Local Single Sky ImPlementation LSSIP BULGARIA

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1 EUROCONTROL Local Single Sky ImPlementation LSSIP BULGARIA Level 1 - Implementation Overview

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5 Document Title LSSIP Year 2017 for Bulgaria Infocentre Reference 18/02/26/10 Date of Edition 24/05/2018 LSSIP Focal Point I. Iliev LSSIP Contact Person A.P. Frangolho Status Released Intended for Agency Stakeholders Available in Reference Documents LSSIP Documents LSSIP Guidance Material Master Plan Level 3 Plan Edition 2017 Master Plan Level 3 Report Year 2016 European ATM Portal STATFOR Forecasts Acronyms and abbreviations National AIP FAB Performance Plan implementationplan implementationreport and LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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7 APPROVAL SHEET PAGE 1/5 The following authorities have approved all parts of the LSSIP Year 2017 document and their signature confirms the correctness of the reported informotion and reflects their commitment to implement the actions laid down in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan - Edition 2017 (also known as the ESSIP Plan}. Stakeholder/ Organisation Position Signature & Date DGCAA Stanimir Leshev BULATSA Military authorities Georgi Peev General-Major Tsanko Stoykov Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force 7;;; A - f5 I) t7/g Sofia Airport EAD Vladimir Rapondjiev Executive Director See page 2/5 Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD - Varna APT and Burgas APT Ulrich Heppe Chief Executive Officer See page 3/5 Plovdiv Airport EAD Hristo Shterionov Executive Manager See page 4/5 Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Pie. Velin Stoimenov Executive Manager See page 5/5 LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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9 APPROVAL SHEET PAGE 2/5 The following authorities have approved of/ parts of the LSSIP Year 2017 document and their signature confirms the correctness of the reported information and reflects their commitment to implement the actions laid down in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan - Edition 2017 {also known as the ESSIP Plan). Stakeholder/ Name Position Signature Organisation & Date DGCAA Stanimir Leshev Director General See page 1/5 BULATSA Georgi Peev Director General See page 1/5 Military authorities General-Major Tsanko Stoykov Sofia Airport EAD Vladimir Rapondjiev Executive Director Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD -Varna APT and Burgas APT Ulrich Heppe Chief Executive Officer Plovdiv Airport EAD Hristo Shterionov Executive Manager See page 4/5 Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Pie. Velin Stoimenov Executive Manager See page 5/5 LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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11 APPROVAL SHEET PAGE 3/5 The following authorities have approved all parts of the LSSIP Year 2017 document and their signature confirms the correctness of the reported information and reflects their commitment to implement the actions laid down in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan - Edition 2017 (also known as the ESS/P Plan). Stakeholder/ Name Position Signature Organisation & Date DGCAA Stanimir Leshev Director General See page 1/5 BULATSA Georgi Peev Director General See page 1/5 Military authorities General-Major Tsanko Stoykov Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force See page 1/5 Sofia Airport EAD Vladimir Rapondjiev Executive Director See page 2/5 Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD - Varna APT and Burgas APT Ulrich Heppe Chief Executive Officer Plovdiv Airport EAD Hristo Shterionov Executive Manager See page 4/5 Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Pie. Velin Stoimenov Executive Manager See page 5/5 LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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13 APPROVAL SHEET PAGE 4/5 The following authorities have approved all ports of the LSSIP Year 2017 document and their signature confirms the correctness of the reported information and reflects their commitment to implement the actions laid down in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan -Edition 2017 (also known as the ESSIP Plan). Stakeholder/ Name Position Signature Organisation & Date DGCAA Stanimir Leshev Director General See page 1/5 BULATSA Georgi Peev Director General See page 1/5 Military authorities General-Major Tsanko Stoykov Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force See page 1/5 Sofia Airport EAD Vladimir Rapondjiev Executive Director See page 2/5 Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD - Varna APT and Burgas APT Ulrich Heppe Chief Executive Officer See page 3/5 Plovdiv Airport EAD Hristo Shterionov Executive Mana Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Pie. Velin Stoimenov Executive Manager See page 5/5 LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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15 APPROVAL SHEET PAGE 5/5 The following authorities have approved all parts of the LSSIP Year 2017 document and their signature confirms the correctness of the reported information and reflects their commitment to implement the actions laid down in the European ATM Master Plan level 3 Implementation Plan -Edition 2017 (also known as the ESSIP Plan). Stakeholder/ Name Position Signature Organisation & Date DGCAA Stanimir Leshev Director General See page 1/5 BULATSA Georgi Peev Director General See page 1/5 Military authorities General-Major Tsanko Stoykov Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force See page 1/5 Sofia Airport EAD Vladimir Rapondjiev Executive Director See page 2/5 Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD - Varna APT and Burgas APT Ulrich Heppe Chief Executive Officer See page 3/5 Plovdiv Airport EAD Hristo Shterionov Executive Manager See page 4/5 Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Pie. Velin Stoimenov Executive Manager LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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17 CONTENTS 1. National ATM Environment Geographical Scope National Stakeholders Traffic and Capacity Evolution of traffic in Bulgaria ACC Sofia Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Report conclusions Implementation Projects National projects FAB Projects Regional projects Cooperation activities FAB Coordination Regional cooperation Implementation Objectives Progress State View Detailed Objectives Implementation progress Annexes LSSIP Year 2017 Bulgaria Released Issue

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19 Executive Summary National ATM Context Within the Republic of Bulgaria, the Minister of Transport, IT and Communications (MTITC) is responsible for the management and supervision of civil aviation, civil aircraft and aeronautical facilities. These functions are exercised through the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA). The DG CAA is a Regulatory Authority and a legal entity within the MTITC responsible for the supervision of safety of aviation in the national airspace, certification of civil aircraft and equipment, certification and licensing of aircraft operators, the staff involved in civil aviation and licensing of aviation training centres. The stateowned enterprise "Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority" (BULATSA) is a legal entity performing state functions for the provision of air navigation services in the controlled civil airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria, in line with the international agreements in the field of civil aviation signed and ratified by the Republic of Bulgaria. The Military Authorities involved into the ATM processes in Republic of Bulgaria consist of Ministry of Defence (MoD), Staff of Defence (SoD), Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Military ATM Section, Air Operations Centre (AOC) and the air bases. The military authorities have no responsibility for the provision of air traffic services (ATS) to general air traffic (GAT traffic). There are 5 international stateowned airports in Bulgaria covered by certain LSSIP objectives. Sofia and Plovdiv airports are state owned and operated. Varna and Burgas airports are operated by the German Bulgarian consortium Fraport Twin Star Airport Management since Gorna Oryahovitsa airport is operated by the Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Plc. consortium since Republic of Bulgaria is one of the founding members, together with Romania, in establishing the functional airspace block DANUBE FAB on November 16, Through the DANUBE FAB, the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania established a framework for cooperation in the provision of ATM/ANS to general air traffic within the DANUBE FAB airspace. Effective from the end of 2014, two cross border sectors (CBS) were established on a permanent basis within the DANUBE FAB. The free route (FRA) phase 1 (night FRA operations) on state level was implemented in 2013, phase 2 FRA implementation (night FRA SEENFRA Danube FAB + Hungary) was implemented in Mar Seasonal FRA to be implemented 01 st Feb The situation in Ukraine and the subsequent letters by ICAO and EASA to airline operators to avoid overflying Simferopol FIR, as well as closure of the airspace of Syria and Iraq, due to the ongoing military actions since April 2014, significantly shifted the traffic flow patterns through the airspace of Bulgaria. In 2017 the European Commission issued Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/2376 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/348 as regards the consistency of the revised targets in the key performance area of costefficiency included in the amended functional airspace block plan submitted by Bulgaria. The effects of the revised RP2 targets are essential and will secure the ANS provision by the end of the current RP with the necessary human and technical resources to meet the increased levels of traffic due to the geopolitical situation in the region and will be a sound basis for the subsequent reference periods. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 1 Released Issue

20 Traffic and Capacity Air traffic avoiding the airspace of Ukraine, Syria and Iraq continued to influence the enroute traffic operations in Sofia ACC in Traffic in Bulgaria increased by 3.8% during Summer 2017 (May to October), when compared to the same period during The total increase of traffic on a yearly basis is 4.1%. The enroute delay decreased from 0.01 minutes per flight in Summer 2016 to zero minutes per flight during the same period in SEEN FRA in Danube FAB was implemented in March Seasonal FRA implementation in Sofia FIR was initially planned for 7th of Dec 2017 but was postponed by 2 AIRACs due NM request. Due to BULATSA efforts in the summer of 2017, the traffic suffered no delays, restrictions or safety issues but at the same time, BULATSA was facing capacity challenges. Bulgaria and BULATSA are doing and will continue to do their best to service the traffic with no delays or restrictions. Some of the planned actions to mitigate the possibility of imposing ATFCM that are also aligned with the revised RP2 Performance plan are: a. New ATCOs recruitment plan is in place to ensure the additional resources needed for the expected traffic increase in 2018 and onwards. b. New technical projects are planned to support the required capacity (Implementation of a Traffic Complexity Tool). c. New ENroute Radar on the Black Sea Coast Bulgaria - Annual IFR Movements IFR flights IFR movements - Actuals IFR movements - Baseline forecast IFR movements - High forecast IFR movements - Low forecast 2013 A 2014 A 2015 A 2016 A 2017 F 2018 F 2019 F 2020 F 2021 F 2022 F 2023 F A = Actual F = Forecast EUROCONTROL Seven-Year Forecast (September 2017) IFR flights yearly growth 2014 A 2015 A 2016 A 2017 F 2018 F 2019 F 2020 F 2021 F 2022 F 2023 F H 3.2% 6.0% 5.5% 5.4% 4.5% 4.5% 4.4% Bulgaria B 24.1% 12.2% -1.2% 2.7% 4.1% 3.2% 3.0% 2.5% 2.8% 2.8% L 2.3% 2.2% 0.9% 1.5% 0.8% 1.1% 1.1% ECAC B 1.7% 1.6% 2.8% 4.5% 2.8% 2.1% 1.9% 1.5% 1.7% 1.7% LSSIP Year Bulgaria 2 Released Issue

21 Implementation Objectives Overview Progress distribution for applicable Implementation Objectives 2; 5% 4; 9% 5; 11% 9; 20% 11; 24% 14; 31% Completed Ongoing Planned Late No Plan Not Applicable Missing Data Undefined In 2017, the following objectives were reported completed: AOP04.1 Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System ASMGCS Surveillance (former Level 1). The ASMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according to the local needs. ATC02.9 Enhanced ShortTerm Conflict Alert (STCA) for TMAs. Good progress was achieved during 2017 towards the completion of the following objectives, currently reported with Ongoing status: AOM13.1 Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) Handling. ITYACID Aircraft identification the ACID functionality is already implemented in the ATM system and Mode S surveillance contract is signed. ITYAGDL Initial ATC AirGround Data Link Services. ITYAGVCS2 8,33 khz AirGround Voice Channel Spacing below FL195. ITYSPI Surveillance Performance and Interoperability. NAV03.1 RNAV 1 in TMA Operations. PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs was completed in PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Gorna Oryahovitsa CTR was completed in Plans are in place for Plovdiv CTR to be implemented in NAV10 APV Procedures. The APV/Baro implementation for Burgas TMA was completed in April The APV/Baro implementations for Gorna Oryahovitza CTR and Varna TMA were completed in 2016 and 2017 correspondingly. Work is in progress to have Plovdiv and Sofia TMAs ready in Progress per SESAR Phase The figure below shows the progress made so far in the implementation of the presesar and PCP elements. The percentage is calculated as an average of the relevant objectives as shown in Chapter PCP objectives are marked as such, the rest except AOP14, ATC02.9, ATC18 and NAV12 are considered presesar. The four aforementioned objectives are neither presesar nor PCP and will be part of an overall future indicator covering the SESAR 1 phase. Note that two objectives AOM19.1 and FCM05 are considered as both part of the presesar and PCP so their progress contributes to the percentage of both phases. The objectives declared Achieved in previous editions (up to, and including, ESSIP Edition ) are also taken into account for as long as they were linked to the Level 2 of the ATM Master Plan and implemented by the State. Pre-SESAR Implementation % PCP Implementation % LSSIP Year Bulgaria 3 Released Issue

