A6 Steering Board meets in Brussels – high level discussions with industrial suppliers

The A6 Steering Board came together for the final meeting this year in Brussels to discuss the continuing modernisation of the European ATM System for the benefit of airspace users and airspace efficiency , this time with a special focus on the industrial supplier side.

On the agenda at the December meeting for the CEOs of the A6 ANSPs: a review of the progress of the “New Service Delivery Model” initiative as well as the EASA–SJU Joint Roadmap. To support this work, A6 brought together high-level representatives from EASA, S3JU, and the industrial ATM suppliers Leonardo, Indra, Frequentis and Thales. This is of very high significance since the goal is to develop a joint roadmap for the implementation of the “New Service Delivery Model” and this requires a heavy involvement from the industrial supplier side. Another key priority was the ongoing development of Common Project 2 (CP2), which will be finalised in 2026 and will provide the regulatory framework and timeline for the implementation of technological advancements.

The meeting concluded with a review of successful milestones in 2025 and an outlook on the priorities for 2026 – a landmark year – focusing on the future of SESAR beyond 2027, the continued progress of the “New Service Delivery Model” initiative, and the coordinated involvement in the development of CP2. Philipp Piber, Managing Director Austro Control will remain Chairman of the A6 Steering Board in 2026 on behalf of the COOPANS Alliance. “It is my honour to continue the important work with the A6 Alliance next year. The Alliance has achieved major milestones in 2025, with A6 ensuring the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and fostering an integrated and aligned approach. Through constructive dialogues with DG MOVE, we have jointly laid the groundwork for the modernisation of European Air Traffic Management, and I am confident that we will build on this strong foundation in 2026”, said Philipp Piber.