EUROCONTROL
Local Single Sky ImPlementation (LSSIP) BULGARIA
Year 2014 - Level 1
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION SHEET
LSSIP for Bulgaria
Infocentre Reference: 15/01/12-07
Document Identifier Edition: Year 2014
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria Edition Date: 14/04/2015
LSSIP Focal Point – Ivan ILIEV E-mail: [email protected] Acting head of S&P department
LSSIP Contact Person – Ana Paula E-mail: ana- Unit DPS/PEPR FRANGOLHO [email protected]
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LINKS TO REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
1 LSSIP Guidance Material http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/guidance-material 2 ESSIP Plan Edition 2013 www.eurocontrol.int/pepr 3 ESSIP Report 2012 www.eurocontrol.int/pepr 4 STATFOR Forecasts http://www.eurocontrol.int/statfor 5 Acronyms and abbreviations http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/glossaries 6 European ATM Master Plan https://www.atmmasterplan.eu/ 7 LSSIP Documents http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/lssip 8 National AIP http://www.bulatsa.com/en/services/aeronautical-information-publication-aip 9 FAB Performance Plan http://www.danubefab.eu/
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APPROVAL SHEET
The following authorities have approved all parts of LSSIP Year 2014 document and their signature confirms the correctness of the reported information and reflects their commitment to implement the actions laid down in the European Single Sky ImPlementation (ESSIP) Plan – Edition 2014.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ...... 1 Introduction ...... 4 Chapter 1 - National ATM Environment ...... 5 1.1 Geographical Scope ...... 5 1.1.1 International Membership ...... 5 1.1.2 Geographical description of the FIR(s) ...... 5 1.1.3 Airspace Classification and Organisation ...... 8 1.2 National Stakeholders ...... 9 1.2.1 Civil Regulator(s) ...... 9 1.2.2 BULATSA ...... 11 1.2.3 Airports ...... 12 1.2.4 Military Authorities ...... 13 Chapter 2 - Traffic and Capacity ...... 16 2.1 Evolution of traffic in Bulgaria ...... 16 2.2 SOFIA ACC ...... 17 2.2.1 Traffic and en-route ATFM delays 2010-2019 ...... 17 2.2.2 Summer 2014 performance ...... 17 2.2.3 Planning Period 2015-2019 ...... 17 Chapter 3 - ESSIP Report recommendations ...... 20 Chapter 4 - National Projects ...... 22 Chapter 5 - Regional Co-ordination ...... 27 5.1 FAB Co-ordination ...... 27 5.2 FAB Projects ...... 30 5.3 Regional cooperation ...... 36 5.3.1 Radar Data Sharing ...... 36 5.3.2 OLDI Links ...... 37 5.3.3 Voice communication – MFC links ...... 37 5.3.4 Regional Route Network Developments ...... 37 5.3.5 Regional Communication Network ...... 37 5.3.6 Regional Projects ...... 38 Chapter 6 - ESSIP Objective Implementation ...... 41
ANNEXES
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Executive Summary
National ATM Context Pursuant to the Agreement on the establishment of DANUBE FAB, two cross borders sectors were introduced within the FAB airspace in December 2014. The free route (FRA) phase 1 on state level was implemented and performance data is being assessed towards the next phase implementation. The inter-FAB cooperation with BLUE MED FAB was reinforced by signing a ‘Letter on ANSP level cooperation in FAB matters’ developing relations of strategic importance to DANUBE FAB. The purpose is to establish regular cooperation in the areas of safety, operations, technical, training and performance to create benefits for the stakeholders. The DANUBE FAB activity financed by TEN-T (support to the implementation of the IDP within DANUBE FAB 2012-EU-40003-S TEN-T) regarding the prototyping and validating of CPDLC functionalities, procedures and related HMI was completed in 2014. The work under the same call related to free route operations on DANUBE FAB level continues as scheduled.
Traffic and Capacity The 2014 was influenced by an unplanned substantial air traffic growth in result of the traffic flow distortion as a consequence from the situation in Ukraine (since March 2014) which was further accelerated in July. The peak of traffic growth was measured in August, resulting in increase of overflying traffic up to 27.6%. Traffic avoiding the Ukraine airspace continues to influence Sofia ACC. Republic Bulgaria made an outstanding effort to provide ANS without delay despite the traffic growth using its all operational and technical resources and all available tools for optimisation.
ESSIP Objective Implementation In 2014 the following objectives were completed according their schedule: 1. COM09 – Migrate ground international or regional X.25 data networks or services to the Internet Protocol (IP); 2. ITY-FMTP – Apply a common flight message transfer protocol (FMTP). Good progress was achieved towards the completion of objectives AOP04.1 and AOP04.2. The A- SMGCS was installed and tested at Sofia Airport and the concerned personnel received the appropriate training. The completion of both objectives will be achieved simultaneously by the end of February 2015. Close to completion is the objective FCM05 (Implementation of interactive rolling NOP). Currently LARA operates in numerous locations in trial mode, operational use on national level is planned in January 2015. Elements of the ATM System - SATCAS are pending upgrade. These upgrades are related to ITY-SPI (operation with enhanced surveillance capability – Mode S, ADS-B and WAM) and ITY-AGDL (Initial ATC air ground data link services above FL285) objectives. With regard to objectives due for 2014, COM10 – Migrate from AFTN to AMHS is late in implementing objective(s) ASP03 and ASP04 – which are planned to be completed in 2015 due to a delay related to the elaboration of the enhanced AMHS capabilities (Extended ATSMHS). The introduction of a new Voice Communication System was a major project, which will be finalised by mid-2015 and contributed to the completion of objective COM09, and towards the progress of objectives COM10 and COM11.
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* FOC Date LSSIP 2014 - Bulgaria █ Planned implementation date (see legend at the bottom of the table)
State-related ESSIP Objectives 2014 2015 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 <=2008 Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air [IDP] AOM13.1 Traffic (GAT) handling [E] * [IDP] AOM19 Implement Advanced Airspace Management [E] * [IDP] AOM21 Implementation of Free Route Airspace [E] * AOP03 Improve runway safety by preventing runway incursions [IDP] * Implement ground based safety nets - Short Term Conflict ATC02.2 [E] Alert (STCA) - level 2 * Implement ground based safety nets - Area Proximity ATC02.5 [E] Warning - level 2 * Implement ground based safety nets - Minimum Safe ATC02.6 [E] Altitude Warning - level 2 * Implement ground based safety nets - Approach Path ATC02.7 [E] Monitor - level 2 * ATC07.1 Implement arrival management tools [E] Implement automated support for conflict detection and ATC12 [E] conformance monitoring * Implement, in En-Route operations, information exchange [IDP] ATC15 mechanisms, tools and procedures in support of Basic [E] * AMAN operations ATC16 Implement ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1 * Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller [IDP] ATC17 during Coordination and Transfer [E] * Migrate ground international or regional X.25 data networks COM09 [IDP] or services to the Internet Protocol (IP) * COM10 Migrate from AFTN to AMHS * Implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in COM11 ATM * FCM01 Implement enhanced tactical flow management services [E] * [IDP] FCM03 Implement collaborative flight planning [E] * [IDP] FCM04 Implementation of Short Term ATFCM Measures - phase 1 [E] [IDP] FCM05 Implementation of interactive rolling NOP [E] * INF04 Implement integrated briefing * INF07 Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (TOD) * ITY-ACID Aircraft identification Ensure quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical ITY-ADQ [E] information * [IDP] ITY-AGDL Initial ATC air-ground data link services above FL-285 [E] * Implement air-ground voice channel spacing requirements ITY-AGVCS2 below FL195 * Implementation of ground-ground automated co-ordination ITY-COTR [E] processes * ITY-FMTP Apply a common flight message transfer protocol (FMTP) [IDP] * ITY-SPI Surveillance performance and interoperability * NAV03 Implementation of P-RNAV [E] * [IDP] NAV10 Implement APV procedures [E] * Implement measures to reduce the risk to aircraft operations SAF10 caused by airspace infringements * SAF11 Improve runway safety by preventing runway excursions * Implement the EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory SRC-RLMK Requirements (ESARRs) SRC-SLRD Safety Levels and Resolution of Deficiencies
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Airport-related ESSIP Objectives 2014 2015 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 <=2008 LBSF-Sofia
Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and AOP04.1 [E] Control System (A-SMGCS) Level1 * Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and AOP04.2 Control System (A-SMGCS) Level 2 * [IDP] AOP05 Implement Airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) [E] * Implement Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) ENV01 [IDP] techniques for environmental improvements * Implement Collaborative Environmental Management ENV02 (CEM) at Airports *
Understanding the Table
Objective Completed No Plan
Objective Partly Completed Missing Data
Objective Planned Not Applicable (Bulgaria/Sofia Airport does not participate in this obj.)
Late
E= Essential – Master Plan Reference IDP = Interim Deployment Programme
NOTE: The year where the coloured box is placed indicates the ‘Implementation Completion Date’ as stated in the ESSIP for each objective. The colour-code indicates the Local progress with respect to this date.
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Introduction
The Local Single Sky ImPlementation documents (LSSIPs), as an integral part of the ESSIP/LSSIP mechanism, constitute a short/medium term implementation plan containing ECAC States’ actions to achieve the Implementation Objectives as set out by the ESSIP and to improve the performance of their national ATM System. The LSSIP document – Year 2014 describes the situation in the State at the end of December 2014.
The LSSIP documents are structured into 6 chapters to better differentiate the Stakeholder(s) accountable for the information contained in each of them:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the ATM institutional arrangements within the State, the membership of the State in various international organizations, the organizational structure of the main ATM players - civil and military - and their responsibilities under the national legislation. In addition, an overview of the Airspace Organization and Classification, the ATC Units, the ATM systems operated by the main ANSP are also provided in this chapter.
Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive picture of the situation of Air Traffic, Capacity and ATFM Delay per each ACC in the State. It shows the evolution of Air Traffic and Delay in the last five years and the forecast for the next five years. It gives also the achieved performance in terms of delay during the summer season period and the planned projects assumed to offer the required capacity which will match the foreseen traffic increase and keep the delay at the agreed performance level;
Chapter 3 provides a set of recommendations extracted from the ESSIP Report which are relevant to the state/stakeholders concerned. The state reports how they have handled those recommendations and the actions taken during the year to address the concerns expressed by those recommendations;
Chapter 4 provides a set of the main ATM national projects which contribute directly to the implementation of the ATM MP OIs and/or Enablers and ESSIP related Objectives. The description, timescale, progress made and expected contribution to the ATM Key Performance Areas are provided by the states per each project included in this chapter;
Chapter 5 deals with the ATM Regional Coordination. It provides an overview of the FAB cooperation and Projects and also all other regional initiatives and Projects which are out of the FAB scope. The content of this chapter generally is developed and agreed in close cooperation between the states concerned;
Chapter 6 contains high-level information on progress and plans of each ESSIP Objective. The information for each ESSIP Objective is presented in boxes giving a summary of the progress and plans of implementation for each Stakeholder. The conventions used are presented at the beginning of the section.
Note: Chapter 6 is completed with a separate document called LSSIP Level 2. This document consists of a set of tables organised in line with the list of ESSIP Objectives. Each table contains all the actions planned by the four national stakeholders to achieve their respective Stakeholder Lines of Action (SLoAs) as established in the ESSIP.
Note: The information contained in Chapter 6 is deemed sufficient to satisfy State reporting requirements towards ICAO in relation to ASBU (Aviation System Block Upgrades) monitoring.
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1.1 Geographical Scope
1.1.1 International Membership Bulgaria is a Member of the following international organisations in the field of ATM:
Organisation Since ECAC 1991 EUROCONTROL 1997 European Union 2007 EASA 2007 ICAO 1967 NATO 1991 ECAA 2006
1.1.2 Geographical description of the FIR(s) The geographical scope of this document addresses the Sofia FIR. The Sofia ACC sector configuration is organised in the Sofia family sector group and the Varna family sector group. The Sofia family sectors encompass 4 elementary sector groups (Sofia-Alpha upper/lower, Sofia-Bravo upper/lower, Sofia-Charlie upper/lower, Sofia-Delta upper/lower). In 2014, these elementary sectors were grouped in 4 en-route sectors. During the 2014 summer season, the Sofia family sectors group most frequently accommodated the following sector configurations:
Alpha+ Charlie Upper Bravo+Delta Upper
Division flight level FL 355/365
Alpha+ Charlie Lower Bravo+Delta Lower
The Varna family sectors encompass 2 elementary sector groups (Varna Alpha upper/lower, Varna Bravo upper/lower). During the 2014 summer season, the Varna family sectors group most frequently accommodated the following sector configurations:
Alpha + Bravo Upper
Division flight level FL 355/365 Bravo Alpha + Bravo Middle
Division flight level FL 325
Alpha + Bravo Lower
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 5 Released Issue Following CNATCC implementation, the CNATCC sector configuration consists of 10 elementary sectors (6-Sofia family sectors and 4-Varna family sectors) and these elementary sectors are grouped in 6 en- route sectors. The Division Flight Level (DFL), between upper and lower airspace, is FL 245. The following map shows the geographical situation of the Bulgarian airspace above FL245 in 2014.
The following map shows the geographical situation of the Bulgarian night free route airspace above FL245 since 11 December 2014.