22 Progress per SESAR Key Feature and Phase The figure below shows the progress made so far, per SESAR Key Feature, in the implementation of the pre SESAR and the PCP elements. The percentages are calculated as an average, per Key Feature, of the same objectives as in the previous paragraph. Optimised ATM Network Services Advanced Air Traffic Services High Performing Airport Operations Enabling Aviation Infrastructure 71% 84% 93% 68% 20% 33% n/a 18% PreSESAR PCP PreSESAR PCP PreSESAR PCP PreSESAR PCP ICAO ASBUs Progress Implementation The figure below shows the progress made so far in the implementation of the ICAO ASBUs both for Block 0 and Block 1. The percentage is calculated as an average of the relevant Objectives contributing to each of the relevant ASBUs; this is explained in Chapter 6.1. Block 0 Block % % LSSIP Year Bulgaria 4 Released Issue

23 ATM Deployment Outlook State objec ves Deployed in : MTCD & CORA [ATC12.1] 100% progress Collaborative Flight Planning [FCM03] 100% progress Mandatory Coordination & Transfer [ITYCOTR] 100% progress By 12/2018 By 12/2019 By 12/ RNAV 1 for TMA Operations [NAV03.1] 93% progress Aircraft Identification [ITYACID] 92% progress Voice over IP [COM11] 92% progress Coordination and transfer [ATC17] 90% progress Data Link [ITYAGDL] 86% progress Runway excursions [SAF11] 80% progress APV Procedures [NAV10] 79% progress ASM Tools [AOM19.1] 70% progress Aeronautical Information [ITYADQ] 48% progress OAT and GAT handling [AOM13.1] 43% progress Integrated Briefing [INF04] 40% progress etod [INF07] 10% progress TCAS II v7.1 [ATC16] 74% progress Surveillance Performance & Interoperability [ITYSPI] 71% progress 8,33 khz below FL195 [ITYAGVCS2] 33% progress Traffic Complexity [FCM06] 20% progress NewPENS [COM12] 0% progress Interactive Rolling NOP [FCM05] 40% progress ASM/ATFCM process [AOM19.3] 10% progress AMAN to further enroute [ATC15.2] 0% progress STAM Phase 2 [FCM04.2] 0% progress RealTime Airspace Data [AOM19.2] 0% progress Airport objec ves LBSF Sofia Airport Deployed in : ASMGCS Surveillance (former Level 1) [AOP04.1] 100% progress By 12/2018 By 12/2019 By 12/ CCOs [ENV03] 0% progress LSSIP Year Bulgaria 5 Released Issue

24 Airport objec ves LBBG Burgas APO Deployed in : By 12/2018 By 12/2019 By 12/ CCOs [ENV03] 0% progress Airport objec ves LBGO Gorna Oryahovitsa APO Deployed in : By 12/2018 By 12/2019 By 12/ CCOs [ENV03] 0% progress Airport objec ves LBPD Plovdiv APO Deployed in : By 12/2018 By 12/2019 By 12/ CCOs [ENV03] 0% progress Airport objec ves LBWN Varna APO Deployed in : By 12/2018 By 12/2019 By 12/ CCOs [ENV03] 0% progress LSSIP Year Bulgaria 6 Released Issue

25 Introduction The Local Single Sky ImPlementation (LSSIP) documents, as an integral part of the Master Plan (MP) Level 3 (L3) / LSSIP mechanism, constitute a short/medium term implementation plan containing ECAC States actions to achieve the Implementation Objectives as set out by the MP Level 3 and to improve the performance of their national ATM System. This LSSIP document describes the situation in the State at the end of December 2017, together with plans for the next years. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the ATM institutional arrangements within the State, the membership of the State in various international organisations, the organisational structure of the main ATM players civil and military and their responsibilities under the national legislation. In addition, an overview of the Airspace Organisation and Classification, the ATC Units, the ATM systems operated by the main ANSP are also provided; Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive picture of the situation of Air Traffic, Capacity and ATFM Delay per each ACC in the State. It shows the evolution of Air Traffic and Delay in the last five years and the forecast for the next five years. It gives also the achieved performance in terms of delay during the summer season period and the planned projects assumed to offer the required capacity which will match the foreseen traffic increase and keep the delay at the agreed performance level; Chapter 3 provides a set of conclusions extracted from the MP L3 Implementation Report 2016 which are relevant to the State/stakeholders concerned. The State reports how they have handled those conclusions and the actions taken during the year to address the concerns expressed by those conclusions; Chapter 4 provides the main Implementation Projects (at national, FAB and regional level) which contribute directly to the implementation of the MP Operational Improvements and/or Enablers and Implementation Objectives. Level 1 document covers high level list of the projects showing the applicable links. All other details like description, timescale, progress made and expected contribution to the ATM Key Performance Areas provided by the State per each project are available in Level 2 document; Chapter 5 deals with other cooperation activities beyond Implementation Projects. It provides an overview of the FAB cooperation and also all other regional initiatives which are out of the FAB scope. The content of this chapter generally is developed and agreed in close cooperation between the States concerned; Chapter 6 contains aggregated information at State level covering the overall level of implementation, implementation per SESAR Key Feature and implementation of ICAO ASBUs. In addition the highlevel information on progress and plans of each Implementation Objective is presented. The information for each Implementation Objective is presented in boxes giving a summary of the progress and plans of implementation for each Stakeholder. The conventions used are presented at the beginning of the section. Level 1 document is completed with a separate document called LSSIP Level 2. This document consists of a set of tables organised in line with the list of Implementation Objectives. Each table contains all the actions planned by the four national stakeholders to achieve their respective Stakeholder Lines of Action (SLoAs) as established in the European ATM Master Plan L3 Implementation Plan Edition In addition it covers detailed description of the Implementation Projects for the State as extracted from the LSSIP Data Base. The information contained in Chapter 6 is deemed sufficient to satisfy State reporting requirements towards ICAO in relation to ASBU (Aviation System Block Upgrades) monitoring. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 7 Released Issue

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27 1. National ATM Environment 1.1. Geographical Scope International Membership Bulgaria is a Member of the following international organisations in the field of ATM: Organisation Since ECAC 1991 EUROCONTROL 1997 European Union 2007 EASA 2007 ICAO 1967 NATO 1991 ITU 1880 Geographical description of the FIR(s) The geographical scope in this section addresses Sofia FIR and provides a brief description of the Sofia ACC sector groups. The following chart provides an overview of the Bulgarian airspace route structure above FL245 (Upper Airspace) in The Division Flight Level (DFL) between upper and lower airspace is FL245. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 8 Released Issue

28 The following chart provides an overview of the Bulgarian night free route airspace above FL175 since 12 October LSSIP Year Bulgaria 9 Released Issue

29 The following chart provides an overview of the Bulgarian airspace between FL105 and FL245 since 12 October In effect since 11 December 2014, two cross border sectors (CBS) have been established on a permanent basis within the DANUBE FAB. A description of the CBS airspace is depicted below: Sector DF1: LSSIP Year Bulgaria 10 Released Issue

30 Horizontal limits Vertical limits N E N E Upper limit N E FL N E N E National border with Romania Lower limit N E FL245 Airspace classification (ICAO) C Sector DF2: Horizontal limits Vertical limits N E N E Upper limit N E FL660 National border with Romania N E Lower limit FL245 Airspace classification (ICAO) C The Sofia ACC sector configuration is organised in two family groups: the Sofia family sector group and the Varna family sector group. Following the SATCAS DL upgrade, the CNATCC sector configuration consists of 10 elementary sectors (6 are distributed to Sofia family sectors and 4 to Varna family sectors). These 10 elementary sectors can be further split in up to 40 enroute sectors depending on the operational requirements. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 11 Released Issue

31 The Sofia family sector group encompasses 4 elementary sector groups (SofiaAlpha top/upper/middle/lower, SofiaBravo top/upper/middle/lower, SofiaCharlie top/upper/middle/lower, SofiaDelta top/upper/middle/ lower, SofiaEcho top/upper/middle/lower, SofiaFoxtrot top/upper/middle/lower). In 2016, these elementary sectors formed a core group of 8 enroute sectors. During the 2017 summer season, the Sofia family sectors group most frequently accommodated the following sector configurations: Alpha+ Charlie Upper Bravo+Delta+Echo+Foxtrot Upper DFL355/365 Alpha+ Charlie Lower Bravo+Delta+Echo+Foxtrot Lower The Varna family sectors group encompasses 4 core elementary sectors (Varna Alpha upper/middle/lower, Varna Bravo upper/middle/lower, Varna Charlie upper/middle/lower and Varna Delta upper/middle/lower). During the 2017 summer season, the Varna family sectors group most frequently accommodated the following sector configurations: Bravo+Charlie+Delta Upper Alpha DFL365/375 Bravo+Charlie+Delta Lower Since November 2015 the sector entry rates were replaced by occupancy counts for both Sofia and Varna family sectors. Airspace Classification and Organisation With effect from 27 November 2003, the airspace classification has been changed. Airspace ICAO class A from FL245 till FL660 was replaced by ICAO Class C. No modifications have been stipulated for airspace classification below FL125. With effect from 20 December 2007 the airspace classification ICAO class E from minimum FL defined for each sector up to FL125 has been changed. 1. Airspace class C is applied: Within the lateral and vertical limits of all CTRs; Within the lateral limits of Bulgarian TMAs, from 600m height up to the upper limits of the terminal control areas; To ATS routes within Sofia FIR (from minimum FL defined for each ATS route up to FL660); Within Sofia FIR airspace outside CTRs, TMAs and ATS routes, from FL105 to FL Airspace class E was replaced by ICAO Class C and Class G. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 12 Released Issue

32 3. Airspace class G is applied: Within the lateral limits of Sofia FIR with the exemption of CTRs/TMAs/ATS routes and CTAs from GND/sea level up to FL105; Within TMAs lateral limits, except CTRs from ground/sea level up to 600 m height. FL660 AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION IN BULGARIA ACC s CLASS C RNAV Route CLASS C TMA s CLASS C ATS Route CLASS C FL105 FL105 CLASS G 600 m AGL TWR s CLASS C 6 00 m AGL GROUND/SEA LEVEL When the military zones/areas (CTRs/TMAs of military bases and TSAs) are activated, the airspace within those zones and areas is not classified. In accordance with Regulation No.5 of the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications, both metric and imperial systems are implemented within the Bulgarian airspace with effect as of 27 November National Stakeholders The main National Stakeholders involved in ATM in Bulgaria are the following: Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA); Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA); Military Authorities; Airport Operators. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 13 Released Issue

33 Their activities are detailed in the following subchapters and their relationships are shown in the diagram below. Ministry of Transport, IT and Communications Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration Airspace Management Board Ministry of Defence Air Force Command Airport Operators Air Traffic Services Authority Military Air Traffic Services Authority The Airspace Management Board is not a stakeholder itself but a strategic level body of the unified system for civil and military airspace management in Bulgaria. It includes stakeholders representatives from the Ministry of Transport, IT and Communications, Ministry of Defence, Directorate General of the Civil Aviation Administration, Staff of the Bulgarian Army, Air Force HQ, Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA) and the Military ATM Section. It acts as an executive interagency body of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Defence. The main tasks of the Air Space Management Board are: Unification of civil and military operations related to the airspace management; State policy management on the strategic planning and distribution of the airspace; Coordination between the civil and military authorities. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 14 Released Issue

34 Civil Regulator(s) General Information The Minister of Transport, IT and Communications is responsible for the management and supervision of civil aviation, civil aircraft and aeronautical facilities within the Republic of Bulgaria. The Minister exercises his/her functions through the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA). Activity in ATM: Organisation responsible Legal Basis Rulemaking Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA) The legal basis and power to undertake ATM safety regulation in Bulgaria are defined in the Civil Aviation Act. The rules and regulations, as a second level of the safety regulatory framework, are in place and effectively applied by the DG CAA. The Minister of Transport is entrusted with the promulgation of ATM safety regulations/ordinances proposed by the DG CAA. The third level of regulation is DG CAA instructions and decrees as dynamic/temporary measures. Safety Oversight DG CAA, ANS Dept. Civil Aviation Act and DG CAA Structural regulation Enforcement actions in case of noncompliance with safety regulatory requirements Airspace Economic DG CAA Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications and Ministry of Defence Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications / DG CAA Civil Aviation Act, DG CAA Structural regulation Civil Aviation Act Airspace management National Regulation No.19, National Instruction 24 and National Instruction 25 Charges Regulation applicable for the usage of public airports and for the provision of air navigation services in the Republic of Bulgaria Environment DG CAA National Regulation No.16, National Regulation No.30 Security DG CAA Civil Aviation Act Accident investigation Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Civil Aviation Act (Article 16 and Article 142), National Regulation No. 13 DG CAA The Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA) is the Bulgarian Regulatory Authority and it is a legal entity within the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications (MTITC) responsible for the supervision of the safety of aviation in the national airspace, certification of civil aircraft and equipment, certification and licensing of aircraft operators, the relevant staff involved in civil aviation and the licensing of aviation training centres. The DG CAA carries out the assigned functions in accordance with the European regulations in the field of Air Transport, the Civil Aviation Act, the related regulations and Ministerial decrees. The DG CAA Structural Regulation (Official Gazette 37/1999, last amended 29/2010) sets out the state administration responsibilities and functions. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 15 Released Issue

