7th European Aviation Conference in Dublin, November 13–14
ACR will this year be on of the key speaker under the topic "Implications of Liberalisation for ATC; Role of Technology in Future ATC?"
Summary of ACR view on a competitive ATM market:
Deregulation and competition does not tackle externalities such as capacity issues or the fragmented institutional framework but focuses primarily on cost savings achieved through competition
Competition within ATM not in contrast to but complementing element to Performance regulations: Another tool in the toolbox
Liberalisation of (T)ANS yielding benefits to the European airport industry
Application of new technology to reduce costs not excluding liberalisation but has the potential of further reducing costs
Organisational inefficiencies are eliminated and support cost reduction will allow for a competitive an innovative provider market
Low risk for national markets opening for competition as SES regulatory framework assures full and unconditional compliance with the regulatory framework
Examples of TANS competition provide with strong case for opening of market?
EC regulatory framework must assure a level playing field for competition
Guiding principles for a competitive market shall be applied by all member states and include rules for (not limited to):
Ownership of airport infrastructure blurring cost allocation calculation
Pricing of IPR elements such as Operating Manuals and Procedures
Pricing rules regarding ‚public service‘ data: radar data, AIM services
Strict rules ensuring smooth transition from incumbent to new provider to ensure safe operations
Guidelines regarding pension plan roll-over for ATCO staff
Guidelines for knowledge transfer assurance from incumbent to new provider