In effect from 11 December 2014, two cross border sectors (CBS) have been established on a permanent basis within the DANUBE FAB. A description of the airspace is depicted below:
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Airspace Horizontal limits Vertical limits classification (ICAO) 43 52 13N 025 58 33E – 43 56 47N 025 44 32E – Upper limit - 43 58 46N 025 28 18E – FL 660 43 58 24N 025 00 09E – C 43 41 53N 024 41 48E – National border with Romania – Lower limit - 43 52 13N 025 58 33E FL 245
Sector DF2:
Airspace Horizontal limits Vertical limits classification (ICAO) 43 44 08N 028 30 04E – 43 38 55N 028 25 35E – Upper limit - 44 08 26N 027 01 01E – FL 660 National border with Romania – C
Lower limit - 43 44 08N 028 30 04E FL 245
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 7 Released Issue 1.1.3 Airspace Classification and Organisation With effect from 27 November 2003, the airspace classification has been changed. Airspace ICAO class A from FL 245 till FL 660 was replaced by ICAO Class C. No modifications have been stipulated for airspace classification below FL 125. With effect from 20 December 2007 the airspace classification ICAO class E from minimum FL defined for each sector up to FL 125 has been changed. 1. Airspace class C is applied: Within the lateral and vertical limits of all CTRs; Within the lateral limits of Bulgarian TMAs, from 600m height up to the upper limits of the terminal control areas; To ATS routes within Sofia FIR (from minimum FL defined for each ATS route up to FL 660); Within Sofia FIR airspace outside CTRs, TMAs and ATS routes from FL 95 to FL 660. 2. Airspace class E was replaced by ICAO Class C and Class G.
3. Airspace class G is applied:
Within the lateral limits of Sofia FIR with the exemption of CTRs/TMAs/ATS routes and CTAs from GND/sea level up to FL 95; Within TMAs lateral limits, except CTRs from ground/sea level up to 600 m height.
FL 660 ACC ’s AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION CLASS C IN BULGARIA RNAV Route CLASS C
TMA ’s ATS CLASS C Route CLASS C
FL 95 FL 95
TWR ’s CLASS G 600 m AGL CLASS C 600 m AGL
GROUND/SEA LEVEL
When the military zones/areas (CTRs/TMAs of military bases and TSAs) are activated, the airspace within those zones and areas is not classified. In accordance with Regulation No.5 of the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications, both metric and imperial systems are implemented within the Bulgarian airspace with effect from 27 November 2003.
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1.2 National Stakeholders The main National Stakeholders involved in ATM in Bulgaria are the following: Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DGCAA); Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA); Military Authorities; Airport Operators.
Their activities are detailed in the following subchapters and their relationships are shown in the diagram below.
Ministry of Transport, Ministry of IT and Communications Defence Airspace Management Board Directorate General Air Force Civil Aviation Command Administration
Air Traffic Military Air Traffic Airport Operators Services Authority Services Authority
The Airspace management board is not a stakeholder itself but a strategic level body of the unified system for civil and military airspace management in Bulgaria. It includes stakeholders’ representatives from the Ministry of Transport, IT and Communications, Ministry of Defence, Directorate of the Civil Aviation Administration, Staff of the Bulgarian Army, Air Force HQ, Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA) and the Military ATM Section. It acts as executive interagency body of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Defence. The main tasks of the Air Space Management Board are: Unification of civil and military operations relating to the airspace management; State policy management on the strategic planning and distribution of the airspace; Co-ordination between the civil and military authorities.
1.2.1 Civil Regulator(s)
1.2.1.1 General information The Minister of Transport, IT and Communications is responsible for the management and supervision of civil aviation, civil aircraft and aeronautical facilities within the Republic of Bulgaria. The Minister exercises his/her functions through the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DGCAA).
Activity in ATM: Organisation Legal Basis responsible Rule-making Directorate General The legal basis and power to undertake ATM Civil Aviation safety regulation in Bulgaria are defined in the Administration Civil Aviation Act. The rules and regulations, as (DGCAA) a second level of the safety regulatory framework, are in place and effectively applied by the DGCAA. The Minister of Transport is entrusted with the promulgation of ATM safety
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 9 Released Issue Activity in ATM: Organisation Legal Basis responsible regulations/ordinances proposed by DGCAA. The third level of regulation is DGCAA instructions and decrees as dynamic/temporary measures. Safety Oversight DGCAA, “ANS” Dept. Civil Aviation Act and DGCAA Structural regulation Enforcement actions in DGCAA Civil Aviation Act, DGCAA Structural regulation case of non-compliance with safety regulatory requirements Airspace Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Act Information Airspace management - National Regulation Technology and No.19, National Instruction 24 and National Communications and Instruction 25 Ministry of Defence Economic Ministry of Transport, Charges Regulation applicable for the usage of Information public airports and for the provision of air Technology and navigation services in the Republic of Bulgaria Communications / DGCAA Environment DGCAA National Regulation No.16, National Regulation No.30 Security DGCAA Civil Aviation Act Accident investigation AAIU Civil Aviation Act (Article 16 and Article 142), National Regulation No. 13
1.2.1.2 DGCCA The Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DGCAA) is the Bulgarian Regulatory Authority and it is a legal entity within the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications (MTITC) responsible for the supervision of the safety of aviation in the national airspace, certification of civil aircraft and equipment, certification and licensing of aircraft operators, the relevant staff involved in civil aviation and the licensing of aviation training centres. DGCAA carries out the assigned functions in accordance with the European regulations in the field of Air Transport, the Civil Aviation Act, the related regulations and Ministerial decrees. The DGCAA Structural Regulation (Official Gazette 37/1999, last amended 29/2010) sets out the state administration responsibilities and functions. DGCAA is managed and represented by the Director General, who is authorized to promulgate the administrative acts and mandatory directives in accordance with the applicable legislation. Art.16 c of the Civil Aviation Act states that the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration is a national supervisory authority with regard to the safe and effective operation of air navigation services providers. In performing its functions, the national authority is independent functionally, organisationally and institutionally from the air navigation services providers. Website: Civil Aviation Administration - http://caa.gateway.bg/ The DG CAA organisation chart is given in annex B.
Annual Report published: Y The Annual Report for 2014 is in preparation. For the older versions and more information see: http://caa.bg/
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1.2.2 BULATSA
Name of the ANSP: BULgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA) Governance: State Enterprise Ownership : 100% state-owned Services provided Y/N Comment ATC en-route Y Common National Air Traffic Control Centre in Sofia was operationally deployed in February 2008. ATC approach Y Sofia, Varna, Burgas. ATC Aerodrome(s) Y Sofia, Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Gorna Oryahovitsa. AIS Y 5 airports plus en-route services. CNS Y All CNS infrastructure is BULATSA’s property. MET Y 5 airports plus en-route services. ATCO training Y BULATSA training centre. Others N Runway and Approach Lighting Systems together with the Power Supply Systems for airport management were submitted to the remaining 2 civil airports Plovdiv and Gorna Oryahovitsa according to the amended Civil Aviation Act. Additional information: Provision of services in Y BULATSA provides air traffic services (ATS), communication service other State(s): (COM) and surveillance service (SUR) within the cross-border sector (Sector DF 1) as an integral part of the adjacent sectors within SOFIA FIR, having the lateral and vertical limits as described in Section 1.1.2 – Geographical description of the FIR(s).
The navigation service (NAV), meteorological service (MET) and aeronautical information service (AIS) below FL 245 is provided within the same volume of airspace (Sector DF 1), by the ANSP of the host State, using the available resources.
Annual Report Y The annual reports covering the yearly activities of the ANSP are published: available at: http://www.bulatsa.com/en/finance-and-accounting
Website: http://www.bulatsa.com/ The BULATSA organisation chart is given in annex B.
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1.2.2.1 ATC system in use
Specify the manufacturer of the ATC system currently in SELEX ES use: Upgrade1 of the ATC system is performed or planned? Planned: 2015 - Mode S 2015 - 2016 CPDLC, MTCD v.2, VERA tool, HMI Replacement of the ATC system by the new one is Planned: planned? 2022 - Procurement and deployment of a new automated ATC system to implement the Common projects and the SESAR deployment programme and replace the existing one, which lifecycle expires. The system will be required to ensure interoperability with the other neighbouring systems, enabling synergy at regional level and with the NM systems.
1.2.2.2 ATC units The ATC units in the Bulgarian airspace which are of concern to this LSSIP are the following:
ATC Unit Number of sectors Associated FIR(s) Remarks En-route TMA SATCAS V2 was implemented in February 2008, which facilitated the Sofia ACC/APP 10 1 Sofia FIR hand-over of Varna en-route sectors to the CNATCC. The en-route sectors of Varna ACC Varna APP - 1 Sofia FIR were transferred to Sofia ACC in February 2008. Burgas APP - 1 Sofia FIR
The provision of aerodrome services within the Bulgarian CTRs is performed by the following TWR units: Sofia TWR; Varna TWR; Burgas TWR; Plovdiv TWR; Gorna Oryahovitsa TWR.
1.2.3 Airports
1.2.3.1 General information There are 5 international state-owed airports in Bulgaria. Sofia http://www.sofia-airport.bg Plovdiv
1 Upgrade is defined as any modification that changes the operational characteristics of the system (SES Framework Regulation 549/2004, Article 2 (40))
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 12 Released Issue http://www.plovdivairport.com Gorna Oryahovitsa http://www.gornaoryahovitsa-airport.bg Varna http://www.varna-airport.bg Burgas http://www.burgas-airport.bg
Sofia, Plovdiv and Gorna Oryahovitsa airports are state owned and operated. Varna and Burgas airports are operated by German-Bulgarian consortium “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management” (http://www.fraport-bulgaria.com) since 2006.
1.2.3.2 Airport(s) covered by the LSSIP APO SloAs are contained in the following objectives: ENV, AOP, FCM05, ITY-ADQ, ITY-AGVCS2, SAF11 and INF07.
The airport covered in this LSSIP is Sofia International Airport.
Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv and Gorna Oryahovitsa airports are also covered by the LSSIP but only within the scope of the APO part of the following objectives: ITY-ADQ; ITY-AGVCS2; SAF11.
1.2.4 Military Authorities The Military Authorities involved in ATM in Bulgaria are composed of: Ministry of Defence (MoD); Staff of Defence (SoD); Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ); Military ATM Section; Air Operations Centre (AOC); Air Bases; The military authorities in Bulgaria have no responsibility for the provision of ATS to GAT traffic. They report to the Ministry of Defence. Their regulatory, service provision and user role in ATM are detailed below.
1.2.4.1 Regulatory role Regulatory framework and rule-making
OAT GAT OAT and provision of service for OAT Y Provision of service for GAT by the Military N governed by national legal provisions? governed by national legal provisions? Level of such legal provision: Ministerial Decrees Level of such legal provision: N/A and Instructions Authority signing such legal provision: Minister of Authority signing such legal provision: N/A Defence and Commander of the BGR Air Force These provisions cover: These provisions cover: Rules of the Air for OAT Y Organisation of military ATS for OAT Y Organisation of military ATS for GAT N/A OAT/GAT Co-ordination Y OAT/GAT Co-ordination N/A
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 13 Released Issue ATCO Training Y ATCO Training N/A ATCO Licensing N ATCO Licensing N/A ANSP Certification N ANSP Certification N/A ANSP Supervision Y ANSP Supervision N/A Aircrew Training Y ESARR applicability N/A Aircrew Licensing N Additional Information: ANSP for the military Additional Information: N/A aircraft is the Air Force. The Chief of Air Force licenses the MATCO/aircrew personnel. Additional Information: The administrative Additional Information: N/A supervision is exercised by the AFHQ. Specifically the operational one is done by the MATSA section within AFHQ Operations Division. Means used to inform airspace users (other than Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions: military) about these provisions: National AIP N/A National AIP N/A National Military AIP Y National Military AIP N/A EUROCONTROL eAIP N/A EUROCONTROL eAIP N/A Other: N/A Other: N/A
Oversight
OAT GAT National oversight body for OAT: AFHQ NSA (as per SES reg. 550/2004) for GAT services provided by the military: N/A separated from the civil NSA (In this case, please explain in ‘Additional information whether it is separated from service provision’, - a Joint Civil-military NSA;
Additional information: N/A Additional information: N/A
1.2.4.2 Service Provision role
OAT GAT Services Provided: Services Provided: En-Route Air Operation Centre En-Route N/A Approach/TMA Air Bases Approach/TMA N/A Airfield/TWR/GND Air Bases Airfield/TWR/GND N/A AIS Command, Control and AIS N/A Surveillance Base MET Separate unit within AOC MET N/A SAR A transport aircraft and/or SAR N/A helicopter are assigned 24/7 for SAR duty for the entire territory. Additionally, SAR Teams are assigned by the Air Bases Commanders for a designated area of
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 14 Released Issue responsibility. TSA/TRA monitoring Airspace Use and FIS Coordination Centre within AOC Other: CNS services Other: N/A Additional Information: Additional Information:
Military ANSP providing GAT N/A If YES, since: N/A Duration of the N/A services SES certified? Certificate: Certificate issued by: N/A If NO, is this fact reported to the EC in accordance with SES regulations? Additional Information:
1.2.4.3 User role
IFR inside controlled airspace, Military OAT only GAT only Both OAT and Y aircraft can fly? GAT
If Military fly OAT-IFR inside controlled airspace, specify the available options: Free Routing N/A Within specific corridors only Y Within the regular (GAT) national route network Y Under radar control Y Within a special OAT route system N/A Under radar advisory service N/A
If Military fly GAT-IFR inside controlled airspace, specify existing special arrangements: N/A No special arrangements N/A Exemption from Route Charges Y Exemption from flow and capacity (ATFCM) N Provision of ATC in UHF Y measures CNS exemptions: Y 8.33 Y Mode S N/A ACAS Y Others: N/A
1.2.4.4 Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA)
Military in Bulgaria apply FUA requirements as specified in the Regulation No 2150/2005: Y FUA Level 1 implemented: Y FUA Level 2 implemented: Y FUA Level 3 implemented: Y
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2.1 Evolution of traffic in Bulgaria
Bulgaria - Annual IFR Movements 1.000.000
900.000
800.000
700.000
600.000
500.000
IFR flights 400.000 IFR movements - Actuals
300.000 IFR movements - Baseline forecast
200.000 IFR movements - High forecast
IFR movements - Low forecast 100.000 0 A = Actual 2010 A 2011 A 2012 A 2013 A 2014 F 2015 F 2016 F 2017 F 2018 F 2019 F 2020 F F = Forecast
EUROCONTROL Seven-Year Forecast (September 2014) IFR flights yearly growth 2011 A 2012 A 2013 A 2014 F 2015 F 2016 F 2017 F 2018 F 2019 F 2020 F H 22.8% 6.6% 5.4% 5.5% 4.3% 5.9% 6.8% Bulgaria B 7.1% 0.2% 1.9% 22.5% 4.7% 4.1% 4.2% 2.8% 5.0% 5.8% L 22.1% 2.8% 2.2% 2.5% 2.6% 2.9% 2.7% ESRA08 B 3.1% -2.4% -1.1% 1.8% 2.4% 2.8% 2.3% 2.3% 2.8% 3.1%
2014 Traffic in Bulgaria increased by 25.3% during Summer 2014 (May to October), when compared to the same period during 2013.
