This Regulation establishes the Single European Sky (SES) framework to improve air traffic safety standards, contribute to sustainable aviation development, and enhance overall performance of air traffic management in Europe. It consolidates and updates previous regulations on air navigation services, airspace management, and network functions.The Regulation consists of six chapters covering general provisions, national supervisory authorities, service provision, network management, airspace/interoperability/technological innovation, and final provisions. Key structural changes include merging three previous regulations into one comprehensive framework and introducing new provisions on performance review, charging schemes, and network functions.The main provisions include:
– Establishment of national supervisory authorities to oversee air navigation service providers
– Introduction of a Performance Review Board to advise on performance and charging schemes
– Rules for designation and certification of air navigation service providers
– Framework for network management functions and appointment of Network Manager
– Performance and charging schemes for air navigation services
– Requirements for airspace classification and flexible use of airspace
– Provisions for technological innovation through SESAR coordination and common projectsThe Regulation has direct implications for Ukraine as it aims to extend the Single European Sky to neighboring countries and provides framework for agreements with third countries on cross-border services and ATM modernization. It establishes mechanisms for cooperation between EU and non-EU states in airspace management and air navigation services.
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