SINGLE EUROPEAN SKY ACAC Tripoli 3-4 November 2008.

SINGLE EUROPEAN SKY

ACACTripoli 3-4 November 2008

Single European Sky

Outline of this presentation:

Single European Sky background

Single European Sky current situation and achievements

Single European Sky second legislative package

Single European Sky: ReasonsReasons

After the liberalisation of traffic in 1990s EU experienced a level of unprecedented deterioration in on-time performance of air carriers

One of the reasons identified was the underperformance of the ATM systems: ageing technologies and systems will face considerable traffic increase by 2020

Other important reason: fragmentation of European skies (markets highly protected)

High Level Group report in November 2000 The EU responded with an ambitious regulatory initiative

SES Situation of ATM in Europe in 2003

European airspace is fragmented according to national borders rather than adapted to real traffic flows

More than 60 Area Control Centres in Europe in 2003


Sectors and routes are designed according to national borders


Traffic is still expected to grow, and even to double between 1997 and 2020

SES: Legal BasisLegal Basis

SES legislative package was adopted by the EU Council and European Parliament and entered into force in April 2004: Framework Regulation Service Provision Regulation Airspace Regulation Interoperability Regulation

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/ses/legislation_en.htm

SES: ObjectivesObjectives

To restructure European airspace as a function of air traffic flows, rather than according to national borders

To create additional capacity

To increase the overall efficiency of the ATM system

To enhance safety standards

SES: FeaturesFeatures

The Single Sky Legislation reforms the organisation of civil aviation authorities & air navigation service provision in Europe

Institutional measures: Separation of regulatory activities from service provision,

establishment of National Supervisory Authorities (oversight) Common requirements for ANSP, certification & designation Bodies which manage implementation (SSC, ICB) involving all

stakeholders (staff, military, industry, ICAO)

Financed by uniform system of charging Interoperability of the European ATM Network (of systems,

constituents and associated procedures)

SES: Features 2Features 2

New airspace architecture: Setting-up of cross-border functional airspace blocks (FABs) European Upper Flight Information Region Harmonisation of FL division level and of airspace classification,

common principles and criteria for route & sector design Flexible Use of Airspace Rules for Air Traffic Flow Management

Air Traffic Controller License Geographical scope: SES now includes 38 States (EU-27,

ECAA, Switzerland, Morocco)

SES: Who Does WhatWho Does What

EU Regulations Proposed by the European Commission Decided/approved by EU Council of Ministers and European

Parliament

Secondary law (application of EU Regulations) Legislation and mandates are decided by Single Sky Committee

(SSC) on the basis of European Commission proposals Technically developed by Eurocontrol through mandates SSC: States (civil and military) plus observers (Eurocontrol, ICAO) Industrial Consultation Body (industry and stakeholders) advices

European Commission

SES: Achievements IAchievements I

Legal and institutional framework in place Single Sky Committee assists the Commission in

adopting the enabling legislation through commitology with civil/military participation, EASA, ICAO and 3rd countries

Industry Consultation Body enables all industry stakeholders and social partners to contribute to legislation

Technical support from Eurocontrol in the rulemaking process through mandates

SES: Achievements IIAchievements II

Separation of service provision from regulation Each Member State has established a National

Supervisory Authority (NSA) to ensure effective regulation and to avoid conflict of interests. NSAs are also exercising a safety oversight function

Since 20 June 2007, air navigation service providers have become subject to certification by the NSAs

Transparency of charges A common charging scheme ensuring full transparency in

the establishment of air navigation service charges

SES: Achievements IIIAchievements III

Harmonisation in licensing of controllers Harmonised level of competence and an improved mobility

of workers (Important social dimension as there are i.e. 16.500 ATM controllers within the EU)

Advances in the efficient use of airspace Common provisions for the flexible use (civil and military) of

airspace Harmonisation of airspace classification in the upper

airspace above FL 195: classified now as Class C Airspace

SES: Achievements IVAchievements IV

Towards interoperable equipment An effective interoperability mechanism has been

established to adopt implementing rules (Regulations) and to develop Community specifications (Standards)

So far 4 implementing rules & 4 Community specifications have been adopted

Indispensable mechanism for the efficient implementation of SESAR

SES: Situation of ATM in Europe in 2007Situation of ATM in Europe in 2007

> 10 Mil GAT flights in 2007 (for the 1st time!)

