The CONTUR project, an acronym for "Emerging technologies for counteracting the effects induced by turbulent flows of fluid media," was a collaborative Romanian research initiative focused on tackling the challenges of turbulence. The project's main goal was to develop innovative technologies for both detecting and mitigating the adverse effects of turbulent flows, with a strong emphasis on aerospace applications. Coordinated by the Institute of Space Science, the project brought together a wide consortium of national research institutes and universities. The research was twofold: firstly, it aimed to advance the detection of Clear-Air Turbulence (CAT), a major aviation hazard, by developing high-resolution spectral LIDAR remote sensing techniques. Secondly, it focused on designing and testing novel active control strategies and technologies in wind tunnels to actively counteract turbulence-induced vibrations and instability on aircraft. This dual approach of combining advanced detection with active mitigation sought to provide comprehensive solutions to a critical issue in fluid dynamics and aviation safety.