Network Manager nominated by the European Commission EUROCONTROL European Network Operations Plan 2012-2014 Transition Plan for Major Projects in Europe Winter 2012/2013 Edition October 2012
TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT... ii BACKGROUND... 1 1. INTRODUCTION... 2 1.1 OBJECTIVE and SCOPe...2 1.2 Roles and responsibilities...3 2. TRANSITION PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS... 4 2.1 Main principles...4 2.2 TRANSITION PLANNING PROCESS...4 3. DOCUMENTATION... 9 ANNEXES... 10 Annex A. LIST OF MAJOR TRANSITION PROJECTS... 11 Annex B. INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PROJECTS DETAILED INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS 15 Annex C. VIEW On the TRANSITION PROJECTS AUTUMN 2012 / SPRING 2013... 54 Annex D. Acronyms and Abbreviations... 55 ii
BACKGROUND In response to the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 677/2011 of 7 July 2011 (laying down the detailed rules for the implementation of air traffic management (ATM) network functions amending Regulation (EU) No 691/2010), and Regulation (EU) No 691/2010, the Network Manager. This document, as part of the Network Operations Plan (NOP), helps to ensure the achievement of European Union-wide performance targets during the implementation of system / airspace transition projects. EU Regulation 677/2011 covers the regulation of ATM Network Functions and requires the NM to include in the NOP the following elements relevant to the planning of major projects: A network forecast taking into account special events ; A description of plans and actions at local and network level; An overview of special events with significant ATM ; A description of individual special events and their handling from a network perspective; A consolidated forecast and analysis of the operational performance of the network, including the of special events. 1
1. INTRODUCTION TRANSITION PLAN FOR MAJOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE The Transition Plan describes the processes, the activities, the plans and measures that will be applied by the Network Manager and the operational stakeholders, to minimise the on the network performance caused by major airspace or ATM system improvement projects. The Transition Plan is a living document that forms part of the Network Operations Plan (NOP). The Transition Plan deals only with scheduled significant events that could lead to a temporary reduction of capacity and that may require mitigation measures agreed in a partnership approach at Network level. Examples of such events are: implementation of new ATM system, move to new ACC Ops room, major airspace reorganisation including change to the ACC area of responsibility, opening of new airports, etc. 1.1 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE 1.1.1. Objective The primary objective of the Transition Plan is to deliver the optimum ATM performance at European network level, taking into account temporary capacity limitations caused by the preparation and implementation of individual and combined major airspace and ATM system improvement projects. Further objectives of the consolidated Transition Plan are: - To ensure the coordination and synchronisation of major projects; - To ensure an analysis of the resulting on network performance; - To propose measures to mitigate capacity limitations; - To ensure monitoring of individual project progress; - To review the mitigation measures in the case of slippage or changes to the original plan; - To ensure post-operations analysis; - To document and share best practice. 1.1.2. Scope The Transition Plan covers the following areas: - Coordination among parties involved - Capacity analysis and proposals; - Airspace, sectorisation analysis and proposals; - Detailed local transition plans; - Consolidated Network transition plan; - Local and Network measures and proposals. 2
1.2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Network Manager s role in the transition planning process is: 1) to collect and consolidate all known information on major projects transition plans; 2) support the ANSPs in the preparation of their transition plans; 3) to analyse the effect, through simulation, of temporary capacity reductions or flight efficiency ; 4) to analyse the at network level of individual and overlapping or consecutive projects; 5) to coordinate, agree and prioritise the strategic and tactical ATFCM mitigation measures; 6) to ensure optimum management of the Network, taking into account known limitations; 7) to perform post-operations analyses, documenting lessons learnt and making them available for future transition planning exercises. The ANSP role is to provide the following information to the NM: 1) early notification of planned project including expected capacity and timescale as soon as project is confirmed; 2) planned dates for each phase of the project that may capacity or flight efficiency; 3) details of available sector configurations, opening schemes and default sector/ Traffic Volume (TV) monitoring values for each phase of the project; 4) notification, with as much notice as possible, of any changes to the timescales and/or capacity information; 5) work with NM and apply the agreed measures. 3
2. TRANSITION PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS 2.1 MAIN PRINCIPLES When preparing the consolidated Transition Plan, the Network Manager will apply the following main principles: a. Recognise airspace users needs, both civil and military; b. Ensure a balance between capacity and flight efficiency; c. Ensure a balanced approach between European network, regional and local requirements; d. Ensure a coordinated and integrated approach for the collective benefit of airspace users, Air Navigation Service Providers, civil and military authorities through a collaborative planning process; e. Ensure notification of operational to all ACCs affected by the measures taken; f. Maintain regional interconnectivity between the affected airspace and adjacent areas; g. Apply a cost-effective solution; h. Consider the operational requirements and of a project; 2.2 TRANSITION PLANNING PROCESS The transition planning is a joint activity between the ANSP(s) concerned