iNM and Digital Transformation of EUROCONTROL

By 2030, on some days there could be daily traffic peaks of close to 50,000 flights in the European ATM network, an approximate increase of 50% compared to 2019 traffic. The forecasted traffic growth is unlikely to be linear but subject to demand waves and volatility, requiring the European ATM network to be resilient enough to withstand any un-predictability.

The performance of the European Aviation Network needs to be substantially improved in terms of capacity, flight efficiency, predictability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability while continuing to ensure equitable access to all airspace users. The Network must provide the same level of safety as today plus additional vertical scalability and must meet societal needs.
To ensure network services and functions fit for the future, with the support of its Member States, EUROCONTROL has embarked on a full network transformation process. This includes the renewal of EUROCONTROL systems to effectively manage network functions, and the creation of a sustainable and suitable environment to perform these functions.
The new EUROCONTROL operational building that will host the Network Manager OPS centre will be opened on 31st October 2023. Completed in time and on budget, the new OPS building ensures will enable EUROCONTROL to address the challenges of the future.
On the system side, the main EUROCONTROL systems are being upgraded to operate on a EUROCONTROL Digital Platform, unleashing the potential of data integration, operational efficiency, better user interface, and improving the overall functioning and maintenance of the system. The programme is called Integrated Network Management – iNM.
EUROCONTROL and its iNM Partners will discuss in the panel what is it in for Stakeholders, the benefits and the impacts on them.

Preparing for Summer 2024

In this session we will learn How the Network performed in Summer 2023 against the 4 Key Network Priorities? We will consider the proposals for managing Summer 2024 in the Network notably the increased efforts in handling the Convective Weather events at a Network Level, and how the 4 other Key priorities can be delivered – Prioritising First Rotation, Disciplined Flight Plan Execution, Delivering agreed Capacities, and Realistic Schedules including Turnaround Times.

GUTMA: Governance and Data Sharing in Increasingly Scaled, and Shared, Skies

As uncrewed operations see undeniable momentum and progress toward scale in 2024, the way they share the skies becomes ever more important. Before flights can become more dense, or even overlap, the alignment among operators and service providers begins at a business level. In this session, GUTMA and industry representatives operating in the busy Dallas market will share new resources for governance and data sharing for open source use by operators and service providers, also sharing learnings from recent implementation of these resources.

Going beyond voice – Unified Aeronautical Comms

Join us on our journey towards the future of communication as Frequentis leads the way with a vision of seamless interaction between controllers and pilots. We integrate both verbal and silent communication into a unified operational environment. With our concept of Unified Aeronautical Communication, we bring together automation, communication, and cutting-edge network technologies, promising unprecedented benefits for airspace operators and pilots alike.

Become part of our exploration into groundbreaking communication technologies, including the integration of X10 with automation systems, AI-driven voice enhancement, speech recognition-based safety nets, and FCI with LDACS as new digital air-ground communication technology.

Mind the Gap! : Bridging the ATM Interconnectivity Gap

In the ever-evolving world of Air Traffic Management (ATM), the old saying “Mind the Gap” takes on a new meaning. The ATM ecosystem is intricately interconnected, where the performance of the entire system relies on its weakest link. With some ANSPs advancing swiftly in technology, others might find themselves trailing. How can the aviation industry facilitate accessible and cost-effective solutions for these ANSPs to bridge this gap effectively?

Commercial space launch & recovery operations – Airspace integration

Delve into the complexities of seamlessly integrating commercial space launch and recovery activities into existing airspace frameworks. Industry experts and innovators will share insights into the technological advancements, regulatory considerations, and collaborative efforts driving the evolution of airspace integration in the rapidly expanding commercial space sector..

Security for Safety in ATM

Security Policy template developed with AIRBUS, CANSO and ICAO
An example of what could be the Security Policy for Civil Aviation ISMS (Information Security Management System)
Establish the connection between safety risks and security threats
Describe the best practices enabling the synergies between safety and security controls

Unifying Airspace with Accelerated Drone Management

The rapid growth of drones in various sectors has made the need for UTM systems more evident than ever. The use of drones in cross domain business opens up significant advantages, covering new business models and enabling additional revenue streams. Accelerated Drone Management covers the digital infrastructure that ensures that these operations are integrated seamlessly, efficiently and safely.

Digitising operations to enable growth of UAM traffic management services

This session will explore how new digital services and innovative technology solutions can deliver the infrastructure needed to support new airspace users and turn heliports and airports into early vertiports. As capacity increases, capabilities such as machine learning and AI can be flexed to accommodate drones and evtols within existing operations, delivering efficiency and services early, enabling the unlocking the follow-on micro services that will be required support new operations and network efficiency within current operations.

Drone Traffic Management – Behind authorization management, integrating an infrastructure to handle air & ground risk

Handling at scale drone operations and especially Behond Visual Line of Sight drone flights is a key challenge in term of safety and traffic management. UTM tools as foreseen only reveal the top of the solution required for such a challenge to be tackled.
From risks to handle, to the complexity of the variety of airspace users as well as local specific use cases, the solution cannot rely only on a software interface for authorities. As a complex system builder, Thales offers a tailored approach integrating the relevant physical infrastructure for each context.