1. FUSETRA Future Seaplane Traffic
Project Overview
FUSETRA
Future Seaplane Traffic

2. Contents
Why are we here today?
Framework Programme 7 / CSA
Project Background and Objectives
Consortium and Way of Working
Operational, Aircraft, Regulatory Aspects

3. Why are we here today?
Seaplane / Amphibian operation and manufacturing very well established in the US and Canada.
Operators in Europe very scarce. Seaplane transport system seems to be sustained by enthusiasts. Requirements towards a sustainable Seaplane / Amphibian transport system will be investigated in FUSETRA work packages and workshops.
Total: 327 worldwide operators
FUSETRA goals are:
Identification of the State of the Art of Seaplane / Amphibian transport system
Identification of strength and weaknesses of the European Seaplane / Amphibian transport system
Roadmap for future improvement
Some Workpackage ONE results:
Availability of pilots is challenging
Operator certification is critical
High level of waterways law bureaucracy
“Very big conflicts and different laws”
“Seaplane operators are send from EU-OPS / EASA to the local authorities. But within Europe many different laws and points of view regarding seaplane operations exist… “

4. Contents
Why are we here today?
Framework Programme 7 / CSA
Project Background and Objectives
Consortium and Way of Working
Operational, Aircraft, Regulatory Aspects

5. FP7 IN A NUTSHELL
FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. This is the EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe and it runs from 2007 to 2013.
The EC budget for research on transport is € 4.1 billion
FP7 is made up of 4 main blocks of activities
Cooperation - Collaborative research
Ideas - European Research Council (ERC)
People - Human Potential, Marie Curie
Capacities - Research capacities

6. 7th Framework Program Objectives
The EU strategy w.r.t. Research was defined in Lisbon (2000) “to make the EU the most dynamic and competitive knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion, and respect for the environment by 2010".
European Research Area (ERA)
Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research (ACARE) 5

7. Strategic Research Agenda
ACARE High level targets
ACARE Goals (SRA 2002, 2004)
(2020 vs. 2000)
FP7 - Aeronautics Air Transport (2007–2013)
Ultra Green
50% cut in perceived noise
80% cut in NOx emissions
50% cut in CO2 emissions
7.1.1 Greening of Air Transport
Time Efficient
99% of flights within 15’ of timetable
Handling 3 x more flights / y
7.1.2 Increasing Time Efficiency
Customer oriented
80% cut in accidents
7.1.3 Ensuring Customer Satisfaction and Safety
Cost Efficient
Reducing travel charges
Halve time-to-market
7.1.4 Improving Cost Efficiency
Ultra Secure
Zero successful hijack
7.1.5 Protection of Aircraft and Passenger
7.1.6 Pioneering the Air Transport of the Future
7.1.7 Cross-cutting Activities 6 6

8. CSA – Co-ordination and Support Action
CSA topics: Development of a portfolio of projects to understand the impact of the ERC based on exploratory, state-of the art, scholarly work on broadly defined topic areas and questions
Benefit for Researchers: The need for new transport networks and infrastructures in Europe is growing and development costs are increasing. Their development at the European level can become a reality only through the collaborative activities of the various RTD providers.
FP7 activities are (among others):
reducing the impact of transport on climate change
intermodal regional and national transport
environmentally efficient aviation
integrative architectures
The goal of CSAs is: Development of a portfolio of projects, identify the state-of the art of broadly defined topic areas and questions relevant for the future of transport in Europe.
CSAs have been set up to give Europeans the chance to discuss relevant future topics with relevant stakeholders.
Benefit for Researchers: The need for new transport networks and infrastructures in Europe is growing and development costs are increasing. Their development at the European level can become a reality only through the collaborative activities of the various RTD providers.
FP7 activities are (among others):
reducing the impact of transport on climate change
intermodal regional and national transport
environmentally efficient aviation
integrative architectures
So CSAs seemed highly suitable for FUSETRA.
We want to establish an overview about the Seaplane / Amphibian transport system in Europe. The detailed goals will be explained later.