Variation 2007/2006: +5.3% Europe (+6.6% World)

Punctuality remains at acceptable level (22% arrival delays>15 mins) but ATFM delay target (1 min/flight) not met for 2nd consecutive year (1.6 min/flight in 2007)

SES: New Context INew Context I

Environment Aviation’s share of EU greenhouse gas emissions (currently

3%) is predicted to increase Average flight route 50 km too long: CO2 5 Mil Tons Improved ATM & airport operations could reduce emissions

by 7-12% per flight

Fragmentation Significant additional costs for airspace users : ACCs below

optimal economic size, duplication of systems & piecemeal procurement, high contingency costs, support costs on research, training & admin too high

SES: New Context IINew Context II

Capacity Very important increase of traffic within the next 20 years

with EU enlargement and Open Skies agreements

Economics - Performance Cost efficiency improvements are not sufficient:

Estimated cost > € 4 Bil per year Fragmentation of ATM Network & productivity € 2 Bil Non-optimized flights € 1 Bil Delays € 1.3 Bil

SES: New Context IIINew Context III

Amsterdam – Milan

Number of flights per year : 3468

Extra distance flown per flight: 155 km /

22,6%

Extra fuel burn per flight : 448 kg

Extra CO2 produced per flight : 1413 kg

London – Madrid

Number of flights per year : 4596

Extra distance flown per flight : 123 km /

10.8%

Extra fuel burn per flight : 391 kg

Extra CO2 produced per flight : 1233 kg

SES: A New System is Required !A New System is Required !

Therefore if… Air traffic volumes rise constantly Insufficient capacity & obsolescence of current ATM

systems Insufficient economic gains Increasing environmental concerns

We need more harmonized procedures & a better/suitable technology to tackle the challenges ahead

SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package

Will be based on 4 pillars

PERFORMANCE: SES

TECHNOLOGY: SESAR

SAFETY: EASA

CAPACITY: Network + “Gate-to-Gate”


PERFORMANCE Introduction of a performance-driven approach and

regulation, including an independent performance review body at Community level

Performance regulation with specific European targets

Introduction of a Network management function, responsible for the optimization of the European route design, the management of scarce resources and planning of SESAR deployment

Acceleration of the creation of Functional Airspace Blocks


PERFORMANCE Implementing rule to describe process, choice of indicators, balance between

performance areas

Involvement industry and social partners in the process at network and local levels – reinforced social dialogue

Balance local with network requirements

Member States involved in target setting and responsible for corrective actions

Strengthen governance of actors in the process Performance Review Body fully independent National Supervisory Authorities competent to manage performance regulatory

process EASA to guarantee high safety levels ANSPs to meet performance targets – ideally in FAB context


FUNCTIONAL AIRSPACE BLOCKS (FABs) FAB as tools for performance

Maintain bottom-up approach FAB’s about synergies between service providers: economies of scale 2012 as ultimate deadline Extend scope to lower airspace

Framework to facilitate FABs Performance regulation focus FABs Interaction FABs and Network Management SSC as a the strategic body to clear obstacles


UK-IR

Spain-Portugal

FAB EC

NUAC

Baltic

FABCE Danube

Blue MED

NEFAB

Map of FAB initiatives 01/07/2008

(Source: Performance Review Unit)

Map of FAB initiatives 01/07/2008

(Source: Performance Review Unit)

UK-IR

Spain-Portugal

FAB EC

NUAC

Baltic

FABCE Danube

Blue MED

NEFAB


NETWORK MANAGEMENT FUNCTION Improve the European route network design

Deliver continuous improvement of environmental performance and flight efficiency

Empower flow management Better implementation of flow management measures Link ATM and airport operations to increase overall efficiency

Management of scarce resources Transponder code allocation and co-ordination Frequencies allocation and co-ordination

Materialize value added of SESAR Synchronise deployment of SESAR and new network tasks


TECHNOLOGY

SESAR the technological component of the SES

SESAR program in 3 phases 1. Definition phase (2004 – 2008) 2. Development phase (2008 -2013) 3. Deployment phase (2013 -2020)

SES:

SAFETY

Extension of EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) competence to airports, air navigation services and air traffic management

Implementation of a Total System Approach

SES:

CAPACITY

To integrate capacity management in the air and on the ground

Action Plan for airport capacity, efficiency and safety in Europe

Establishment of an Observatory to exchange and monitor data/information on capacity requirements in support of the Network Management Function

Increase predictability: Planning and management in function of required time of arrival

Thank you very much !Alfonso Arroyo

European Commission, DG [email protected]

EC ATM Portalhttp://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/index_en.htm

SINGLE EUROPEAN SKY ACAC Tripoli 3-4 November 2008.

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