18 January :: HAC HAC joined ECARE+ The European Communities Aeronautics REsearch+ project  funded under the Aeronautics & Space priority of FP6. It follows up on the ECARE project (2003-2005) and its goal is to capitalize on the first project to deliver better service to European aeronautical SMEs. The project started on February 1st, 2006 and will last 30 months. Currently it has 32 members. 30 Sept :: HAC A collaboration Agreement was signed between the Hungarian Aerospace Cluster (HAC) and the Hamburg based Hanse-Aerospace Cluster during "European Aerospace Clusters Network" workshop held in Rzeszow Poland on the 28th of September. The two clusters will cooperate in cabin systems development projects, joint research and best practice sharing. More 18 Sept :: HAC A Collaboration Agreement was signed between the  Hungarian Aerospace Cluster (HAC) and the Aviation Valley Poland in September. The collaboration will focus on research, product development, best practice sharing and joint marketing of GA category aircraft. 28 July :: HAC A Collaboration Agreement was signed by the Hungarian Aerospace Cluster (HAC) and Pannon Automotive Cluster (PANAC) on the 27th of July in Budapest. The long term objective of the agreement is the creation of a diversified high-technology based vehicle industry. The Clusters will launch projects that will contribute to: ·Close up the gap between the European and Hungarian vehicle industry ·The diversification of the  best Hungarian automotive part manufacturers to aerospace ·The incorporation of competitive, vehicle related industries: electronics, informatics and communication into the aerospace network The Clusters also would like to attract the attention of related industries to the hidden synergies in  technologies and services used by the two industries. The mid-term goal of the Clusters is to improve collaboration in the fields of innovation, research and development and better contribution to the implementation of new technologies, solutions and services to the Hungarian vehicle industry. Read more July 13 :: HAC On July 12th, 2006 Naturen Industrial lnformatics & Trading Ltd. has become shareholder of the German CSH Cabin Systems Holding GmbH. Cabin Systems operates worldwide as a highly capable systems integrator for cabin interiors. Especially focusing on the market of aircraft interiors, Cabin Systems is a modern, innovative key player in the most dynamic part of the global aviation industry. The market for aircraft interiors grows twice as fast as air travel. Carsten Kessler, CEO of CSH Cabin Systems Holding GmbH, is excited about the new Hungarian partner: “Naturen is an innovative and advanced company which offers Cabin Systems new possibilities in the Hungarian market.” Together with Naturen, Cabin Systems, its subsidiaries and partners want to build up their activities in the Hungarian aviation industry. “We strongly believe that Hungary has great potential as an aviation site and we call on the Hungarian state to support our business.” The first steps of cooperation have proven the concept. Naturen and Cabin Systems are working on aviation projects concerning Engineering, Aviation specific recruitment and training. Naturen brings cost efficient testing and innovative custom machine technology to the aviation industry. Naturen, Cabin Systems and its partners work on new products and services for the world market. To benefit from the growing market opportunities, Naturen and Cabin Systems are looking for more Hungarian partner companies to join the network. www.naturen.hu www.cabin-systems.com