The Final General Assembly in Budapest

An occasion to look back and plan ahead

Following a dynamic week of exchanges at the Transport Research Arena (TRA), the Stargate consortium gathered in Budapest for its latest General Assembly, hosted by Budapest Airport. Bringing together partners from across Europe, the meeting marked an important moment to reflect on progress, align on next steps, and prepare for the final phase of the project.

A moment to reflect and look ahead

As the Stargate programme enters its final stretch, the General Assembly in Budapest provided a valuable opportunity for partners to take stock of achievements and define priorities for the months ahead.

Discussions focused on the overall status of the consortium and the progress made across its many initiatives, alongside a shared reflection on lessons learned and remaining challenges.

With the project approaching its conclusion, the conversations also turned towards the future: how to consolidate results, ensure impact, and extend the reach of Stargate’s innovations beyond the project timeline.

Driving impact and scaling innovation

A key focus of the Assembly was the question of impact. Partners engaged in practical discussions on monitoring, reporting, and evaluating the results of the various projects developed within the consortium.

This was complemented by dedicated sessions exploring how successful initiatives can be scaled up and translated into viable business cases for the wider aviation ecosystem. In line with Stargate’s ambition to serve as a testbed for sustainable aviation solutions, these exchanges highlighted the importance of moving from experimentation to real-world deployment.

Collaboration at the heart of progress

As with previous General Assemblies, collaboration remained at the core of the discussions. Bringing together airports, airlines, industry partners and research institutions, the event fostered open dialogue and knowledge sharing across disciplines.

A dedicated session on communication and dissemination also underlined the importance of ensuring that Stargate’s insights and results are effectively shared with stakeholders across Europe and beyond.

These exchanges reflect the collaborative spirit that has driven the project forward since its launch, enabling partners to collectively address the complex challenges of decarbonising aviation.

Building momentum towards the final phase

Hosted by Budapest Airport, the General Assembly took place in a context of strong engagement and commitment from all partners. The gathering was not only a moment to reflect, but also to reaffirm a shared ambition: to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

As Stargate enters its final months, the focus is now on maintaining momentum and ensuring that the knowledge, tools and solutions developed throughout the project continue to inspire the transformation of airports across Europe.