2015-2019
The EUROCONTROL Seven-Year Forecast predicts an average annual increase between 2.6% and 5.5%, with a baseline growth of 4.2% during the planning cycle.
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2.2.1 Traffic and en-route ATFM delays 2010-2019
LBSRACC - Traffic and en-route ATFM delays
3500 1.0
0.9 3000 0.8
2500 0.7
0.6 2000 0.5 1500 0.4 IFR flights (Daily Average) (Daily flights IFR 0.3 1000 flight) per (minutes Delay Enroute 0.2 500 0.1
0 0.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Peak Day Traffic 2150 2337 2253 2316 2875 Summer Traffic 1677 1802 1807 1871 2355 Yearly Traffic 1322 1418 1422 1460 1822 Summer Traffic Forecast 2444 2546 2659 2740 2875 High Traffic Forecast - Summer 2488 2631 2787 2902 3071 Low Traffic Forecast - Summer 2402 2449 2509 2579 2652 Summer enroute delay (all causes) 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 Yearly enroute delay (all causes) * 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.00
2.2.2 Summer 2014 performance
En-route Delay (min/flight) - Summer Capacity Traffic Evolution 2014 Capacity Baseline Ref value Actual gap +25.9 % 172 (+15%) 0.18 0.00 No The en-route delay per flight remained at zero during Summer 2014.
Planned capacity increase: sufficient capacity Achieved Comments ATS route network development and increase of maximum sector configurations available Yes Maximum configuration: 10 sectors was Maximum configuration: 12 sectors Yes sufficient Summer 2014 performance assessment The ACC capacity baseline was measured with ACCESS and was assessed to be at 172. During the period June/July, the average peak 1 hour demand was 163 flights and the average peak 3 hour demand was 150 flights.
2.2.3 Planning Period 2015-2019 The planning focuses on the Summer season to reflect the most demanding period of the year from a capacity perspective. This approach ensures consistency with the previous planning cycles.
En-route ATFM delay breakdown - Reference Values LBSRCTA 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Annual 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.07 Summer 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.09
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 17 Released Issue Capacity Profiles 2014 Profiles (hourly movements and % increase over previous year) ACC baseline 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 H 173 1% 179 3% 188 5% 198 5% 210 6% Ref. 173 1% 175 1% 181 3% 187 3% 197 5% LBSR 172 L 172 0% 173 1% 173 0% 175 1% 179 2% Open 172 0% 172 0% 172 0% 172 0% 173 1% C/R 177 3% 183 3% 191 4% 198 4% 206 4%
Capacity Plan 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Lower level limit of FRA Free Route Airspace Stepped implementation of full FRA with Danube FAB Airspace Management
Advanced FUA Airport & TMA Network
Integration Cooperative Traffic Improved ATFCM, including use of occupancy counts and STAM Management ATS route network development New sector Airspace changes at the interface boundaries for with Turkey resulting from the
Varna and implementation of the Istanbul Sofia new airport Airspace Airspace changes at
interface with Turkey Cross border sectorisation
within Danube FAB (Dec 14) Updated LoAs Procedures with Istanbul ACC Cross sector training Staffing Additional ATCOs Upgrade of SATCAS system Technical Additional control working positions Capacity Increase of maximum sector configurations available Significant Events New airport in Istanbul Max sectors 12* 12* 12* 12* 12* Capacity increase p.a. 5% 3% 3% 3% 3% Reference profile 1% 1% 3% 3% 5%
Additional information * According to the traffic demand, up to 12 sectors can be opened
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 18 Released Issue LBSRACC - Reference capacity profile and alternative scenarios 220
200 hour) 180 per
160 (movements
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100 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015‐2019 Reference Capacity Profile 173 175 181 187 197 Capacity Profile ‐ Shortest Routes (Open) 172 172 172 172 173 Capacity Profile ‐ Current Routes 177 183 191 198 206 Capacity Profile ‐ High 173 179 188 198 210 Capacity Profile ‐ Low 172 173 173 175 179 Capacity Baseline 149 172 2015 ‐ 2019 Plan 181 186 192 198 204 2015-2019 Planning Period Outlook No problems are foreseen for Sofia ACC during the planning cycle.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 19 Released Issue Chapter 3 - ESSIP Report recommendations
Recommendations issued from the ESSIP Report for 2013 applicable to Bulgaria for all items that require corrective actions and improvements. Reference Recommendation Ownership number Local Stakeholders that declared delays in REC-2013-1 (4) implementation of AOP04.1 to take corrective BG (LBSF) measures to reduce the implementation delays. State feedback: In 2014 BULATSA joined the applicability area of AOP04.1. The objective was initially planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according the local needs. Nevertheless the A-SMGCS was installed and tested at Sofia Airport and the concerned personnel received the appropriate training. The completion of both objectives (AOP04.1 and AOP04.2) will be achieved simultaneously by the end of February 2015. Local Stakeholders that declared delays in REC-2013-1 (5) implementation of SAF10 to take corrective BG measures to reduce the implementation delays. State feedback: The European Action Plan will be reviewed by DGCAA for adaptation in Bulgaria. BULATSA implemented most appropriate parts of the European Action Plan for Airspace Infringement Risk Reduction. Local Stakeholders that declared delays in REC-2013-1 (6) implementation of INF04 to take corrective BG measures to reduce the implementation delays. State feedback: MET self-briefing system is implemented at Sofia/Plovdiv/Burgas and Varna airports. Terminal integration of ARO/MET briefing application is planned to be completed in 2015. Local Stakeholders that declared delays in REC-2013-1 (7) implementation of NAV03 to take corrective BG measures to reduce the implementation delays. State feedback: BULATSA plans the PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs and Gorna Oriyahovitsa CTR by the end of 2015. Plans are in place for PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Plovdiv CTR by the end of 2016. All plans are compliant to the local needs. REC-2013-4 Ensure better planning reliability at local level. All States State feedback: The recommendation is taken under consideration. To improve reliability the planning/monitoring processes of the objective implementation progress will also take into account project-related risks at all phases of the objective activities. The ANSPs should ensure synchronised system REC-2013-5 All ECAC ANSPs evolution between neighbouring States. State feedback: The recommendation is taken under consideration. In response to REC-2013-5, in 2013 trilateral interoperability testing between Bucharest, Sofia and Belgrade ACCs was executed. The final pre-operational system configuration for AMHS, together with the pre-operational AMHS test between Bucharest and Sofia ACCs were undertaken in 2013. Additionally the technical parameters and testing procedure for FMTP connection between Bucharest and Sofia were established in 2013, including bilateral interoperability testing between the two ACCs. Towards compliance with the AMHS Community Specification (CS), the DANUBE FAB ANSPs are establishing new AMHS connections in a coordinated manner. In regard to the migration from AFTN to the AMHS, the DANUBE FAB ANSPs agreed to implement basic and enhanced AMHS capability, and to establish new AMHS connections in a harmonised and coordinated way. The enhanced AMHS has been implemented and migration from AFTN to AMHS is to be completed by March 2015. REC-2013-15 The ANSPs within a FAB should coordinate their FAB ANSPs
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 20 Released Issue Reference Recommendation Ownership number system renewal and capability evolution more closely in order to deliver larger scale performance improvements to customers. State feedback: Due to different system lifecycles, the ANSPs considered unfeasible a unitary system renewal within DANUBE FAB and jointly planned its activities, in order to implement essential parameters with a view on harmonisation for a better efficiency and fully interoperability between ROMATSA and BULATSA systems.
The evolution of DANUBE FAB’s technical infrastructure and system development is carried out in line with the DANUBE FAB Concept of Operations, European Regulations and with the Interim Deployment Programme, the European Single Sky Implementation (ESSIP) and the respective Local Single Sky Implementations (LSSIPs). The harmonisation of the objectives for the European ATM Network (EATMN) systems and services supporting the future DANUBE FAB environment is achieved through “Transfer Activities and Required System Changes for Implementation within DANUBE FAB” document which was created based on “DANUBE FAB Refined Target Architecture 2016”.
The BULATSA System renewal is envisioned in 2022. The system specifications and functionalities will be in line with the Common projects and the SESAR deployment programme. The system will be required to ensure interoperability with the other neighbouring systems, enabling synergy at FAB, at regional level and with the NM systems.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 21 Released Issue Chapter 4 - National Projects
Project Name: A-SMGCS Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Replacing the old ground surveillance radar with the implementation of A-SMGCS Level 1 and elements of A- SMGCS Level 2 - the Control Function and Runway incursion monitoring. Schedule/Implementation planning Scheduled for completion: 2015 Status Implementation of the project is in near completion and is proceeding according to the established schedule. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: AOP04.1, AOP04.2 OI Steps: - Other References: ESSIP/LSSIP: * Bulgaria joined the applicability area of the objectives above at a later date. ATM Master Plan: OIs - AO-0102 AO-0201 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity Improves ground capacity during low visibility. Safety Improving safety of operations in Sofia airport with surface conflict detection and alerting on runways and the whole manoeuvring area. The runway incursion probability is expected to decrease two fold. Environment Less exhausted gases emissions and noise pollution due to optimized taxi and holding points (including flight time and weather delay. efficiency) Cost efficiency Two times greater economic benefits to costs due to less delays on ground and final approach, flight efficiency. The ASMGCS web-based application will prove a valuable tool for providing statistics regarding airport movements correlated to runway, taxiway, and apron pavement strength (gross weight vs PCN and its deterioration from usage).
Communication infrastructure for - Project Name: Project Code: A/G Data Link Services Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Building communications infrastructure and contracting the communication providers to ensure the A/G Data Link Services as per Regulation (EC) 29/2009. Schedule/Implementation planning 05.02.2015 Status The implementation is ongoing. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: ITY-AGDL OI Steps: AUO-0301 Other References: AGDL is prerequisite to AF 6 Initial Trajectory Information Sharing (i4D). Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity Increased capacity through both reduction of voice congestion and increase in controller efficiency.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 22 Released Issue Safety Through the delivery of standard and unambiguous messages (entailing significant error and fatigue reduction), the provision of a communications back up and the possibility of immediate message retrieval, data link communications are a major safety enhancement. Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency (1) Data link is a cost-effective capacity increase enabler through sector productivity increase and delay cost savings. Staff cost avoidance expected. (2) En-route cost savings and reduction of delays of the AUs.
Modernisation of the A/G radio - Project Name: Project Code: communication equipment Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Modernisation of radio VHF air-ground radio equipment to allow 8,33 KHz channel spacing. Gradual replacement of FM radio "air-ground' with 8,33 kHz channel spacing and installation of new frequencies in compliance with Regulation (EC) 1265/2007, Regulation (EU) 1079/2012. Schedule/Implementation planning 01.01.2016 Status The implementation is ongoing. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: ITY-AGVCS2 OI Steps: Other References: En - CTE-C5 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity Additional sectors availability for optimal sector configuration. Safety Redundancy and avoidance of frequency interference. Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency -
Project Name: New ATM system Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Procurement and deployment of a new automated ATC system to implement the Common projects and the SESAR deployment programme and replace the existing one, which lifecycle expires. The system will be required to ensure interoperability with the other neighbouring systems, enabling synergy at regional level and with the NM systems. Schedule/Implementation planning 01.01.2022 Status Pre-definition phase. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: AOM19, AOM21, ATC02.2, ATC02.5, ATC02.6, ATC12, ATC15, ATC17, FCM03, ITY-AGDL OI Steps: - Other References: PCP: AF1 - Arrival Management extended to en-route Airspace, AF3 - Flexible Airspace Management And Free Route, AF4 - Network Collaborative Management, AF6 Initial Trajectory Information Sharing
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 23 Released Issue Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity According the SESAR Deployment program and Common projects functionalities.
