German Aerospace Center (DLR)
DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany’s research centre for aeronautics and space. We conduct research and development activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. The German Space Agency at DLR plans and implements the national space programme on behalf of the federal government. Two DLR project management agencies oversee funding programmes and support knowledge transfer.
Climate, mobility and technology are changing globally. DLR uses the expertise of its 54 research institutes and facilities to develop solutions to these challenges. Our 10,000 employees share a mission – to explore Earth and space and develop technologies for a sustainable future. By transferring technology, DLR contributes to strengthening Germany’s position as a prime location for research and industry.
The DLR Institute of Flight Guidance’s researchers are working on the development and application of future processes and technologies for the integrated airborne and ground-based guidance of aircraft. This means using airspace more flexibly and efficiently and enabling airports to optimise throughput, while minimising fuel consumption and environmental impact. To this end, the Institute examines all technical and operational processes on board aircraft and on the ground (air navigation services and airports). Special attention is paid to the changing role of the human operator. The Institute uses interdisciplinary research teams and an integrated test infrastructure to conduct basic and applied research starting with the idea through to application.
Role in the project
- Project Coordinator and lead of WP1
- Solution Lead of the FCA solution (WP2)
- Lead of Ukrainian exercise (DLR & UkSATSE)
- Lead of the Validation Plan, Validation Report and Cost-Benefit Analysis
AgentFly Technologies (AFT)
AgentFly Technologies is a technology and research company specializing in the simulation and control of unmanned aerial systems and air traffic management simulation. The company performs research, development, and operations in four areas.
The ATM simulation platform is a fast-time, large-scale, runway-to-runway simulation. It simulates aircraft, environment, ATM tools, and cognitive models of human behavior, primarily executive and planning ATCOs, pilots, supervisors, traffic managers, etc. Simulation can be used as a standalone tool for what-if analysis (traffic increase, new tools and concepts, routes, procedures, etc.) or integrated with real-time human-in-the-loop simulation.
UAS Integration into Shared Airspace (UTM) consists of advanced software tools, algorithms, and simulations for UAS operators, regulators, and service providers to assess capacity, performance characteristics, and benchmarking C2C and other components of the UTM ecosystem. Military and security operations utilize drones in complex systems for aerial protection of assets, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and other tactical missions. Aerial work automation focuses on the automation of the whole processing chain – 3D trajectory planning, data acquisition, multiple sensor data fusion, and post-processing.
Role in the project
- Adjust the large-scale ATM simulation to flight-centric specific operation
- Support the execution of exercise 1 and provide data for cost-benefit analysis.
- Lead WP3 communication and dissemination activities
CRIDA
CRIDA (Centro de Referencia de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación ATM, A.I.E.) is a not-for-profit Research Entity established by ENAIRE, the Polytechnic University of Madrid “Universidad Politécnica de Madrid – UPM” and INECO.
CRIDA has been created with the mission to “Perform R&D activities geared towards improving the safety, capacity, economic efficiency and the environmental performance of the Spanish Air Navigation System as part of the global network” and become both a Centre of Research Excellence and the Spanish focal point for ATM Research and Development activities.
CRIDA benefits from its partner’s full and active support to acquire a relevant role in the ATM R&D panorama and to become a leading edge company developing, validating and implementing high-performance, new-technology European ATM solutions.
CRIDA aims to collaborate and foster ATM R&D by adding value to the ATM service provider (ENAIRE) whilst maintaining strong links with the operational reality.
Role in the project
- CRIDA participates as affiliated entity of ENAIRE and contributes to ENAIRE’s research in the project.
- CRIDA makes available its experimental laboratory and provides its expertise in the definition, execution and results analysis of validation, acting as lead of the Spanish exercise (ENAIRE/CRIDA & INDRA) in FCA.
- CRIDA is in charge of the leadership of the OSED on behalf of ENAIRE.
Web: http://www.crida.es
Integra Consult A/S
Integra Consult A/S is an independent, privately owned Danish consultancy company established in 1988. With over three decades of experience, Integra specialises in providing consultancy services to the aviation and defence industries. With a robust understanding of SESAR and European projects, Integra has undertaken consultancy projects in more than 60 countries, catering to a diverse range of aviation organisations. Integra has also worked with air navigation service providers, airport operators, and national authorities and governments. With a few exceptions, Integra can provide nearly all services required by an Air Navigation Service Provider, Civil Aviation Administration, European Organisations or private companies by using our own resources or by using resources available from one of our associated companies.
Integra’s business model centers around impartial analyses, innovative project ideas, and professional implementation, ensuring long-lasting improvements in productivity across various sectors. With a proven track record of successful projects, Integra excels in on-time delivery and robust project management in complex environments. Their tailored services, grounded in standard concepts and methods, guarantee integrity and cost-effective solutions.
