Evaluating a changing marketplace and the options for evolution.
The Single European Sky (SES) is the European Commission solution to defragment today’s airspace structures (dictated by national borders) aiming for more centralised and interoperable operations across borders to increase system wide efficiency.
The 2019 Airspace Architecture Study takes the SES concept a step further, proposing a future Single European Airspace System underpinned by optimised airspace organisation, progressively higher levels of automation and the establishment of air traffic management (ATM) data services delivered virtually. All this would enable ‘on demand’ cross border use of air traffic services and lead to a change in business models for today’s air navigation service providers (ANSPs) - creating both challenges and opportunities for the sector.
By enabling virtualised data services, the industry unlocks innovation, the potential for increased scalability and new cost efficiencies, similar to the path that other sectors have followed (such as finance and pharmaceuticals).
“ATM data services should enable the creation of a common data layer, through an increased level of interoperability, a more resilient and flexible data provision, and ultimately by feeding all air traffic service providers with the same, high-quality data, irrespective of their area of responsibility and/or their geographical location.“ Airspace Architecture Study
Egis was commissioned by ESSP, the European Satellite Services Provider, to analyse and explain the shifting market, identify impacts and opportunities, and provide recommendations on future strategic positioning.