In France, an innovative process, called Traffic Light Scheme (TLS) releases airspace reserved for the military at times when civil air traffic overtakes a pre-agreed traffic level. The process contributes to making civil air traffic more direct, efficient and sustainable.
Colonel Christophe Hindermann is the Head of Airspace Division in France’s Ministry of Defence and the main focal point of the civil-military coordination in France. We spoke to him about civil-military cooperation for more sustainable air traffic operations.