EU aviation leaders report record daily flights and new digital sky solutions
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The European air traffic network handled a record 37,659 flights in a single day this summer, while the SESAR JU Digital European Sky programme delivered 48 new solutions in its first wave, bringing the total number of solutions ready for implementation to 185.
The programme’s next wave is now under way with 49 new exploratory and industrial research projects, and the conference showcasing these developments was attended by around 450 policymakers, industry leaders and research stakeholders under the patronage of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Why it matters
According to Seán Canney, reliable and resilient air traffic management is fundamental to maintaining connectivity and supporting economic growth, tourism and jobs.