and the Network Manager, which starts as soon as the ANSP decides to undertake a major improvement project that will temporarily affect the performance of the ATM network. It is important that the planning process begins at the early stages of the project, leaving sufficient time for any adaptations in terms of capacity, airspace availability and procedures, to minimise the on the network performance during the transition phase. The process needs to be conducted at the level of a single ACC, or an ATC unit, the principal bearer of the project activities. ANSP Network Manager Strategic Ops Planning Early Notification Detailed Project Transition Planning Initial Analysis Provision of Detailed Capacity and Performance Data and Indepth Analysis Transition Preparations (Training, SAT, Publications) Mitigation Measures Development and Agreement Strategic, Pre-tactical, Tactical Measures Transition Implementation Post-implementation Analysis NMOPL NM NOS Transition planning process 4
The Transition Planning process has the following stages: 1. Early notification of individual projects (ANSP); 2. Initial consolidation and analysis at Network level (NM); 3. High level synchronisation and coordination (NM); 4. Provision of detailed capacity and performance data for each phase of the project (ANSP); 5. In-depth analysis of individual and combined projects (NM); 6. Development and agreement of mitigation measures (NM and ANSP/FAB); 7. Transition plan implementation (NM and ANSP/FAB); 8. Post Implementation analysis (NM). 2.2.1 Early Notification of Individual Projects (ANSP) The planning for a large scale project can start several years ahead and must be included in the ANSP capacity plan shared with NM. There will be only one focal point per project, nominated by the ANSP. The project owner will notify the NM through the NOP development process as soon as the project is confirmed, together with an initial assessment of the. Capacity / Traffic density Low Impact Medium Impact High Impact local with low prospect of affecting adjacent area or traffic at sub-regional level, and/or project is located in an area of low traffic density. on adjacent area with prospect to affect traffic flows at sub-regional or regional level, and/or project is located in an area of medium traffic density. at sub-regional or regional level, and/or project is located in an area of high traffic density. This will ensure that all entities that may be affected will be notified in a timely manner, enabling coordination and synchronisation with other projects in the same or adjacent areas. 2.2.2 Initial consolidation and analysis at Network level (NM) The NM will store the information provided by the ANSP on the NOP portal. A process will be introduced to ensure that all concerned stakeholders have full visibility and receive notification (preferably systematically) if there are changes. This information will be maintained and updated by the NM. 2.2.3 High level synchronisation and coordination (NM) The NM will carry out an initial analysis of the of all the known projects during the relevant time period, based on the high level information provided by the ANSP/s concerned. If this initial analysis indicates an unacceptably high negative on the network, the NM may propose changes to the transition plan. However, this can not be done without the full agreement of the stakeholders concerned. 5
2.2.4 Provision of detailed capacity and performance data for each phase of the project (ANSP) The ANSP shall provide the following details to the NM, as applicable, for each phase of the project: Planned start and end date; Information on major milestones (e.g. System Acceptance Test (SAT), training, shadow mode of operations etc.); The that will be affected; Details of capacity reductions (dates and changes to default sector/ TV monitoring values); The configurations and opening schemes that will be available (max. peak/ off-peak periods); Details of any temporary changes to the airspace structure (route network and sectorisation); Proposed temporary measures to mitigate the of reduced capacity, e.g.: removal or reduction in RAD restrictions; changes to CDR status and/or availability; proposed rerouteing scenarios; increased capacity in adjacent. The information delivered to the NM will be stored and used only for analytical and operational purposes. 2.2.5 In-depth analysis of individual and combined projects (NM) The NM will make an assessment, through simulation, of the combined on the network of all relevant projects and identify potential operational bottlenecks. The analysis will be done from the following perspectives: capacity, flight efficiency (environment), route network, Airspace Management (ASM) and ATFCM. The analysis will cover adjacent areas affected by constraints in the transition area. The evolution of capacity must be clearly planned and documented by the ANSP concerned, with all affected parties being fully informed. The Network Manager will analyse the effect of temporary capacity reduction during the phases for training, preparation and cutover and the subsequent return to normal operations. The analysis will take into account simultaneous or overlapping projects, assessing the combined effect of all temporary capacity changes in the transition areas and in those adjacent. The NM will coordinate with the ANSPs directly or indirectly affected by a transition, aiming to jointly find mitigation solutions. To the maximum extent possible, a balanced approach between capacity and flight efficiency will be ensured. Nevertheless flight efficiency could be reduced as users avoid capacity bottlenecks either by flight planning alternative routeings, or accepting rerouteing proposals offered by the Network Manager. The performance analysis will be based on the use of the SAAM-NEVAC (NEST) and SIMEX tools. The NM will provide expert support to the ANSPs should they need to carry out their own detailed analysis. Potential risks associated with transition phase of a project will be evaluated with solutions to build the sustainable measures for minimising negative of a transition. 6