35 The DG CAA is managed and represented by a Director General, who is authorized to promulgate the administrative acts and mandatory directives in accordance with the applicable legislation. Art.16 (c) of the Civil Aviation Act states that the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration is a National Supervisory Authority (NSA) regarding the safe and effective operation of air navigation services providers. In performing its functions, the national authority is independent functionally, organisationally and institutionally from the air navigation services providers. The DG CAA organisation chart is given in annex B. Annual Report published: N The Annual Report covering 2017 activities is still under preparation. Annual reports for previous years can be found on National Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP): N If Y, add URL or provide full name/reference to the document. NOTE 1: National CAMP is referenced in ICAO resolutions below: A3923: No Country Left Behind (NCLB) Initiative (Draws the attention of Contracting States requesting technical cooperation and technical assistance to the advantages to be derived from welldefined projects based on civil aviation master plans) A3925: Aviation s contribution towards the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Urges Member States to enhance their air transport systems by effectively implementing SARPs and policies while at the same time including and elevating the priority of the aviation sector into their national development plans supported by robust air transport sector strategic plans and civil aviation master plans, thereby leading to the attainment of the SDGs) A3926: Resource Mobilization (Requests the Secretary General to develop guidance material to assist States in including and elevating the priority of the aviation sector into their national development plans and developing robust air transport sector strategic plans and civil aviation master plans). Website: Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration The DG CAA organisation chart is given in annex B. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 16 Released Issue

36 BULATSA (BULgarian Air Traffic Services Authority) Services provided Governance: State Enterprise Ownership: 100% stateowned Services provided Y/N Comment ATC enroute Y The Common National Air Traffic Control Centre in Sofia was operationally deployed in February ATC approach Y Sofia, Varna, Burgas. ATC Aerodrome(s) Y Sofia, Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Gorna Oryahovitsa. AIS Y 5 airports plus enroute services. CNS Y All CNS infrastructure is BULATSA s property. MET Y 5 airports plus enroute services. ATCO training Y BULATSA training centre. Others N/A Please specify (ex. Airport management) Additional information: Provision of services in other State(s): Y BULATSA provides air traffic services (ATS), communication service (COM) and surveillance service (SUR) within the crossborder sector (Sector DF 1) as an integral part of the adjacent sectors within SOFIA FIR, having the lateral and vertical limits as described in Section Geographical description of the FIR(s). The navigation service (NAV), meteorological service (MET) and aeronautical information service (AIS) below FL245 is provided within the same volume of airspace (Sector DF 1), by the ANSP of the host State, using the available resources. Annual Report published: N The Annual Report covering 2017 activities is still under preparation. The annual reports for previous years covering the activities of the ANSP are available at: Website: The BULATSA organisation chart is given in Annex B. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 17 Released Issue

37 ATC systems in use Main ANSP part of any technology alliance 1 N FDPS Specify the manufacturer of the ATC system currently in use: Upgrade 2 of the ATC system is performed or planned? Replacement of the ATC system by the new one is planned? Leonardo (former FINMECCANICA/SELEX ES) Previous upgrades: December 2014 (minor CDB2 upgrade), ATC Unit June 2015 (Major system upgrade CDB2 to CDB 6); In June 2016 Data Link functionality was added with another SWR update, to be implemented on 5 th February SDPS Specify the manufacturer of the ATC system currently in use: Upgrade of the ATC system is performed or planned? Replacement of the ATC system by the new one is planned? ATC Unit ARTAS (EUROCONTROL) primary. Fallback tracker is provided by Leonardo. ARTAS was last upgraded in March A major upgrade for ARTAS is currently planned to be made in The fallback tracker was upgraded in April No plans Sofia ACC/APP, Burgas APP and Varna APP ATC Units The ATC units in the Bulgarian airspace which are of concern to this LSSIP are the following: ATC Unit Number of sectors Associated FIR(s) Remarks Enroute TMA Sofia ACC/APP 12 1 Sofia FIR SATCAS V2 was implemented in February 2008, which facilitated the transfer of Varna enroute sectors to the CNATCC. The number of sectors shown here is the real number of sectors that can be operational, but they can be manned for a short time only due to staff limitations. Varna APP 1 Sofia FIR Burgas APP 1 Sofia FIR 1 Technology alliance is an alliance with another service provider for joint procurement of technology from a particular supplier (e.g. COOPANS alliance) 2 Upgrade is defined as any modification that changes the operational characteristics of the system (SES Framework Regulation 549/2004, Article 2 (40)) LSSIP Year Bulgaria 18 Released Issue

38 The provision of aerodrome services within the Bulgarian CTRs is performed by the following TWR units: Sofia TWR; Varna TWR; Burgas TWR; Plovdiv TWR; Gorna Oryahovitsa TWR. Airports General information There are 5 international stateowed airports in Bulgaria. Sofia Plovdiv Gorna Oryahovitsa Varna Burgas Sofia and Plovdiv airports are state owned and operated. Varna and Burgas airports are operated by the GermanBulgarian consortium Fraport Twin Star Airport Management ( since Gorna Oryahovitsa airport is operated by the Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016 Plc. consortium. Airport(s) covered by the LSSIP Referring to the List of Airports in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan Edition 2017 Annex 2, it is up to the individual State to decide which additional airports will be reported through LSSIP for those Objectives. The airport fully covered in this LSSIP is Sofia International Airport. Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv and Gorna Oryahovitsa airports are also covered by the LSSIP but only within the scope of the APO part of the following objectives: ITYADQ; ITYAGVCS2; SAF11. The EUROCONTROL Public Airport Corner also provides information for the following airport(s): LSSIP Year Bulgaria 19 Released Issue

39 Military Authorithies The Military Authorities involved in ATM in Bulgaria are composed of: Ministry of Defence (MoD); Staff of Defence (SoD); Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ); Military ATM Section; Air Operations Centre (AOC); Air Bases. The military authorities in Bulgaria have no responsibility for the provision of ATS to GAT traffic. They report to the Ministry of Defence. Their regulatory, service provision and user roles in ATM are detailed below. Regulatory role Regulatory framework and rulemaking OAT OAT and provision of service for OAT governed by national legal provisions? Level of such legal provision: Ministerial Decrees and Instructions Authority signing such legal provision: Minister of Defence and Commander of the BGR Air Force These provisions cover: Rules of the Air for OAT Y Y GAT Provision of service for GAT by the Military governed by national legal provisions? Level of such legal provision: N/A Authority signing such legal provision: N/A These provisions cover: Organisation of military ATS for OAT Y Organisation of military ATS for GAT OAT/GAT Coordination Y OAT/GAT Coordination ATCO Training Y ATCO Training ATCO Licensing N ATCO Licensing N/A ANSP Certification N ANSP Certification N/A ANSP Supervision Y ANSP Supervision N/A Aircrew Training Y ESARR applicability N/A Aircrew Licensing Additional Information: ANSP for the military aircraft is the Air Force. The Chief of Air Force licenses the MATCO/aircrew personnel. Additional Information: The administrative supervision is exercised by the AFHQ. Specifically, the operational one is done by the MATM section within AFHQ. Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions: N Additional Information: Additional Information: Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions: N/A N N/A N/A LSSIP Year Bulgaria 20 Released Issue

40 National AIP N/A National AIP N/A National Military AIP Y National Military AIP N/A EUROCONTROL eaip N/A EUROCONTROL eaip N/A Other: N/A Other: N/A Oversight OAT GAT National oversight body for OAT: AFHQ NSA (as per SES reg. 550/2004) for GAT services provided by the military: N/A Additional information: N/A Additional information: N/A Service Provision role Services Provided: EnRoute OAT Air Operation Centre/AOC Sofia Mil Control Services Provided: GAT EnRoute Approach/TMA Air Bases Approach/TMA N/A Airfield/TWR/GND Air Bases Airfield/TWR/GND N/A AIS Command, Control and Surveillance Base MET Separate unit within AOC MET N/A SAR TSA/TRA monitoring Additional Information: A transport aircraft and/or helicopter are assigned 24/7 for SAR duty for the entire territory. Additionally, SAR Teams are assigned by the Air Base Commanders for a designated area of responsibility. Airspace Use and Coordination Centre within the AOC Other: CNS services Other: N/A Additional Information: AIS SAR FIS N/A N/A N/A N/A Military ANSP providing GAT services SES certified? N/A If YES, since: N/A Duration of the Certificate: N/A Certificate issued by: N/A If NO, is this fact reported to the EC in accordance with SES regulations? Additional Information: LSSIP Year Bulgaria 21 Released Issue

41 User role IFR inside controlled airspace, Military aircraft can fly? OAT only GAT only Both OAT and GAT Y If Military fly OATIFR inside controlled airspace, specify the available options: Free Routing N/A Within specific corridors only N/A Within the regular (GAT) national route network Y Under radar control Y Within a special OAT route system N/A Under radar advisory service N/A If Military fly GATIFR inside controlled airspace, specify existing special arrangements: No special arrangements N/A Exemption from Route Charges Y Exemption from flow and capacity (ATFCM) measures Y Provision of ATC in UHF Y CNS exemptions: RVSM Y 8.33 Y Mode S N/A ACAS Y Others: N/A Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) Military in Bulgaria applies FUA requirements as specified in the Regulation No 2150/2005: Y FUA Level 1 implemented: Y FUA Level 2 implemented: Y FUA Level 3 implemented: Y LSSIP Year Bulgaria 22 Released Issue

42 2. Traffic and Capacity 2.1. Evolution of traffic in Bulgaria Bulgaria - Annual IFR Movements IFR flights IFR movements - Actuals IFR movements - Baseline forecast IFR movements - High forecast IFR movements - Low forecast 2013 A 2014 A 2015 A 2016 A 2017 F 2018 F 2019 F 2020 F 2021 F 2022 F 2023 F A = Actual F = Forecast EUROCONTROL Seven-Year Forecast (September 2017) IFR flights yearly growth 2014 A 2015 A 2016 A 2017 F 2018 F 2019 F 2020 F 2021 F 2022 F 2023 F H 3.2% 6.0% 5.5% 5.4% 4.5% 4.5% 4.4% Bulgaria B 24.1% 12.2% -1.2% 2.7% 4.1% 3.2% 3.0% 2.5% 2.8% 2.8% L 2.3% 2.2% 0.9% 1.5% 0.8% 1.1% 1.1% ECAC B 1.7% 1.6% 2.8% 4.5% 2.8% 2.1% 1.9% 1.5% 1.7% 1.7% 2017 Traffic in Bulgaria increased by 3.8% during Summer 2017 (May to October), when compared to the same period during The EUROCONTROL SevenYear Forecast predicts an average annual increase between 1.3% and 5.2%, with a baseline growth of 3.1% during the planning cycle. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 23 Released Issue

43 2.2. ACC Sofia Traffic and enroute ATFM delays LBSRACC - Traffic and en-route ATFM delays IFR flights (Daily Average) Enroute Delay (minutes per flight) Peak Day Traffic Summer Traffic Yearly Traffic* Summer Traffic Forecast High Traffic Forecast - Summer Low Traffic Forecast - Summer Summer enroute delay (all causes) Yearly enroute delay (all causes) * *From 01/01/2017 to 31/10/2017 Performance summer 2017 Traffic Evolution 2017 Capacity Baseline Enroute Delay (min/flight) Summer Ref value Actual Capacity gap +3.5 % 189 (+2%) No The enroute delay decreased from 0.01 minutes per flight in Summer 2016 to zero minutes per flight during the same period in Planned capacity +4% Achieved Comments Stepped implementation of full FRA Gradual implementation of AFUA functionalities RNAV procedures with vertical guidance at Bulgarian airports Improved ATFCM, including use of occupancy counts and STAM Implementation of Traffic Complexity Tool ATS route network development Yes No No Yes No No SEEN FRA implemented in March Seasonal FRA implementation in Sofia FIR initially planned for 7 th of Dec 2017, but postponed by 2 AIRACs due NM request LBBG, LBGO, LBWN achieved. LBPD, LBSF in progress. Operational decision making is based on Occupancies only. Project on track. Final implementation in No new developments needed. Focus is on FRA. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 24 Released Issue

