1. Directorate-General Energy and Transport
ASAS Thematic Network ASAS What does it mean Operationally? DG-TREN View
Bob Graham
European Commission
Directorate-General Energy and Transport

2. OPERATIONAL Get this right …….
A natural progression (P1).
An additional tool-set: safe and efficient movement of air traffic.
Application of available resources to balance workload.
And the beginning of a new ATM (P2 + P3).
ASAS. A building block towards Co-operative Air Traffic Management
A constituent part of Single European Sky to achieve the future European ATM system

3. COMMITMENT EC is committed to change in ATM
ADS-B and ASAS applications are “prime enablers” for CATM
Common European Approach through Research (FP), Infrastructure (TEN-T) and Legislation (Single Sky)
Support the global standardisation process (RFG)
Eurocontrol is committed - new programme under development
“Industry” is “committed” - Road Map/Master Plan, Projects
But also… !
ANSPs - need to be convinced
Users (airlines, military, airports) - require business data
Social partners need dialogue

4. FOCUS Package One Applications have been identified - no confusion!
Forums have been created!
Projects have been launched!
Programmes are being developed!
Don’t waver! Packages Two and Three are “discussion” and research (innovative) and should not divert focus.
Complete, Evaluate, And Decide on basis of
- Identifiable and quantifiable benefits
If you achieve this, Implementation will follow!

5. RFG - Use it to Resolve issues, Focus effort
Safety - Responsibilities, Risk assessment
Operational - Achievable, Usable
Benefit - Capacity, Cost
Technical - Capacity, Safety
Sustainable - Dual Link
RFG - Use it to Resolve issues, Focus effort
- Consolidate Internationally.

6. IN SUMMARY Get the Operational Aspects right!
Get all European Stakeholders on-board!
Retain Focus on Package One! Work together!
Make the RFG process Work!
Complete the process - the decisions will make themselves!

7. Have a Good Workshop!