For three years (2007 to 2009), DLR has been assigned the task of Official Monitoring Institution of the European Aviation industry by the European Commission (Head Office Energy and Transport).
The annual reports give an overview on the development of the entire air transport industry in Europe and have become a vital basis of information for decision makers in politics and economy. In addition to the annual reports, the DLR institute Air Transport and Airport Research issues topical reports on the development of the European air transport industry on behalf of the European commission and also acts as the commission's consultant.