44 Traffic Evolution 2017 Capacity Baseline Enroute Delay (min/flight) Summer Ref value Actual Airspace changes at the interface with Turkey resulting from the implementation of the Istanbul new airport and of the second runway at Sabiha Gökçen airport. No New Istanbul airport postponed. Cross sector training Yes Continuous. Additional ATCOs Modernisation of Enroute Radar Yes Completed. WAM in west part of FIR Yes Project on track Gradual increase of maximum sector configurations available up to 18 sectors Maximum configuration: 18 sectors Summer 2017 performance assessment Yes Yes Yes Capacity gap 9 sectors were sufficient. 18 sectors were available but can be sustained for a short period only during critical events. The ACC capacity baseline was measured with ACCESS and was assessed to be at 189. During the period June/July, the average peak 1hour demand was 167 flights and the average peak 3 hour demand was 151 flights. However, the actual maximum values remain outside the studied period and are 208 for the peak 1 hour and 180 for the peak 3 hour. Planning Period The planning focuses on the Summer season to reflect the most demanding period of the year from a capacity perspective. This approach ensures consistency with the previous planning cycles. ACC LBSR 189 Capacity Profiles 2017 Profiles (hourly movements and % increase over previous year) baseline H 191 1% 195 2% Ref % 189 0% L 189 0% 189 0% Open 189 0% 189 0% C/R 191 1% 195 2% Free Route Airspace Airspace Management Advanced FUA Airport & TMA Network Integration Cooperative Traffic Management Airspace Procedures Staffing Summer Capacity Plan Stepped implementation of full FRA Gradual implementation of AFUA functionalities Improved ATFCM, including use of occupancy counts and STAM Implementation of Traffic Complexity Tool ATS route network development Airspace changes at the interface with Turkey resulting from the implementation of the Istanbul new airport and of the second runway at Sabiha Gökçen airport. WAM in east part of FIR Cross sector training Additional ATCOs LSSIP Year Bulgaria 25 Released Issue

45 Technical Capacity Significant Events WAM in west part of FIR New ENroute Radar on the Black Sea Coast Gradual increase of maximum sector configurations available up to 18 sectors New airport in Istanbul Max sectors 18* 18* 18* 18* 18* Planned Annual Capacity Increase 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% Reference profile Annual % Increase 0% 0% N/A N/A N/A Current Routes Profile % Increase 1% 2% N/A N/A N/A Difference Capacity Plan v. Reference Profile 4.2% 8.5% N/A N/A N/A Difference Capacity Plan v. Current routes Profile 3.1% 5.1% N/A N/A N/A Annual Reference Value (min) N/A N/A N/A Summer reference value (min) N/A N/A N/A Additional information * According to the traffic demand and ATCO availability. The opening scheme will be flexibly adapted to the traffic demand and might go up to 18 sectors if needed in Summer Sectors available Summer 2018 WD Sectors available Summer 2018 WE :00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 26 Released Issue

46 LBSRACC - Reference capacity profile and alternative scenarios Capacity profile (movements per hour) Reference Capacity Profile Capacity Profile Shortest Routes (Open) Capacity Profile Current Routes Capacity Profile High Capacity Profile Low Capacity Baseline Plan Planning Period Outlook No problems are foreseen for Sofia ACC during the planning cycle. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 27 Released Issue

47 3. Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Report conclusions Conclusions issued from the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Report 2016 applicable to Bulgaria for all items that require corrective actions and improvements. Conclusion ADQ IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES HAVE TO BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THEY CAN IMPACT ON SWIM IMPLEMENTATION. (page 25 of the Report) State s action planned for this conclusion: YES Applicable to All States + EC Description of the planned action: BULATSA has procured the delivery of an AIM system, which will be able to meet the ADQ requirements through its ADQ Tool, the Workflow Management Tool. The system is expected to be in place and operational by the end of LSSIP Year Bulgaria 28 Released Issue

48 4. Implementation Projects 4.1. National projects Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links: ASMGCS at Sofia Airport BULATSA (BG) Completed: 2017 Completed. L3: AOP04.1, AOP04.2 DP2016: AF2, Family 2.2.1, RP2 PP: N/A Communication infrastructure for A/G Data Link Services Implementation of traffic complexity assessment tool in Sofia ACC Modernisation of the A/G radio communication equipment BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. L3: ITYAGDL DP2016: AF6, Family RP2 PP: Capex 5 BULATSA (BG) The project progress is according its schedule. BULATSA (BG) The implementation is ongoing. L3: FCM06 DP2016: AF4, Family RP2 PP: Capex 5 L3: ITYAGVCS2 RP2 PP: Capex 5 New ATM system BULATSA (BG) Predefinition phase. L3: AOM21.2, ATC15.1, ATC17, FCM03, ITYAGDL DP2016: AF1, Af3, AF4, AF6 RP2 PP: Capex 1 New PSRs and SSRs (enroute and TMA) BULATSA (BG) The implementation is ongoing. SATCAS upgrade BULATSA (BG) In compliance with provision of Regulation (EC) 29/2009. Completed. L3: ITYSPI RP2 PP: Capex 2 L3: ITYAGDL DP2016: AF6, Family RP2 PP: Capex 6 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 29 Released Issue

49 Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links: Seasonal H24 FRA BULATSA (BG) Seasonal FRA implementation in Sofia FIR initially planned for 7th of Dec Seasonal FRA implementation in Sofia FIR initially planned for 7th of Dec 2017, but postponed by 2 AIRACs due NM request. L3: AOM21.2, ITYAGDL VOR DME upgrade BULATSA (BG) Q Ongoing. L3: NAV03.1 RP2 PP: Capex 7 WAM and ADSB BULATSA (BG) The objective is according the defined plans procurement was done in Q2 2016, acceptance by Q Ongoing. L3: ITYSPI RP2 PP: Capex 15 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 30 Released Issue

50 4.2. FAB Projects Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links: FAB enlargement (DFAP2018/A7) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) As a gateway to Europe, DANUBE FAB is in an ideal position to expand the influence of SES and is open for accession of neighbouring countries. It is a longterm strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope. Therefore, DANUBE FAB has commissioned a prefeasibility study for FAB enlargement with the aim to further analyse DANUBE FAB s regional environment and to investigate the compatibility of neighboring countries with DANUBE FAB. The study analysed DANUBE FAB s regional environment and investigated the compatibility of neighbouring third countries with DANUBE FAB. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 31 Released Issue

51 Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links: Free Route Airspace (DFAP2018/A49) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) From: To: DANUBE FAB has committed to implementing FABwide Free Route Airspace beyond night time operations by From , this activity has been supported by TENT funds, culminating in a large scale Real Time Simulation which was conducted in October and November The SouthEast Europe Night Free Route Airspace within Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania (SEEN FRA) was implemented on 30 March The crossborder Night FRA project between Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, represents in fact the second phase of FRA implementation within the DANUBE FAB, namely Night FRA implementation at FAB level. The last step of FRA implementation in the DANUBE FAB airspace is to deploy a 24hour crossborder FRA by the end of 2019 which will be completed with the extension of SEEN FRA to daytime operations (SEE FRA). L3: AOM21.2, ITYAGDL RP2 PP: FRA DANUBE FAB LSSIP Year Bulgaria 32 Released Issue

52 Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links: InterFAB Cooperation (DFAP2018/A9) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Ongoing process Regarding the InterFAB Coordination Platform, DANUBE FAB has remained active by taking part in various fora in the IFCP framework regarding the interfab Operations, Performance and Communication. Technical Rationalisation and Infrastructure (DFAP/A38 A46) It is a priority for DANUBE FAB to build on interfab cooperation in order to investigate new projects or extend existing projects regionally with neighboring FABs. BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Building on the DANUBE FAB's Technical Working Group findings, there are many new initiatives to develop and explore in this domain. The ones presented below are those with the highest priority, namely: Implementation of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in ATM; Implementation of extended set of OLDI messages; L3: ITYSPI LSSIP Year Bulgaria 33 Released Issue

53 4.3. Regional projects Regional Projects Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links: OLDI links BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. Radar Data Sharing BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. Regional Communication Network Regional Route Network Developments Voice communication MFC links BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. L3: AOM21.2 BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 34 Released Issue

54 5. Cooperation activities 5.1. FAB Coordination The DANUBE FAB is currently under phase 4 FAB Implementation phase. The State Agreement on the establishment of the DANUBE FAB between the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania was signed in December 2011 and was ratified by both governments in The Agreement entered into force on 16 November 2012, thus ensuring the legal basis for the FAB ahead of the SES deadline. DANUBE FAB project phases The DANUBE FAB State Agreement provides the overarching legal framework for the governance of the FAB. The core bodies are: Governing Council: NSA Board: ANSP Board: Airspace Policy Body: provides oversight and approval of key FAB documentation (annual plans, safety policy, airspace policy, performance plans etc). provides a formal coordination and an interface between the NSAs involved in supervisory tasks at DANUBE FAB level. oversees implementation of the FAB at the ANSP level via the ANSP agreement. responsible for enhancing the joint civilmilitary coordination process and for the flexible use of airspace application within the crossborder airspace. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 35 Released Issue

55 DANUBE FAB Governance Structure The ANSP Board is supported in the implementation of the FAB through its working arrangements, including specialised Standing Committees or other supporting bodies established in accordance with their respective Rules of Procedures. The ANSP Board is supported by the Strategy and Planning Standing Committee (SAPSC), which is composed of ANSP experts for all DANUBE FAB cooperation domains. In turn, SAPSC is supported by the Operations Standing Committee (OSC) which carries out work in the areas of operations, technical and training, and by the Safety, Quality, Environment and Security Standing Committee (SQSESC) which performs the necessary tasks in its domain areas. DANUBE FAB ANSP Working Structure The Administrative Cell supports the SAPSC and is guided in its work by a set of overarching documents including the Project Management Plan (including the Communications Plan and Quality Management Plan) as well as the DANUBE FAB State Agreement and the ANSP Cooperation Agreement. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 36 Released Issue

56 Working structure The DANUBE FAB governance structure represents the roles and responsibilities of the involved parties. However, in order to ensure effective project management, it is essential that the governance structure is complemented by a clear work structure. DANUBE FAB Working Structure Strategy & Planning In order to meet its objective, DANUBE FAB has developed the Strategic Program, which provides a high level overview of how and when the strategic objectives are to be achieved. The Strategic Objectives are focussed on the Key Performance Areas of the RP2 Performance Plan and support elements, to ensure the continued evolution of the DANUBE FAB. Achievements for 2017 DANUBE FAB has progressed in several key areas during As well as retaining a core focus on airspace projects within the FAB framework, DANUBE FAB has been looking further afield towards cooperation initiatives with other FABs and State partners. An overview of some high priority initiatives is given below. Free Route Airspace Free Route concept implementation in the airspace of DANUBE FAB is divided into three major phases: Phase I Implementation of night Free Route operations within national boundaries (implemented in November months ahead of schedule); Phase II Implementation of night Free Route operations at DANUBE FAB level (implemented in March 2017); Phase III Extension to full 24hour Free Routes operations at DANUBE FAB level (planned for 2019). LSSIP Year Bulgaria 37 Released Issue

