=== PAGE 1 === Administrative forms Page 1 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Call: HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02 (Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02) Topic: HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA5-2 Type of Action: HORIZON-JU-RIA (HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions) Proposal number: 101288039 Proposal acronym: SPARTA Type of Model Grant Agreement: HORIZON Lump Sum Grant Table of contents Section Title Action 1 General information 2 Participants 3 Budget 4 Ethics and security This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 2 === Administrative forms Page 2 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 1 - General information Fields marked * are mandatory to fill. Topic HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA5-2 Type of Model Grant Agreement HORIZON-AG-LS Type of Action HORIZON-JU-RIA Call HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02 Acronym SPARTA Proposal title SPARTA — Space-ATM Real-Time Awareness Note that for technical reasons, the following characters are not accepted in the Proposal Title and will be removed: < > " & Duration in months 36 Free keywords ECHO Phase 3 European Concept For Higher Altitude Operations HAO Service Provider concept Space Transport Operations New Entrants Supersonic Hypersonic Suborbital HAPS Abstract * The development of an enhanced Network Real-time Monitoring Module and associated enhanced procedures and eventual enhanced supporting tools for the management of space-launch and higher-altitude operations at the level of the European ATM Network Manager (NM). It includes space and higher-altitude operations data integration (from Launch and Re-entry Operators (LRO), Launch and Re-entry site operators (LRSO), STM, Higher Altitude vehicle and site Operators with the NM and ATM), looking to generate, maintain and broadcast a full European network wide situational awareness picture. Note that this a continuation of ongoing research embedded in the SESAR 3 project ECHO 2, under the HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-IR-01 Call. Remaining characters 1278 Has this proposal (or a very similar one) been submitted in the past 2 years in response to a call for proposals under any EU programme, including the current call? Yes No Please give the proposal reference or contract number. Previously submitted proposals should be with either 6 or 9 digits. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 3 === Administrative forms Page 3 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Declarations Field(s) marked * are mandatory to fill. 1) We declare to have the explicit consent of all applicants on their participation and on the content of this proposal. * 2) We confirm that the information contained in this proposal is correct and complete and that none of the project activities have started before the proposal was submitted (unless explicitly authorised in the call conditions). * 3) We declare: - to be fully compliant with the eligibility criteria set out in the call - not to be subject to any exclusion grounds under the EU Financial Regulation 2018/1046 - to have the financial and operational capacity to carry out the proposed project. * 4) We acknowledge that all communication will be made through the Funding & Tenders Portal electronic exchange system and that access and use of this system is subject to the Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions. * 5) We have read, understood and accepted the Funding & Tenders Portal Terms & Conditions and Privacy Statement that set out the conditions of use of the Portal and the scope, purposes, retention periods, etc. for the processing of personal data of all data subjects whose data we communicate for the purpose of the application, evaluation, award and subsequent management of our grant, prizes and contracts (including financial transactions and audits). * 6) We declare that the proposal complies with ethical principles (including the highest standards of research integrity as set out in the ALLEA European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, as well as applicable international and national law, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights and its Supplementary Protocols. Appropriate procedures, policies and structures are in place to foster responsible research practices, to prevent questionable research practices and research misconduct, and to handle allegations of breaches of the principles and standards in the Code of Conduct. * 7) We declare that the proposal has an exclusive focus on civil applications (activities intended to be used in military application or aiming to serve military purposes cannot be funded). If the project involves dual-use items in the sense of Regulation 2021/821, or other items for which authorisation is required, we confirm that we will comply with the applicable regulatory framework (e.g. obtain export/import licences before these items are used). * 8) We confirm that the activities proposed do not - aim at human cloning for reproductive purposes; - intend to modify the genetic heritage of human beings which could make such changes heritable (with the exception of research relating to cancer treatment of the gonads, which may be financed), or - intend to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement, including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer. - lead