2.2.6 Development and agreement on mitigation measures (NM, ANSP, Military) In coordination with the ANSP/s concerned, the NM will develop a number of proposals to identify how to manage the transition through local measures (changes to opening schemes, rostering etc.), to limit major network. If measures at local level are not sufficient, network measures will be developed. The NM will incorporate all known capacity and flight efficiency information (capacity reductions, where spare capacity can be made available, changes to route availability or sectorisation) and propose strategic rerouteing options to be taken into account when deciding on the appropriate ATFCM measures to be used. Airspace management processes will be used to the maximum extent possible, to ensure enhanced civil-military coordination for optimum airspace utilisation by all airspace users. Enhanced ATFCM measures will be developed as required. These could include: short notice scenarios, driving down delay, delay sharing, mandatory cherry picking, dynamic delay mitigation, Flight Level adherence. The result will be a toolbox of measures that should be prioritised in order of preference according to the requirements at network and local level. Toolbox of Mitigation Measures a. Proposals for alternative optimum sector configurations and opening schemes to manage unfamiliar traffic patterns; b. Rerouting proposals; c. RAD restriction reduction or removal; d. Temporary increase of adjacent sector/tv monitoring values; e. CDR category and availability modifications; f. Airspace structure adjustments; g. Proposal to reschedule military activity. h. Enhanced ATFCM measures; Additional support to airspace users a. Timely communication of restrictions and alternative routeings to the aircraft operators; b. Use of Route Availability Information Summary (RAIS) to increase awareness among the airspace users of expected airspace changes and their respective durations; c. Allow flexible, short notice flight plan amendments without penalty, to enable users to take into account short notice changes; d. Provision of alternative routeings in accordance with agreed measures, and when possible, offer a choice of rerouteing options to enable airspace users to utilise the available airspace according to their preferences for minimum delay, shortest routeing etc. The above list of measures is not exhaustive; the NM, together with the ANSP(s), may propose other solutions or even a package of composite measures. Depending on the type of measures agreed, verification may be necessary using simulation tools. 7
2.2.7 Transition plan implementation (NM, ANSP, Airspace users) The Transition Plan will be developed and implemented using full cooperative decision making processes between the NM and all stakeholders, including the airspace users. The ANSP(s) shall ensure that all staff involved in the transition, controllers, supervisors and FMPs, are fully familiar with the adopted measures so that the capacity critical situations during transition process can be handled satisfactorily. Any deficiency during the implementation and execution of the transition plan must be immediately addressed through the implementation of additional measures. Potential risks associated with transition phase of a project will be evaluated and solutions developed for minimising negative side effects. 2.2.8 Post-ops analysis The purpose of this phase is to assess how the network performed during the relevant periods of the project, including the effectiveness of the implemented measures. Understanding the deficiencies encountered during the implementation phase, their causes, and the lessons learned, will ensure that best practice is carried through into the preparation of future projects. 8
3. DOCUMENTATION TRANSITION PLAN FOR MAJOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE The NM will record all activities throughout the entire process from notification to the post implementation analysis, including: Data and information delivered by the ANSP(s) including date of delivery and the purpose for which they have been used; Analyses, initial and detailed, including the results and proposed actions; Measures proposed agreed and implemented; Register of all measures, changes, and their status throughout the transition project, providing for traceability of each measure proposed and agreed; Available ATFM reports (daily/weekly/monthly) during the implementation/transition phase; Post implementation analysis report. The recommendations by the Post Implementation Report will be used in preparation for the future projects. The Post Implementation Report will be prepared by the NM and endorsed by the ANSP(s), the project owner(s). The documentation will be stored in NM OPL and will be made available to the entities which participated in the project. 9
ANNEXES Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D List of major transition projects Individual projects detailed information and analysis View on all projects Acronyms and Abbreviations 10
ANNEX A. LIST OF MAJOR TRANSITION PROJECTS The nine-month period, from the autumn 2012 until spring 2013 will be affected by an extremely high number of system modernisation projects across Europe. Some eighteen ACCs plan to migrate to a new ATM system, in some cases including relocation of operational facilities to a new building. In addition, two major airspace reorganisation projects, and five Terminal Airspace / airport projects are planned to be implemented within the same period. Many of the ANSPs affected are likely to generate increased delay during the winter season, which may mean they cannot meet their annual delay breakdown values. This could in turn the overall Network capacity performance. The NM has a key role in the synchronisation, coordination and management of the Network to ensure that Network capacity remains in line with, or better than expected. Very careful planning and synchronisation between the ANSPs and the NM is required. Some projects, even though locally implemented, may involve other ANSPs in the transition planning and coordination. The table below shows all major capacity critical (potentially or expected), transition projects for the coming period. 2012 / 2013 Major Projects & Significant Events 2012 2013 07>09 10>12 01>03 04>06 Austria - Vienna COOPANS implementation Germany - Karlsruhe New DFL (FL315) with Munich ACC (10 from Munich to Karlsruhe) Germany - Munich Relocation of Munich upper airspace to Karlsruhe (10 ) Hungary - Budapest New ATCC/ATM system training and deployment Moldova - Chisinau New ATM system Poland - Warsaw Transition to new ATM system and operations Slovak Republic - Bratislava New ATCC and current system relocation Slovenia Ljubljana New Ops Room Sweden - Stockholm COOPANS implementation Turkey - Ankara ACC, Istanbul ACC, Izmir ACC New Ankara ACC and ATM system training and deployment Airspace reorg. With new DFL (FL235) Ankara ACC and Istanbul / Izmir APPs 11
