The 22nd DANUBE FAB Social Consultation Forum, hosted by BULATSA on 27–28 January 2026 in Samokov, gathered representatives of BULATSA and ROMATSA to discuss strategic planning for 2026, ongoing projects, and recent developments under the Single European Sky and SESAR programme. Preparations for participation in Airspace World 2026 were also presented, reaffirming the commitment to continued dialogue, transparency and cross-border cooperation within the DANUBE FAB framework.
Read moreThe governing bodies of DANUBE FAB convened in Bucharest for the 25th ANSP Board and Governing Council, strengthening bilateral cooperation under SES2+. Discussions affirmed continued work on Free Route Airspace, InterFAB coordination, and forward planning. EUROCONTROL also provided insights on its Strategy Refresh, supporting a common outlook for the evolution of European ATM.
On April 10–11, 2025, DANUBE FAB held two high-level meetings in Sofia, reaffirming Bulgaria and Romania’s shared commitment to closer cross-border collaboration under the Single European Sky. Discussions addressed strategic planning, SESAR 3 initiatives, Free Route Airspace, and implementation of SES2+, setting the stage for enhanced technical integration and governance across the FAB.
Join DANUBE FAB at Airspace World 2025 in Lisbon to explore how cross-border cooperation is shaping the future of European airspace. Visit us at stand H2860 and discover our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
The 23rd DANUBE FAB Governing Council Meeting took place online on November 7, 2024, and brought together high-level representatives from Romania and Bulgaria. In light of the evolving regulatory landscape, the Council focused on strategic actions for the 2025-2029 Strategic Programme aimed at enhancing airspace efficiency, safety, and sustainability in accordance with SES targets. The agenda included updates on budgetary planning, the expansion of Free Route Airspace (FRA) and SESAR projects related to trajectory-based operations. These discussions highlighted DANUBE FAB’s commitment to cross-border cooperation and the advancement of a unified and resilient European airspace under SES2+.
The establishment of DANUBE FAB is an essential element of the Single European Sky (SES) legislative framework, which creates a system of measures for provision of sufficient capacity for servicing the increasing number of flights over Europe, decreasing the delays, improving the safety and cost-efficiency of the air navigation services.
Our vision is to provide the safest, most secure, efficient and environmentally friendly air-navigation services in south-eastern Europe”. DANUBE FAB strives towards a qualitative transformation of the functional air navigation systems achieving the highest safety standards, providing the highest performing infrastructure for all users in line with a seamless single sky while ensuring effective environmental sustainability.
The objective of the DANUBE FAB, in the airspace under the responsibility of Romania and the Republic of Bulgaria, is to improve capacity, cost-efficiency of the air navigation services and environmental protection by optimising provision of ANS and civil-military cooperation in a process of sustainable development, while increasing the level of safety.
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