Extreme weather: how we help limit the impact on operations
The Network Effect
Interview with Director Network Management, Jacques Dopagne, on the ...
The role of EUROCONTROL
Interview with Chief Operations Officer Joe Sultana on the role of ...
In this dossier
Disruptions
The Network Operations Centre in Brussels plays a key role in monitoring the impact of bad weather on aviation and closely coordinating the response and ...
Disruption procedure and crisis management (EACCC)
The European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC) was established by EU Transport Ministers on 11 May 2010 with the help of EUROCONTROL. Its aim is ...
Tools available in times of crisis
The Network Operations Portal (NOP) is designed for ATM professionals providing real time info on air traffic operations.
Airport Collaborative Decision-Making in Adverse Conditions
Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM) in Adverse Conditions helps airports minimise the impact of bad weather on operations by disseminating ...
The Network Manager strives to help airports and Aircraft Operators deal with challenging operational situations in every way we can.
We proactively:
- share our knowledge,
- promote best practice available in Europe,
- provide customised tools to help European aviation professionals deal with a critical situation.
This dossier summarises the actions we took in the wake of the 2010 snowfalls, as well as the actions we are taking this year together with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that a maximum number of flights can still take place safely in Europe during such critical periods.
The role of the Network Manager, how we help
The Network Manager will proactively make every possible effort to help anticipate potential issues together with the relevant partners.
The Network Manager can also assist in regulating or in stopping traffic from flying to an affected airport, and for helping aircraft stuck there to leave.
Actions for airports in Europe in case of bad weather
The Network Operations Centre in Brussels plays a key role in monitoring the impact of bad weather on aviation and closely coordinating the response and measures needed to address a potential problem.
Should a major or prolonged disruption occur the measures described below will be complemented by the full and immediate activation of the Network Crisis Procedures.
- Full article on Actions for European airports in case of bad weather.
- European network disruption procedure.