Objectives

Air traffic controllers are a key resource in air traffic management. Deploying controllers more flexibly to specific portions of en-route airspace, sectors and working positions, when and where needed, can help ATM become more resilient and responsive to unexpected events, changes in traffic demand or staff shortages. The project aims to advance the concept behind increased flexibility of controller validations (IFAV) based on technical enablers, such as specific controller assistance systems that provide support on sector specific procedures and rules. The project will focus on the use of IFAV in upper area control and in remote tower centres.