9. Contents
Why are we here today?
Framework Programme 7 / CSA
Project Background and Objectives
Consortium and Way of Working
Operational, Aircraft, Regulatory Aspects

10. Project Background
The annual air traffic growth rate of 5% and higher was nearly constant over the last decade and IATA forecasts the same or even higher rate for the coming years. As a consequence the capacity overload of current airports and the demand for point-to-point connections even to destinations away from existing airports has considerably grown.
Number of EU member states increases and as a consequence the EU offers a large number of lakes and shore lines suitable for seaplane and amphibian traffic increase.
Europe offers a great potential for an international air traffic system using seaplanes and amphibians.
Traffic growth
Need for comfortable point to point travel
Large number of lakes shores and other strips of water suitable for S/A operation
EU offers a great potential! So what are the problems for commercial operators? Legislation, Saftey, Availability of Pilots
Theses questions will be adressed in FUSETRA.

11. Project Objectives
Demonstrate the needs and quantify the potential of seaplane traffic business development
Propose recommendations for the introduction of new seaplane/amphibian transportation system
the improvement of passenger’s/customer’s choice
better time and cost efficient travel and transport
The objectives will be achieved by the organization of three workshops of relevant stakeholders in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Baltic region.
Workshop III
Demonstrate the needs and quantify the potential of seaplane traffic business development
Propose recommendations for the introduction of new seaplane/amphibian transportation system
the improvement of passenger’s/customer’s choice
better time and cost efficient travel and transport
The objectives will be achieved by the organization of three workshops of relevant stakeholders in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Baltic region
Workshop I
Workshop II

12. Contents
Why are we here today?
Framework Programme 7 / CSA
Project Background and Objectives
Consortium and Way of Working
Operational, Aircraft, Regulatory Aspects

13. Consortium
The FUSETRA team consists of representatives of international industry leaders and three universities from across Europe. The team will be supported by invited experts at the different workshops. The FUSETRA partners are:  Dornier Aviation  Technische Universität München  Harbour Air Malta  Glasgow University  Sträter Consulting  Rzeszow University

14. Way of Working Main Topics Operational Aspects Aircraft Aspects
Regulatory Aspects
Related Workshop
Workshop Atlantic
Workshop Mediterranean
Workshop Baltic
Workshops
Discussion
Partners

15. Contents
Why are we here today?
Framework Programme 7 / CSA
Project Background and Objectives
Consortium and Way of Working
Operational, Aircraft, Regulatory Aspects

16. Operational Aspects
Identification of regions to be improved with seaplane transportation (Coverage of peripheral areas)
Identification of routes to be improved with seaplane transportation (De-congestion of highly frequented routes)
Seaplane park infrastructure
Choice of region & route to be examined in detailed scenarios for future use of seaplanes
Commercial view: Passenger / Cargo / Special Mission / Environmental
Environment (environmental Impact / Weather)
feasible seaport locations considering geographical, economical and environmental aspects

17. Aircraft Aspects Current aircraft types
Current modes of operation and issues
Total demand for aircraft in 2020
Possibilities for conversion of existing non-seaplanes
Seaplane requirements derived from operational issues
European mission profile of Seaplanes / Amphibian
Source: FUSETRA WP I: Seaplane Database
Aircraft Aspects:
We have established a database with more than 250 different S/A aircraft types. And If you look at the graph to the right:
you can see the number of new seaplanes per year. A lot of AC have been build before and during WW II. So the data we have collected is not representative any more. We will establish a database of actually flying AC from around the world and we want to collect requirements from operators that indicate what kind of AC is needed in future.

18.  Please participate: www.fusetra.eu
Regulatory Aspects
Legislative aspects (infrastructure, airworthiness, national differences)
Legislative aspects of seaplane / amphibian operation
Safety
Pilots training & certification
 Please participate:
As i already mentioned we have established an online survey on seaplane operator experience.
We would like to get to know the problems that operators have establishing and running a seaplane business.
What is the point of view from all stakeholders? Seaports, EASA, Governments?

19. Any questions ?
Thank you for your attention. This was just a short introduction about the goals of our programme. I would now like to hand over to our first Speaker: Mr Cesare Bay.