57 Major airspace changes in 2015, implemented by DANUBE FAB partners to improve traffic flows, have necessitated a reevaluation of the timescales and of the geographical scope for Phase II of the project. Thus, South East Europe Night Free Route Airspace within Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania (SEEN FRA) project has been implemented on 30 March The SEEN FRA concept was built on the previous night FRA implementation in the airspaces of Budapest, București and Sofia CTAs. It represents a further step in optimizing flight operations in a large volume of airspace and provides operational, environmental and cost benefits. InterFAB cooperation DANUBE FAB is committed to cooperating and coordinating with other FABs following the signing of ANSP level cooperation agreements with neighboring FABs. For this purpose, discussions and informal meetings were held between FAB CE, FAB EC and DANUBE FAB representatives on topics of common interest. Following the formal establishment of the InterFAB Cooperation Platform (IFCP), FABs met on two other occasions combining the formed IFCP with the Point of Contact Group meetings, as follows: Point of Contact Meeting hosted by FABEC in Langen, Germany on 20 th October 2016; InterFAB Coordination Workshop / Point of Contact Meeting, hosted by BLUEMED FAB in Malta, on 5 th and 6 th October DANUBE FAB attended, alongside the rest of the eight FABs, the abovementioned meetings, thus demonstrating the maturity of their stakeholders and their commitment in the respective FABs. Additionally, compared to previous years, in 2017 the FABs are more interested in issues concerning traffic delays (including the weather induced ones), the volatility of traffic, Social Dialogue, the third Performance Reference Period (RP3) and, nonetheless, in the outcome and actions taken by the FABs in respect with the EC Study on FABs. FAB Enlargement As a gateway to Europe, DANUBE FAB is in an ideal position to expand the influence of SES and is open for accession of neighboring countries. It is a longterm strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope. Therefore, in August 2016 DANUBE FAB has commissioned a prefeasibility study for FAB enlargement with the aim to further analyse DANUBE FAB s regional environment and to investigate the compatibility of neighboring countries with DANUBE FAB. The external contractor presented the Final Report of the prefeasibility study for the DANUBE FAB enlargement in spring The Report includes several analyses, a highlevel CBA and identified areas of potential cooperation. The scope of the study was limited to states which share geographical boundaries with either Romania or Republic of Bulgaria, i.e. Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine. DANUBE FAB s neighbors have varying degrees of EU association, from full membership (Greece and Hungary), through candidate countries (Macedonia, Moldova and Serbia), to countries with Association Agreements (Moldova, Ukraine and Turkey). The neighboring states are developing towards compliance with EU regulations, and in particular with aviation legislation, through various aviation agreements in place between the states and the EU. Areas of cooperation recur around Free Route Airspace initiatives, and technical rationalisation of CNS infrastructure and ATM System development. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 38 Released Issue

58 Future plans According to the DANUBE FAB Annual Plan, the High Priority Projects represent the most urgent tasks or activities to be undertaken or implemented within the DANUBE FAB. These Priority Projects aim to ensure the focus is on significant or vital projects within DANUBE FAB, and therefore represent the areas where real work is necessary in order to ensure the FAB meets EU requirements or to ensure the evolution of the FAB. These projects are: Free Route Airspace The last step of FRA implementation in the DANUBE FAB airspace is to gradually deploy 24hour crossborder FRA by the end of 2019, becoming SEE FRA. The extension of FRA to daytime 24hour operations depends on several factors, including airspace redesign, air traffic management systems upgrades and seamless integration of new technology such as datalink. Technical Rationalisation and Infrastructure DANUBE FAB jointly plans its CNS infrastructure development and, where possible, conducts common procurement. The objective of this project is to further develop the cooperation in the technical domain by identifying opportunities to coordinate, rationalize and/or share technical infrastructure, thereby generating cost savings. Building on the DANUBE FAB's Technical Working Group findings, there are many new initiatives to develop and explore in this domain. An extensive list of all technical FAB projects is currently under development at FAB level. The projects, presented below, are those with the highest priority, namely: - Implementation of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in ATM; - Implementation of an extended set of OLDI messages. FAB Enlargement DANUBE FAB is in the position to expand the influence of SES and is open for accession of neighboring countries. It is a long term strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope. Since the first step for this hight priority project was achieved, by analysing the FAB s regional environment and investigating the compatibility of neighbouring third countries, the DANUBE FAB governance decided to further make clear steps towards setting cooperation mechanisms with interested parties for FAB enlargement. InterFAB Coordination It is a priority for DANUBE FAB to build on interfab cooperation in order to investigate new projects or extend existing projects regionally with neighboring FABs. DANUBE FAB is committed to cooperating and coordinating with other FABs, particularly with its neighboring FABs (BLUE MED FAB and FAB CE). For more details, please visit the DANUBE FAB website: LSSIP Year Bulgaria 39 Released Issue

59 5.2. Regional cooperation Regional cooperation initiatives The DANUBE FAB ANSPs are signing parties of the GateOne cooperation agreement on the creation of the regional ANSP platform of Central and Eastern Europe which was signed by the designated 13 ANSPs covering 3 existing FABs (Baltic FAB, DANUBE FAB and FAB CE) and 2 noneu FIRs (Belgrade and Skopje), with the aim to promote the efficiency of European ATM through an enhanced cooperation among the participating service providers to ensure a more powerful and coordinated role of the countries of the region in the European decisionmaking processes. Discussions on a common Gate One project, namely an Impact Assessment of Regional FRA Implementation in the Gate One Airspace (GO FRA), were initiated towards the end of 2015 and, subsequently, an agreement between Gate One members was reached in June 2016 to initiate the GO FRA Study. Therefore, GO partners applied with GO FRA Study for CEF 2017 Call. Following that, in summer 2017 GO partners were informed that INEA funding was only obtained by EU members, excluding 3 out of 13 GO partners from funding. The only possible mitigation was to exclude those 3 partners from their obligation to cover the costs, but knowing, that the costs for individual EU ANSP after such exclusion shall not be higher as originally planned ones. Moreover, the study could not be concluded without complete geographical scope. InterFAB Coordination Platform As an output of the first meeting of all 9 FABs in Amsterdam in November 2014, there was a willingness to set up a permanent InterFAB Cooperation Platform, which was further analysed as how this would be achieved in a working meeting in Zurich (March 2015). Significant effort was therefore put in prior to the workshop to ensure that the workshop developed and shaped the platform as much as possible. In October 2015, DANUBE FAB hosted the second InterFAB coordination workshop in Bucharest, where delegates from all nine FABs were in attendance from a range of institutions: Ministries of Defence, Ministries of Transport, National Supervisory Authorities and Air Navigation Service Providers. This workshop formally established the Terms of Reference between all nine FABs in Europe, forming a unique platform that brings together political, regulatory and service provision representatives. The platform aims to improve FAB performance through wide ranging cooperation and coordination and provides a place to share lessons learned about successful FAB projects, giving ideas for collective areas of development. Since the formal establishment of the InterFAB Cooperation Platform (IFCP), during the second meeting of the InterFAB Coordination Workshop, hosted by DANUBE FAB in Bucharest on 1415 October 2015, FABs met on two other occasions combining the formed IFCP with the Point of Contact Group meetings, as follows: Point of Contact Meeting No.1, hosted by FABEC in Langen, Germany on 20th October 2016; InterFAB Coordination Workshop / Point of Contact Meeting No. 2, hosted by BLUEMED FAB in Malta, on 5th and 6th October DANUBE FAB attended, alongside the rest of the eight FABs, the abovementioned meetings, thus demonstrating the maturity of their stakeholders and their commitment in the respective FABs. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 40 Released Issue

60 6. Implementation Objectives Progress 6.1. State View Objective Progress per SESAR Key Feature Note: The detailed table of links between Implementation Objectives and SESAR Key Features is available in Annex C. Legend: ## % = Expected completion / % Progress 100% = Objective completed = Implementation Objective timeline (different colour per KF) = Completion beyond Implementation Objective timeline Optimised ATM Network Services AOM13.1 AOM19.1 (PCP) AOM19.2 (PCP) AOM19.3 (PCP) FCM01 FCM03 FCM04.1 STAM Phase 1 FCM04.2 (PCP) STAM Phase 2 FCM05 (PCP) FCM06 (PCP) Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) handling ASM Support Tools to Support AFUA ASM Management of RealTime Airspace Data Full rolling ASM/ATFCM Process and ASM Information Sharing Enhanced Tactical Flow Management Services Collaborative Flight Planning Interactive Rolling NOP Traffic Complexity Assessment < % n/a 100% 43% 70% 0% 10% 0% 40% 20% LSSIP Year Bulgaria 41 Released Issue

61 Advanced Air Traffic Services < AOM21.1 (PCP) AOM21.2 (PCP) AOP14 ATC02.2 ATC02.8 ATC02.9 Direct Routing Free Route Airspace Remote Tower Services LBSA SOFIA (MIL. MET. COM. CENTER) STCA EnRoute GroundBased Safety Nets Enhanced STCA for TMAs n/a Local objective n/a 100% 100% 100% 100% ATC07.1 AMAN Tools and Procedures ATC12.1 ATC15.1 ATC15.2 (PCP) LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Automated Support for Conflict Detection, Resolution Support Information and Conformance Monitoring Information Exchange with Enroute in Support of AMAN Arrival Management Extended to Enroute Airspace ATC16 ACAS II Compliant with TCAS II Change 7.1 ATC17 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer n/a n/a 90% 74% 100% 0% ATC18 Multi Sector Planning Enroute 1P2T Local objective n/a ENV01 Continuous Descent Operations LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations Local objective ITYCOTR NAV03.1 NAV03.2 (PCP) NAV10 NAV12 LBBG Burgas APO 0% LBGO Gorna Oryahovitsa APO 0% LBPD Plovdiv APO 0% LBSF SOFIA 0% LBWN Varna APO 0% GroundGround Automated Coordination 100% Processes RNAV 1 in TMA Operations RNP 1 in TMA Operations APV procedures Optimised LowLevel IFR Routes in TMA for Rotorcraft n/a Local objective n/a 79% 93% 0% LSSIP Year Bulgaria 42 Released Issue

62 High Performing Airport Operations < AOP04.1 ASMGCS Level 1 AOP04.2 ASMGCS Level 2 AOP05 AOP10 (PCP) AOP11 (PCP) AOP12 (PCP) AOP13 (PCP) ENV02 SAF11 LBSF Sofia Airport 100% LBSF Sofia Airport Airport CDM LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) TimeBased Separation LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Initial Airport Operations Plan LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Improve Runway and Airfield Safety with ATC Clearances Monitoring LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Automated Assistance to Controller for Surface Movement Planning and Routing LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Collaborative Environmental Management LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Improve Runway Safety by Preventing Runway Excursions n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 80% LSSIP Year Bulgaria 43 Released Issue

63 Enabling Aviation Infrastructure < COM10 COM11 COM12 (PCP) FCM08 (PCP) INF04 INF07 ITYACID ITYADQ ITYAGDL ITYAGVCS2 ITYFMTP ITYSPI Migrate from AFTN to AMHS Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) NewPENS Extended Flight Plan Integrated Briefing Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (etod) Aircraft Identification Ensure Quality of Aeronautical Data and Aeronautical Information Initial ATC AirGround Data Link Services 8,33 khz AirGround Voice Channel Spacing below FL195 Common Flight Message Transfer Protocol Surveillance Performance and Interoperability 100% 100% 40% 10% 48% 92% 86% 92% 33% 71% 0% 0% LSSIP Year Bulgaria 44 Released Issue

64 ICAO ASBU Implementation The following table shows, for each of the ASBU Block 0 modules, the overall status, the final date foreseen for completion and the percentage of progress achieved in the current cycle. These results were determined using the LSSIP Year 2017 declared statuses and progress of the relevant Implementation objectives in accordance with the mapping approved by ICAO EUR EANPG/59 (European Air Navigation Planning Group). Legend: = Completed (during 2017 or before) = Missing planning date = Progress achieved in 2017 = Not applicable < B0APTA Optimization of Approach Procedures including vertical guidance 86% 100% B0SURF Safety and Efficiency of Surface Operations (ASMGCS Level 12) 100% B0FICE Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through GroundGround Integration 97% 100% B0DATM B0ACAS B0SNET Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management ACAS Improvements Increased Effectiveness of GroundBased Safety Nets 44% 74% 100% 100% 100% B0ACDM Improved Airport Operations through B0RSEQ Improved Traffic flow through Runway sequencing (AMAN/DMAN) B0FRTO Improved Operations through Enhanced En Route Trajectories 85% 100% B0NOPS B0ASUR B0CDO Improved Flow Performance through Planning based on a NetworkWide view Initial capability for ground surveillance Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDO) 100% 71% 100% B0TBO Improved Safety and Efficiency through the initial application of Data Link EnRoute 86% 100% LSSIP Year Bulgaria 45 Released Issue

