The following structure is the basis for collaboration in order to address the current topics highly effective:

• Common workshops and telephone meetings - results of working groups are integrated in LOTAR
  
  3 main working groups in 2007/2008:

• LTA of CAD 3D geometry (Snecma, Airbus)
• LTA of CAD 3D with GD&T (Snecma, Airbus, Dassault, Boeing)
• LTA of PDM (EADS-MAS, BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing)
• Agreement to pay a fee by each aerospace active company 10 k€ to 20 k€, according to other contributions of companies
• 5 common workshops (ASD-STAN – AIA) agreed in 2008:
  
  For more detailed information see also "Next Steps".

Structure of work packages

The workload of LOTAR has been structured into eight different packages. All packages are clearly defined and scheduled.