
Partner organizations
As part of the Informal Forum of International Student Organizations (IFISO), EUROAVIA works with other student organizations from different areas in relation to the management and further development of student associations.