Keeping aircraft safely separated was one of, if not the core function of air traffic management at that time. But as more aircraft became more diverse and numerous, the airspace became more complex to manage. The project aimed to advance automation technology solutions and procedures that helped controllers handle the traffic in a smooth and efficient way.

The project conducted wide-ranging validation exercises on the solutions, bringing controllers onboard to test and provide feedback on their usability. Ultimately, those solutions were expected to bring benefits to the ATM network in the following key areas:

• Safety
• Capacity
• Efficiency
• Flexibility
• Cost-Efficiency