65 6.2. Detailed Objectives Implementation progress Note: The detailed table of applicability area for the Implementation Objectives is available in Annex C. Objective/Stakeholder Progress Code: Completed Ongoing Planned Late No Plan Not Applicable Missing Data Main Objectives AOM13.1 Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) Handling Timescales: 43% Ongoing Initial operational capability: 01/01/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018 The applicability of EUROAT is being analysed for implementation. The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Instruction No.25 (tactical level of FUA) is in process of amendment. The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, 31/12/2018 principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface. REG (By:12/2018) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY DG CAA The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface. The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Instruction No. 25 concerning the tactical level of FUA is being revised. ASP (By:12/2018) The principal Letter of Agreement (LoA) between the Civil and Military ATSUs is under consideration. 3 LoAs (out of 5) are signed. The two remaining LoAs between military and civil ATSUs to be amended. One of the MIL BULATSA airports is currently being renovated and after completion of works the LoA will be signed. The other LoAs will be signed by the end of Instruction No. 25 concerning the tactical level of FUA is being revised. BULGARIAN The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has MILITARY been amended. Instruction No.25 is in process of AUTHORITY amendment. 100% 40% 25% 10% Completed Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 46 Released Issue

66 MIL (By:12/2018) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface. Revision of the national legislation and recognition of the respective military authorities as military ANSP is in progress. There are no plans for EAD migration. The harmonised OAT flight planning is planned for The EUROAT is going to be implemented. 47% Ongoing 31/12/2018 AOM19.1 (PCP) ASM Support Tools to Support Advanced FUA (AFUA) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2011 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018 BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational as of January ASP (By:12/2018) BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual BULATSA 70% CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational as of January % Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 AOM19.2 (PCP) ASM Management of RealTime Airspace Data Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2017 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 The ATM system SATCAS is at the end of its operational lifespan. The required functionalities will be procured for the future ATM system. ASP (By:12/2021) The ATM system SATCAS is at the end of its operational BULATSA lifespan. The required functionalities will be procured 0% for the future ATM system. 0% Planned 31/12/2021 Planned 31/12/2021 AOM19.3 (PCP) Full Rolling ASM/ATFCM Process and ASM Information Sharing Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2014 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational from January We are working on CIV/MIL system integration and on BULATSA/NM agreement. ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was BULATSA 10% signed. LARA is operational from January We are working on CIV/MIL system integration and on BULATSA/NM agreement. 10% Ongoing 31/12/2021 Ongoing 31/12/2021 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 47 Released Issue

67 AOM21.1 (PCP) Direct Routing (Outside Applicability Area) Timescales: not applicable The FRA operations in Republic of Bulgaria are being implemented using a phased approach (with 3 major stages). Currently FRA operations are implemented during night at state level, night FRA operations on FAB level started in The objective is not applicable to Bulgaria. ASP (By:12/2017) BULATSA % % Not Applicable Not Applicable AOM21.2 (PCP) Free Route Airspace Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 Night FRA was implemented in Bulgaria in Cross border FRA operations started in Further developments expected: seasonal expansion for 2018; H24 FRA planned for ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA Night FRA was implemented in Bulgaria in Cross border FRA operations started in Further developments expected: seasonal expansion for 2018; H24 FRA planned for Free Route Airspace / New ATM system / Regional Route Network Developmen ts / Seasonal H24 FRA 100% Completed 100% 30/11/2013 Completed 30/11/2013 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 48 Released Issue

68 AOP04.1 Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System ASMGCS Surveillance (former Level 1) Timescales: 100% Completed Initial operational capability: 01/01/2007 Full operational capability: 31/12/2011 LBSF Sofia Airport The ASMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according the local needs. The procurement of a new ASMGCS system comprising a Surface Movement radar, Multilateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays started in These technical upgrades, accompanied by ATCO training /licensing in ground movement control are 10/07/2017 the main prerequisites for the implementation of the Sofia Airport ground control operations. The ASMGCS is installed, tested, passed site acceptance tests and all preoperational activities were carried out. It was commissioned on REG (By:12/2010) DG CAA 100% Completed 10/07/2017 ASP (By:12/2011) The ASMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according the local needs. The procurement of a new ASMGCS system comprising a Surface Movement radar, Multilateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays started in These technical upgrades, accompanied by ATCO BULATSA training /licensing in ground movement control are the main prerequisites for the implementation of the Sofia Airport ground control operations. The ASMGCS operations were delayed due to a requirement to redesign and retest the current antenna system of the SMR. APO (By:12/2010) SOFIA AIRPORT ASMGCS at Sofia Airport 100% 100% Completed 10/07/2017 Completed 10/07/2017 AOP04.2 Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A SMGCS) Runway Monitoring and Conflict Alerting (RMCA) (former Level 2) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2007 Full operational capability: 31/12/2017 % LBSF Sofia Airport The implementation of ASMGCS level 2 some elements of the control and monitoring function will be implemented in due course. BULATSA does not intend to implement ASMGCS Routing and Guidance functions. ASP (By:12/2017) Surface Movement radar, Multilateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays were installed. The controllers are trained for the use of ASMGCS. The BULATSA ASMGCS level 2 Elements will be operationally used after fine tuning processes are completed and after the ASMGCS level 1 is fully operational. APO (By:12/2017) SOFIA AIRPORT The surface movement surveillance equipment is a property of BULATSA, therefore this action is not applicable for the Sofia Airport operator. ASMGCS at Sofia Airport % % Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable LSSIP Year Bulgaria 49 Released Issue

69 AOP05 Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM) Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. ASP (By:12/2016) BULATSA % Not Applicable APO (By:12/2016) SOFIA AIRPORT % Not Applicable AOP10 (PCP) TimeBased Separation Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. REG (By:12/2023) DG CAA % Not Applicable ASP (By:12/2023) BULATSA % Not Applicable AOP11 (PCP) Initial Airport Operations Plan Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA % Not Applicable APO (By:12/2021) SOFIA AIRPORT % Not Applicable LSSIP Year Bulgaria 50 Released Issue

70 AOP12 (PCP) Improve Runway and Airfield Safety with Conflicting ATC Clearances (CATC) Detection and Conformance Monitoring Alerts for Controllers (CMAC) Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. ASP (By:12/2020) BULATSA % Not Applicable APO (By:12/2020) SOFIA AIRPORT % Not Applicable AOP13 (PCP) Automated Assistance to Controller for Surface Movement Planning and Routing Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. REG (By:12/2023) DG CAA % Not Applicable ASP (By:12/2023) BULATSA % Not Applicable ATC02.8 GroundBased Safety Nets Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/ % Completed Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 SATCAS has APW function since 2009 and MSAW function since The implementation of Approach Path Monitoring is not intended. 31/10/2010 ASP (By:12/2016) SATCAS has APW function since 2009 and MSAW BULATSA function since The implementation of Approach 100% Path Monitoring is not planned. Completed 31/10/2010 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 51 Released Issue

71 ATC02.9 Enhanced Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) for TMAs Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/ % Completed Full operational capability: 31/12/2020 SATCAS has APW function since 2009 and MSAW function since ASP (By:12/2020) BULATSA SATCAS has APW function since 2009 and MSAW function since % Completed ATC07.1 AMAN Tools and Procedures Timescales: not applicable % LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is outside the objective applicability area, therefore the overall objective progress is not applicable. Arrival sequencing and metering has been implemented by Sofia APP unit within the CNATCC. The implementation of Arrival sequencing was completed for Burgas and Varna APP units in No plans exist for the application of AMAN procedures and implementation of AMAN functions for any Bulgarian TMA. ASP (By:12/2019) No plans exist for the application of AMAN procedures BULATSA and implementation of AMAN functions for any % Bulgarian TMA. Not Applicable Not Applicable ATC12.1 Automated Support for Conflict Detection, Resolution Support Information and Conformance Monitoring Timescales: 100% Completed Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 By , the MTCD was upgraded with new functionalities and features (EXE/PLN ATCO role distribution regarding the conflict detection/monitoring, geo markers, further enhancements, etc.). MTCD/MONA functions have been implemented within the first version of SATCAS. Further MTCD upgrades and new MONA functions (potential level bust, potential coordination failure, SSR code assignment) have been implemented with SATCAS v.2. There is 31/12/2016 no Resolution Support Function included. ATCO training on how to use the MTCD and MONA functions has been performed. ATCO training on the enhanced MTCD and TCT functions was completed in 2016.The safety assessment report is completed and delivered to the NSA. ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA See State Comment. 100% Completed 31/12/2016 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 52 Released Issue

72 ATC15.1 Information Exchange with Enroute in Support of AMAN Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2017 % Bulgaria intends to implement AMAN in enroute operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul high density TMA. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of the AMAN in Istanbul airport. ASP (By:12/2017) BULATSA BULATSA intends to implement AMAN in enroute operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul airport. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of AMAN at Istanbul airport. The integration of enroute AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered. The plans are to have it implemented in the new future ATC system. New ATM system % Not Applicable Not Applicable ATC15.2 (PCP) Arrival Management Extended to Enroute Airspace Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2023 BULATSA intends to implement AMAN in enroute operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul airport. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of the AMAN at Istanbul airport. The integration of enroute AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered. BULATSA has planned a RTS to be carried out in February ASP (By:12/2023) BULATSA intends to implement AMAN in enroute operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul airport. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the BULATSA deployment of the AMAN at Istanbul airport. The 0% integration of enroute AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered. The plans are to have it implemented in the new future ATM system. 0% Planned 31/12/2023 Planned 31/12/2023 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 53 Released Issue

73 ATC17 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer Timescales: 90% Ongoing Initial operational capability: 01/01/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer was implemented in 2008 with SATCAS v.2 system. Operational use is pending and depends on an agreement with the neighbouring ACCs and availability of the functions in their ATC 31/12/2018 systems. ASP (By:12/2018) BULATSA Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer was implemented in 2008 with SATCAS v.2 system. Operational use is pending and depends on an agreement with the neighbouring ACCs and availability of the functions in their ATC systems. New ATM system 90% Ongoing 31/12/2018 COM10 Migrate from AFTN to AMHS Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/12/ % Completed Full operational capability: 31/12/2018 The new AFTN/AMHS system is operational from /01/2015 ASP (By:12/2018) BULATSA The new AFTN/AMHS system is operational from The AMHS is operational on FAB level. 100% Completed 31/01/2015 COM11 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/ % Ongoing Full operational capability: 31/12/2020 The VoIP VCS was put into operation. The upgrade of analog radio with VoIP is in progress and is planned to be completed by the end of /12/2018 ASP (By:12/2020) The VoIP VCS was put into operation. The upgrade of BULATSA analog radio with VoIP is in progress and is planned to 92% be completed by the end of Ongoing 31/12/2018 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 54 Released Issue

74 COM12 (PCP) New PanEuropean Network Service (NewPENS) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability (33 ANSPs): 31/12/2020 0% Planned The plans are according to the common agreement for the New PENS in EU. 31/12/2020 ASP (By:12/2024) The plans are according to the common agreement for Planned BULATSA 0% the New PENS in EU. 31/12/2020 APO (By:12/2024) PLOVDIV AIRPORT GORNA ORYAHOVIT SA AIRPORT BURGAS AIRPORT VARNA AIRPORT SOFIA AIRPORT % % % % % Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable ENV01 Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. ASP (By:12/2013) PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. BULATSA Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them by 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified. APO (By:12/2013) SOFIA AIRPORT % % Not Applicable Not Applicable LSSIP Year Bulgaria 55 Released Issue

