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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
SES Situation of ATM in Europe in 2003
Sectors and routes are designed according to national borders
SES Situation of ATM in Europe in 2003
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
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”
SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package
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
SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package
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
SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package
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
SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package
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
SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package
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
SES: Second Legislative PackageSecond Legislative Package
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 TRENalfonso.arroyo@ec.europa.eu
EC ATM Portalhttp://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/index_en.htm