the current way of handling traffic congestion in the air traffic management (ATM) network is organised in two layers: air traffic flow management (ATFM) and air traffic control (ATC) are managed separately. this separation often leads to conflicting strategies, ineffective measures, or a loss of capacity in the network. the HYPERSOLVER concept represents a shift from this traditional approach: it proposes a new operating method to manage ATFM and ATC in an integrated way. The solution is based on:

• re-designed ATFM and ATC layers

• moving from sector-based to flight-centric operations across larger portions of airspace

• moving to single controller operation (SCO)

• focusing ATFM on the medium-term horizon (around one hour), while reducing layers further ahead in the time horizon

• shifting from continuous control to control-by-exception

• issuing only closed-loop instructions, supported by synchronised air-ground systems

BENEFITS

• increased capacity and productivity

• improved flight adherence