E-AMAN: Improved airport/TMA capacity of Istanbul. Optimum capacity of Sofia ACC to support Istanbul operations. Safety According the SESAR Deployment program and Common projects functionalities. Environment According the SESAR Deployment programme and Common projects functionalities. (including flight E-AMAN - Reduced holding and low level vectoring has a positive environmental effect in efficiency) terms of noise and fuel usage at Istanbul airport. Cost efficiency According the SESAR Deployment program and Common projects functionalities. E-AMAN - Reduced costs through reduction in delays at Istanbul airport and the adjacent Sofia ACC.
New PSRs and SSRs (en-route and - Project Name: Project Code: TMA) Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives New en-route Varbitza and Cherni Vrah PSRs and SSRs and new TMA PSR and SSR at Sofia airport. Schedule/Implementation planning 01.01.2017 Status The implementation is ongoing. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: ITY-SPI OI Steps: - Other References: En - CTE-S5 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity Providing the necessary radar coverage to provide reduced separation in the ACC /Sofia TMA. Safety (1) Monitoring of independent non-cooperative targets and aircrafts with technical problems. (2) Reservation if frequency 1090 blocked (ADS-B, WAM, Mode-S). (3) Unambiguous radar identification. (4) Improved integrity of radar data, avoiding the deficiency of codes. Environment Providing the necessary radar coverage to enable DCT, FRA and shorter routes. (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency Lower maintenance costs, distant control and better serviceability.
Project Name: SATCAS upgrade Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Upgrade of the automated ATC system SATCAS to enable CPDLC in compliance with Regulation (EC) 29/2009. Schedule/Implementation planning As per provision of Regulation (EC) 29/2009. Status The implementation is ongoing. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: ITY-AGDL OI Steps: -
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 24 Released Issue Other References: AGDL is prerequisite to AF 6 Initial Trajectory Information Sharing (i4D). Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity Increased capacity through both reduction of voice congestion and increase in controller efficiency. Safety Through the delivery of standard and unambiguous messages (entailing significant error and fatigue reduction), the provision of a communications back up and the possibility of immediate message retrieval, data link communications are a major safety enhancement. Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency Data link is a cost-effective capacity increase enabler through sector productivity increase and delay cost savings. Staff cost avoidance expected. En-route cost savings and reduction of delays of the AUs.
Project Name: VOR – DME upgrade Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Modernisation of the VOR / DME navigation system aligned with the EUROCONTROL's Navigation Application & Navaid Infrastructure Strategy for the ECAC area up to 2020 and the 2015 Airspace Concept & Strategy for the ECAC Area & Key Enablers. Schedule/Implementation planning 01.01.2016 Status The implementation is ongoing. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: NAV03 OI Steps: - Other References: - Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety The new system will enable safe operations after expiry of the useful life of the old equipment. Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency Optimisation of the expenses due to unification of the VOR infrastructure.
Project Name: WAM and ADS-B Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Procurement and deployment of Wide area multilateration (WAM) and automatic dependent surveillance (ADS-B). Schedule/Implementation planning 01.07.2015 Status The implementation is ongoing. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: ITY-SPI OI Steps: - Other References: En -CTE-S1b, En-CTE-S5
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 25 Released Issue Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity Optimised capacity in the TMAs to ensure redundant coverage. Safety Unambiguous radar identification. Improved integrity of the radar data using parameters from the aircraft. Improving the systems ensuring safety. Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency -
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 26 Released Issue Chapter 5 - Regional Co-ordination
5.1 FAB Co-ordination The DANUBE FAB is currently under phase 4 – FAB Implementation phase. The State Agreement on the establishment of the DANUBE FAB between the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania was signed in December 2011 and was ratified by both governments in 2012. The Agreement entered into force on 16 November 2012, thus ensuring the legal basis for the FAB ahead of the SES deadline.
DANUBE FAB project phases
The DANUBE FAB State Agreement provides the overarching legal framework for the governance of the FAB. The core bodies are: - Governing Council: provides oversight and approval of key FAB documentation (annual plans, safety policy, airspace policy, performance plans, etc). - NSA Board: provides a formal coordination and an interface between the NSAs involved in supervisory tasks at DANUBE FAB level. - ANSP Board: oversees implementation of the FAB at the ANSP level via the ANSP agreement. - Airspace Policy Body: responsible for enhancing the joint civil-military coordination process and for the flexible use of airspace application within the cross-border airspace.
DANUBE FAB Airspace Policy Governing Body Approved structure, enabled by State NSA Board ANSP Board Agreement
SAPSC Administrative Cell Enabled by ANSP OSC SQSESC Cooperation Agreement
Figure 1: DANUBE FAB Governance Structure
The ANSP Board is supported in the implementation of the FAB through its working arrangements, including specialised Standing Committees or other supporting bodies established in accordance with their respective Rules of Procedures.
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In turn the ANSP Board is supported by the Strategy and Planning Standing Committee (SAPSC) for all DANUBE FAB cooperation domains, and is composed of ANSP experts. It is supported by the Operations Standing Committee (OSC) which carries out work in the areas of operations, technical and training, and by the Safety, Quality, Environment and Security Standing Committee (SQSESC) which performs the necessary tasks in its domain areas.
ANSP Board
SAPSC
Administrative Cell
OSC SQSESC
Figure 2: DANUBE FAB ANSP Working Structure
The Administrative Cell supports the SAPSC and is guided in its work by a set of overarching documents including the Project Management Plan (including the Communications Plan and Quality Management Plan) as well as the DANUBE FAB State Agreement and ANSP Cooperation Agreement. Realising the importance of implementing a number of initiatives, and in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation and bearing in mind the positive experience gained through the TEN-T financing of the DANUBE FAB activities in the period 2008-2012, in 2013 the DANUBE FAB ANSPs also successfully applied for TEN-T funds to assist the execution of studies and simulations. Elements of FRA and Air- Ground Data Link (AGDL) implementation are financially supported by the European Commission, and the activities have been designed to determine the most cost efficient ways to implement these concepts, whilst optimising the benefits for all ATM stakeholders. The TEN-T Action is seen as an important enabler for next phases of the FRA initiative implementation. DANUBE FAB’s application was one of the few successful proposals in the field of ATM, and the only successful FAB proposal approved for financial support from the TEN-T programme under the Multi- Annual Work Programme for grants in the period 2007-2013. In order to meet its ambitions and goals, DANUBE FAB has developed a comprehensive Strategic Program, which provides a high level overview of how and when the strategic objectives are to be achieved. The Strategic Program identified a number of priority projects, representing the most urgent and important issues for DANBUE FAB. These priority projects reflect the elements specified in the EU legislation and activities subject to TEN-T funding, among other activities. The referred high priority initiatives are: - Implementation of the Free Routes Airspace: An intermediate expansion step will take place in 2015, with night-time FRA at DANUBE FAB level planned for introduction in Q1 2016. Depending on the outcome of the TEN-T studies, phase 3 (extension to up to 24/7 operations) is planned for 2019. - Inter-FAB cooperation: DANUBE FAB is committed to cooperating and coordinating with other FABs. The cooperation is mainly focused on neighbouring FABs and third countries with a view to exchanging information on plans and activities and maximizing the benefits of operational improvements. In support of these initiatives DANUBE FAB will host the next European level inter-FAB coordination workshop in 2015. - Technical rationalization and infrastructure: DANUBE FAB will continue to identify opportunities to coordinate, rationalise and share technical infrastructure to generate cost savings and to further evolve the FAB. DANUBE FAB firmly believes that common procurement is an area for cooperation that will further improve the capacity and efficiency of ANS provision.
- Data Link Services: A harmonised FAB approach towards DLS implementation has been established through the TEN-T activities. The studies have developed efficient procedures and
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 28 Released Issue provide an early insight into how the DLS will affect ATCO workload and how this translates into available airspace capacity. The execution of a real time simulation and the preparation of a supporting safety case are currently in progress, and will be used during the implementation of air-ground data link in DANUBE FAB. The DANUBE FAB Annual Plan 2014 consists of the adopted Activities and Tasks for 2014 and is based upon an extraction of the appropriate tasks identified in the DANUBE FAB Strategic Program 2014 – 2019. In accordance with the State Agreement, the Annual Plan details the features of the Strategic Program, including the identification of responsibilities and timescales, and describes any modifications to the Strategic Program. In addition, a number of priority projects have been identified, representing the most urgent issues for DANBUE FAB in 2014. These priority projects therefore reflect, inter alia, the elements specified in the EU Pilot and activities subject to TEN-T funding. The aim of identifying such projects is to ensure focus is placed on the significant and vital tasks within DANUBE FAB and to assist in the planning, execution and monitoring of the associated activities. The development of the Annual Plan 2015 is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. In order to meet its ambitions and goals, DANUBE FAB has developed a comprehensive Strategic Program, which provides a high level overview of how and when the strategic objectives are to be achieved. The Strategic Program identified a number of priority projects, representing the most urgent and important issues for DANBUE FAB. These priority projects reflect the elements specified in the EU legislation and activities subject to TEN-T funding, among other activities. For more details, please visit the DANUBE FAB website: http://www.danubefab.eu
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5.2 FAB Projects
Activities to support the DANUBE FAB 2012- EU- Project Name: implementation of the IDP within Project Code: 40003-S TEN-T DANUBE FAB 2012- EU-40003-S TEN-T Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Description/Scope/Objectives The project concerns the DANUBE FAB requirements to improve air traffic management performance and the deployment of SESAR. The project is mainly focused on completion of a number of studies with the aim at the completion of the Interim Deployment Programme (IDP) established by the SES in the deployment of the initial set of SESAR solutions at the DANUBE FAB level.
The project consists of development of a number of studies for the introduction of Free Route Airspace (up to 24/7 operations) and Data Link Services using Air Ground Data Link (AGDL) at FAB level. These preparatory activities ensure the most cost efficient and beneficial implementation of the concepts. Schedule/Implementation planning 01.01.2012 / 31.12.2015 Status The status of the project can be indicated through the status of its milestones as reflected in the financing decision for the project, as follows: 1. Approval of DLS operational concept at FAB level [31/05/2013] - Status: Completed; 2. Completion of procurement procedure for contracting project management services [31/07/2013] - Status: Completed; 3. Completion of procurement procedures for the contracting of CPDLC Simulation [31/07/2014] - Status: Completed; 4. Completion of procurement procedures for the contracting of CPDLC safety case [31/07/2014] - Status: Completed; 5. Completion of procurement procedures for contracting of FRA RTS [31/12/2014] - Status: Completed; 6. Preparation and conducting of procurement procedure for contracting external support for FRA safety case [31/12/2014] - Status: On-going public procurement procedure; 7. Delivery of DLS RTS Project Management Plan, completion of data preparation and completion of DLS RTS [31/12/2014] - Status: Completed; 8. Completion of DLS safety case [31/12/2014] - Status: Completed; 9. Delivery of FRA RTS Project Management Plan, completion of data preparation and completion of FRA RTS [31/12/2015] - Status: On-going; 10. Completion of FRA safety case [31/12/2015] - Status: Pending (waiting the awarding of the contract – point 6 above). Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: AOM21, ITY-AGDL OI Steps: - Other References: ATM Master Plan: OI – AOM-0401 OI – AOM-0402 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity DLS preparatory activities - The introduction of AGDL in Europe is estimated to have a 10% net benefit on en-route capacity and is therefore a key enabler of the EU wide capacity target of en-route ATFM delay of lower than 0.5 minutes per flight. Given the low level of delay in the DANUBE FAB, this investment is not necessary for the achievement of the local target, but the nature of AGDL is that the benefit will be accrued in the core- European airspace where delays are in excess of the national targets.
FRA preparatory activities - The effect on capacity will be determined after the completion of the DANUBE FAB FRA real time simulation.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 30 Released Issue Safety DLS preparatory activities -–The implementation of DLS at FAB level hasis expected to contribute to safety by providing a second communication channel between controllers and pilots and by reducing the probability of misunderstandings.
FRA preparatory activities -–The effect on safety will be determined after the completion of the DANUBE FAB FRA real time simulation. Environment FRA preparatory activities - The introduction of FRA will enable the DANUBE FAB to deliver (including flight direct routes for the en-route segment and hence contribute fully to the EU-wide target of en- efficiency) route horizontal flight efficiency.
DLS preparatory activities - N/A Cost efficiency DLS preparatory activities - Optimised operating costs associated with more efficient sectorisation -due to the enabled by the DLS sector capacity increase.
FRA preparatory activities - FRA will contribute towards the achievement of EU-wide cost- efficiency target, through maintaining the workload levels and high throughput. This will make a further contribution towards the optimised use of airspace. Cooperation Activities On-going FRA RTS and procurement procedure for FRA Safety Case.