2014-2016 Major Projects & Significant Events Croatia - Zagreb 2013 2014 2015 2016 07>12 01>06 07>12 New ATM system Cyprus - Nicosia? New ATM system Czech Republic - Prague New ATM system Parallel RWY at LKPR France - Brest New Ops room France - Marseille New ATM system, 4flight France - Reims New ATM system, 4flight FYROM - Skopje New ATM system Germany - Bremen Airspace structure changes due to new Berlin Airport (27/10/2013) FABEC - CBA Land (end 2015) Re-structure airspace Bremen (2016) FABEC - Central - West (end 2016) Germany - Karlsruhe New ATM system icas, 1st phase FABEC - South-east SWAP UN852/UH853 (Apr 2015) FABEC - CBA Land (end 2015) FABEC - South-east CBA 22 (end 2015) FABEC - LUX package (end 2016) Germany - Langen New system, P2 (Nov '15 - Jan '16) Upgrade of P1/ATCAS system EBG01/06/07 (Apr. 2015) FABEC - South-east SWAP UN852/UH853 (Apr 2015) FABEC - South-east CBA 22 (end 2015) FABEC - CBA Land (end 2015) FABEC - LUX package (end 2016) FABEC - Central - West (end 2016) Germany - Munich Upgrade of P1/ATCAS system to APP SF (1Q2014) Poland - Warsaw Polish 2010+ airspace project 12
Major Projects & Significant Events Slovak Republic - Bratislava 2013 2014 2015 2016 07>12 01>06 07>12 New ATM system Spain - Barcelona SACTA V 4.1 Spain - Canarias SACTA V 4.1 Spain - Madrid SACTA V 4.1 Spain - Palma SACTA V 4.1 Spain - Sevilla SACTA V 4.1 Switzerland - Geneva & Zurich Stripless system (steps 3/4) Virtual centre 13
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ANNEX B. INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PROJECTS DETAILED INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS 15
AUSTRIA VIENNA ACC NEW ATM SYSTEM September 2012 May 2013 Austrocontrol will implement a new ATM system NG AATMS (New Generation Austrian ATM System) in February 2013. Point of contact: Austro Control thomas.kihr@austrocontrol.at Project description: The implementation of the new system will include the following new features: - Stripless System - Mid Term Conflict Detection - Enhanced functionality (System Coordination, Monitoring Aids, etc.) - Advanced HMI Expected benefits: - Increased sector capacities thanks to new functionalities - Airspace structure optimisation - Improved configuration management - Free route Implementation phases: Training Period Mid September 2012 - End February 2013 Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Switch over 28 February 2013 High Yes Transition period Phase 1 28 Feb 2013 2 March 2013 High Yes Transition period Phase 2 2 March 2013 6 March 2013 High Yes Transition period Phase 3 7 March 2013 13 March 2013 Medium Yes Transition period Phase 4 14 March 2013 20 March 2013 Low Yes Transition period Phase 5 21 March 2013 31 March 2013 Low No Transition period Phase 6 1 April 2013 15 May 2013 No No Normal operations 16 May 2013 No No Low No 16
Training: Mid September 2012 End February 2013 Familiarisation training to operate new system. Milestones and dates Sector capacities No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration : - 9/10 on weekdays - 9/10 on weekends. Low Eventually West High/Top and/or East Top None Planned Cut over Date: 28 February 2013 Transition period: 28 February 2013 2 March 2013 Milestones and dates 28.2.2013 and 1.3.2013 Operations with new system Monitor if system works properly Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 50% Maximum configuration: 12 High ALL but especially Lower Sectors RR, FL Capping, MDI (min. Dep. Interval) and MiT Transition period: 2 March 2013-6 March 2013 Milestones and dates 1.3.2013 Operations with new system Familiarization of ATCOs to the new system Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 40% Maximum configuration: 12 High ALL but especially Lower Sectors RR, FL Capping, MDI (min. Dep. Interval) and MiT 17
Transition period: 7 March 2013-13 March 2013 Milestones and dates 6.3.2013 Operations with new system Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 30% Maximum configuration: 11 Medium Lower Sectors during Peak into LOWW RR, FL Capping, MDI (min. Dep. Interval) and MiT Transition period: 14 March 2013 20 March 2013 Milestones and dates 13.3.2013 Operations with new system Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 20% Maximum configuration: 10 LOW Sometimes High/Top Sectors during Peak on Weekend FL Capping, MDI and MiT (Miles in Trail) Transition period: 21 March 2013 31 March 2013 Milestones and dates 20.3.2013 Operations with new system Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 10% Maximum configuration: 9/10 Low none None 18
TRANSITION PLAN FOR MAJOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE Transition period: 1 April 2013 15 May 2013 Milestones and dates 31.3.2013 Operations with new system Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 5% Maximum configuration: 9/10 No None None More or less already normal ops Return to normal operations 16 May 2013 19
GERMANY KARLSRUHE UAC Relocation of Munich Upper airspace to Karlsruhe December 2012 April 2013 The upper airspace of Munich ACC will be relocated to Karlsruhe UAC. Point of contact: Wolfgang.Bretl@dfs.de Project description: - From the Munich Center, 2 part-ebg'n that are fully operational, moved into the center of Karlsruhe. The division level between ACC Munich and Karlsruhe UAC will consistently be at FL315. Military workstations are not transferred here from Munich to Karlsruhe. TRAMON for TRA 207/307 will continue to be provided by the ACC Munich. - As part of the relocation the air space in Munich will be restructured. - After having accomplished the full integration Karlsruhe airspace will be restructured Expected benefits: - Increased sector capacities thanks to new functionalities - Airspace structure optimisation - Improved configuration management - Free route Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Night Live Operation 1 03/04 November 2012 Low No Night Live Operation 2 17/18 November 2012 Low No Operational Weekend 1 23/26 November 2012 Low Yes Operational Weekend 2 07/10 December 2012 Low Yes Switch over 15/16 December 2012 Low Yes Transition period Phase 1 December 2012 April 2013 Medium Yes Normal operations April 2013 Transition period Phase 2 April 2013 December 2013 Low No 20
