European Aeronautics: Strong Government Presence in Industry Structure and Research and Development Support

NSIAD-94-71 Published: Mar 23, 1994. Publicly Released: Apr 22, 1994.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the European aeronautics industry, focusing on the: (1) structure of the aeronautics industries in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom; (2) support that these countries' respective governments give to aeronautical research and development (R&D); and (3) organization of the countries' respective aeronautical R&D establishments.

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