ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab

ONERA, The French Aerospace Lab. The French center for aeronautics, space and defense research. ONERA, a central player in aeronautics and space research, employs around 2,000 people. Placed under the supervision of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, it has a budget of 230 million euros, more than half of which comes from commercial contracts. State expert, ONERA prepares the defense of tomorrow, responds to the aeronautical and space challenges of the future, and contributes to the competitiveness of the aerospace industry. All the major civil and military aerospace programs in France and Europe carry part of ONERA's DNA: Ariane, Airbus, Falcon, Rafale, missiles, helicopters, engines, radars, etc. Recognized internationally and often awarded, its researchers train many doctoral students. The French aeronautics, space and defense research lab. A multi-disciplinary organization with experimental means unique in Europe, ONERA brings expertise to government programs, both institutional and industrial. It is a public research organization, with eight major facilities in France and about 2,000 employees, including 1,500 scientists, engineers and technicians.