Civil–Military ATM Cooperation Forum

Session 1: Strategic Implications of EU Military Air Mobility

This session focuses on the strategic drivers shaping EU military air mobility. Speakers will share their insights on emerging operational needs, evolving security considerations, and the growing demand for seamless cross-border military movements. They will outline key principles, policy guidance, and organisational approaches essential for strengthening Europe’s ability to conduct timely, coordinated, and effective military air mobility across national borders.

Moderated by Mariana Anguelova, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL 

Topics:

• EU policy intent and guidelines on military air mobility by Eddy Liegeois, Head of Unit Aviation Policy in DG MOVE, European Commission
• Empowering military ATM capabilities through a strong EU–Military interface by Christophe Vivier, Acting Deputy Director Industry, Synergies & Enablers, Head of Single European Sky Unit, EDA
• NATO cross‑border operations in evolving security environment in Europe  by Michael Callender, Head of Aerospace Capabilities Section, NATO
• ATM Network management implications of cross‑border military operations by Razvan Bucuroiu, Head of Airspace Capacity Division, EUROCONTROL

Session 2: Operational challenges and requirements to cross-border mission planning and execution within EU airspace

This session brings together key operational stakeholders to examine the practical requirements for effective military cross-border operations and training. Participants will discuss critical operational needs, including military airspace user, civil–military coordination, and air navigation service provision - areas identified as essential for safely and efficiently managing military ATM needs into Europe’s increasingly complex air traffic environment.

Moderated by Mariana Anguelova, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL 

Topics:

• Harmonised Military Aviation mobility priorities to European ATM  by Colonel Raymond Martin, OiC Airspace Surveillance and Control Systems, Irish Air Corps and Chair of the Military ATM Board
• Operational requirements to seamless military air transport operations across Europe by Jérémy Le Meur, Operations Manager, European Air Transport Command
• Cross‑border Operational Air Traffic planning and coordination by Frédéric Bamard, Head of French Military ATS Reporting Office, Ministry of Defence France
• Cross‑border access to airspace for military training and exercises by Xavier Peralta, Airspace Activities Section, Ministry of Defence France
• Coordinating military decision-making for cross-border air operations by Adrian Codi, Head of Civil-Military Coordination, Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration, ROMATSA
• ATC service provision to cross-border Operational Air Traffic in shared airspaces by Sławomir Szlosek, Head of Operational Air Traffic Control Office, Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, PANSA 

Session 3: Harmonised operational solutions supporting military air mobility across Europe 

Moderated by Remus Lacatus, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL

Topics:

• (13:45-14:15): Civil-Military ATCO coordination – enabling seamless ATC service provision to cross-border Operational Air Traffic by Justyna Skrzyńska‑Rękawek, Civil Air Traffic Controller, Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, PANSA and Marta Roza Álvarez, Military Air Traffic Controller, Spanish Space Agency (AEE)
• (14:15-15:15): EUROCONTROL solutions for harmonised operational air traffic in Europe
  • iOAT FPL: A key enabler to military cross-border operations  by Igor Kuren, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL
  • Development of cross-border OAT procedures based on iOAT FPL by Cezar Neculae, Airspace and Capacity Division, Network Management Directorate, EUROCONTROL
  • Network-level coordination of military cross-border operations - the MILO role by Mariana Silva, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL
  • Mission Trajectory Deployment Initiative (MIDI) by Luc Antoon, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL

Session 4: CNS solutions - CNS infrastructure dual‑use and resilience

In this session, speakers will explore the civil-military challenges emerging from the evolution of CNS infrastructure and its role in enabling dual-use systems for military flights across Europe. The discussion will highlight performance-based initiatives and projects that support military operational compliance, while also presenting proposals to strengthen the resilience, reliability, and interoperability of Europe’s CNS infrastructure.

Moderated by Remus Lacatus, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL

Topics:

• The dual use concept for civil-military support and resilience enhancement by Jorge Pereira, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL
• Performance-based initiatives for civil-military NAV interoperability by Ricardo Oliveira, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL

Session 5: Forward-looking solutions: SESAR 3 Projects contribution

Moderated by Remus Lacatus, CMC Division, EUROCONTROL

Topics:

• MITRANO Project results by Ella Pinska Chauvin, Senior ATM Expert PhD, INTEGRA
• IRINA project results by Julia Sanchez, ATM Expert, EUROCONTROL