Stakeholders
SESAR is all about Partnership and the SJU is constantly liaising with various stakeholders to build a programme for them and with them.
Airspace users (both civilian and military)
Civilian airspace users include scheduled airlines, charter companies, cargo and air freight service providers, the business and leisure aviation sectors and all forms of non-military air travel, from hot air balloons through police helicopters to general aviation pilots. The military, in the form of the air forces of the EU's Member States, are also users with an interest in SESAR technology developments. Many of these companies and organisations are formally involved in the SESAR work programme, contributing experts and taking part in validation tests.
Airport operators
SESAR aims to triple the capacity of civilian airports in Europe. The ATM technology developed through the R&D programme will contribute to more direct flight paths and smoother, more rapid descents, reducing noise and other environmental impacts. Several large consortia of airport operators, such as SEAC (expected to include six large European airports), AENA and NORACON, are already SESAR members.
Air navigation service providers (ANSP)
Europe will see a doubling in demand for air transport by 2020 according to projections. In order to manage this increased capacity, air traffic control or air navigation service providers will need improved technology to help communicate, coordinate and share information among themselves and with aircraft, as well as more accurate information on the position and trajectory of the aircraft.
The DSNA (France), the DFS (Germany), ENAV (Italy), NORACON (covering northern Europe and Austria), AENA (Spain), and NATS (En Route) Ltd (United Kingdom) are already SESAR members.
Suppliers
The competitiveness of European industry depends on innovation and technological advancement. The European aerospace industry, whether manufacturing aircraft or equipment for the ground or the air, is committed to pursuing this through R&D. The SESAR programme is the best way to provide this for air traffic management.
Several major companies from the following aviation supply industry sectors are already SESAR members, including:
- ground and aerospace manufacturing - Frequentis, Indra, Natmig and SELEX Sistemi Integrati;
- aircraft manufacturers - Airbus and Alenia Aeronautica;
- airborne equipment manufacturers - Honeywell and Thales.
Airline, airport and air traffic navigation staff
The human factor is at the heart of air navigation systems. Professionals from the air transport sector are involved in the programme to ensure that future systems are built to their needs and specifications.
Regulators and administrations
Air travel is a highly regulated industry, whether its environmental, security, safety or competition aspects. European governments also have an interest in ensuring that the European air industry, both users and suppliers, remains competitive in future and continues to contribute to economic growth and jobs. The SESAR programme will result in new patents and products, as well as contributing to and taking account of new regulations and standards.
Individuals, as both passengers and citizens
Through improved air traffic navigation, information and positioning, passengers stand to benefit through shorter and more reliable journeys, lower costs and improved safety. Society at large, whether or not they use air transport, will also gain from a more competitive European air industry, less noise around airports, more efficient and convenient travel and a contribution to cutting greenhouse gases and reducing climate change impacts.
