EUROCONTROL

EUROCONTROL is a pan-European, civil-military organisation that supports European aviation. Its performance portal covers all 41 States. Its stated focus is supporting European aviation through air traffic management, network operations and performance.

The Network Manager works to optimise operational performance across the European air traffic system. Its Network Operations Portal, called NOP, gives access to the network operations centre. A live traffic map shows the European air traffic situation in real time. Cross-border air navigation services are powered by the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC).

EUROCONTROL runs an effective cost-recovery system through its CRCO. Civil-military cooperation in aviation is another core area, powered by its Civil-Military Cooperation Division and the Network Manager. Its Innovation Hub covers research, simulation and innovation. Training is offered through the Learning Zone. The organisation also contributes to work on airports, airspace design, safety, cybersecurity, digitalisation, aviation sustainability and forecasting.

The Performance Review Commission was created by the EUROCONTROL States in 1998. Its Performance Review Unit supports the commission with data analysis and an annual performance review report. In its 2019 figures, 9.9% of flights experienced en-route air traffic flow management delay. Horizontal flight efficiency was 95.6% in filed flight plans and 97.2% in actual trajectories. The commission has received the ATC Maastricht Award and an IATA Special Recognition Award.

EUROCONTROL works on unmanned aircraft systems, including U-space, the European system of services for drone operations. Its role includes UAS integration, military UAS operations and counter-UAS work. It works with the European Commission, EASA, the SESAR Joint Undertaking, the European Defence Agency, NATO, FRONTEX and the European Space Agency. Its Trajectory 2030 strategy sets out where the organisation expects to be by 2030.

Services

• Network management
• Network Operations Portal (NOP)
• Live traffic map
• Aviation Intelligence Portal
• Cost-recovery system
• Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC)
• Innovation Hub
• Learning Zone training
• Performance review
• Unmanned aircraft systems and U-space