Optimised operational performance
Network Manager
As the Network Manager we work with stakeholders across Europe and beyond to enhance the performance and safety of the air traffic management network.
We work with all the different operational stakeholders to deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable European air traffic management system.
As the Network Manager (NM), we develop and operate the air traffic management (ATM) network in Europe and beyond. With our comprehensive picture of the ATM network and unique in-depth expertise, we work to ensure the safe and smooth flow of traffic and address performance challenges strategically, operationally and technically.
Our 20+ years of expertise in centralised flow management allows us to efficiently and safely forecast, plan and coordinate the safe operation of flights.
Hand-in-hand with our partners, we develop solutions to meet current and future airspace and ground capacity needs.
We exchange information with countries across the ICAO European region and beyond to improve traffic flows from the regional to the global level, enhance traffic predictability and safely increase network capacity.
Activities
Airports integration
Enhancing airport performance to improve network predictability.
Airspace design and utilisation
Drawing airspace highways to make the network safer and more efficient.
Communications, navigation and surveillance
Managing scarce resources and monitoring infrastructure performance.
Disruption and crisis management
Ensuring the network runs smoothly in any conditions.
Forecasting
Looking ahead together to prepare for future traffic.
Network operations
Powered by the Network Manager Operations Centre.
Network operations planning
Meeting network demands by setting tangible milestones for the future.
Network performance
Monitoring, analysing and reporting on the performance of the network.
We lead the evolution of the European network. We innovate and develop the concepts and systems that will power the future network and fulfil the needs of our stakeholders.
- Advanced flexible use of airspace
- Airport and TMA network integration
- Free route airspace
- Cooperative traffic management
- European ATM information management system (EAIMS)
- Flight plan and flight data evolution
- integrated Network Management (iNM)
- Network business intelligence
- Operational excellence programme
Key documents
Technical systems
Our complex operational systems are powered by IT services that guarantee the smooth round-the-clock operation of our services.
At the same time, we actively improve efficiency and reduce the cost of support. In addition, we provide ad-hoc technical support for ATM stakeholders.
Enhanced tactical flow management system
Provides enhanced tactical data to all operational stakeholders.
Integrated initial flight plan processing system
Rationalising the reception, initial processing and distribution of flight plan data related to IFR flight within the ICAO EUR Region.
Governance
The NM operates through the Network Management Board that steers the execution of the network functions including the performance of the tasks of the Network Manager.
Latest highlights
Summer 2024 – Overview of Network performance
July 2024 – Overview of Network Performance
EUROCONTROL calling for common action to address air traffic control delays
Coordinating to ensure efficient air traffic during EURO 2024!
All Together Now 2024 video: Why mitigating bad weather impacts on aviation is a top priority this summer