Night Live Operation 1: 03./04. November 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Night Live Operation 1: 03./04. November 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by approximately 25% Maximum configuration: 8 Low None Night Live Operation 2: 17./18. November 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Night Live Operation 2: 17./18. November 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by approximately 25% Maximum configuration: 8 Low None Operational Weekend 1: 23./26. November 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Operational Weekend 1: 23./26. November 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by approximately 25% Maximum configuration: 8 Low ALP 21
Pre-tactical regulation Operational Weekend 2: 07./10. December 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Operational Weekend 2: 07./10. December 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by approximately 25% Maximum configuration: 8 Low ALP Pre-tactical regulation Planned Cutover Date: 15./16. December 2012 Transition period Phase 1: December 2012 - April 2013 Operations with new system Familiarization of ATCOs to the new system and airspace structure Milestones and dates Transition period Phase 1: December 2012 - April 2013 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by approximately 25%, successively adapted on a day to day base, expected to reach 100% by end of March, thereafter continuously adaption in order to use capacity improvements of the system P1/VAFORIT (experience from P1/VAFORIT implementation in Karlsruhe in 2010 + 11% in all after 12 months) Maximum configuration: 9 Medium ALP Pre-tactical regulation Return to normal operations April 2013 22
Transition period Phase 2: April 2013 - December 2013 Cross training for personnel Milestones and dates Transition period Phase 2: April 2013 - December 2013 Sector capacities There is no reduction in sector capacity planned Maximum configuration: 9 Low ALP No 23
GERMANY MUNICH ACC Relocation of Munich Upper airspace to Karlsruhe December 2012 March 2013 The upper airspace of Munich ACC will be relocated to Karlsruhe UAC. Point of contact: Wolfgang.Schwardtmann@dfs.de Project description: - From the Munich ACC, 2 part-sector families that are fully operational, moved into the Karlsruhe UAC. The division level between ACC Munich and Karlsruhe UAC will consistently be at FL315. Military workstations are not transferred here from Munich to Karlsruhe. TRAMON for TRA 207/307 will continue to be provided by the ACC Munich. Expected benefits: - An airspace change is planned later and not part of VOLMuK Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Training May 2012 - End November 2012 Medium No Night Live Operation 1 03/04 November 2012 Low No Night Live Operation 2 17/18 November 2012 Low No Operational Weekend 1 23/26 November 2012 Low No Operational Weekend 2 07/10 December 2012 Low No Switch over 15/16 December 2012 Low No Transition period 16.- 22.December 2012 Low No Normal operations 23. December 2012 24
Training: May 2012 - End November 2012 Training in the airspace structure (OJT) and familiarisation training to operate new system in Karlsruhe UAC. Milestones and dates Training: May 2012 - End November 2012 Sector capacities No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration : - 10 on weekdays ( only North & South Lower) - 8 on weekends. ( only North & South Lower) All in the upper airspace are always open for training. It can lead to temporary shortages at the opening of in the lower airspace Medium CHIL, INKP, KPTH None Night Live Operation 1: 03./04. November 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Night Live Operation 1: 03./04. November 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by max 10%-20% Maximum configuration: 10 Low t.b.d. Night Live Operation 2: 17./18. November 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Night Live Operation 2: 17./18. November 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 10%-20% Maximum configuration: 10 Low t.b.d 25
Operational Weekend 1: 23./26. November 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Operational Weekend 1: 23./26. November 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by max10%-20% Maximum configuration: 10 Low tbd Operational Weekend 2: 07./10. December 2012 Familiarization with new airspace structure and handover methods Milestones and dates Operational Weekend 2: 07./10. December 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by max 10%-20% Maximum configuration: 10 Low tbd Planned Cutover Date: 15./16. December 2012 Transition period: 16. 22. December 2012 Operations with new system Familiarization of ATCOs to the new system Milestones and dates Transition period: 16. 22. December 2012 Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 10-20% Maximum configuration: 10 Low 26
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HUNGARY BUDAPEST ACC NEW ACC OPS ROOM November 2012 December 2012 Hungarocontrol will open a new ops room in December 2012. Point of contact: Hungarocontrol jozsef.bakos@hungarocontrol.hu Project description: The implementation of the new ops room will include: - 12 ACC sector positions - Service provision on behalf of NATO in the upper airspace over Kosovo facilitating the opening of the upper airspace over Kosovo - Software and hardware upgrade (MATIAS system) Expected benefits: - Increased ACC capacity - Airspace structure optimisation - Improved configuration management - Free route - Flexible sectorisation Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Training 25 Oct 2012 8 Nov 2012 None No Shadow operations Day time 19 Nov 2012 28 Nov 2012 Low No Shadow operations 24h 29 Nov 2012 3 Dec 2012 Low No Cutover 4 December 2012 Low No Parallel operations 4 Dec 2012 17 Dec 2012 Low No Normal operations 17 December 2012 None No 30
