In this issue
In this issue we gather expert views from policy-makers, air navigation service providers, EUROCONTROL specialists, researchers, industry and other key stakeholders on how we can offer the most fuel-efficient trajectories for all airspace users in the European sky balanced with protection of the environment at low and high altitudes, from noise levels around airports to contrail formation prevention.
We hear from the European Commission’s DG MOVE, CANSO and ICAO on the strategic programmes, policies and solutions in place to support wider society and the aviation industry. The Air Transport Action Group takes a deep dive into the trade-offs and issues behind developing policies in this area. We also report on the environment’s impact on air traffic operations, especially in the form of wilder, more unpredictable weather events and what this means for peak-time summer traffic planning by EUROCONTROL's Network Manager.
We also examine the challenges and benefits of moving towards more digital CNS/ATM systems – and some of the key initiatives underway through the Agency to improve the performance of the European ATM system.

Optimised and sustainable skies
The theme of this edition is “Optimised and Sustainable Skies” – something we all work towards but is a major challenge to achieve. ATM is a balance between safety, the cost of providing the service, the efficiency of flights and the environmental impact of flights.
Sometimes, these drivers work together – for example, a flight that is efficient, that takes a direct route and uses a fuel-efficient trajectory, will not only cost less but will also have less of an impact on the environment. However, in other cases a compromise is required, such as between the need for capacity and the cost of the service.
Raúl Medina, Director General of EUROCONTROL

Paving the way for more efficient and sustainable European airspace
María de las Flores Diaz Pulido, Head of Single European Sky Unit, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission

EUROCONTROL’s new Member State Iceland: “a stronger Atlantic bridge”
Jón Gunnar Jónsson, Director-General of the Samgöngustofa, Icelandic Transport Authority

We are making steady progress to achieving net zero by 2050
Jane Hupe, Director responsible for the Environment programme, ICAO and Secretary of ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection

Preparing air transport stakeholders for climate-related disruptions
Alexandre de Joybert, Director of Sustainability, ACI Europe and Rachel Burbidge, Senior Policy Officer, Environment and Climate Change, EUROCONTROL

A concept of operations for future skies
Simon Hocquard, Director General, CANSO

How aviation’s net zero transition can drive growth in emerging economies
Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)

Collaboration on TBO will create a more efficient ATM system that benefits everyone
Eduardo Carrillo de Albornoz, Managing Director, Boeing Research & Technology Europe and Brazil

CRCO’s digital transformation programme is improving efficiencies, transparency and resilience
Bhev Chandrasena, Chief Financial Officer responsible for the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance, EUROCONTROL

From research to operations: MUAC is pioneering ATM Condensation Trail (contrail) avoidance measures
Contrail avoidance research team, Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, EUROCONTROL

Meeting the environmental challenge will require innovation, cooperation and data-driven intelligence
Tânia Cardoso Simões, Director European Green Sky, EUROCONTROL

Planning summer 2025: the weather takes centre stage
Steven Moore, Head of ATM Network Operations, Network Management Directorate, EUROCONTROL

New initiatives and ideas are first viewed through the lens of safety
Peggy Devestel, Director Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, EUROCONTROL

Pioneering the move to digital ATM technology: the iNM programme gathers pace
Tony Licu, Head of Digital Transformation Office and Acting Head of the Agency’s Technology Division, EUROCONTROL

Laying the technical foundations to a future Single European Digital Sky
Predrag Vranjkovic, CNS Programme Manager Team Lead, EUROCONTROL

The stakes are high as the aviation system evolves
Jorge Pereira, Head of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Security Unit, Civil-Military Cooperation Division, EUROCONTROL

Digitalisation and AI in Air Traffic Control: Balancing innovation with the human element
Helena Sjöström Falk, President and Chief Executive Officer, IFATCA

Being bold to become better
Andreas Boschen, Executive Director, SESAR JU

Five strategic themes to guide our activities: safe, global, green, innovative, resilient
Florian Guillermet, Executive Director, EASA

Remote towers – the skeyes DiTo project
Johan Decuyper, Chief Executive Officer, skeyes

Digitalisation of aviation: insights for experts
Koen De Vos, Secretary-General, GUTMA

Without the states agreeing, the fundamental change will not happen
Klaus Meier, Chief Technology Officer, Skyguide

Standards as enablers of innovation in the aviation industry
Anna von Groote, Director General, EUROCAE

Advancing trajectory-based ATM in Europe with digital connectivity
Hugues de Beco, Head of Multi-Programme Projects and ATM, Airbus

Rebooting ATM: towards a digitally enabled, distributed model
Philip Church, Aviation Director, Egis

NAV CANADA is advancing its digital aerodrome air traffic services programme
Mark Cooper, Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Officer, NAV CANADA

Europe takes important steps towards Trajectory-Based Operations
Razvan Bucuroiu, Head of Airspace and Capacity Division, EUROCONTROL

EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub an important catalyst to speeding upper & lower airspace management integration
Farah Luu, Project Manager in the Drones Programme & Stefano Tiberia, Validation Expert, EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub

MUAC pioneers digital connectivity between ground and air with ADS-C
Viktor Jagasits, Air Traffic Controller, EUROCONTROL MUAC

A practical approach to civil-military interoperability
Mariana Anguelova, Stakeholder Relations Manager and Senior Civil-Military ATM Cooperation Expert, EUROCONTROL

Investing early in cyber resilience will avoid major disruptions in the longer term
Interview with Patrick Mana, Cyber Security Programme Manager, EUROCONTROL
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