Integra provides services within:
- Strategic Planning
- Procurement Services
- Program and Project Management
- Technical Support
- Operational Support
- Quality, Safety and Risk Management
- Human Factors
- Legal and Regulatory Support
- Airport Planning and Operations
Role in the project:
- Safety Lead – responsible for the Safety Assessment Plan (SAP) & Safety Assessment Report (SAR)
- Human Performance Lead – responsible for the Human Performance Assessment Plan (HPAP) & Human Performance Assessment Report (HPAR)
Web: https://integra.dk/
INDRA
Indra is a leading Spanish multinational and one of the main global defence, air traffic and space companies.
Indra has implemented more than 11,000 air traffic solutions worldwide, and its technology can be found on the flights of over 85% of passengers during at least one phase of their trip. As a technology partner of iTEC Alliance and SESAR, Indra is digitalizing air traffic in major European programs and projects, improving safety, capacity, efficiency and environmental performance of Air Traffic management in Europe.
Indra is part of the Indra Group, a holding company with more than 57,000 employees, local presence in 46 countries and commercial operations in more than 140 countries.
Role in the project:
- Lead of the TS/IRS deliverables
- Responsible for modelling of NSV-2 and NSV-4 models
- Provision of the iTEC platform for the Spanish exercise (ENAIRE/CRIDA & INDRA).
ENAIRE
ENAIRE is the company of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility that manages air navigation in Spain. It provides aerodrome control services at 21 airports, including the busiest airports, and en route and approach control through five control centres: Barcelona, Madrid, Gran Canaria, Palma and Seville. In addition, 45 air traffic control towers receive communication, navigation and surveillance services from ENAIRE.
ENAIRE is the fourth largest European air traffic manager and, in a firm commitment to the Single Sky, is part of international alliances such as SESAR Joint Undertaking, SESAR Deployment Manager, A6, iTEC, CANSO and ICAO.
Role in the project
- Lead the OSED and the execution of Spanish exercise (ENAIRE/CRIDA & INDRA), to which it contributes with the provision of operational expertise and ATCo resources.
Web: http://www.enaire.es
Ineco
Ineco is a Spanish reference engineering and consultancy company in sustainable mobility and digital transformation. For more than 55 years, Ineco has been developing comprehensive, innovative and technological solutions which have allowed to advance towards a new model of mobility that is more sustainable and safer. Ineco’s solutions directly contribute to improving the quality of life of millions of people.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 6,000 professionals, the company is present in all the continents, in which it deploys its experience and capacity to undertake challenging projects. All this, thanks to its specialized knowledge and the implementation of state-of-the-art technology.
Ineco has been working for more than 25 years on the air transport field, gaining great expertise in areas such as ATM and airport operations and management, CNS, flight procedures design, unmanned aircraft management, safety or human factors.
Role in project:
- Lead the safety activities for Spanish exercise (ENARE/CRIDA & INDRA).
- Collaborate with the Safety Leaders in the development of the safety activities.
EUROCONTROL
EUROCONTROL is a pan-European civil-military organisation, located in Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to supporting European aviation by providing technical excellence across the entire spectrum of air traffic management (ATM).
The EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH), located in Brétigny, France, leads EUROCONTROL’s innovation activities. It is a major contributor to the pan-European SESAR 3 (Single European Sky ATM Research) programme and a leading European simulation centre, equipped with unique expertise and facilities that enable them to simulate and validate airspace redesigns, as well as to develop innovative concepts. The EIH focuses on air traffic management, drones, urban air mobility, sustainability, and the application of artificial intelligence to aviation.
Role in project:
- Lead of STAND® deliverables
- Contribution to the concept definition, validation planning and reporting
- Contribution to the CBA
Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE)
The Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) is the air navigation service provider of Ukraine. The main mission of is to provide an efficient and safe air navigation services in the Ukrainian airspace and in the airspace over the high seas where the responsibility for providing air traffic services is delegated to Ukraine under the international agreements, subject to the current and future airspace users’ needs and operational conditions in the air traffic market both in Ukraine and European Region.
UkSATSE is a base of the national Air Navigation System and the Joint Civil-Military Air Traffic Management System of Ukraine (JCMS).
The main tasks of UkSATSE are:
- Air traffic management: air traffic services, airspace management and air traffic flow management in the airspace of Ukraine
- Arrangement and provision of CNS and power supply system support for air traffic services and flight operations;
- Provision of activity and development of the Joint Civil-Military ATM System Units
- Arrangement of Alerting Services and participation in Search and Rescue operations
- Provision of airspace users with aeronautical information
- Modernisation and development of the Air Navigation System of Ukraine
- Arrangement and provision of training and refresher training of the UkSATSE experts
- Provision of social development and protection of its personnel
Role in project:
- Participation with ATCOs and experts within Ukrainian exercise (DLR & UkSATSE)
- Contribution to concept definition, validation planning and reporting
- Contribution to communication and dissemination activities
Web: https://uksatse.ua