Training: 25 October 2012 8 November 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Training No reduction of sector capacities No reduction of maximum sector configuration None None Shadow operations: 19 November 2012 28 November 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Shadow operations Day time No reduction of sector capacities Daily max.: [17:00-07:00 2]; [07:00-09:00 3 ]; [09:00-17:00 4 ]; UTC Low EHT during 1-2 hours, 1-2 days per week none Shadow operations: 29 November 2012 3 December 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Shadow operations 24h No reduction of sector capacities Daily max.: [17:00-07:00 2]; [07:00-09:00 3 ]; [09:00-17:00 4 ]; UTC Low EHT during 1-2 hours, 1-2 days per week none 31
Planned Cutover Date: 4 December 2012 Parallel operations: 4 December 2012 17 December 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Parallel operations No reduction of sector capacities Daily max.: [17:00-07:00 2]; [07:00-09:00 3 ]; [09:00-17:00 4 ]; UTC Low EHT during 1-2 hours, 1-2 days per week none Return to normal operations 17 December 2012 (Old system and ops room remain available until beginning January 2013) 32
MOLDOVA CHISINAU ACC NEW ATM SYSTEM November 2012 May 2013 MoldATSA will implement a new ATM system: MAATS (Moldavian Advanced ATM System) in a renovated ops room beginning of April 2013. Point of contact: MoldATSA Serghei Gheorghita - serghei.gheorghita@moldatsa.md Project description: The implementation of the new ATM system will include: - 3 ACC sector positions (1 additional sector) - Stripless system - Safety Nets - MTCD - MONA - OLDI - CPDLC and DCL - Enhanced functionality (System Coordination, Monitoring Aids, etc.) - Advanced HMI Expected benefits: - Increased ACC capacity - Possibility to open additional sector - Increased sector capacities thanks to new functionalities - Airspace structure optimisation - Improved configuration management - Free route - Flexible sectorisation Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Training Nov 2012 Feb 2013 None No Cutover Beginning April 2013 Low No Transition phase Beg. April 2013 End April 2013 Low No Normal operations End April 2013 None No 33
Training: 1 November 2012 End February 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Training No reduction of sector capacities No reduction of maximum sector configuration None None Planned Cutover Date: Beginning April 2013 Transition phase: Beginning April 2013 End April 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Operations on the new system with unmanned old system, on hot stand by until end May 2013. No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: 2 Low None None Return to normal operations end April 2013 (Old system and ops room remain available until end May 2013) 34
POLAND WARSAW ACC NEW ATM SYSTEM September 2012 July 2013 PANSA will implement a new ATM system in January 2013. The new system, PEGASUS-21 (Polish Enhanced Generation ATC System for Unified Solutions of 21 st century) will replace the existing AMS 2000+. Point of contact: PANSA Krzysztof Kalaman k.kalaman@pansa.pl Project description: The implementation of the new system will include the following new features: - Possibility to split the vertically - Stripless system - STCA - Reduced separation minima - MTCD - MONA Expected benefits: - Increased sector capacities thanks to new functionalities - Airspace structure optimization within 8 horizontal in 2013, to be followed by gradual implementation of 12 elementary with vertical DFL in the next years - Improved configuration management - Free route - Flexible sector configurations, including vertical split Implementation phases: Period Impact on network Mitigation performance measures Training Mid Aug 2012 Mid Jan 2013 Medium/High Yes Cut over 17 January 2013 High Yes Transition period Medium/High Mid Jan 2013 End Feb 2013 Phase 1 Yes Transition period Medium March 2013 Phase 2 Yes Transition period Low/Medium April 2013 Phase 3 Yes Transition period Low May 2013 Phase 4 Yes Transition period Low/Medium June 2013 Mid July 2013 Phase 5 No Normal operations 17 July 2013 Low No 35
Training Mid August 2012 Dec 2012/Mid Jan 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Final training to operate new system. No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: 8 during limited periods of time Medium/High Sectors: BD, BG, TC, D, G, J, R mid Aug - mid Jan Possibly rerouting scenarios Planned Cutover Date: 17 January 2013 Transition period: January 2013 End February 2012 Shadow mode of operations & initial operations of new system with manned, limited number of of old system. Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 30% Maximum configuration: 8 for 8 hours / day Medium/High C, T, G, SE, J, R, D Rerouting scenarios - RAD Transition period: March 2013 Operations on the new system with unmanned old system, on hot stand by until mid March. Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 20% Maximum configuration: 8 for 8 hours / day Medium T, G, SE, D Rerouting scenarios - RAD 36
Transition period: April 2013 Operations on the new system Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 20% - 10% Maximum configuration: 8 for 8 hours / day Low/Medium C, G, D, R, SE Rerouting scenarios - RAD Transition period: May 2013 Operations on the new system Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 10% Maximum configuration: 8 for 7 hours / day Low BG, G, D, C, SE Rerouting scenarios - RAD Transition period: June 2013 - Mid July 2013 Operations on the new system Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 10% - 0% 8 for 7 hours / day Low/Medium G, D, J, R Possibly rerouteing scenarios Summer season demand limitations Return to normal operations 17 July 2013 37