75 Airport Collaborative Environmental Management ENV02 Timescales: 100% Completed not applicable LBSF Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this objective. Nevertheless, CEM was established formally in 2013 by adopting and signing two documents as per the EUROCONTROL CEM guidelines: Shared Environmental Vision for Aircraft Operations, and Terms of Reference of CEM Council. These documents have been revised for compliance with the EUROCONTROL Specification for Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) (published in September 2014) and adopted by the stakeholders in The following stakeholders have signed the above mentioned documents for the establishment 31/07/2013 of CEM: A. operational stakeholders: A.1 ASP BULATSA A.2 APO Sofia Airport EAD, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD (Varna and Burgas airports), Plovdiv Airport EAD, Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport EAD A.3 USE Bulgaria Air, Air Via, Wizz Air; Qatar Airways, BAA Bulgarian Airlines Association B. other stakeholder: B.1 REG DG Civil Aviation Authority ASP (By:12/2016) Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this Completed BULATSA objective. Nevertheless, CEM was established formally 100% 31/07/2013 in 2013 as per EUROCONTROL CEM Guidelines. APO (By:12/2016) SOFIA AIRPORT Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this objective. Nevertheless, CEM was established formally in 2013 as per EUROCONTROL CEM Guidelines. 100% Completed 31/07/2013 FCM03 Collaborative Flight Planning Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/ % Completed Full operational capability: 31/12/2017 The current FDPS (SATCAS v.3) is able to receive and transmit FPL data in ADEXP format. BULATSA still reviews the institutional arrangements with the IFPS for flight data exchange in 31/12/2016 ADEXP format. ASP (By:12/2017) BULATSA The current FDPS (SATCAS v.3) is able to receive and transmit FPL data in ADEXP format. BULATSA still reviews the institutional arrangements with the IFPS for flight data exchange in ADEXP format. New ATM system 100% Completed 31/12/2016 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 56 Released Issue

76 FCM04.1 Short Term ATFCM Measures (STAM) Phase 1 (Outside Applicability Area) Timescales: not applicable % Not Applicable Bulgaria is outside of the objective applicability area. ASP (By:10/2017) BULATSA The objective is not applicable to Bulgaria. % Not Applicable FCM04.2 (PCP) Short Term ATFCM Measures (STAM) Phase 2 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/11/2017 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 0% Planned There is a common EU policy for STAM Phase 2 that BG is a part of. 31/12/2021 ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA There is a common EU policy for STAM Phase 2 that BG is a part of. 0% Planned 31/12/2021 FCM05 (PCP) Interactive Rolling NOP Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/09/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 The Bulgarian AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM, is in LARA operational since January ASP (By:12/2021) The Bulgarian AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM. The AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send BULATSA 10% all AUP/UUP to NM. LARA is currently operational but it does not use AIXM5.1 B2B. APO (By:12/2021) SOFIA AIRPORT Sofia Airport sends the airport slots information in SSIM format to EUACA on daily basis. 100% 40% Ongoing 31/12/2021 Ongoing 31/12/2021 Completed 31/01/2007 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 57 Released Issue

77 FCM06 (PCP) Traffic Complexity Assessment Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 Plans are in place for the deployment of a Local Traffic Load Management tool. The implementation scope includes Sofia ACC operational environment (enroute sectors only). ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA BULATSA intends to deploy a decision support tool which uses a combination of the predicted traffic to create a cognitive workload assessment and provide analysis of the complexity of the ATC operations to allow accurate planning of ANSP resources to manage that complexity in an efficient and costeffective manner. The tool will be active on a continuous 24/7 cycle using latest Flight Plan and Flight Data Processing Systems (FDPS) information combined with other traffic prediction data to continuously evaluate the estimated workload for all possible airspace configurations defined for a specific geographical area. Implementa tion of traffic complexity assessment tool in Sofia ACC 20% Ongoing 20% 31/12/2020 Ongoing 31/12/2020 FCM08 (PCP) Extended Flight Plan Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2016 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021 0% No Plan The project is still immature with some enablers still to be defined. ASP (By:12/2021) BULATSA The project is still immature with some enablers still to be defined. 0% No Plan INF07 Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (etod) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/11/ % Ongoing Full operational capability: 31/05/2018 The national TOD policy and implementation programmes, setting up the necessary steps to enable the provision of electronic terrain and obstacle data will be established according to the 31/05/2018 objective. REG (By:05/2018) The national TOD policy and implementation Ongoing DG CAA programmes, setting up the necessary steps to enable 10% the provision of electronic terrain and obstacle data will 31/05/2018 be established according to the objective. ASP (By:05/2018) BULATSA Objective will be completed after the establishment of Ongoing 10% the national TOD policy implementation programmes. 31/05/2018 APO (By:05/2018) SOFIA AIRPORT Objective will be completed after the establishment of the national TOD policy implementation programmes. 10% Ongoing 31/05/2018 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 58 Released Issue

78 ITYACID Aircraft Identification Timescales: Entry into force of the Regulation: 13/12/ % Ongoing System capability: 02/01/2020 Aircraft ID functionality is already implemented in the ATM system. Mode S surveillance contract is signed. One Mode S radar station was deployed in 2016 and two others will be operational by the end of WAM sensors in TMA Varna and TMA Burgas are installed and 31/12/2018 tested, while those in Sofia TMA will be deployed by the end of ASP (By:01/2020) Aircraft ID functionality is already implemented in the Ongoing ATM system. Mode S surveillance contract is signed. In the next two years BULATSA will deploy three Mode S BULATSA radar stations. Both ADSB and WAM systems will be 92% deployed by the end of WAM sensors in TMA 31/12/2018 Varna and TMA Burgas are installed and tested, while those in Sofia TMA will be deployed by the end of ITYADQ Ensure Quality of Aeronautical Data and Aeronautical Information Timescales: Entry into force of the regulation: 16/02/2010 Article 5(4)(a), Article 5(4)(b) and Article 6 to 13 to be implemented by: 30/06/ % Late Article 4, Article5(1) and Article 5(2), Article 5(3) and Article 5(4)(c) to be implemented by: 30/06/2014 All data requirements implemented by: 30/06/2017 The ITYADQ implementation is in progress. 31/12/2018 REG (By:06/2017) DG CAA ITYADQ implementation is in progress. 50% Late 31/12/2018 ASP (By:06/2017) BULATSA ITYADQ implementation is in progress. 66% Late 31/12/2018 APO (By:06/2017) GORNA ORYAHOVIT APO's implementation of ITYADQ is in progress. 10% SA AIRPORT Late 31/12/2018 BURGAS Late APO's implementation of ITYADQ is in progress. 28% AIRPORT 31/12/2018 SOFIA Late APO's implementation of ITYADQ is in progress. 28% AIRPORT 31/12/2018 PLOVDIV Late APO's implementation of ITYADQ is in progress. 10% AIRPORT 31/12/2018 VARNA AIRPORT APO's implementation of ITYADQ is in progress. 28% Late 31/12/2018 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 59 Released Issue

79 ITYAGDL Initial ATC AirGround Data Link Services Timescales: Entry into force: 06/02/ % Ongoing ATS unit operational capability: 05/02/2018 Aircraft capability: 05/02/2020 The execution of the AGDL implementation plan is in progress. 05/02/2018 REG (By:02/2018) National regulation No.141 will be used for the DG CAA certification of communication infrastructure and ATM 55% system datalink capabilities. Ongoing 05/02/2018 ASP (By:02/2018) BULATSA The execution of the AGDL implementation plan is in progress. MIL (By:01/2019) BULGARIAN The existing military transport aircraft are not capable of MILITARY flying above FL 285. AUTHORITY Communicat ion infrastructur e for A/G Data Link Services / Free Route Airspace / New ATM system / SATCAS upgrade / Seasonal H24 FRA 96% % Ongoing 05/02/2018 Not Applicable LSSIP Year Bulgaria 60 Released Issue

80 ITYAGVCS2 8,33 khz AirGround Voice Channel Spacing below FL195 Timescales: Entry into force: 07/12/2012 New and upgraded radio equipment: 17/11/2013 New or upgraded radios on State aircraft: 01/01/2014 Interim target for freq. conversions: 31/12/ % Ongoing All radio equipment: 31/12/2017 All frequencies converted: 31/12/2018 State aircraft equipped, except those notified to EC: 31/12/2018 State aircraft equipped, except those exempted [Art 9(11)]: 31/12/2020 The necessary actions are planned as per the objective description according Regulation (EU) 1079/ /12/2020 REG (By:12/2018) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of Local exemptions will be analysed and published accordingly. The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of DG CAA the radios was tested in A letter for derogation is in preparation. ASP (By:12/2018) BULATSA BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of MIL (By:12/2020) BULGARIAN The necessary actions will be planned as per the MILITARY objective description according Regulation (EU) AUTHORITY 1079/2012. APO (By:12/2018) VARNA The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will AIRPORT be ensured by the end of SOFIA The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will AIRPORT be ensured by the end of BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY BURGAS AIRPORT GORNA ORYAHOVIT SA AIRPORT PLOVDIV AIRPORT The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of The 8,33 khz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the end of % 42% Modernisati on of the A/G radio communicat ion equipment 46% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 100% 10% Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2020 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Ongoing 31/12/2018 Completed 04/05/2017 Ongoing 31/12/2018 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 61 Released Issue

81 ITYFMTP Common Flight Message Transfer Protocol (FMTP) Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 28/06/2007 All EATMN systems put into service after 01/01/09: 01/01/2009 All EATMN systems in operation by 20/04/11: 20/04/ % Completed Transitional arrangements: 31/12/2012 Transitional arrangements when bilaterally agreed between ANSPs: 31/12/2014 The current ATM system (SATCAS v.3) is capable of supporting information exchange via FMTP. FMTP exchange is implemented between Sofia, Constanta, Otopeni, Ankara and Belgrade. The migration of the existing OLDI links to TCP/IP is dependent on the TCP/IP capabilities of the 31/12/2014 neighbouring States. ASP (By:12/2014) BULATSA The current ATM system (SATCAS) is capable of Completed 100% supporting the OLDI data exchange via TCP/IP. 31/12/2014 MIL (By:12/2014) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY The objective is not applicable for MIL. % Not Applicable ITYSPI Surveillance Performance and Interoperability Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 13/12/2011 ATS unit operational capability: 12/12/2013 EHS and ADSB Out in transporttype State aircraft : 07/06/ % Ongoing ELS in transporttype State aircraft : 07/06/2020 Ensure training of MIL personnel: 07/06/2020 Retrofit aircraft capability: 07/06/2020 Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA surveillance infrastructure was completed. 07/06/2020 REG (By:02/2015) Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. DG CAA Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA surveillance 100% infrastructure was completed. Completed 31/12/2013 ASP (By:02/2015) BULATSA MIL (By:06/2020) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA surveillance infrastructure was completed. In total, 34% of the military transport and training aircraft are equipped with Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance equipment. There are no plans to retrofit those with missing the required surveillance performance equipment. All new aircraft will be properly equipped. New PSRs and SSRs (enroute and TMA) / Technical Rationalisati on and Infrastructur e / WAM and ADSB 100% 23% Completed 31/12/2014 Ongoing 07/06/2020 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 62 Released Issue

82 NAV03.1 RNAV 1 in TMA Operations Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/ % Ongoing Full operational capability: 31/12/2023 PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs was completed in PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Gorna Oryahovitsa CTR was completed in Plans are in place for Plovdiv 31/12/2018 CTR to be implemented in ASP (By:12/2023) BULATSA PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs was completed in PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Gorna Oryahovitsa CTR was completed in Plans are in place for Plovdiv CTR to be implemented in VOR DME upgrade 93% Ongoing 31/12/2018 NAV03.2 (PCP) RNP 1 in TMA Operations Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability: 31/12/2023 0% No Plan ASP (By:12/2023) No Plan BULATSA No plan yet. 0% NAV10 APV Procedures Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/06/ % Late Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 The APV/Baro implementation for Burgas TMA was completed in April The APV/Baro implementations for Gorna Oryahovitza CTR and Varna TMA were completed in 2016 and /12/2018 correspondingly. Work is in progress to have Plovdiv and Sofia TMAs ready in REG (By:04/2016) The national Regulation No.37 from , on the Completed DG CAA terms and procedures for the issuance and control of air 100% operator certificates for commercial air transportation 30/04/2011 refers to JAR OPS. ASP (By:12/2016) The APV/Baro implementation for Burgas TMA was Late completed in April The APV/Baro implementations BULATSA for Gorna Oryahovitza CTR and Varna TMA were 72% completed in 2016 and 2017 correspondingly. Work is in 31/12/2018 progress to have Plovdiv and Sofia TMAs ready in LSSIP Year Bulgaria 63 Released Issue

