EU Regulations in ATM

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The EU has passed new regulations governing Air Traffic Management in European Airspace. These regulations cover issues such as: the Single European Sky, Interoperability of ATM systems, Airspace Management and the provision and regulation of Air Navigation Services.

These regulations are likely to have a dramatic impact on European ATM, as they apply directly to the 25 member States of the EU and indirectly to prospective members. Many other States are likely to follow the lead of the EU - as ICAO encourages the safety and performance of Air Navigation Services to be subject to independent scrutiny and safety assessment.

Single European Sky: Framework Regulation
Regulation (EC) No. 549/2004 of 10th March, 2004.

This regulation lays down the framework for the creation of the Single European Sky. The objective and scope of this regulation is to enable EU powers to improve safety and efficiency, reorganise airspace, enhance capacity and to take action to reduce delays across European airspace.

Organisation and Use of Airspace: The Airspace Regulation
Regulation (EC) No. 551/2004 of 10th March, 2004.

This regulation sets out the means for the organisation of airspace in the Single European Sky. The objective and scope of this regulation is to support the progressive integration of European airspace and to establish common procedures and arrangements for the design and management of airspace in support of the safe performance of the Single European Sky.

Interoperability of the European ATM Network: Interoperability Regulation
Regulation (EC) No. 552/2004 of 10th March, 2004.

This regulation sets out to implement the harmonisation and interoperability of air traffic management systems towards the further integration of the European Air Traffic Management Network, in line with the objectives of the Single European Sky.

The Provision of Air Navigation Services: Service Provision Regulation
Regulation (EC) No. 550/2004 of 10th March, 2004.

This regulation specifies common regulations for all Air Navigation Service Providers and the responsibilities of, and requirements for, the National supervisory bodies. Many Air Navigation Service providers will have to formalise their safety management responsibilities and activities. The National Supervisory Bodies will have to explicitly check that appropriate levels of safety are being achieved and that the operations of the Air Navigation Service Providers are demonstrably safe.The regulation also gives the EU powers to audit the National supervisory bodies.

Common Requirements for the Provision of Air Navigation Services
Regulation (EC) No. 5XX/2004.

This, as yet unpublished, regulation is currently out for consultation with member States. Specifically, this regulation will bring into force, previously voluntary rules drafted by Eurocontrol, namely:

• ESARR 3 on Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Air Navigation Services
• ESARR 4 on Risk Assessment and Mitigation for ATM
• ESARR 5 on Safety Regulatory Requirement for ATM Services' Personnel

The European Commission and Eurocontrol

Eurocontrol's role in carrying out the European Commission's ATM strategy can be found at:
Eurocontrol cooperation with the European Commission on the Single European Sky

The detailed EU Mandates to Eurocontrol can be found at:
European Commission Mandates to Eurocontrol

Eurocontrol will be responsible for managing the industry consultation process with stakeholders. Eurocontrol's consultation plans can be found at:
Eurocontrol consultation on EU Mandates

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