POLAND WARSAW TMA NEW ATM SYSTEM September 2012 July 2013 PANSA will implement a new ATM system in January 2012. The new system, PEGASUS-21 (Polish Enhanced Generation ATC System for Unified Solutions of 21 st century) will replace the existing AMS 2000+. Point of contact: PANSA Krzysztof Kalaman k.kalaman@pansa.pl Project description: The implementation of the new system will include the following new features: - Strip-less system - STCA - MONA Expected benefits: - Airspace structure optimization - Improved configuration management - Flexible sector configurations - Additional Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Training Mid Aug 2012 December 2012 Low No Cut over 17 January 2013 High No Transition period Phase 1 17 Jan 2013 31 Jan 2013 Medium No Transition period Phase 2 February 2013 Low No Transition period Phase 3 March 2013 Low No Transition period Phase 4 1 Apr 2013 15 Apr 2013 Low No Normal operations 15 April 2013 None No 38
Training Mid August 2012 December 2012/January 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Final training to operate new system in EPWATMA No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: 3 Low None No Planned Cutover Date: 17 January 2013 Transition period: 17 January 2013 31 January 2013 Shadow mode of operations & initial operations of new system with manned, limited number of of old system - EPWATMA Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 30% Maximum configuration: 3 Medium EPWATMA No Transition period: February 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Operations on the new system with unmanned old system, on hot stand - EPWATMA. Sector capacities reduced by 15% Maximum configuration: 3 Low None No 39
Transition period: March 2013 Operations on the new system with unmanned old system, on hot stand by until mid January - EPWATMA. Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 10% Maximum configuration: 3 Low None No Single runway operations at EPWA due to aerodrome long term works. Transition period: 1 April 2013 15 April 2013 Operations on the new system - EPWATMA. Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 5% Maximum configuration: 3 Low None No Single runway operations at EPWA due to aerodrome long term works. Estimated return to normal operations 15 April 2013 40
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SLOVAKIA BRATISLAVA ACC NEW ACC OPS ROOM November 2012 March 2013 LPS SR will open a new ops room in March 2013. Point of contact: LPS SR Arpad Egri - arpad.egri@lps.sk Project description: The implementation of the new ops room will include: - 7 ACC sector positions - Software and hardware upgrade Expected benefits: - Increased ACC capacity - Airspace structure optimisation - Improved configuration management - Free route - Flexible sectorisation Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Training Autumn 2012 None No Shadow operations System testing/familiarization Shadow operations system testing/verification Nov 2012 Jan 2013 Low No Jan 2013 12 March 2013 Low No Cutover 12 March 2013 Low No Parallel operations 12 March 2013 15 April 2013 Low No Normal operations 15 April 2013 None No 43
Training: autumn 2012 TRANSITION PLAN FOR MAJOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE Milestones and dates Sector capacities Training No reduction of sector capacities No reduction of maximum sector configuration None None Shadow operations/familirization: November 2012 January 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Shadow operations System testing Decision to proceed in shadow ops/verification - end of December 2012 No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: 3 Low none none Shadow operations/verification: January 2013 12 March 2013 Shadow operations Milestones and dates GO/NO GO decision - 10 March 2013 Sector capacities No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: 3 Low none none Planned Cutover Date: 12 March 2013 44
Parallel operations: 12 March 2013 15 April 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Parallel operations (PO) PO termination 12 April 2013 or sooner (see remarks) 20% reduction in sector capacities for 2 weeks Maximum configuration: 3 Low In case of normal foreseen traffic density, no bottleneck are expected. In case of unexpected situation in neighbouring FIRs, significant raise in traffic could take place. It is expected that maximum sector configuration of 3 will be able to handle the increased traffic without additional reduction of sector capacities. Should it be necessary, shadow operation can be suspended temporarily in order the staff planned for shadow operation could be used operationally. The period of parallel operation can be shortened, depending on trouble free system operations Return to normal operations end of March 2013 (Old system and ops room remain available until 15 April 2013) 45
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SLOVENIA LJUBLJANA ACC NEW ACC OPS ROOM March 2013 Sloveniacontrol will open a new ops room in March 2013. Point of contact: Sloveniacontrol Ziga.Ogrizek@sloveniacontrol.si Project description: The implementation of the new ops room will include: - 7 ACC sector positions - Hardware upgrade Expected benefits: - Increased ACC capacity - Airspace structure optimisation - Improved configuration management - Free route - Flexible sectorisation Implementation phases: Period Impact on network performance Mitigation measures Training (VCS) Oct Nov 2012 None No Shadow operations phase 1 Day time 08:00-18:00 LT Switch over Shadow operations phase 2 Parallel operations 24h 03 March 2013 13 March 2013 None No 13 March 2013 (01:00-03:00 LT) Low/Medium Yes 13 March 2013 20 March 2013 Low/Medium Yes Normal operations 21 March 2013 None No 47
Training: October 2012 November 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Training No reduction of sector capacities No reduction of maximum sector configuration None None Shadow operations: 03 March 2013 13 March 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Shadow operations Phase 1 08:00-18:00 LT Operations from the old ops room No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: 3 none none none Planned Switch over Date: 13 March 2013 01:00-03:00 LT Shadow operations: 13 March 2013 20 March 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Shadow operations Phase 2 Operations from the new ops room Capacity reduction : 10 to 20% Maximum configuration: 3 Low/Medium LJLA2535 LJLA2566 Flexible configurations: 2B/2E 3E/3H 48
