What is the issue?

Air Traffic Management (ATM) is the skillful combination of navigation, surveillance and communication for the safe and efficient execution of a flight.

The ECA is represented within relevant institutional bodies (the European Commission, Eurocontrol and EASA) that make decisions or have influence on the future of Air Traffic Management systems. The ECA also is present in technical working groups and projects, including numerous Eurocontrol teams and working groups as well as EU research projects. We also have a Working Group dedicated to this subject, the ATMA WG.

RTW

Remote Towers

Remote Towers (also referred to as Remote Tower Services RTS, Remote Tower Operation RTO, Remote Aerodrome ATS RAATS and Remote Virtual Tower) is a concept where the air traffic service (ATS) at an airport is performed remotely, i.e. somewhere else than in the local control tower. It

Nov 17, 2020
Remote Towers, ECA, 2020
Clouds in the night sky

Enhancing Aviation: Weather Information for Flight Safety

From the very first powered flights of the Wright brothers to today’s highly automated and interconnected aircraft, weather has remained one of the most decisive factors influencing flight safety and operational efficiency. 

Mar 23, 2026
ECA Position Paper Weather 2026
Berlin air traffic tower

Remote Towers

Replacing the traditional out-of-the-window view with cameras and transferring data between airports and a Remote Tower Center (RTC) introduces new hazards and challenges to flight operations.

Nov 26, 2025
Remote Towers (ECA IFALPA Joint Position)
multiple maps scattered on a table

On the Exclusive Use of Performance-Based Navigation from 2030

As the EU is moving towards mandatory exclusive use of PBN from 2030, significant safety issues as well as technical, operational, and regulatory challenges have emerged.

Nov 14, 2025
ECA Position Paper on Performance-Based Navigation
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