LINK 2000+ Programme
Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) will supplement voice communication between pilots and air traffic controllers, it will increase air traffic management (ATM) capacity by automating routine tasks whilst improving safety.
The LINK 2000+ Programme is co-ordinating the European implementation of CPDLC in upper airspace. Data link communications is a key element of the Single European Sky (SES) and is the subject of the SES Data Link Services Implementing Rule (DLS IR) legislation published in January 2009 (EC Reg. 29/2009) which specifies European implementation dates.
For LINK 2000+ implementers there is a Wiki maintained by the Data Link Services Central Reporting Office (DLS-CRO) that addresses Performance Monitoring, Problem Investigation and Lessons Learned.
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DLISG-1 Meeting Summary and Presentations available
The presentations from the DLISG-1 meeting on 24/25 April at the EEC are available on the DLISG OneSky Teams website:
DLISG website on OneSky Teams
From the DLISG page you can the use the "DLISG-1 Meeting Workspace" link in the left column to access the agenda, presentations and minutes of the meeting. You will need a valid OneSky user account to access the page, but In case you don't yet have one, just go to www.eurocontrol.int, click the Extranet link in the upper right part of the page and follow the instructions how to set up an account.
Main deliverables
The EUROCONTROL LINK 2000+ Programme and its stakeholders will deliver CPDLC air/ground data link services in Europe by implementing an affordable set of en-route controller-pilot data link communication (CPDLC) services using the aeronautical telecommunication network (ATN) and VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2. LINK 2000+ delivers three basic services to automate routine controller tasks as follows:
- ATC communications management to handle repetitive frequency changes,
- ATC clearances to provide standard clearance commands,
- ATC microphone check to enable communication in case of blocked frequencies.
Timeframe
The LINK 2000+ Programme started in 2001 and is now in the full scale implementation phase governed by the DLS IR which requires:
- All newly delivered aircraft operating above FL285 to be equipped as of 2011,
- Core European ANSPs to be operational by 7 February 2013,
- The rest of European ANSPs to be operational by 5 February 2015,
- All existing aircraft operating above FL295 to be retroffited by 5 Feb 2015 (unless exempt).
Partnership
EUROCONTROL is working in collaboration with stakeholders including airspace users, air navigation service providers (ANSP) and industry to progress data link implementation. In 2003, the Agency’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) was the first ANSP to undertake operational CPDLC in Europe and has played a key role in the LINK 2000+ Programme. Core Europe will implement by 2013 with the rest of Europe following in 2015.
The Agency supplies support to stakeholders in key areas including, operational, testing, safety and technical matters as well providing regulatory advice.