In 2024, European air traffic saw unprecedented growth, and this is forecast to continue steadily throughout this decade. Network traffic is close to the volume reached during summer 2019. In many parts of the network traffic levels are already 20-30% higher (or more) than in 2019. In the context of this significant traffic increase, other complexities are to be considered: the non-availability of Ukrainian airspace due to the war of aggression against Ukraine, the significant increase of military requirements for more intensive training, national and multi-national military exercises, and requests for more airspace related to the introduction of 5th generation fighter-aircraft. In addition, meteorological developments are adding another layer of complexity in the planning and management of European airspace.
EUROCONTROL Network Manager Annual Report 2024
The EUROCONTROL Network Manager Annual Report looks at the network performance in 2024.
In summary, NM continued to put a lot of effort into the network functions and tasks in 2024 and there was a high level of dedication among the NM staff despite resources being more stretched than ever. Among many different workstreams, providing support to the planning of the summer traffic, transition plans and NM measures have substantially improved the functioning of the network.
The NM Annual Report for 2024 covers the topics above and also provides information about Budgetary matters, investment, expenditure and revenues, network performance and the activities of the NM per function, including network:
- monitoring, reporting and infrastructure sharing,
- planning,
- operations,
- crisis management,
- interference and
- safety.
You can also find information about network strategic planning and challenges and opportunities for the future.