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Why functional airspace blocks?
At present, the European air traffic management system is fragmented. Air traffic control in Europe is provided by 36 different air navigation service providers. All use different technical systems and operational procedures. European airspace is mainly organised on a national, rather than multinational, basis.
This leads to inefficiency, high costs and unnecessary additional flight length for the airlines, generating excessive gas emissions. In spite of the current economic downturn, experts predict that air traffic in the FABEC area will continue to grow to reach close to 8 million flights/year by 2018.
The rationalisation of the European network must therefore take place without delay to accommodate the announced traffic levels in a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly manner – while reducing costs. This improvement must ensure effective cooperation between civil and military users who share the airspace.
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Feasibility study
A feasibility study report, delivered in summer 2008, reported that FABEC would improve air traffic management performance in the area. |
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