to the destruction of human embryos (for example, for obtaining stem cells) These activities are excluded from funding. * 9) We confirm that for activities carried out outside the Union, the same activities would have been allowed in at least one EU Member State. * 10) For Lump Sum Grants with a detailed budget table: We understand and accept that the EU lump sum grants must be reliable proxies for the actual costs of a project and confirm that the detailed budget for the proposal has been established in accordance with our usual cost accounting practices and in compliance with the basic eligibility conditions for EU actual cost grants (see AGA - Annotated Grant Agreement, art 6) and exclude costs that are ineligible under the Programme. Purchases and subcontracting costs must be done taking into account best value for money and must be free of conflict of interest. * The coordinator is only responsible for the information relating to their own organisation. Each applicant remains responsible for the information declared for their organisation. If the proposal is retained for EU funding, they will all be required to sign a declaration of honour. False statements or incorrect information may lead to administrative sanctions under the EU Financial Regulation. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 4 === Administrative forms Page 4 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 2 - Participants List of participating organisations # Participating Organisation Legal Name Country Role Action 1 EUROCONTROL - EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFBE Coordinator 2 DFS DEUTSCHE FLUGSICHERUNG GMBH DE Partner 3 DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV DE Partner 4 LUFTFARTSVERKET SE Partner 5 ENAV SPA IT Partner 6 NATS (EN ROUTE) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY UK Partner 7 ENAIRE ES Partner 8 Europe Space Centre GmbH Germany Partner 9 ENTE NAZIONALE PER L'AVIAZIONE CIVILE - ENAC ITALIANIT Partner 10 SkyNav Europe BE Partner 11 ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE FR Partner 12 LINKOPINGS UNIVERSITET SE Partner 13 C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE AEROSPAZIALI SCPA IT Partner 14 SCEYE SPAIN S.L. ES Partner 15 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLL CA Partner 16 OpenUTM Ltd. IE Partner 17 THALES LAS FRANCE SAS FR Partner 18 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD UK Partner 19 HAPS Alliance United States Associated This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 5 === Administrative forms Page 5 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Organisation data PIC 999483733 Legal name EUROCONTROL - EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION Short name: EUROCONTROL Address Town BRUXELLES Postcode 1130 Street Rue de la Fusée 96 Country Belgium Webpage www.eurocontrol.int Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ yes Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... yes Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... yes SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/02/2022 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 6 === Administrative forms Page 6 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Aviation Transformation Directorate Street Rue de la Fusée 96 Town BRUXELLES Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Belgium Postcode 1130 Department 2 Department name Netrok Manager Directorate Street Rue de la Fusée 96 Town BRUXELLES Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Belgium Postcode 1130 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 7 === Administrative forms Page 7 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Ovidiu Last name* DUMITRACHE E-Mail* ovidiu.dumitrache@eurocontrol.int Town BRUXELLES Post code 1130 Street Rue de la Fusée 96 Website www.eurocontrol.int Position in org. Senior Manager Research Strategy Department Aviation Transformation Directorate Phone +32 2 729 30 52 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Belgium Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone CM Team EUROCONTROL atd.ppu.cmt@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx Pablo HARO pablo.haro@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx Dragos TONEA dragos.tonea@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx Fiona MULLAN fiona.mullan@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 8 === Administrative forms Page 8 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Ovidiu Dumitrache Man Romania ovidiu.dumitrach e@eurocontrol.in t Category B Senior resea Leading Mr Dragos Tonea Man Romania dragos.tonea@eu rocontrol.int Category B Senior resea Leading Mr Pablo Haro Man Spain pablo.haro@euro control.int Category B Senior resea Team member Mr Octavian Fota Man Romania octavian.fota@eu rocontrol.int Category B Senior resea Team member Mr Stefano Tiberia Man Italy stefano.tiberia@e urocontrol.int Category B Senior resea Team member Mrs Marta Fernandez Castrillo Woman Spain marta.fernandez- castrillo@euroco ntrol.int Category C Recognised Team member Mr Augustin Udristioiu Man Romania augustin.udristioi u@eurocontrol.in t Category C Recognised Team member Mr Edgar Reuber Man Germany edgar.reuber@eu rocontrol.int Category C Recognised Team member Mr Gabor Fugedi Man Hungary gabor.fugedi@eu rocontrol.int