SESAR makes flying cleaner, cheaper and safer
SESAR is about developing tangible results for the progressive industrialisation, deployment and operation of the new ATM system. In addition to the expected contribution to European Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth (€ 470 billion p.a.), there are direct benefits for:
Airline
SESAR technology will help airlines run more reliable and punctual services, even in the face of rising demands on air transport capacity, helping their businesses to be sustainable long into the future. Improved air traffic management will lead to:
- Lower environmental impact – SESAR aims to reduce aviation’s environmental footprint by 10%
- Lower infrastructure costs – SESAR's goal is to halve total infrastructure costs
- Increased safety through better positioning and information sharing
Air navigation service provider
Europe will see a doubling in demand for air transport by 2020 according to projections. The new SESAR technology will allow ANSPs to better communicate, coordinate and share information among themselves and with aircraft, as well as more accurate information on the position and trajectory of the aircraft. Consequently, ANSPs will deliver a better quality of service at a lower unit cost for airspace users.
Airport
The ATM technology developed through the SESAR programme will contribute to more direct flight paths and smoother, more rapid descents, reducing noise and other environmental impacts.
Supplier or manufacturer
Innovation and technological advancement leads to increased competitiveness for European industry, especially in aerospace. Today’s R&D helps to produce tomorrow’s technical standards, increasing the potential customer base worldwide.
Citizen
Citizens will benefit from shorter and more reliable journeys, lower costs and improved safety. They will gain from a more competitive European air industry, less noise around airports, and a contribution to cutting greenhouse gases and reducing climate change impacts.
