SESAR Common Project One implementation projects – works

The objective is to modernise air transport infrastructure on the TEN-T Network.

In accordance with the Article 9(2)(b)(ii) of the CEF Regulation, works related to the timely and synchronised implementation of Common Project One (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/116 of 1/02/2021) in accordance with the deployment approach defined in the SESAR Deployment Programme (^[1]) will be supported.

This Call for Proposals addresses the short-term implementation needs stemming from the SESAR Deployment Programme (SDP). These needs are defined considering: technical aspects, which make the related sub-functionalities essential to advance in the implementation of the overarching ATM functionality; the implementation status of the relevant ATM functionalities or sub-functionalities, aiming to fill any current implementation gaps; and the contribution to network performance, focussing on the SESAR Deployment Programme ‘Families’ that mostly contribute to network performance improvements, to digitalisation and to the objectives of the European Green Deal.

Implementation projects (Article 10 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 409/2013) related to any of the following sub-functionalities defined in the Annex of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/116 of 1/02/2021 will be supported under this topic:

1. ATM sub-functionality on AMAN/DMAN Integration (SDP Family 1.2.1). Projects should implement as a minimum: coupling AMAN and DMAN systems and integrate the sequence building processes;
2. ATM sub-functionality on Extended AOP (SDP Family 2.2.2). Projects should implement as a minimum: extended AOP Data/Operational elements implementation and Airport Performance Services implementation;
3. ATM sub-functionality on AOP/NOP Integration (SDP Family 4.4.1). Projects should implement as a minimum: Integration of Airport systems with NOP;
4. ATM sub-functionality on Initial A/G Trajectory Information Sharing (airborne) (SDP Family 6.1.1). Projects should implement as a minimum: avionics upgrades;
5. ATM sub-functionality on Initial A/G Trajectory Information Sharing (ground) (SDP Family 6.1.2). Projects should implement as a minimum: local system upgrades and data integration;
6. ATM sub-functionality on Initial Trajectory Information Sharing Ground Distribution (SDP Family 6.3.1). Projects should implement as a minimum: the connection to the ADS-C Common Service and its ground infrastructure deployment.

Important information for preparing common project one proposals

1. The SESAR Deployment Manager (^[2]) must be the coordinator of each of the projects submitted under this topic. Applicants must coordinate their applications with the SESAR Deployment Manager who will advise them on the relevance and compliance of their proposals with the SESAR Deployment Programme and the priorities of this call for proposals. The SESAR Deployment Manager will also consolidate, as appropriate, the relevant implementation projects into one or more projects to ensure their effective and optimal synchronisation in accordance with the SESAR Deployment Programme.
2. Proposals for projects that are not planned to be completed before any of the relevant implementation target dates defined in common project one, are not eligible for funding under this call for proposals.

If selected, it is essential that the proposed projects fully implement the above-mentioned sub-functionalities or the mentioned minimum components within the timeframe defined in the grant agreement and in compliance with the respective common project one implementation target dates.

For this purpose, proposals must define clear milestones, consistent with the SESAR Deployment Programme and the relevant implementation target dates, that allow a close follow-up of the progress of the projects. Where appropriate, proposals must include a milestone requiring the submission of requests to the competent authorities for the certification/approval of the infrastructure and the submission of the change of the functional system resulting from the implementation of the above-mentioned functionalities that are necessary for operational implementation. Failure to fully comply with the above-mentioned obligation will entail the cancellation of the project and withdrawal of the entirety of the related CEF funding awarded to the concerned project(s).

1. For projects addressing ATM sub-functionality on Initial A/G Trajectory Information Sharing (airborne), applicants must be aware that the related costs are eligible only if the equipment is delivered and installed before 31 December 2027.
2. The Commission encourages and supports operational stakeholders to be ‘First movers’ in implementing Common Projects. Consequently, the specific subjects that are addressed under this topic might not be included in future calls for proposals or may be proposed with a reduced funding rate.

[1] The SESAR Deployment Programme 2022 edition

[2] SESAR Deployment Manager: https://www.sesardeploymentmanager.eu/