2026 Agenda

This 25-minute session presents a concise, forward-looking overview of the Flight Centric Air Traffic Control (ATC) concept as it approaches deployment readiness. Aimed at Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and policy makers, the session distills years of research into clear, actionable insights relevant to both operational planning and regulatory decision-making.

Delivered by two researchers directly involved in the concept’s development, the presentation is structured in two complementary parts. The first speaker introduces the Flight Centric ATC paradigm, outlining its foundational principles, intended operational benefits, and how it differs from traditional sector-based approaches. Emphasis is placed on the motivations behind the concept and its alignment with future airspace and traffic management needs.

The second speaker focuses on the pre-deployment perspective, summarizing validation activities, key findings from simulations and the current maturity of the concept. This segment highlights implications for ANSP operations and policy frameworks, including readiness considerations, integration challenges, and next steps toward operations.