ESMA will address the need to increase the level of automation in air traffic management
(ATM) through the implementation of a multi-link communications infrastructure, with a focus on datalink using satellite communication (SATCOM Datalink) alongside VHF Data Link (VDL) Mode 2.

The demonstration will focus on long-term data collection in an operational multi-link environment to demonstrate that technology meets the technological requirements and business needs of air navigation service providers and airspace users.

European Union
Project ID: ESMA
Grant ID: 101122668
Status: Ongoing
Project duration: 01-01-2024 > 31-12-2026
EU contr.: 11 511 000.45
Total cost: 23 420 984.09
Activity: Digital sky demonstrator
Flagship: Connected and automated ATM
SESAR programme: Digital European Sky
Benefits: Cost efficiency, Enhanced safety, Optimised capacity
Related solutions
ESMA - The European Sky Multilink ATN