Category C Recognised Team member Mrs Fiona Mullan Woman Ireland fiona.mullan@eur ocontrol.int Category D First stage r Team member Mrs Lucia Sandu Woman Moldova lucia.sandu@eur ocontrol.int Category D First stage r Team member Mrs Aleksandra Owoc-Berson Woman Poland aleksandra.owoc- berson@eurocon trol.int Category D First stage r Team member This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 9 === Administrative forms Page 9 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 10 === Administrative forms Page 10 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Other achievement As a founding member of the SESAR Programme and Joint Undertaking, EUROCONTROL has been involved in all the phases (Definition, Development and Deployment) contributing significantly to many of its most important achievements, such as the definition and maintenance of the European ATM Master Plan, the SESAR 3 Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and a large number of Solutions delivered in the context of the SESAR 1 and SESAR 2020. Dataset The EUROCONTROL Base of Aircraft Data (BADA) Aircraft Performance Model (APM) is a globally recognized reference database containing aircraft-specific coefficients and theoretical models used to calculate aircraft performance parameters. Service The EUROCONTROL Network Manager Operations Centre (NMOC) permanently monitors the airspace capacity against traffic load. This allows us to have an accurate picture of the current and expected European ATM network situation. To ensure the transparent and efficient operation of the network, we collect all of the real-time data generated by the network and share it with all operational partners through our Data Collection and Distribution Services (DCS and DDS). Service At the EUROCONTROL NMOC we measure, investigate and report on operational processes and activities throughout all domains relevant to Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management. All stakeholders provide feedback on the efficiency of the flight planning and airspace data processing. We compare forecasts with the actual measured outcome in terms of delay and route extension, while taking into account performance targets. This helps us improve the performance of the European ATM Network. List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) ECHO 2 project (Ref 101114697) ECHO-2 is building on the deliverables of the ECHO (European Concept of Higher airspace Operations) project, starting from the Concept of Operations, to propose validated solutions paving the way towards the operational integration of HAO in ATM. ECHO project (ref. SESARER4- 19-2019) The ECHO (European Concept of Higher airspace Operations) Project aimed at delivering a comprehensive demand analysis and a comprehensive, innovative and feasible Concept of Operations enabling near term and future Higher Airspace operations in a safe and orderly manner. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) NMVP Validation platform allowing to design and validate solutions for Network Management in a more flexible way. Validations can now be replayed across NM’s backend systems (Enhanced Tactical Flow Management System, Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System) and the front-end systems. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 11 === Administrative forms Page 11 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 12 === Administrative forms Page 12 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 999936820 Legal name DFS DEUTSCHE FLUGSICHERUNG GMBH Short name: DFS Address Town LANGEN Postcode 63225 Street AM DFS CAMPUS 10 Country Germany Webpage www.dfs.de Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is unknown (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... unknown SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 13 === Administrative forms Page 13 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 14 === Administrative forms Page 14 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Andreas Last name* UDOVIC E-Mail* andreas.udovic@dfs.de Town LANGEN Post code 63225 Street AM DFS CAMPUS 10 Website www.dfs.de Position in org. Project Manager Department Operational Planing Phone +49610370705758 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Germany Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Alexander SEYBOLD alexander.seybold@dfs.de +49610370702034 Oliver ALBERT oliver.albert@dfs.de +4961037072073 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 15 === Administrative forms Page 15 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 16 === Administrative forms Page 16 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 17 === Administrative forms Page 17 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication • Presentation of „Obelisk“ auf den Kongress „HAPS4ESA Workshop“, 12-14.02.2024, Leiden Publication • Article: Obelisk - Operationelles Betriebskonzept zur sicheren und effizienten Luftraumintegration von Stratosphärenplattformen, DFS-Zeitschrift „Innovation im Fokus“ publication in preparation for 2025 foreseen List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) OBELISK • German national founded projetct „Obelisk Operationelles Betriebskonzept zur sicheren und effizienten Luftraumintegration von Stratosphärenplattformen“ 2019-2024 ECHO2 • Participation on „ECHO 2 European Concept für High Altitude Operations 2” 2023-2026 Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 18 === Administrative forms Page 18 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 19 === Administrative forms Page 19 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 999981731 Legal name DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV Short name: DLR Address Town KOLN Postcode 51147 Street LINDER HOHE Country Germany Webpage www.dlr.de Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... yes SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 03/01/2022 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... 