CATS Project Tracker
Submission Template
Please complete this form to provide information about your project. This will help us maintain an up-to-date tracker of initiatives aligned with the CATS CONOPS. Fields with reference to Annex A or Annex B should be selected from the provided lists to ensuremulti consistency.
| Field | Description / Options |
|---|---|
| Title of the Project | |
| Organisation(s) Involved | Lead organisation and key partners |
| Geographical Area / Region | e.g. Europe, Asia-Pacific, Global |
| Brief Description | Summary of the scope, objectives, and current status |
| Main CATS Strategic Ambitions | Select from Strategic Ambitions list (multiple selections possible). See Annex A. |
| CATS Transformation(s) Involved | Select from CATS Transformation Framework (multiple selections possible). See Annex B. |
| CATS CONOPS Phase | Phase 1 – Airspace & Flight Optimisation; Phase 2 – TBO & Advanced Automation; Phase 3 – Seamless Airspace; Scenario HAO – Higher Airspace Operations Scenario AAM – Advanced Air Mobility |
| Key Enablers | Technologies, regulatory initiatives, operational concepts, etc. |
| Main Potential Benefits | Efficiency, safety, environmental, capacity, cost savings, societal benefits |
| Project Maturity Level | Select from Annex C (ICAO ASBU/GANP–aligned scale) |
| Project Start Date | Month / Year |
| Expected End Date | Month / Year or “Ongoing” |
| Current Status | Planning / In progress / Completed |
| Website of the project |
Annex A: CATS Guiding Principles and Strategic Ambitions
SA.01. Safety as the Paramount Priority
SA.02. Optimized Total System Performance
SA.03. Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility
SA.04. Flexibility, Scalability, and Capacity
SA.05. Innovation Driven by Purpose and Resilience
SA.06. Interoperability and Cross-Border Collaboration
SA.07. Equitable Access to Airspace
SA.08. Cost-Effectiveness and Financial Sustainability
SA.09. Data Security and Cybersecurity
SA.10. Collaborative Ecosystem for Sustained Progress
Annex B: Key Transformations in ATM
Foundational Transformations (FT)
FT01: In-time Digital Information Sharing
FT02: Service-Oriented/Open Architecture
FT03: Virtualization
FT04: Integrated CNS and New Capabilities for Emerging Entrants
FT05: True North
FT06: Evolving/Adaptive Flight Rules and Airspace Structures
FT07: Common/Adaptive Altitude Reference System
FT08: Modernizing Regulatory Frameworks and Processes
Transformations for Enhanced Services for Optimized Airspace Performance (TE)
TE01: Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO)
TE02: In-Time Aviation Safety Management
TE03: In-Time Total System Performance Management
TE04: Higher Levels of Automation in ATM
TE05: Disruption Management in Highly Automated Air Traffic Systems
TE06: Dynamic/Flexible Configuration and Management of the Airspace
TE07: Increasing Levels of Automation in Aircraft
TE08: Enhanced Separation Management
Annex C: Project Maturity Level
Select the option that best reflects the current status:
- Research / Concept – Exploratory studies and early R&D.
- Validation – Simulation, lab, or small-scale validation exercises.
- Demonstration / Trials – Flight trials or live demonstrations in operational environments.
- Standardisation / Deployment Preparation – ICAO SARPs/PANS, regulatory material or industry standards under development; initial deployment steps.
- Implementation – Deployment in operational environments (limited or large-scale).
- Operational / Mature – Fully integrated in day-to-day operations with measurable benefits realised.