Estonian Aviation Cluster Estonian Aviation Cluster (EAC) is a non-profit organization with the goal of bringing together the aviation industry and connecting it to the global network of aviation clusters. As of December 2019, EAC involves 19 members alongside value chain. Our mission is to build a new economic sector, thereby giving new boost to Estonian economy (from 3% of country’s GDP to 7% by 2023) eac.ee Estonia, why aviation? We are a focal point for aviation: • 150M consumers in Nordic, Baltic and northwest Russian regions within a 24H reach • Access to a market of 300M customers We are home of digital society, E-governance and start-ups: • ideal test-bed for innovation • birthplace of aviation companies with global ambitions Our story Our logo is inspired by a compass arrows, which: • form the map of Estonia • arrow ends are pointing to the Asia-Pacific region – The World’s fastest growing aviation market Our geographical location enable us to act as a gateway to Northern and Eastern Europe Members AIRLINES AIRPORT AND RELATED AIR CARGO EDUCATION SERVICES Regional Jet Tallinn Airport Ospentos International Estonian Aviation Academy Airest Aero Tallinn Airport GH Tallinn University of Technology Fort Aero Estonian Air Navigation Services Pakker Avio Mainor TVH INDUSTRY MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS IT SERVICES UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Skeleton Technologies Magnetic MRO Axinom Estonia Threod Systems Nordic Aircraft Service Operose Labs Hepta Airborne Solutions Qstep Logiciel eac.ee / Kristo Reinsalu / General manager / [email protected] SkySelect Strategic priorites ✈ Integrated MRO solutions – constant innovation and involvement of SME’s from connected sectors along the value chain ✈ Strategic partner to major airlines – Estonia has turned its main focus to ACMI market segment ✈ Air cargo hub - uniting local and international companies working together to increase air cargo volumes and services in Northern Europe ✈ Digitalization of aviation value chain – opening up aviation sector for ICT companies ✈ Smart-green autonomous vehicles – inviting entrepreneurs to develop and test different applications by using drones and smart-green autonomous vehicles Thank you! eac.ee.