CIRA was created in 1984 to manage PRORA, the Italian Aerospace Research Program, and uphold Italy’s leadership in Aeronautics and Space.
CIRA is a company with public and private sector shareholders. The participation of research bodies, local government and aeronautics and space industries sharing a common goal has led to the creation of unique test facilities, unmatched anywher in the world, and of air and space flying labs.
The CIRA is located in a 160-hectar area in the immediate vicinity of Capua, in the province of Caserta, north of Naples. Its has a staff of 370 people, most of which are engaged in research activity within domestic and international programs.
The goals of the Italian Aerospace Research Center are the acquisition and transfer of know-how aimed at improving the competitiveness of existing firms and stimulating the creation of new ones, as well as promoting training and increasing awareness of the aerospace sector.
To reach these goals CIRA develops research projects, domestic and international collaborations and activities to “disseminate” the knowledge and technologies it acquires.
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CIRA was created in 1984 to manage PRORA, the Italian Aerospace Research Program, and uphold Italy’s leadership in Aeronautics and Space.