Identify, coordinate and develop new DANUBE FAB Activity A12 Project Name: Project Code: opportunities for the FAB Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Description/Scope/Objectives The objective of the project is to cooperate at inter-FAB level with neighbouring FABs and third States with a view to exchanging information on plans and activities and to maximize the benefits of operational improvements. Schedule/Implementation planning 2013 - 2017 Status The DANUBE FAB ANSPs are signatories parties of the GateOne cooperation agreement on the creation of the regional ANSP platform of Central and Eastern Europe which was signed by 11 ANSPs from FAB CE, DANUBE FAB and Baltic FAB, with the aim to promote the efficiency of European ATM through an enhanced cooperation among the participating service providers and to ensure a more powerful and coordinated role of the countries of the region in the European decision-making processes.
In October 2014 DANUBE FAB ANSPs agreed with BLUE MED FAB a ‘Letter on ANSP level cooperation in FAB matters’ with the purpose to establish regular cooperation with a view to exchanging information on plans and activities carried out within the FAB framework, especially in the areas of operations, technical, training, performance and safety.
It is envisaged that an agreement with FAB CE on the matter can be concluded in 2015. DANUBE FAB will has begun an operational trial with FAB CE on 6th October 2014 to implement control of transfer procedures to enable a reduced horizontal separation at the interface between the two FABs at all FLs. This is expected to enable increased capacity for both parties.
DANUBE FAB will has also attended an inter-FAB coordination workshop in Amsterdam on 18th and 19th November 2014.
Several DANUBE FAB initiatives to cooperate with Serbia, Moldova and FYROM have been undertaken. It is a long-term strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope; for this purpose the DANUBE FAB has developed an Observers policy to enable other States and FABs to participate in order to ease the transition towards full partnership. DANUBE FAB would appreciate the Commission’s support in achieving this. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 31 Released Issue ESSIP: - OI Steps: - Other References: DANUBE FAB Strategic Program 2015-2019 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety - Environment In terms of the EU wide performance targets, cooperation at inter-FAB level with neighbouring (including flight FABs and third States will enable full benefit and contribution to the EU-wide environment efficiency) target, and will make a further contribution towards the optimised use of airspace. Cost efficiency - Cooperation Activities The ANSPs will cooperate on activities carried out within the FAB framework, especially in the areas of operations, technical, training, performance and safety.
Project Name: Implementation of Data Link Services Project Code: DANUBE FAB Activity A42 Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Description/Scope/Objectives The DANUBE FAB partners are committed to implementing air-ground data link in a coordinated manner, and agreed to find a common operational concept for the services, including the conformity of communications, flight data and initial flight planning processing systems, and ensuring that ground communication systems comply with the air-ground communication requirements. Schedule/Implementation planning As per provision of Regulation (EC) 29/2009. This activity remains in progress. Status In 2014, the DANUBE FAB ANSPs negotiated a contract with communication service providers (SITA and/or ARINC) to ensure the ground communication systems, and their constituents apply air-ground communications for CM and CPDLC data exchanges in compliance with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 29/2009, allowing ATN/VDL2. This activity remains in progress.
To support the DLS activity, the DANUBE FAB ANSPs successfully applied for TEN-T funds, with the aim of optimising the air-ground data link implementing to reduce costs and to maximise network benefits. Through this approach, the DANUBE FAB ANSPs will ensure that implementation will achieve maximum cost efficiency and value for money.
Through the TEN-T activity, a harmonised FAB approach towards DLS implementation has been established. The studies will develop efficient procedures and provide an early understanding of how the DLS implementation will affect ATCO workload and how this would eventually translate into available airspace capacity.
Under the co-financed activity the DANUBE FAB ANSPs have defined a common operational concept, including the development of a common operating and training procedures for DLS operations within the FAB. This was completed in May 2013.
In November 2014, the DANUBE FAB ANSPs performed an RTS, with the clear objective to study the implementation of the DLS and associated procedures. Through this RTS the DANUBE FAB ANSPs validated the operational concept and aspects of CPDLC (such as functionalities, HMI and the related procedures).
During the same period, a Safety Case study for DLS was conducted. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: ITY-AGDL OI Steps: - Other References: OI AUO 0301
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 32 Released Issue DANUBE FAB Strategic Program 2015-2019 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity The introduction of AGDL in Europe is estimated to have a 10% net benefit on en-route capacity and is therefore a key enabler of the EU-wide capacity target of en route ATFM delay of lower than 0.5 minutes per flight. Given the low level of delay in DANUBE FAB, this investment is not necessary for the achievement of the local target, but the nature of AGDL is that the benefit will be accrued in the core-European airspace where delays are in excess of the national targets. Safety The implementation of DLS at FAB level has to contribute to safety by providing a second communication channel between controllers and pilots and by reducing the probability of misunderstandings. Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency DLS will contribute towards the achievement of EU-wide cost-efficiency target, through maintaining the workload levels and high throughput. This will make a further contribution towards the optimised use of airspace. Cooperation Activities Cooperation activities for the development of the safety case in support of the implementation of the data link within the DANUBE FAB airspace.
Implementation of Voice Over DANUBE FAB Activity A39 Project Name: Internet Protocol (VOIP) in ATM (air- Project Code: ground) Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Description/Scope/Objectives Procurement and deployment of a new common system for operational voice communications (VCS) for both ANSPs. Schedule/Implementation planning 01.07.2015 Status The new VCS system is installed by ROMATSA and it is currently undergoing installation in the premises of BULATSA (envisaged for Q3 2015). Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: COM11 OI Steps: - Other References: En - CTE-C8 DANUBE FAB Strategic Program 2015-2019 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity The VCS will allow is an enabler towards improved capacity as it a prerequisite for dynamic sectorisation through enhanced allocation of voice. Safety The new VCS will provide enhanced communication channels allowing for improved capacity, flexibility and availability of the communication system. Environment N/A (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency Optimised cost-efficiency due to common procurement and large scale implementation at FAB level). Cooperation Activities Cooperation activities for the development of the safety assessment for the changes, common procurement and synchronised deployment of equipment to support VoIP in ATM, testing activities, etc.
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Route Implementation and DANUBE FAB Activity A42 Project Name: Project Code: Improvement Free Routing Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Description/Scope/Objectives FRA Operations Implementation in DANUBE FAB as a “Project” includes, inter alia, actions for the definition of a common operational concept, common operating and training procedures and development of a safety case for FRA Operations within DANUBE FAB, to give assurance that provision of ATS in DANUBE FAB, after implementation of FRA Operations, will remain at least as safe as today or will improve safety. This Project includes a large scale Real Time Simulation (RTS) to prove the most applicable extension of FRA operation hours during day and night. The aim of this activity is to focus on the extension of DANUBE FAB FRA Operations during night towards full (24 hour) free route operations implementation.
Project’s phases: - Phase I – Implementation of night Free Route operations within national boundaries – COMPLETED on 14th November 2013, six months ahead of schedule; - Phase II – Implementation of night DANUBE FAB common FRA will be introduced in Q1 2016; - Phase III – Extension of Free Route operations outside the night period (up to 24/7 operations) is planned to be achieved in 2019. Schedule/Implementation planning 10.07.2012 - 2019 Status The DANUBE FAB stakeholders invested significant effort in order to successfully implement phase 1 of the DANUBE FAB FRA project (i.e. FRA at national level at night time) by 14th November 2013 – six months ahead of schedule and earlier than the expectations of the NSP (planned for 2014). This marks the successful implementation of the first phase of FRA within DANUBE FAB, with two further phases to follow, unlocking increased benefits for airspace users.
The inception of FRA project in DANUBE FAB has started to fully open the airspace, providing virtually unrestricted flight planning freedom without a pre-defined set of Direct Routing (DCT) options. Initial FRA project set-up, combined with other network improvements provides an unmatched performance in terms of flight trajectory efficiency.
In December 2014, DANUBE FAB concluded an agreement with EUROCONTROL to provide a Real Time Simulation to determine the most applicable extension of Free Routes Airspace up to 24/7 operations within DANUBE FAB airspace. Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: AOM21, ITY-AGDL OI Steps: - Other References: ATM Master Plan: OI – AOM-0401 OI – AOM-0402 DANUBE FAB Strategic Program 2015-2019 Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety -
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 34 Released Issue Environment In terms of the EU wide performance targets, FRA will enable full benefit and contribution to (including flight the EU-wide environment target, and will make a further contribution towards the optimised efficiency) use of airspace.
For the first six months of 2014 the average en-route extension (as measured by the Performance Scheme’s actual horizontal flight efficiency Key Performance Indicator (KPI) (KEA KPI) for DANUBE FAB has been significantly reduced compared to the same period in 2013 (according to the data provided by the PRB).
Extension of Free Route operations outside the night period (daytime FRA) by 2019, will enable full benefit and contribution to the EU-wide environmental target. Cost efficiency FRA will contribute towards the achievement of EU-wide cost-efficiency target, through maintaining the workload levels and high throughput. This will make a further contribution towards the optimised use of airspace. Cooperation Activities Ongoing activities for FRA Real Time Simulation (RTS) and FRA Safety Case.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 35 Released Issue 5.3 Regional cooperation In order to achieve some of the ESSIP objectives, the Bulgarian DGCAA and BULATSA have to co- ordinate some of their actions with a number of adjacent ATS units. The LSSIP document would also help to foster regional co-ordination with neighbouring states by identifying mutually dependent actions. Bulgaria constantly promotes and boosts the co-operation in the region through their active participation in several regional initiatives and agreements. In 2011 BULATSA and SMATSA (Serbia and Montenegro ANSP) concluded an Agreement on SMATSA/BULATSA Operational-Technical Cooperation. The Agreement establishes a framework for operational-technical cooperation between both ANSPs with the purpose of improving safety and efficiency of ANS provision in their areas of responsibility. This enables coordination in a number of areas of common interest, such as ATM, Communication Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), harmonization of ATCO staff, Civil-Military aspects, regional Contingency Plans, flights checks and calibration of NAVAIDs, safety and quality, and performance. A number of expert and managerial meetings have taken place so as to coordinate common actions. In 2012 BULATSA and DHMI (Turkish ANSP) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on technical and operational issues. Collaboration between BULATSA and DHMI is focused on radar data exchange, harmonisation of flight rules, development of a regional emergency plan, as well as other operational and technical activities and procedures aimed at the provision of quality air navigation services in the region. In the reporting period a number of meetings were organised related to the air traffic situation in the region. The DANUBE FAB ANSPs are signatories of the GateOne cooperation agreement on the creation of the regional ANSP platform (GateOne) of Central and Eastern Europe which was signed on 6th November 2013 by 10 ANSPs (an 11th joined in January 2014) in Sofia. GateOne aims to promote the efficiency of European ATM through an enhanced cooperation among the participating service providers, to ensure a more powerful and coordinated role of the countries of the region in the European decision-making processes. The platform is intended to explore areas of mutual interest, common goals, objectives and synergies between the partners, as well as to initiate cooperation in different fields related to Single European Sky (SES). It is also envisaged to carry out lobbying activities for the benefit of GateOne partners. GateOne encompasses three FABs (FAB CE, DANUBE FAB and Baltic FAB) and serves as a framework for exchange of best practices and elaboration of consolidated positions on ATM related matters. In October 2014 DANUBE FAB ANSPs agreed with BLUE MED FAB a ‘Letter on ANSP level cooperation in FAB matters’ with the purpose to establish regular cooperation with a view to exchanging information on plans and activities carried out within the FAB framework, especially in the areas of operations, technical, training, performance and safety. It is envisaged that an agreement with FAB CE on the matter can be concluded in 2015. DANUBE FAB has begun an operational trial with FAB CE on 6th October 2014 to implement control of transfer procedures to enable a reduced horizontal separation at the interface between the two FABs at all FLs. This is expected to enable increased capacity for both parties. The DANUBE FAB has also attended an inter-FAB coordination workshop in Amsterdam on 18th and 19th November 2014. Several DANUBE FAB initiatives to cooperate with Serbia, Moldova and FYROM have been undertaken. It is a long-term strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope; for this purpose the DANUBE FAB has developed an Observers policy to enable other States and FABs to participate in order to ease the transition towards full partnership. DANUBE FAB would appreciate the Commission’s support in achieving this.
5.3.1 Radar Data Sharing Bilateral agreements for sharing of radar data were signed with Macedonia and Romania. BULATSA sends to Skopje ACC the Vitosha MSSR data and receives Banjski Rid’s MSSR data. BULATSA sends to Bucharest ACC the Vitosha and Varbica MSSR data and receives the Bucuresti and Constanca MSSR data. The radar data sharing with Greece has been implemented in 2009. BULATSA sends to HCAA the Vitosha/Varbica MSSR data and receives the Thesalloniki/Pillion MSSR data. In 2011 BULATSA signed a bilateral agreement with the Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services Agency (SMATSA). According to that agreement BULATSA receives radar data from Murtenica and Koviona radars and sends radar data to ATC Belgrade from Vitosha and Sofia radars.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 36 Released Issue 5.3.2 OLDI Links BULATSA established the following OLDI links with the external/internal ATS units: SOFIA ACC - ATH/MAC ACCs; SOFIA ACC - SKOPJE ACC; SOFIA ACC - BEOGRADE ACC; SOFIA ACC - BUCHAREST ACC; SOFIA ACC - SIMFEROPOL ACC; SOFIA ACC - IST/ANK ACCs.
