Research and development in physical sciences, engineering and life sciencesEstablished in 1993, the Centre technologique en aérospatiale (CTA) is a technological transfer centre dedicated to the application of aerospace technologies linked to the École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA). The CTA's mission is to supply quality services to its customers and partners, primarily SMEs in innovation support and development, to help them increase their knowledge, productivity and competitiveness and the quality of their products and services. Its fields of expertise are the design, analysis and manufacturing of parts (metallic or composite materials), non-destructive testing, robotics, avionics and air operations. The CTA's mandates are for applied research, technical support and technological demonstration in the field of aerospace.