Why we need 8,33KHz below FL195? Regulation (EU) No 1079/2012 on VCS-8.33 kHz Bogdan Petricel / Jacky Pouzet Network Manager Luxembourg, March 2015

8.33kHz VCS briefing2 Content  The Network Manager  General  The Radio Frequency Function  Why do we need 8,33 vertical expansion  Previous 8.33 Implementation  Message to the General Aviation

8.33kHz VCS briefing 3 ATM Today Air Transport – Air Navigation - Europe EUROCONTROL  40 Member States, typically each with its own ANSP  Approximately 65 Area Control Centres (ACC)  Over 600 sectors when at full capacity  Approx. 17,000 Air Traffic Controllers  Approx. 36,000 other staff Total Employees 53,000 Total revenue B€8.2/year ICAO: The contracting States recognise that every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.

8.33kHz VCS briefing 6 ATM in Europe - looking forward Research SJU (to 2016) Operate/Coordinate Network Manager FAB EC EASA Regulate NSAs Founding member Major contributor Longer term research Network management Deployment coordination Route charges Technical support Performance review EUROCONTROL role

8.33kHz VCS briefing % -5% 5% Flights in Europe (Million) Annual Growth IFR traffic in Europe historical figures forecast 0% Long-Term Trend before 2009 Long-Term Trend = Annual Growth Actual Traffic Long-Term Average Growth Forecast Trafic Traffic in Europe

8.33kHz VCS briefing6 The Network Manager Main role:  optimise European ATM Network’s operations with ANSPs and airports;  ensure that European ATM meets the performance targets set by EC for SES  provide a consolidated and coordinated approach to all planning and operational activities of the Network  enable and deliver added operational performance (capacity, delay reduction, environment, flight efficiency, minimum emissions, ops safety, cost- effectiveness) EUROCONTROL nominated Single European Sky Network Manager July 2011 Connecting the network for improved performance

Europe’s Network Manager 8.33kHz VCS briefing7 Mitigating, Disruptions & crises Balancing Demand & Capacity Network Operations Planning Forecasting, monitoring analysing network performance Network Strategy, plans & priorities ATFM & IFPS Integrating Airports into the Network Integrated Route Network Improvements Network Safety Risks Managing scarce resources

NM and VCS regulation  RFF brings network benefit, however more is needed:  RFF needs more capacity to meet network objectives  That’s why we need 8.33 Vertical Expansion.  NM will be part of 8.33 Vertical Expansion  Rule: Implement what is required by the rule (cf. IFPS)  Measure the 8,33 benefit with the Radio Frequency Function  Additional tasks are required for a successful implementation of 8.33 below FL195 that will bring network benefit (Mainly capacity). 8.33kHz VCS briefing8

9 Previous 8.33 Implementation(above and below FL195)  EUROCONTROL was heavily involved in previous 8.33 implementation (above FL195).  Implementation started in 1993, almost all aircraft are equipped (above FL195)  European Commission hold a workshop on 27/01/2015 to collect stakeholder feedback (Incl. GA).  Potential safety issues.  Cost issues  Management of the exemptions (Coordinated at European level)  AAB/5 (26-27 March 2013) agreed to establish 8.33 Implementing Support Group for Implementation 8.33 below FL195.  GA aviation is represented

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8.33kHz VCS briefing11 The need for 8.33 expansion

8.33kHz VCS briefing12 Frequency demand  Demand for frequencies:  demand fluctuates with traffic  approximates to linear growth over time

8.33kHz VCS briefing13 Available options  Optimising frequency usage  some minor improvements possible  E.g. guard band channel re-usage  New technologies  datalink – reduces but does not eliminate rate of increase in sectors  Future Communications Infrastructure – no significant contribution before 2030  Extending 8.33 kHz channel spacing  only comprehensive solution

