ECHO 2 is a three-year SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking project, coordinated by EUROCONTROL, which is building on research from the initial ECHO project that developed a concept of operations (ConOps) for higher airspace. Specifically, the project will focus on introducing a module on space launch real-time monitoring, and packages covering ground and air-ground operational integration procedures.
In this phase, ECHO 2 focuses on introducing a module for space launch real-time monitoring, as well as packages addressing ground and air–ground operational integration procedures. The project is at the forefront of aviation innovation, targeting the end-to-end integration of new entrants - such as space vehicles, HAPS, supersonic, and hypersonic aircraft - into the EUROCONTROL Network Manager area. Through live flight trials, ECHO 2 aims to enhance air traffic management, ensuring seamless, safe and efficient operations.
This initiative not only supports the growth of modern aviation technologies but also reinforces Europe’s leadership in global aviation progress, paving the way for a future where air and space travel are more integrated than ever.
