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23rd DANUBE FAB ANSP Board Meeting

The 23rd DANUBE FAB ANSP Board meeting, held on October 30, 2024, brought together representatives from BULATSA and ROMATSA to discuss strategic initiatives for managing the DANUBE FAB Functional Airspace Block. In light of the upcoming SES2+ framework regulation, which is expected to redefine Functional Airspace Blocks (FABs) as voluntary, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at addressing the increasing demands of air traffic, ambitious environmental targets, and the challenges posed by a changing geopolitical landscape.

During the meeting, the Board reviewed the objectives of the DANUBE FAB Strategic Programme, which focuses on future airspace needs, including enhancing capacity, improving safety, and increasing operational efficiency. Updates on high-priority Free Route Airspace projects highlighted ongoing efforts to expand cross-border operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The Board also expressed strong support for the InterFAB platform, recognizing its importance as a forum for aligning regional strategies within the European air traffic management framework.

Furthermore, ROMATSA and BULATSA presented recent advancements in their collaboration within the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking. These projects aim to refine trajectory-based operations by leveraging advanced automation and air-ground synchronization to enhance sustainability and efficiency across the region, aligning with the EU’s Green Deal objectives.

As FABs transition to a voluntary role under SES2+, the DANUBE FAB remains dedicated to creating a resilient, safe, and environmentally responsible framework for Eastern European airspace. This meeting reaffirmed a shared vision for effectively managing regional airspace in a flexible and forward-thinking manner.

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