Datalink Future Now! (in 15 minutes) graeme clark operations information manager easyJet

ATN The ATC Datalink Conference IEE London 2 25 September 2002 traffic increasing Leading Example easyJet FYendacflights/yrsec/movement* , , , , ?????? * within ‘operational day’ ie

ATN The ATC Datalink Conference IEE London 3 25 September 2002 aim is a safe single sky EC Single Sky Target 31 Dec 2003 i.e in 15 months... Eurocontrol Targets Safety 12 July 2002; first report early Nov Enabling Technology ‘now’; deliver safety paradigm shift with ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillence - Broadcast) “We NOW have means to significantly improve SAFETY while providing operational VALUE”

ATN The ATC Datalink Conference IEE London 4 25 September 2002 partners in safety & efficiency Airline, Airport, Airspace –TOTALLY interdependent –all are part of ‘flight supply chain’ –catastrophic SAFETY failures occuring need ‘electronic VFR’ –uncosted waste of time; need to deliver efficent flight times; provide Reduced Horizontal Separation Minima “We can all partner using same Communication & Surveillence system”

ATN The ATC Datalink Conference IEE London 5 25 September 2002 VDLm4; multi-function enabler Airline Operational Control safety; fleet management; data exchange; flight & aircraft monitor Ground Traffic Management safety, control, capacity, delivery Air Traffic Management safety, control, capacity, delivery “VDLm4; only available modern technology that can operationally integrate us”

ATN The ATC Datalink Conference IEE London 6 25 September 2002 cost efficient Paradigm shift with ‘internet type’ system –Cost Down – Value Up lower use-cost system will promote use reasonable to fit to ALL aircraft –Use Up – Safety Up “potentially very cost effective” Exceptional Technology “the most researched and proven enabler with 10 years work & ECU85m invested”

ATN The ATC Datalink Conference IEE London 7 25 September 2002 remaining challenges “Have the vehicle but not the path?” –aviation frequency availability; wastage? –is digital being ‘choked at birth’ “ Radio frequency conference in early 2003 is venue for solution” Manufacturers; need to offer VDLm4 as SFE “this technology must be made available as standard” [for previous presentation see ]