8.33kHz VCS briefing14 The Penalty for Inaction No extension of 8.33 Not enough spectrum to meet the coming demands 8.33 is only proven solution Capacity improvements restricted increased delays due to inability to create new sectors significant cost impact for airlines reduced capacity to accommodate VFR/GA in airspaces G/F Economic development new airports/runways delayed new aerodromes delayed creation pf additional services (ATIS, FIS, etc.) special events Maintaining high levels of safety unable to find best solution for voice communication safety requirements potential for interference Timely deployment of SESAR lack of VHF communications channels Consequences

RFF Objectives: Mitigate the impact of the congestion Interim 8.33 Final 8.33 RFF will: 1.Minimize impact of congestion 2. Ensure 8.33 benefits last RFF Contribution 8.33kHz VCS briefing required to bring capacity

8.33kHz VCS briefing 16 Benefits for GA Benefits for General Aviation  Reduced detours around 8.33 areas  Increased safety for unexpected diversions  Frequencies for new aerodromes  Reduced delays for new FIS in F and G airspace  Reduced GA frequency interference  Less aerodrome frequency sharing  Frequencies for special events

Implementing Rules dates 8.33kHz VCS briefing17 NM adaptations

Implementing Rules dates 8.33kHz VCS briefing18 Challenge Should be achieved

8.33kHz VCS briefing19  Many Stakeholders are involved;  In 2014 only a small amount of frequencies was converted (<200);  The biggest conversion is planned for (>6000);  Retrofitting diverse fleets (GA, MIL etc..)  Anticipating difficulties in applying the exemption policy (at state level);  Exemption policy coordination at European Level;  Possible safety issues;  Need to develop a common understanding of IR, common AIP Template, User Guide below FL195 What to expect?

Military in the process to retrofit/forward fit according to the Regulation. By the end 2014, the average equipage reached: 75% of Transport-type aircraft (77% ECAC) 64% of Combat aircraft (85% ECAC) 64% of Light aircraft (8% ECAC) Other Airspace users

Message to GA  8.33 expansion is needed – Full implementation  As stated for long: forward fit: ONLY with 8.33KHz capable radios.  Big challenge ahead of us.  Note the IR date for retrofit (end 2017).  Pay attention to the publications (cf. potential exemptions).  Maintain representation in the 8.33 related groups  How to collect the level of equipage? 8.33kHz VCS briefing21

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8.33kHz VCS IR briefing Europe Air Sports 27 th General Meeting Jacky Pouzet/ Bogdan Petricel 21/03/2015 Thank you!

Opening New Routes in the Aviation Industry 8 SESAR Concept of Operations is a Paradigm Shift for ATC Past Procedural Control the current and planned a/c positions Today Radar Control Know the current and estimate planned a/c positions Future Trajectory Management Know & share the current & planned a/c positions

RFF Objectives: Mitigate the congestion Interim 8.33 Final 8.33 RFF will: 1.Minimize impact of congestion 2. Ensure 8.33 benefits last RFF Contribution AAB/1125

EC Workshop on VCS-8.33 kHz26 Introduction- Legal Framework – NM Imp. Rule PC directive 11/77 ICAO EANPG ICAO FMG Single European Sky (SES) Regulation 677/2011

EC Workshop on VCS-8.33 kHz27 Role of Radio Frequency Function in NM  Radio Frequency Function main objective: Address the network impact of aviation frequencies shortage  Builds on the existing ICAO led activities  Cooperative and fully transparent  Quality system NM Functions Route Network Design Annex I Transponder Code ATFM Annex III Radio Frequency COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 677/2011 of 7 July 2011 Annex II

EC Workshop on VCS-8.33 kHz28 RFF Task  Coordinate the number of 8.33 kHz conversions recorded in SAFIRE tool;  Monitor the benefit brought by 8.33 kHz conversions below 195 FL for the network: Before 2014 End 2014

8.33 kHz below FL19529 Airfields: US=1659 vs EUR=3170

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