5.3.3 Voice communication – MFC links MFC/R2 connections have been established with the following external/internal ATS units: SOFIA ACC - ATH/MAC ACC; SOFIA ACC - MAKEDONIA APP; SOFIA ACC - BEOGRAD ACC; SOFIA ACC - SKOPJE ACC; SOFIA ACC - BUCHAREST ACC; SOFIA ACC - VARNA APP; SOFIA ACC - BURGAS APP; VARNA APP - BURGAS APP; SOFIA ACC - ISTANBUL ACC; SOFIA ACC - ANKARA ACC.
5.3.4 Regional Route Network Developments Further improvements of the ATS network in South-East Europe have been addressed during the RNDSG meetings. The main objectives are to review the route network improvement proposals raised by States, IATA, IACA and EUROCONTROL. The proposals that affect Bulgaria are related to the interfaces with Serbia and Romania. In the night of 13/14 November 2013 BULATSA implemented the Free Route Airspace Concept into the airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria. This concept allows the airspace users to freely plan a route via published way points and radio navigation aids without complying with the existing system of air routes. Initially the concept will be applied at night (from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. local time) for all aircraft performing flights above flight level 245 (7450 m). In the long-term the application of the concept will result in reduced emissions from aviation activities and will contribute to achieving a faster, more efficient and more affordable air transport at the same or higher levels of safety.
5.3.5 Regional Communication Network Until 2010 the regional network used to cover Sofia, Skopje, Athens, Bucharest, Simferopol, Istanbul and Ankara ACCs. The Beograd ACC joined the network in 2011.
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5.3.6 Regional Projects
Project Name: OLDI links Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives BULATSA established the following OLDI links with the external/internal ATS units: - SOFIA ACC - ATH/MAC ACCs; - SOFIA ACC - SKOPJE ACC; - SOFIA ACC - BEOGRADE ACC; - SOFIA ACC - BUCHAREST ACC; - SOFIA ACC- SIMFEROPOL ACC; - SOFIA ACC – IST/ANK ACCs. Schedule/Implementation planning - Status - Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: - OI Steps: - Other References: - Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety - Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency - Cooperation Activities -
Project Name: Radar Data Sharing Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Bilateral agreements for sharing of radar data were signed with Macedonia and Romania. BULATSA sends to Skopje ACC the Vitosha MSSR data and receives Banjski Rid’s MSSR data. BULATSA sends to Bucharest ACC the Vitosha and Varbica MSSR data and receives the Bucuresti and Constanca MSSR data. The radar data sharing with Greece has been implemented in 2009. BULATSA sends to HCAA the Vitosha/Varbica MSSR data and receives the Thesalloniki/Pillion MSSR data. In 2011 BULATSA signed a bilateral agreement with the Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services Agency (SMATSA). According to that agreement BULATSA receives radar data from Murtenica and Koviona radars and sends radar data to ATC Belgrade from Vitosha and Sofia radars. Schedule/Implementation planning - Status - Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: - OI Steps: - Other References: -
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 38 Released Issue Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety - Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency - Cooperation Activities -
Project Name: Regional Communication Network Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Until 2010 the regional network used to cover Sofia, Skopje, Athens, Bucharest, Simferopol, Istanbul and Ankara ACCs. The Beograd ACC joined the network in 2011. Schedule/Implementation planning - Status - Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: - OI Steps: - Other References: - Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety - Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency - Cooperation Activities -
Regional Route Network - Project Name: Project Code: Developments Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives Further improvements of the ATS network in South-East Europe have been addressed during the RNDSG meetings. The main objectives are to review the route network improvement proposals raised by States, IATA, IACA and EUROCONTROL. The proposals that affect Bulgaria are related to the interfaces with Serbia and Romania.
In the night of 13/14 November 2013 BULATSA implemented the Free Route Airspace Concept into the airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria. This concept allows the airspace users to freely plan a route via published way points and radio navigation aids without complying with the existing system of air routes. Initially the concept will be applied at night (from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. local time) for all aircraft performing flights above flight level 245 (7450 m). In the long-term the application of the concept will result in reduced emissions from aviation activities and will contribute to achieving a faster, more efficient and more affordable air transport at the same or higher levels of safety. Schedule/Implementation planning -
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 39 Released Issue Status - Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: - OI Steps: - Other References: - Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety - Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency - Cooperation Activities -
Project Name: Voice communication – MFC links Project Code: - Organisation(s) BULATSA (BG) Description/Scope/Objectives MFC/R2 connections have been established with the following external/internal ATS units: - SOFIA ACC - ATH/MAC ACC; - SOFIA ACC - MAKEDONIA APP; - SOFIA ACC - BEOGRAD ACC; - SOFIA ACC - SKOPJE ACC; - SOFIA ACC - BUCHAREST ACC; - SOFIA ACC - VARNA APP; - SOFIA ACC - BURGAS APP; - VARNA APP- BURGAS APP; - SOFIA ACC – ISTANBUL ACC; - SOFIA ACC – ANKARA ACC. Schedule/Implementation planning - Status - Link to ESSIP (ATM Master Plan Level 3) / OI Steps (ATM Master Plan Level 2) / Other references ESSIP: - OI Steps: - Other References: - Expected Performance Contribution (specific to the participating organisation(s)) * Capacity - Safety - Environment - (including flight efficiency) Cost efficiency - Cooperation Activities -
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 40 Released Issue Chapter 6 - ESSIP Objective Implementation
Conventions Two colour codes are used for each ESSIP Objective ‘box’: o one colour code is used to show the Objective Scope in the Objective ID cell, and o another colour code is used to show the Objective Progress in the State and for each national stakeholder.
Obj. ID (*) Obj. Title (By mm/yyyy of overall objective, inc non-State SloAs) Obj. Progress (**) State’s high level progress statement State Impl. Date REG APO. Progress (**) REG high level progress statement (By:mm-yyyy) APO Impl. Date ASP ASP. Progress (**) ASP high level progress statement (By:mm-yyyy) ASP Impl. Date MIL MIL. Progress (**) MIL high level progress statement (By:mm-yyyy) MIL Impl. Date APO APO. Progress (**) APO high level progress statement (By:mm-yyyy) APO Impl. Date
(*) Objective Scope Code: (**) Objective/Stakeholder Progress Code: ECAC Completed No Plan EU+ Partly Completed Not Applicable Multi-N Planned Missing Data APT Late
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 41 Released Issue Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) handling [IDP] AOM13.1 Timescales: Planned
Initial operational capability: 01/01/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018 BULATSA and the Bulgarian military authority plan to apply the same rules, principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface. The planned actions are in progress and will continue in 2015. Revision of the national legislation and recognition of the respective military authorities as military ANSP 31/12/2015 is in progress. The applicability of EUROAT is considered to be further analysed for implementation. The harmonised OAT flight planning is planned for 2015. REG The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Planned
(By:12/2018) Instruction No.25 is in process of amendment. 31/12/2015 ASP The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Planned
(By:12/2018) Instruction No.25 is in process of amendment. 31/12/2015 The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, principles Planned and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface. Revision of the national MIL legislation and recognition of the respective military authorities as military
(By:12/2018) ANSP is in progress. There are no plans for EAD migration. The harmonised 31/12/2015 OAT flight planning is planned for 2015. The applicability of EUROAT is considered to be further analised for implementation.
Implement Advanced Airspace Management Timescales: [IDP] Partly AOM19 Initial operational capability: 01/01/2011 Completed Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 The improved ASM/ATFCM process has been implemented. The rolling ASM/ATFCM was implemented in 2012. BULATSA plans to exchange data with ADR by 2015. The implementation of LARA tool is planned for 31/12/2015 2015. The improved ASM/ATFCM process has been implemented. The rolling Partly Completed ASM/ATFCM process was implemented in 2012. The data exchange with ADR is planned for 2015. The implementation of LARA tool is planned for ASP 2015. BULATSA has obtained a certificate from the NSA for the use of LARA. New ATM system (By:12/2016) 31/12/2015 For the military, the improved ASM/ATFCM process has been implemented. The rolling ASM/ATFCM process was completed in 2012. The military authority will take into consideration the deployment of LARA tool by 2015.
Implementation of Free Route Airspace Timescales: [IDP] AOM21 Completed Initial operational capability: 01/09/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2017 Night FRA was implemented in Bulgaria in 2013. 30/11/2013 Activities to Completed support the implementation of the IDP within DANUBE FAB ASP Night FRA was implemented in Bulgaria in 2013. 2012‐ EU‐40003‐S (By:12/2017) 30/11/2013 TEN‐T / New ATM system / Route Implementation and Improvement Free Routing
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Improve runway safety by preventing runway incursions Timescales: [IDP] AOP03 Completed Initial operational capability: 01/04/2003 Full operational capability: 31/12/2013 The Safety Runways Teams for all 5 international airports in Bulgaria were established in 2004. They have been tasked to assess the existing aerodrome practices and procedures and identify the area of improvements. The EAPPRI recommendations which were deemed appropriate have been included in the ‐ relevant regulations, instructions and operator manuals. The preparation of the Airport operator Safety Management System (SMS) was completed in 2006. The Safety Runways Teams for all 5 international airports in Bulgaria were Completed REG established in 2004. They have been tasked to assess the existing (By:12/2013) ‐ aerodrome practices and procedures and identify areas of improvements. The EAPPRI recommendations which deemed appropriate have been Completed included in relevant regulations, instructions and operator manuals. The preparation of the Airport operator Safety Management System (SMS) has been completed in 2006. ASP
(By:12/2013) At the jointly used civil/military airports (Sofia/Plovdiv), military authorities ‐ comply with civilian practices and procedures. They do not have a role of ATC, Airport operator or regulator. The Local Safety runway teams at both airports involve military representatives in respect of the military operations. APO The EAPPRI recommendations which deemed appropriate have been Completed
(By:12/2013) included in relevant regulations, instructions and operator manuals. ‐
Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A‐SMGCS) Level1
Late AOP04.1 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2007 Full operational capability: 31/12/2011 LBSF - Sofia The A‐SMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according the local needs. The procurement of a new A‐SMGCS system comprising a Surface Movement radar, Multi‐lateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays started in 2012. These technical upgrades, accompanied by 28/02/2015 ATCO training /licensing in ground movement control are the main pre‐requisites for the implementation of the Sofia Airport ground control operations. The A‐SMGCS is planned to be fully operational by the end of February 2015. The mandatory carriage of required equipment which would enable Late location/identification of the aircraft/vehicles on the manoeuvring area to REG be enacted for the Sofia Airport operation. National regulation in respect of (By:12/2010) 28/02/2015 the Sofia Airport A‐SMGSC implementation to be enacted by the end of February 2015 The A‐SMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe Late according the local needs. The procurement of a new A‐SMGCS system comprising a Surface Movement radar, Multi‐lateration sensors, data ASP fusion and situation awareness displays started In 2012. These technical A‐SMGCS (By:12/2011) upgrades, accompanied by ATCO training /licensing in ground movement 28/02/2015 control are the main pre‐requisites for the implementation of the Sofia Airport ground control operations. The A‐SMGCS operations are planned to start beginning of 2015. Equipage of Sofia airport concerned ground vehicles with transponders is Late APO planned to be completed in the beginning of 2015.The necessary (By:12/2010) 28/02/2015 equipment is delivered but not installed in the service vehicles yet.
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Implement Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A‐SMGCS) Level 2 Partly AOP04.2 Timescales: Completed Initial operational capability: 01/01/2007 Full operational capability: 31/12/2017 LBSF - Sofia The implementation of A‐SMGCS level 2 ‐Elements of the Control Function and Runway incursion monitoring is completed and their deployment will coincide with the A‐SMGCS level 1 (AOP04.1) entry 28/02/2015 into operations. BULATSA does not intend to implement A‐SMGCS Routing and Guidance functions. Procured and installed were a new Surface Movement radar, Multi‐ Partly Completed lateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays. The ASP controllers are trained for the use of A‐SMGCS. The A‐SMGCS level 2 ‐ A‐SMGCS (By:12/2017) 28/02/2015 Elements full deployment will coincide with the A‐SMGCS level 1 entry into operations. The surface movement surveillance equipment would be property of Not Applicable APO BULATSA, therefore this action is not applicable for the Sofia Airport (By:12/2017) ‐ operator.
Implement Airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) [IDP] AOP05 Timescales: Not Applicable
‐ not applicable ‐ LBSF - Sofia (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. ‐ ASP Not Applicable ‐ (By:01/2016) ‐ APO Not Applicable ‐ (By:01/2016) ‐
Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) ‐ level 2
Completed ATC02.2 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2008 Full operational capability: 31/01/2013 BULATSA has implemented a state of the art STCA function within the CNATCC project (SATCAS system) for Sofia ACC/APP. Further adaptation of the STCA parameters and working methods was made in 2009. In the context of the 'Tight Tower Project', considered as an extension of SATCAS system, the STCA 31/12/2009 implementation at the Burgas APP unit was completed in 2009. STCA was implemented also at the Varna APP. BULATSA has implemented a state of the art STCA function within the Completed CNATCC project (SATCAS system) for Sofia ACC/APP. Further adaptation of ASP STCA parameters and working methods was made in 2009. In the context New ATM system (By:01/2013) of the 'Tight Tower Project', considered as an extension of SATCAS system, 31/12/2009 the STCA implementation at the Burgas APP unit was completed in 2009. STCA was implemented also at the Varna APP.
Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Area Proximity Warning ‐ level 2
Completed ATC02.5 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2009 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 This function was initially implemented at the Sofia ACC/APP units. The APW implementation at the 28/02/2009 Burgas/Varna APP units was completed in 2009. This function was initially implemented at the Sofia ACC/APP units. The Completed ASP APW implementation at the Burgas/Varna APP units was completed in New ATM system (By:12/2016) 28/02/2009 2009.
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Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Minimum Safe Altitude Warning ‐ level 2
Completed ATC02.6 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2009 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 This function was initially implemented at the Sofia ACC/APP units. The MSAW implementation at Burgas APP and Varna APP units was carried out in 2009. The adaptation of the MSAW parameters and working 31/12/2010 methods of the current MSAW implementation was performed in 2010. This function was initially implemented at the Sofia ACC/APP units. The Completed ASP MSAW implementation at Burgas APP and Varna APP units was carried out New ATM system (By:12/2016) in 2009. The adaptation of the MSAW parameters and working methods of 31/12/2010 the current MSAW implementation was performed in 2010.
Implement ground based safety nets ‐ Approach Path Monitor ‐ level 2
No Plan ATC02.7 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2009 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 The implementation of APM is not planned. ‐ ASP No Plan The implementation of APM is not planned. (By:12/2016) ‐
Implement arrival management tools (Outside Applicability Area) ATC07.1 Not Applicable Timescales: ‐ not applicable ‐ Bulgaria is outside the objective applicability area, therefore the overall objective progress is not applicable. Arrival sequencing and metering has been implemented by Sofia APP unit within the CNATCC. The implementation of Arrival sequencing was completed for Burgas and Varna APP units in 2009. No ‐ plans exist for the application of AMAN procedures and implementation of AMAN functions for any Bulgarian TMA. ASP No plans exist for the application of AMAN procedures and implementation Not Applicable
(By:12/2015) of AMAN functions for any Bulgarian TMA. ‐
Implement automated support for conflict detection and conformance monitoring
Completed ATC12 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2008 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 MTCD/MONA functions have been implemented within the first version of SATCAS. Further MTCD upgrades and new MONA functions (potential level bust, potential co‐ordination failure, SSR code 30/09/2010 assignment) have been implemented within SATCAS v.2. ATCO training for operational use of these advanced functions was conducted in the first quarter of 2008. MTCD/MONA functions have been implemented within the first version of Completed ASP SATCAS . Further MTCD upgrades and new MONA functions (potential level New ATM system (By:12/2016) bust, potential co‐ordination failure, SSR code assignment) have been ‐ implemented within SATCAS v.2.
Implement, in En‐Route operations, information exchange mechanisms, tools and procedures in support of Basic AMAN operations [IDP] ATC15 No Plan Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2017 Bulgaria intends AMAN implementation in en‐route operations to enable smooth operations with Turkey. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the ‐ deployment of the AMAN in Istanbul airport. Bulgaria intends AMAN implementation in en‐route operations to enable No Plan smooth operations with Turkey. The actual implementation and planning ASP dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of the New ATM system (By:12/2017) ‐ AMAN in Istanbul airport. The integration of en‐route AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 45 Released Issue Implement ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1 Timescales: ATC16 Planned Initial operational capability: 01/03/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2015 NSA supervision tasks have been planned. The training plan and package has been developed by the ANSP, the ATCOs were trained in 2014 accordingly. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the ATC 31/12/2015 environment has been established. REG The supervision for compliance with regulatory provisions, airworthiness Planned
(By:12/2015) certification and operational approval are planned. 31/01/2015 The training plan and package has been developed by the ANSP. The Completed ASP concerned personnel were trained according to the training plan. A
(By:03/2012) monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the ATC environment has 30/06/2014 been established. Some of the transport‐type aircraft are equipped with ACAS II (TCAS II Planned MIL Version 7.0). Training plans for aircrews flying aircraft not equipped with
(By:12/2015) ACAS II have not been developed. A monitoring system of the performance 31/01/2015 of ACAS in the military ATC systems has not been established.
Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer [IDP] Partly ATC17 Timescales: Completed Initial operational capability: 01/01/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer was implemented in 2008 with SATCAS v.2 system. Operational use is pending and depends on an agreement 31/12/2018 with the neighbouring ACCs and availability of the functions in their ATC systems. Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Partly Completed ASP Coordination and Transfer was implemented in 2008 with SATCAS v.2 New ATM system (By:12/2018) system. Operational use is pending and depends on an agreement with the 31/12/2018 neighbouring ACCs and availability of the functions in their ATC systems.
Migrate ground international or regional X.25 data networks or services to the Internet Protocol (IP) [IDP] COM09 Timescales: Completed
Initial operational capability: 01/01/2006 Full operational capability: 31/12/2014 BULATSA data network is already IPv6 capable for international services. FMTP message exchange over IPv6 was completed at FAB level. Plans are in place with establishing IPv6 connections with the adjacent 14/10/2014 states depending on their IPv6 capabilities. ASP Completed BULATSA data network is IPv6 capable for international services. (By:12/2014) 14/10/2014
Migrate from AFTN to AMHS Timescales: COM10 Late Initial operational capability: 01/12/2011 Full operational capability: 31/12/2014 The new AFTN/AMHS system is operational from 2012. Enhanced AMHS capabilities will be further 31/12/2015 elaborated for implementation in 2015. ASP The new AFTN/AMHS system is operational from 2012. In 2015 the AMHS Late
(By:12/2014) will be operational on FAB level, coordinated implementation is pending. 02/08/2015
Implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in ATM Timescales: COM11 Planned Initial operational capability: 01/01/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2020 Plans are in place for the implementation of ASP lines of action in due time. 31/12/2020 Implementation Planned of Voice Over ASP Plans are in place for the implementation of ASP lines of action in due time. Internet Protocol (By:12/2020) 31/12/2020 (VOIP) in ATM (air‐ground)
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 46 Released Issue Implement Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) techniques for environmental improvements [IDP] ENV01 Not Applicable Timescales: ‐ not applicable ‐ LBSF - Sofia (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. ‐ ASP Not Applicable ‐ (By:12/2013) ‐ APO Not Applicable ‐ (By:12/2013) ‐
Implement Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) at Airports ENV02 Completed Timescales: ‐ not applicable ‐ LBSF - Sofia (Outside Applicability Area) Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this objective. Nevertheless CEM was established formally in 2013 by adopting and signing two documents as per EUROCONTROL CEM guidelines: ‐Shared Environmental Vision for Aircraft Operations, and ‐Terms of Reference of CEM Council. The following stakeholders have signed the above documents for establishments of CEM: A. operational stakeholders: 31/07/2013 A.1 ASP ‐ BULATSA A.2 APO ‐ Sofia Airport EAD, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD (Varna and Burgas airports), Plovdiv Airport EAD, Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport EAD A.3 USE ‐ Bulgaria Air, Air Via, Wizz Air B. other stakeholder: B.1 REG ‐ DG Civil Aviation Authority Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this objective. Nevertheless, Completed ASP CEM was established formally in 2013 as per EUROCONTROL CEM (By:12/2016) 31/07/2013 Guidelines. Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this objective. Nevertheless, Completed APO CEM was established formally in 2013 as per EUROCONTROL CEM (By:12/2016) 31/07/2013 Guidelines.
Implement enhanced tactical flow management services Timescales: FCM01 Completed Initial operational capability: 01/08/2001 Full operational capability: 31/12/2006 The SATCAS system in operation at the CNATCC provides an output which contains standard correlated position reports in ASTERIX cat.62. The dissemination of CPRs to the CFMU by the CNATCC was introduced in August 2009. The FSA message in respect of all departures from Bulgarian airports, as well as its 01/10/2011 availability for overflight traffic is transmitted to the ETFMS. FSA implementation in case of re‐routing and holding was performed in 2010, with the SATCAS v.2 LINUX. ASP Completed See State comment. (By:07/2014) 01/10/2011
Implement collaborative flight planning Timescales: [IDP] FCM03 Completed Initial operational capability: 01/01/2000 Full operational capability: 31/12/2015 The current FDPS (SATCAS v.2) is able to receive and transmit FPL data in ADEXP format. BULATSA still reviews the institutional arrangements with IFPS for flight data exchange in ADEXP format. The current 30/09/2010 system supports the manual mode of AFP transmission. Automatic mode of AFP transmission and other events triggering the AFP transmission were implemented through the SATCAS v.2 LINUX. ASP Completed See State comment. New ATM system (By:12/2015) 30/09/2010
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Implementation of Short Term ATFCM Measures ‐ phase 1 (Outside Applicability Area) [IDP] FCM04 Not Applicable Timescales: ‐ not applicable ‐ The objective is not applicable to Bulgaria. ‐ ASP Not Applicable The objective is not applicable to Bulgaria. (By:12/2015) ‐
Implementation of interactive rolling NOP Timescales: [IDP] FCM05 Planned Initial operational capability: 01/09/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 The Bulgarian AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM. LARA operates in trial mode. LARA 31/01/2015 operational use is planned for January 2015. ASP The Bulgarian AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM. LARA Planned
(By:12/2016) operates in trial mode. 31/01/2015 APO Sofia Airport sends the airport slots information in SSIM format to EUACA Completed
(By:12/2016) on daily basis. 31/01/2007
Implement integrated briefing Timescales: INF04 Late Initial operational capability: 01/07/2002 Full operational capability: 31/12/2012 ARO/MET integrated briefing (Level 5 according to the ICAO roadmap) will be completed in 2015. 31/12/2015 MET self‐briefing system is implemented at Sofia/Plovdiv/Burgas and Varna Late ASP airports. Terminal integration of ARO/MET briefing application will be (By:12/2012) 31/12/2015 completed in 2015.
Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (TOD) Timescales: INF07 Planned Initial operational capability: 01/11/2014 Full operational capability: 31/05/2018 The national TOD policy and implementation programmes, setting up the necessary steps to enable the 31/05/2018 provision of electronic terrain and obstacle data will be established according to the objective. The national TOD policy and implementation programmes, setting up the Planned REG necessary steps to enable the provision of electronic terrain and obstacle (By:05/2018) 31/05/2018 data will be established according to the objective. ASP Objective will be completed after the establishment of the national TOD Planned
(By:05/2018) policy implementation programmes. 31/05/2018 APO Objective will be completed after the establishment of the national TOD Planned
(By:05/2018) policy implementation programmes. 31/05/2018
Aircraft identification Timescales: Entry into force of the Regulation: 13/12/2011
Planned ITY‐ACID System capability: 02/01/2020 Possible deferred compliance, only for services provided by military units or under military supervision, subject to conditions:: 02/01/2025 Mode S surveillance contract is signed. In the next two years BULATSA will deploy three Mode S radar 31/12/2016 stations. Both ADS‐B and WAM systems will be deployed by the end of 2016. Mode S surveillance contract is signed. In the next two years BULATSA will Planned ASP deploy three Mode S radar stations. Both ADS‐B and WAM systems will be (By:01/2020) 31/12/2016 deployed by the end of 2016.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 48 Released Issue Ensure quality of aeronautical data and aeronautical information Timescales: Entry into force of the regulation: 16/02/2010 Article 5(4)(a), Article 5(4)(b) and Article 6 to 13 to be implemented ITY‐ADQ Planned by: 30/06/2013 Article 4, Article5(1) and Article 5(2), Article 5(3) and Article 5(4)(c) to be implemented by: 30/06/2014 All data requirements implemented by: 30/06/2017 The ITY‐ADQ implementation is in progress. 30/06/2017 REG Planned ITY‐ADQ implementation is in progress. (By:06/2017) 30/06/2017 ASP Planned ITY‐ADQ implementation is in progress. (By:06/2017) 30/06/2017 APO Planned APO's implementation of ITY‐ADQ is in progress. (By:06/2017) 30/06/2017
Initial ATC air‐ground data link services above FL‐285 Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 06/02/2009 [IDP] ITY‐AGDL New aircraft capability: 31/12/2010 Planned
ATS unit operational capability ‐ Regulation (EC) 29/2009, Annex I, Part B (except Croatia): 04/02/2015 Retrofit aircraft capability: 04/02/2015 The execution of the AGDL implementation plan is in progress. 04/02/2015 REG National regulation No.141 will be used for the certification of Planned
(By:02/2016) communication infrastructure and ATM system data‐link capabilities. 04/02/2015 Activities to Planned support the implementation of the IDP within DANUBE FAB 2012‐ EU‐40003‐S TEN‐T / Communication infrastructure for ASP A/G Data Link The execution of the AGDL implementation plan is in progress. (By:02/2016) Services / 31/01/2015 Implementation of Data Link Services / New ATM system / Route Implementation and Improvement Free Routing / SATCAS upgrade MIL The existing military transport aircraft are not capable of flying above FL Not Applicable
(By:01/2014) 285. ‐
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Implement air‐ground voice channel spacing requirements below FL195 Timescales: Entry into force: 07/12/2012 New and upgraded radio equipment: 17/11/2013 New or upgraded radios on State aircraft: 01/01/2014 ITY‐AGVCS2 Planned Interim target for freq. conversions: 31/12/2014 All radio equipment: 31/12/2017 All frequencies converted: 31/12/2018 State aircraft equipped, except those notified to EC: 31/12/2018 State aircraft equipped, except those exempted [Art 9(11)]: 31/12/2020 The necessary actions are planned as per the objective description according Regulation (EU) 1079/2012 . 31/12/2018 Local exemptions will be analysed and published accordingly. The 8,33 kHz Planned REG channel spacing capability of the radios evidences will be ensured by the (By:12/2018) 31/12/2018 end of 2017. Modernisation of Planned ASP The 8,33 kHz channel spacing capability of the radios will be ensured by the the A/G radio (By:12/2018) end of 2017. communication 31/12/2018 equipment MIL The necessary actions will be planned as per the objective description Planned
(By:12/2020) according Regulation (EU) 1079/2012 . 31/12/2018 APO The necessary actions will be planned as per the objective description No Plan
(By:12/2018) according Regulation (EU) 1079/2012 . ‐
Implementation of ground‐ground automated co‐ordination processes Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 27/07/2006 For putting into service of EATMN systems in respect of notification and initial coordination processes: 27/07/2006 Partly ITY‐COTR For putting into service of EATMN systems in respect of Revision of Completed Coordination, Abrogation of Coordination, Basic Flight Data and Change to Basic Flight Data: 01/01/2009 To all EATMN systems in operation by 12/2012 : 31/12/2012 Systems serving ACCs providing services above FL 285 in the airspace in Annex I, Part B of Regulation (EC) 29/2009 (except Croatia): 04/02/2015 Objective is partially implemented. Full implementation is planned. The current ATM system at Sofia ACC is capable of sending and receiving a complete set of basic OLDI messages (ACT, LAM, PAC, REV, MAC ABI, INF). The system supports the transfer of communication 04/02/2015 messages (ROF/MAS/COF/TIM/HOP/SDM) and co‐ordination dialogue messages (RAP, RRV, SBY, ACP, RJC, CDN). The implementation of LOF and NAN messages is planned for 2015. The current ATM system at Sofia ACC is capable of sending and receiving a Partly Completed complete set of basic OLDI messages (ACT, LAM, PAC, REV, MAC ABI, INF). ASP The system supports the transfer of communication messages
(By:02/2016) (ROF/MAS/COF/TIM/HOP/SDM) and co‐ordination dialogue messages 04/02/2015 (RAP, RRV, SBY, ACP, RJC, CDN). The implementation of LOF and NAN messages is planned for 2015. The military unit integrated in the Common National Air Traffic Control Not Applicable Center (CNATCC) shares the complete FP data with Civilian ATS units. MIL BULATSA and the military units (not located in CNATCC) exchange the FP
(By:12/2012) data using CPL message. SATCAS is equipped with the internal system ‐ capabilities for XIN/XRQ data exchange. All requests for crossing the reserved military airspace will be handled within the SATCAS in CNATCC.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 50 Released Issue Apply a common flight message transfer protocol (FMTP) Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 28/06/2007 All EATMN systems put into service after 01/01/09: 01/01/2009 [IDP] ITY‐FMTP Completed All EATMN systems in operation by 20/04/11: 20/04/2011 Transitional arrangements: 31/12/2012 Transitional arrangements when bilaterally agreed between ANSPs: 31/12/2014 The current ATM system (SATCAS v.2) is capable of supporting information exchange via FMTP. FMTP exchange is implemented between Sofia, Constanta and Otopeni.The migration of the existing OLDI links 14/10/2014 to TCP/IP is dependent on the TCP/IP capabilities of the neighbouring States. Coordination with Belgrade is ongoing regarding FMTP testing and the operational implementation. ASP The current ATM system (SATCAS) is capable of supporting the OLDI data Completed
(By:12/2014) exchange via TCP/IP. 01/10/2008 MIL Not Applicable The objective is not applicable for MIL. (By:12/2014) ‐
Surveillance performance and interoperability Timescales: Entry intro force of regulation: 13/12/2011 ATS unit operational capability: 12/12/2013
Planned ITY‐SPI New aircraft capability: 08/06/2016 ELS in transport‐type State aircraft : 07/12/2017 EHS and ADS‐B Out in transport‐type State aircraft : 07/06/2020 Ensure training of MIL personnel: 07/06/2020 Retrofit aircraft capability: 07/06/2020 Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA 31/01/2019 surveillance infrastructure is planned by 2015. REG Formal acceptance of the ANSPs safety assessment reports will be Completed
(By:02/2015) communicated to the ANSP after their submission for review. 31/12/2013 New PSRs and Completed ASP Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment SSRs (en‐route (By:02/2015) for the existing BULATSA surveillance infrastructure was completed. and TMA) / WAM 31/12/2013 and ADS‐B Some of the military transport and training aircrafts are equipped with Planned MIL Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance equipment. There are no
(By:06/2020) plans to retrofit those with missing equipment. All new aircrafts will be 31/12/2019 properly equipped.
Implementation of P‐RNAV Timescales: NAV03 Late Initial operational capability: 01/01/2001 Full operational capability: 31/12/2012 BULATSA plans the PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs and Gorna Oriyahovitsa CTR by the 31/12/2016 end of 2015. Plans are in place for PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Plovdiv CTR by the end of 2016. BULATSA plans the PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs and Late ASP VOR – DME Gorna Oriyahovitsa CTR by the end of 2015. Plans are in place for PBN (By:12/2012) upgrade 31/12/2016 implementation in Sofia TMA and Plovdiv CTR by the end of 2016.
Implement APV procedures Timescales: [IDP] NAV10 Planned Initial operational capability: 01/06/2011 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016 BULATSA plans the APV/Baro implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs in April 2015. The APV/Baro 31/12/2016 implementation for Sofia TMA, Gorna Oryahovitza and Plovdiv CTRs is planned by the end of 2016. The national Regulation No.37 from 05.10.2007, on the terms and Completed REG procedures for the issuance and control of air operator certificates for (By:04/2016) 30/04/2011 commercial air transportation refers to JAR OPS. BULATSA plans the APV/Baro implementation for, Varna and Burgas TMAs Planned ASP in April 2015. The APV/Baro implementation for Sofia TMA, Gorna (By:12/2016) 31/12/2016 Oryahovitza and Plovdiv CTRs is planned by the end of 2016.
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 51 Released Issue Implement measures to reduce the risk to aircraft operations caused by airspace infringements
Late SAF10 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/06/2008 Full operational capability: 31/12/2011 The European Action Plan will be reviewed for adaptation in Bulgaria. BULATSA implemented most 30/06/2015 appropriate parts of the European Action Plan for Airspace Infringement Risk Reduction. REG The European Action Plan will be reviewed for adaptation in Bulgaria. Many Late
(By:12/2011) of the actions are already implemented. 30/06/2015 ASP BULATSA implemented most parts of the European Action Plan for Airspace Completed
(By:12/2011) Infringement Risk Reduction considered appropriate. 01/12/2011 MIL Not Applicable The objective is not applicable for MIL. (By:12/2011) ‐
Improve runway safety by preventing runway excursions Timescales: SAF11 Planned Initial operational capability: 01/09/2013 Full operational capability: 31/01/2018 Most of the measures envisaged in the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions are 31/12/2015 implemented. The remaining measures are to be analised and implemented accordingly. REG Most of the measures are implemented. Some are to be analised in 2015 Planned
(By:01/2018) for implementation. 31/12/2015 ASP Most of the measures are already implemented. The remaining measures Late
(By:12/2014) regarding the ATCOs training are to be implemented in 2015. 31/12/2015 APO All appropriate measures are implemented by the Bulgarian airports Completed
(By:12/2014) serving international flights. ‐
Implement the EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARRs)
Not Applicable SRC‐RLMK (Outside Applicability Area) Timescales: ‐ not applicable ‐ ‐ ‐ REG Not Applicable ‐ (By:12/2010) ‐
Safety Levels and Resolution of Deficiencies (Outside Applicability Area) SRC‐SLRD Not Applicable Timescales: ‐ not applicable ‐ ‐ ‐ REG Not Applicable ‐ (By:12/2010) ‐
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Annexes
Annex A – Specialists involved in the LSSIP Process
LSSIP Co-ordination
LSSIP Focal Point for Bulgaria BULATSA Ivan ILIEV LSSIP Focal Point for DGCAA DGCAA Kalin RAYCHEV LSSIP Focal Point for Military Military Authorities Col. Kosyo KOEV Authorities LSSIP Contact Person for Bulgaria EUROCONTROL Ana Paula FRANGOLHO
ESSIP Objective Implementation ESSIP EUROCONTROL Objective Owners EUROCONTROL National Stakeholder Specialist(s) Objective PEPR Objective Coordinator AOM13.1 R. BUCUROIU, O. MROWICKI, C. A. DYBOWSKA B. Jelev LUCCIOLI (E. REUBER till 02/2015) AOM19 G. ACAMPORA, O. MROWICKI A. DYBOWSKA B. Jelev AOM21 R. BUCUROIU A. DYBOWSKA M. Tsenkov AOP03 T. LICU P. VRANJKOVIC V. Pejkov AOP04.1 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC Y. Pavlov AOP04.2 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC Y. Pavlov AOP05 P. ADAMSON P. VRANJKOVIC N/A ATC02.2 B. BAKKER, S. DROZDOWSKI I. FEIJT V. Vasilev ATC02.5 B. BAKKER, S. DROZDOWSKI I. FEIJT V. Vasilev ATC02.6 B. BAKKER, S. DROZDOWSKI I. FEIJT V. Vasilev ATC02.7 B. BAKKER, S. DROZDOWSKI I. FEIJT N/A ATC07.1 P. CONROY, P. TERZIOSKI L. DELL’ORTO N/A ATC12 P. TERZIOSKI L. DELL’ORTO V. Vasilev ATC15 P. CONROY, P. TERZIOSKI L. DELL’ORTO V. Vasilev ATC16 S. DROZDOWSKI L. DELL’ORTO I. Stefanov ATC17 S. MORTON L. DELL’ORTO V. Vasilev COM09 L. POPESCU O. ALFARO D. Stoyanov COM10 Y. EYUBOGLU A. KOKONA D. Stoyanov COM11 L. POPESCU A. KOKONA D. Stoyanov ENV01 C. FABER B. HILL E. Lakova ENV02 S. MAHONY, A. WATT B. HILL E. Lakova FCM01 H. KOOLEN O. CIOARA R. Tashkov FCM03 S. SMIDT O. CIOARA V. Vasilev FCM04 M. RICHARD O. CIOARA N/A FCM05 P. MATERN O. CIOARA B. Jelev INF04 P. MATERN A-P. FRANGOLHO M. Stoyanova INF07 A. PETROVSKY A-P. FRANGOLHO D.Kirchev ITY-ACID A. DESMOND-KENNEDY O. CIOARA Y. Pavlov
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 53 Released Issue ESSIP EUROCONTROL Objective Owners EUROCONTROL National Stakeholder Specialist(s) Objective PEPR Objective Coordinator ITY-ADQ M. UNTERREINER A-P. FRANGOLHO D. Kirchev ITY-AGDL S. DISSING A. KOKONA V. Vasilev ITY-AGVCS2 J. POUZET O. ALFARO D. Stoyanov ITY-COTR S. MORTON L. DELL’ORTO V. Vasilev ITY-FMTP L. POPESCU O. ALFARO D. Stoyanov ITY-SPI M. BORELY, R. STEWART O. CIOARA Y. Pavlov NAV03 F. PAVLICEVIC A. KOKONA I. Tzonev NAV10 R. FARNWORTH A. KOKONA I. Tzonev SAF10 T. LICU I. FEIJT V. Markov SAF11 S. LAWRENCE I. FEIJT V. Markov SRC-RLMK M. DEBOECK A. DYBOWSKA N/A SRC-SLRD M. DEBOECK A. DYBOWSKA N/A
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 54 Released Issue Annex B – National Stakeholders Organisation Charts
DGCAA organisational chart
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 55 Released Issue
BULATSA organisational chart
LSSIP Year 2014 Bulgaria 56 Released Issue Annex C – Glossary of Abbreviations
AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network AIS Aeronautical Information Services AMAN Arrival Manager AMHS ATS Message Handling System ANS Air Navigation Service(s) ANSP Air Navigation Service Provider AOC Air Operations Centre APP Approach Control A-SMGCS Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System ATC Air Traffic Control ATCO Air Traffic Controller ATFCM Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management ATM Air Traffic Management ATS Air Traffic Service(s) BULATSA Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority CBS Cross Border Sector CDM Collaborative Decision-Making CNATCC Common National Air Traffic Control Centre CNS Communication, Navigation, Surveillance CPDLC Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications FMTP Flight Message Transfer Protocol FUA Flexible Use of Airspace GAT General Air Traffic IDP Interim Deployment Programme IFR Instrument Flight Rules MATCO Military Air Traffic Controller MATSA Military Air Traffic Services Authority MoD Ministry of Defence Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and MTITC Communications NM Network Manager NOP Network Operations Plan OAT Operational Air Traffic OLDI On-Line Data Interchange SoD Staff of Defence TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System TMA Terminal Manoeuvring Area TRA Temporary Reserved Area TSA Temporary Segregated Area TWR Tower (Aerodrome Control Tower) VFR Visual Flight Rules
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