1. EXperimental Operational Telecomunication Initiative for Civil Aviation ( E X OTICA ) Sixth Framework Programme Bruxelles May 8 th 2004

2. The Context ESA supported a Preliminary Technological Scenario (e.g. SDLS); European Space Industry has identified core competences; Reqs are being negotiatedand agreed upon in relevant panels;

3. The Rationale Technical choice will be, eventually, biased by Manufacturer Industry; Service Industry has to provide competences and skills upon technical consolidation; Space resources are profitable whenever support Technology integration (Navigation, Telecom);

4. The Rationale Network Appl. Serv. Ops. ESA EUROCONTROL E X OTICA

5. The Target To propose preliminary classes of Services for ATS Providers; To provide feedback for technological developments; To identify an assessment environment; To foster CAAs harmonization for Development and operation; To identify Service industry developments environments.

6. The Project Frame VI EC Framework Programme Theme: Aeronautics and Space Research Area Increasing the Operational Capacity, Safety of the Air Transport System Closing: 3 rd quarter 2004

7. The Core Partners INDUSTRY CAA SME R&D Florence University

8. Point of Contact Mrs. Laura Scermino - VITROCISET Tel: +39 (06) 88204237 Fax: +39 (06) 4102483 E_mail:laura.scermino@vitrociset.it