83 SAF11 Improve Runway Safety by Preventing Runway Excursions Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/09/ % Ongoing Full operational capability: 31/01/2018 Most of the measures envisaged in the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions are implemented. The remaining measures are to be analyzed and implemented 31/01/2018 accordingly. REG (By:01/2018) DG CAA Most of the measures of the EAPRE are implemented. Ongoing 25% Some are to be analyzed in 2018 for implementation. 31/01/2018 ASP (By:12/2014) Most of the measures are already implemented. Late BULATSA Guidance material as specified in the EAPRE is used in 92% the rating training plans. The Unit Training Plans remain 31/01/2018 to be updated, the action is planned for APO (By:12/2014) PLOVDIV All appropriate measures are implemented by the Completed 100% AIRPORT Bulgarian airports serving international flights. 31/12/2014 VARNA All appropriate measures are implemented by the Completed 100% AIRPORT Bulgarian airports serving international flights. 31/12/2014 GORNA ORYAHOVIT SA AIRPORT SOFIA AIRPORT BURGAS AIRPORT All appropriate measures are implemented by the Bulgarian airports serving international flights. All appropriate measures are implemented by the Bulgarian airports serving international flights. All appropriate measures are implemented by the Bulgarian airports serving international flights. 100% 100% 100% Completed 31/12/2014 Completed 31/12/2014 Completed 31/12/2014 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 64 Released Issue

84 Additional Objectives for ICAO ASBU Monitoring ATC02.2 Implement ground based safety nets Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) level 2 for enroute operations Timescales: 100% Completed Initial operational capability: 01/01/2008 Full operational capability: 31/01/2013 BULATSA has implemented a state of the art STCA function within the CNATCC project (SATCAS system) for Sofia ACC/APP. Further adaptation of the STCA parameters and working methods was made in In the context of the 'Tight Tower Project', considered as an extension of 31/12/2009 SATCAS system, the STCA implementation at the Burgas APP unit was completed in STCA was implemented also at the Varna APP. ASP (By:01/2013) BULATSA has implemented a state of the art STCA Completed function within the CNATCC project (SATCAS system) for Sofia ACC/APP. Further adaptation of STCA parameters BULATSA and working methods was made in In the context 100% of the 'Tight Tower Project', considered as an extension 31/12/2009 of SATCAS system, the STCA implementation at the Burgas APP unit was completed in STCA was implemented also at the Varna APP. ATC16 Implement ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/03/ % Late Full operational capability: 31/12/2015 NSA supervision tasks are undergoing. The training plan and package has been developed by the ANSP, the ATCOs were trained in 2014 accordingly. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the ATC environment has been established. Some of the military 31/12/2020 transporttype aircraft are still equipped with TCAS II, Version 7.0. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the military ATC systems has not been established. REG (By:12/2015) The supervision tasks for compliance with regulatory DG CAA provisions, airworthiness certification and operational 100% approval is in progress. Completed 31/12/2015 ASP (By:03/2012) The training plan and package has been developed by Completed the ANSP. The concerned personnel were trained BULATSA according to the training plan. A monitoring system of 100% the performance of ACAS in the ATC environment has 31/12/2011 been established. MIL (By:12/2015) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY Some of the transporttype aircraft are equipped with ACAS II (TCAS II Version 7.0). Training plans for aircrews flying aircraft not equipped with ACAS II have not been developed. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the military ATC systems has not been established. 10% Late 31/12/2020 LSSIP Year Bulgaria 65 Released Issue

85 FCM01 Implement enhanced tactical flow management services Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/08/ % Completed Full operational capability: 31/12/2006 The SATCAS system in operation at the CNATCC provides standard correlated position reports in ASTERIX cat.62. The dissemination of CPRs to the CFMU by the CNATCC started in August FSA messages for all departures from Bulgarian airports, as well as for overflight traffic 31/12/2009 entering Bulgarian airspace, are transmitted to the ETFMS. FSA implementation in case of rerouting and holding was introduced in 2010, with the SATCAS v.2 LINUX. ASP (By:07/2014) BULATSA See State comment. 100% Completed 31/12/2009 INF04 Implement integrated briefing Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/07/ % Late Full operational capability: 31/12/2012 ARO/MET integrated briefing (Level 5 according to the ICAO roadmap) will be completed by the end of Dec 2018 (subject of contract). At the moment Level 2 (colocated) integrated briefing is 31/12/2018 provided. ASP (By:12/2012) BULATSA At the moment ARO/MET Level 2 (colocated in single office) integrated briefing is provided. 40% Late 31/12/2018 ITYCOTR Implementation of groundground automated coordination processes Timescales: Entry into force of Regulation: 27/07/2006 For putting into service of EATMN systems in respect of notification and initial coordination processes: 27/07/ % Completed For putting into service of EATMN systems in respect of Revision of Coordination, Abrogation of Coordination, Basic Flight Data and Change to Basic Flight Data: 01/01/2009 To all EATMN systems in operation by 12/2012: 31/12/2012 Objective is partially implemented. Full implementation is planned. The current ATM system at Sofia ACC is capable of sending and receiving a complete set of basic OLDI messages (ACT, LAM, PAC, REV, MAC ABI, INF). The system supports the transfer of communication messages (ROF/MAS/COF/TIM/HOP/SDM) and coordination dialogue 05/05/2016 messages (RAP, RRV, SBY, ACP, RJC, CDN). The implementation of LOF and NAN messages was achieved in ASP (By:12/2012) The current ATM system at Sofia ACC is capable of Completed sending and receiving a complete set of basic OLDI messages (ACT, LAM, PAC, REV, MAC ABI, INF). The system supports the transfer of communication BULATSA messages (ROF/MAS/COF/TIM/HOP/SDM) and coordination dialogue messages (RAP, RRV, SBY, ACP, RJC, 05/05/ % CDN). The implementation of LOF and NAN messages was achieved in Data link capabilities were implemented into the system in 2016 and are planned to enter in operation by Feb LSSIP Year Bulgaria 66 Released Issue

86 MIL (By:12/2012) BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY The military unit integrated in the Common National Air Traffic Control Center (CNATCC) shares the complete FP data with Civilian ATS units. BULATSA and the military units (not located in CNATCC) exchange the FP data using CPL message. SATCAS is equipped with the internal system capabilities for XIN/XRQ data exchange. All requests for crossing the reserved military airspace will be handled within the SATCAS in CNATCC. % Not Applicable Local Objectives Note: Local Objectives are addressing solutions that are considered beneficial for specific operating environments, therefore for which a clear widespread commitment has not been expressed yet. They are characterised with no deadline and voluntary applicability area. Remote Tower Services Not AOP14 % Applicability and timescale: Local Applicable LBSA SOFIA (MIL. MET. COM. CENTER) Not Applicable MultiSector Planning Enroute 1P2T Not ATC18 % Applicable Applicability and timescale: Local Not practically possible with the ATM system used. To be considered for the new ATM system. ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) Applicability and timescale: Local 0% Planned LBBG Burgas APO PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV and LNAV/VNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. 31/12/2019 Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them by 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified. ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) Applicability and timescale: Local 0% Planned LBGO Gorna Oryahovitsa APO PBN IAPs (LNAV and LNAV/VNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in IAPs and SIDs are constructed in a way that partially allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO depending on traffic density, flight paths and entry/exit points. 31/12/2019 Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them by 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 67 Released Issue

87 ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) Applicability and timescale: Local 0% Planned LBPD Plovdiv APO PBN STARs, IAPs (LNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design will be implemented in STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that partially allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO depending on flight paths, entry/exit points and availability of active TRAs in the airspace of CTR. 31/12/2019 Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them by 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified. ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) Applicability and timescale: Local 0% Planned LBSF SOFIA PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. 31/12/2019 Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them by 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified. ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) Applicability and timescale: Local 0% Planned LBWN Varna APO PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV and LNAV/VNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in 2015 and upgraded in STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. 31/12/2019 Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them by 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified. Optimised LowLevel IFR Routes in TMA for Rotorcraft Not NAV12 % Applicable Applicability and timescale: Local No heliports at present. Rotorcraft use existing RWYs. LSSIP Year Bulgaria 68 Released Issue

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89 ANNEXES ANNEX A Specialists involved in the LSSIP Process LSSIP Coordination LSSIP Focal Points Organisation Name LSSIP National Focal Point for Bulgaria BULATSA Ivan ILIEV LSSIP Focal Point for NSA/CAA DG CAA Hristo GUNCHEV LSSIP Focal Point for ANSP BULATSA Alexander ZARBOV LSSIP Focal Point for Airports BULATSA Alexander ZARBOV LSSIP Focal Point for Military Military Authorities Col. Hristo STANEV EUROCONTROL LSSIP Support Function Directorate Name LSSIP Contact Person for Bulgaria DECMA/PEPR Ana Paula FRANGOLHO LSSIP Year Bulgaria 69 Released Issue

90 Implementation Objectives Implementation Objective EUROCONTROL PEPR Objective Coordinator EUROCONTROL Objective Owners National Stakeholder Specialist AOM13.1 A. DYBOWSKA O. MROWICKI/ C. LUCCIOLI B. JELEV AOM19.1 AOM19.2 AOM19.3 O. ALFARO O. ALFARO O. ALFARO G. ACAMPORA / O. MROWICKI G. ACAMPORA / O. MROWICKI G. ACAMPORA / O. MROWICKI B. JELEV B. JELEV B. JELEV AOM21.1 A. DYBOWSKA C. BRAIN B. JELEV AOM21.2 A. DYBOWSKA C. BRAIN B. JELEV AOP04.1 P. VRANJKOVIC R. GRAHAM Y. PAVLOV AOP04.2 P. VRANJKOVIC R. GRAHAM Y. PAVLOV AOP05 F. ROOSELEER M. BIRENHEIDE Y. PAVLOV AOP10 F. ROOSELEER R. GRAHAM Y. PAVLOV AOP11 F. ROOSELEER M. BIRENHEIDE A. ZARBOV AOP12 P. VRANJKOVIC R. GRAHAM Y. PAVLOV AOP13 P. VRANJKOVIC R. GRAHAM Y. PAVLOV AOP14 A. DYBOWSKA R. GRAHAM / G. ASSIRE Y. PAVLOV ATC02.8 F. ROOSELEER S. DROZDOWSKI V. VASILEV ATC02.9 F. ROOSELEER S. DROZDOWSKI V. VASILEV ATC07.1 L. DELL ORTO pending V. VASILEV ATC12.1 L. DELL ORTO pending V. VASILEV ATC15.1 L. DELL ORTO pending V. VASILEV ATC15.2 L. DELL ORTO P. HOP V. VASILEV ATC17 L. DELL ORTO S. MORTON V. VASILEV ATC18 L. DELL ORTO I. PENDACHANSKI V. VASILEV COM10 J. PINTO Y. EYUBOGLU D. STOYANOV COM11 J. PINTO L. POPESCU D. STOYANOV COM12 J. PINTO W. JANSSENS D. STOYANOV ENV01 B. HILL D. BRAIN A. VITKOV ENV02 B. HILL S. MAHONY M. PETROV ENV03 AP. FRANGOLHO D. BRAIN A. VITKOV FCM03 O. CIOARA C. BOUMAN/I. PENDACHANSKI V. VASILEV FCM04.1 I. MARCETIC P. HOP/I. PENDACHANSKI V. VASILEV FCM04.2 I. MARCETIC P. HOP/I. PENDACHANSKI V. VASILEV FCM05 O. CIOARA I. MENDES VIDEIRA/I. PENDACHANSKI B. JELEV FCM06 F. ROOSELEER P. HOP/I. PENDACHANSKI M. TSENKOV LSSIP Year Bulgaria 70 Released Issue

91 FCM08 O. CIOARA K. BREIVIK/I. PENDACHANSKI M. TSENKOV INF07 AP. FRANGOLHO A. PETROVSKY D.KIRCHEV ITYACID O. CIOARA pending Y. PAVLOV ITYADQ AP. FRANGOLHO M. UNTERREINER D. KIRCHEV ITYAGDL B. HILL D. ISAAC V. VASILEV ATYAGVCS2 B. HILL J. POUZET D. STOYANOV ITYFMTP O. ALFARO L. POPESCU D. STOYANOV ITYSPI O. CIOARA M. BORELY Y. PAVLOV NAV03.1 I. MARCETIC F. PAVLICEVIC I. TZONEV NAV03.2 I. MARCETIC F. PAVLICEVIC I. TZONEV NAV10 I. MARCETIC R. FARNWORTH I. TZONEV NAV12 I. MARCETIC B. RABILLER / F. RIQUET I. TZONEV SAF11 F. ROOSELEER pending V. MARKOV LSSIP Year Bulgaria 71 Released Issue

92 ANNEX B National Stakeholders Organisation charts DG CAA organisational chart LSSIP Year Bulgaria 72 Released Issue