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SWEDEN STOCKHOLM ACC NEW ATM SYSTEM September 2012 May 2013 LFV will implement a new ATM system in January 2013. The new system, COOPANS will replace the existing system. Point of contact: LFV Thomas Jönsson - thomas.jonsson@lfv.nuac.eu LFV Claes Eriksen claes.eriksen@lfv.se Project description: The implementation of the new system will include the following new features: - Hardware upgrade - Harmonised COOPANS software version - 4D MTCD - CCAMS - Flight Data Exchange Service (IODE) - FMTP - CPDLC - Flightplan Fallback System (FFBS) Expected benefits: - System development and maintenance cost reductions - Increased capacities due to new functions - Improved redundancy Implementation phases: Period Impact on network Mitigation performance measures Training 17 Sept 2012 21 Dec 2012 None No Cut over 5 January 2013 Low No Transition period 5 Jan 2013 19 Jan 2013 Low No Normal operations 20 January 2013 None No 50
Training 17 September 2012 21 December 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Final training to operate new system. No reduction of sector capacities No reduction of maximum sector configuration None none None Planned Cutover Date: 5 January 2013 Transition period: 5 January 2013 19 January 2013 Operations on the new system with unmanned old system, on hot stand by until mid February. Milestones and dates Sector capacities Sector capacities reduced by 20% Maximum configuration: ESOSCTAS 4 ESOSCTAM 3 ESOSCTAN 4 if needed Low Possibly TMA None Return to normal operations 20 January 2013 51
TURKEY TRANSITION PLAN FOR MAJOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman TMAs Ankara ACC, including Istanbul and Izmir locations ACCs / TMAs NEW ATM SYSTEM November 2012 April 2013 DHMI will implement a new ATM system in November 2012. The new system SMART will replace the existing. Point of contact: DHMI: ayhan.oztekin@dhmi.gov.tr Kagan.ERTAS@dhmi.gov.tr Project description: The implementation of the new system will include the following new features: - Stripless system - STCA - Reduced separation minima - MTCD - MONA Expected benefits: - Increased sector capacities thanks to new functionalities - Airspace structure optimization - Improved configuration management - Free route - Flexible sector configurations, - Consolidation of service provision centralised ACC - Improved civil/military coordination - Single system approach for en-route and TMA INFORMATION GATHERING IN PROGRESS Implementation phases: Period Impact on network Mitigation performance measures Training Mid Nov 2012 Mid Dec 2012 None No Shadow operations Mid Dec 2012 Mid Feb 2013 tbd tbd Cut over Mid February 2013 tbd tbd Transition period Mid Feb 2013 xx 2013 tbd tbd Normal operations xx 2013 No No 52
Training: Mid November 2012 Mid December 2012 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Training No reduction of sector capacities No reduction of maximum sector configuration None None None Shadow operations: Mid December 2012 Mid February 2013 Milestones and dates Sector capacities Shadow operations 24h Initial: Day time ATC provided from existing ops room No reduction of sector capacities Maximum configuration: LTAA: tbd LTBB: tbd LTBJ: tbd TMAs: tbd tbd tbd tbd Planned Cutover Date: Mid February 2013 53
ANNEX C. VIEW ON THE TRANSITION PROJECTS AUTUMN 2012 / SPRING 2013 Legend: ATM systems, new OPS room Airspace reorganisations (en-route, TMA, new RWYs) 54
ANNEX D. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS TRANSITION PLAN FOR MAJOR PROJECTS IN EUROPE ACC AIP AIRAC ANSP AO ARN ARR ASM ATC ATFCM ATFM ATM ATS AUP CBA CDA CDM CDR NMOC DCT DEP DNM e-ami ERNIP EU EUROCONTROL FAB FIR FL FLAS FPL FUA GAT IACA IATA ICAO IFPS IFR LoA min N.A. NEVAC NM Nm / nm Area Control Centre Aeronautical Information Publication Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control Airspace Navigation Service Provider Aircraft Operator ATS Route Network Arrival Airspace Management Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Control Domain Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management Air Traffic Flow Management Air Traffic Management Air Traffic Services Airspace Use Plan Cross-border Area Continuous Descent Approach Cooperative Decision Making Conditional Route Network Manager Operations Centre Direct Departure Directorate Network Management Electronic ASM Information European Route Network Improvement Plan European Union European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation Functional Airspace Block Flight Information region Flight Level Flight Level Allocation System Flight-Plan Flexible Use of Airspace General Air Traffic International Air Carrier Association International Air Transport Association International Civil Aviation Organisation Initial Flight planning Processing System Instrument Flight Rules Letter of Agreement Minute/s Not applicable Network Estimation and Visualisation of ACC Capacity Network Manager Nautical Mile 55
OAT RAD RAIS RNDSG SAAM SES SID SRD STAR TAS TMA TRA TSA VFR WE UAC UIR Operational Air Traffic Route Availability Document RNDSG Implementation Summary Route Network Development Sub-Group System for traffic Assignment and Analysis at Macroscopic level Single European Sky Standard Instrumental Departure Standard Routing Document Standard Arrival Route Terminal Airspace System Terminal Area Temporary Reserved Area Temporary Segregated Area Visual Flight Rules Weekend Upper Area Control Centre Upper Flight Information region 56
Contact details DNM/COO/NOM/OPL razvan.bucuroiu@eurocontrol.int DNM/COO/NOM/OPL/PLA stephanie.vincent@eurocontrol.int DNM/COO/NOM/OPL/PLA vladimir.jevtic@eurocontrol.int EUROCONTROL October 2012 European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) This document is published by EUROCONTROL for information purposes. It may be copied in whole or in part, provided that EUROCONTROL is mentioned as the source and it is not used for commercial purposes (i.e. for financial gain). The information in this document may not be modified without prior written permission from EUROCONTROL. www.eurocontrol.int