European Commission: SES2+ regulation enters into force
European Commission (EC) announced (02-Dec-2024) the new Single European Sky (SES2+) regulation entered into force on 01-Dec-2024. The regulation aims to create a more efficient and sustainable European airspace by introducing rules and incentives for air navigation service providers to pursue greater efficiency and adopt modern technologies. This is expected to help mitigate situations such as in summer 2024, when severe disruptions were experienced due mostly to "overwhelming" congestion in Europe's airspace. The regulation also sets climate and environmental performance targets for service providers, while encouraging airlines to adopt more sustainable practices through a fair charging system. EUROCONTROL, appointed by the EC as the network manager, is expected to work with stakeholders on the coordinated deployment of network infrastructure in Europe. The realisation of the new regulation's full potential will depend on implementing measures that the EC will now develop, to be adopted subject to Member States' agreement. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
The reform of the Single European Sky (SES) aimed to optimise European airspace management was previously agreed upon by the European Council and Parliament, focusing on flight route optimisation and delay reduction1. The plan includes performance plans for air navigation, with binding targets reviewed every three years2. Stakeholders, including Airlines for Europe and IATA, have emphasised the need for substantial progress and updated regulatory frameworks to enhance capacity and efficiency3 4.