28/10/2008 - no This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 20 === Administrative forms Page 20 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Institut of Flight Guidance Street Lilienthalplatz 7 Town Braunschweig Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Germany Postcode 38108 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 21 === Administrative forms Page 21 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Sven Last name* KALTENHAEUSER E-Mail* sven.kaltenhaeuser@dlr.de Town Braunschweig Post code 38108 Street Lilienthalplatz 7 Website dlr.de/fl Position in org. Head of Department ATM-SIM Department Institut of Flight Guidance Phone +49 531 295 2560 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Germany Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Lorenz LOSENSKY lorenz.losensky@dlr.de +49 531 295 1155 Dirk-Roger SCHMITT dirk-roger.schmitt@dlr.de +49 172 295 4416 Andreas HASSELBERG andreas.hasselberg@dlr.de +49 531 295 2427 fl controlling fl-controlling@dlr.de +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 22 === Administrative forms Page 22 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Richard Hörder Man Germany richard.hoerder@ dlr.de Category D First stage r Team member Orcid ID Mr Jens Hampe Man Germany Jens.Hampe@dlr. de Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0003-3105- 1516 Orcid ID Mr Frank Morlang Man Germany Frank.Morlang@d lr.de Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0003-3636- 5215 Orcid ID Mr Maximilian Neumann Man Germany Maximilian.Neum ann@dlr.de Category D First stage r Team member Orcid ID Mr Tobias Rabus Man Germany tobias.rabus@dlr. de Category D First stage r Team member 0000-0003-1947- 5447 Orcid ID Mr Lorenz Losensky Man Germany lorenz.losensky@ dlr.de Category D First stage r Team member 0000-0002-8762- 1971 Orcid ID Mr Sven Kaltenhäuser Man Germany sven.kaltenhaeus er@dlr.de Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0003-2085- 7979 Orcid ID This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 23 === Administrative forms Page 23 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 24 === Administrative forms Page 24 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Klünker, Carmo und Schmitt, Dirk-Roger (2022) Interoperable data exchange for safe and efficient launch and re-entry operations in an international environment, In: Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC. 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 18.-22. Okt. 2022, Paris, France Publication Stahnke, Anouk und Rabus, Tobias und Kaltenhäuser, Sven (2022) Supporting the safety and efficiency of airspace transition for launch and re-entry operations in Europe, 2nd International Conference on Flight Vehicles, Aerothermodynamics and Re-entry Missions & Engineering (FAR), 19 - 23 June 2022. Heilbronn, Germany Publication Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Stilwell, Ruth (2020) NearSpace operations – barrier between aviation and space or the path to integration? 6th Annual Space Traffic Management Conference, 19.-20. Feb. 2020, Austin, USA Publication Kaltenhäuser, Sven (2019) Towards a NearSpace Operation Management. In: Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC. 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 21.-25. Okt. 2019, Washington D.C., USA Publication Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Hampe, Jens und Rabus, Tobias und Morlang, Frank und Losensky, Lorenz (2024) Towards Efficient Integration of Rocket Launches and Re-entry Operations in European Airspace: Development and Testing of a Launch Coordination Center. Hampe, Jens und Stahnke, Anouk (2024) Improving air and space safety through enhanced coordination with the SpaceTracks Suite microservice architecture. Journal of Space Safety Engineering. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsse.2024.01.005. ISSN 2468-8967. List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) ECHO Project European Concept of Higher Airspace Operations. https://higherairspace.eu/echo-project/ Project led by EUROCONTROL with major DLR participation delivering a comprehensive demand analysis and the concept of operations (ConOps) for higher airspace to allow safe, efficient and scalable operations.The ConOps also provide the basis to identify future infrastructure needs that is required to support Higher Airspace Operations (HAO). DLR/FAA DEP DLR - FAA Data Exchange Project. https://www.dlr.de/content/en/articles/news/2019/04/20191025_dlr-and-us-federal- aviationadministration-are-cooperating.html DLR and the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the data that need to be exchanged between United States and European Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) prior to, during and after a launch. ECHO2 https://higherairspace.eu/echo2-project/ The ECHO 2 Project is dedicated to enhancing air traffic management by integrating space mission monitoring for launches and re-entries within the EUROCONTROL Network Manager area. It focuses on creating operational frameworks to manage space operations, including orbital and sub-orbital trajectories, ensuring they harmonize with existing air traffic. DLR Launch Coordination Center (LCC) Development - https://www.dlr.de/en/latest/news/2021/03/20210923_dlr-is-developing-a-launch- coordination-center DLR's LCC ntegrates software-based procedures for safe, efficient space launch coordination through airspace. System includes automated planning components, real-time mission monitoring via Space Operations Dashboard, and enhanced air traffic controller interfaces. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 25 === Administrative forms Page 25 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) Air Traffic Validation Center https://www.dlr.de/fl/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-1140/ DLR facilities for the validation of concepts, technologies and procedures in air traffic management. Together, these facilities are known as the Air Traffic Validation Center and are unique in Europe. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 26 === Administrative forms Page 26 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 27 === Administrative forms Page 27 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 942346077 Legal name LUFTFARTSVERKET Short name: SWEDISH CIVIL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Address Town NORRKOPING Postcode 602 27 Street HOSPITALSGATAN 30 Country Sweden Webpage http://www.lfv.se Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ yes Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 20/03/2014 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 28 === Administrative forms Page 28 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name LFV Research and Innovation Street HOSPITALSGATAN 30 Town NORRKOPING Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Sweden Postcode 602 27 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 29 === Administrative forms Page 29 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Lindsay Last name* MARTENEZ-HERMOSILLA E-Mail* lindsey.martenez-hermosilla@lfv.se Town NORRKOPING Post code 602 27 Street HOSPITALSGATAN 30 Website www.lfv.se Position in org. LFV SESAR Programme- and Contribution Manager Department LUFTFARTSVERKET Phone +46 721 429 192 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Ms Same as proposing organisation's address Country Sweden Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Stefan SIGGELIN stefan.siggelin@lfv.se +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 30 === Administrative forms Page 30 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 31 === Administrative forms Page 31 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 32 === Administrative forms Page 32 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) SESAR IR1 ECHO2 The SESAR IR1 ECHO2 project was built on the deliverables of the ECHO (European Concept of Higher airspace Operations) project. LFV participated in ECHO2 withc ATCO expertise, both with the Concept of Operations, but also as active participants of the project EXE. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) LFV Research and Innovation Centre Located at ATCC Malmö, the LFV R&D Centre is equipped with lab, simulators, and conference facilities, and is capable of conducting human-in-the-loop simulations and demonstrations. The available simulators include NARSIM (for ACC, APP, and TWR), the SAAB RTS simulator, and the UTM City platform. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 33 === Administrative forms Page 33 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 34 === Administrative forms Page 34 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 998197513 Legal name ENAV SPA Short name: ENAV Address Town ROMA Postcode 00138 Street VIA SALARIA 716 Country Italy Webpage www.enav.it Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 28/08/2008 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... 28/08/2008 - no This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 35 === Administrative forms Page 35 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Engineering and Infrastructures Street Via Appia Nuova 1491 Town Rome Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Italy Postcode 00178 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 36 === Administrative forms Page 36 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Ramona Last name* SANTARELLI E-Mail* ramona.santarelli@enav.it Town Rome Post code 00138 Street Via Pietro Boccanelli, 32/34 Website www.enav.it Position in org. ATM Researcher Department Innovation and Research Phone +39 06 81664013 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Ms Same as proposing organisation's address Country Italy Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Daniele Teotino daniele.teotino@enav.it +39 06 81662364 Angela Iurilli angela.iurilli@enav.it +39 06 81664411 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 37 === Administrative forms Page 37 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Ms Ramona Santarelli Woman Italy ramona.santarelli @enav.it Category B Senior resea Team member EX2025D1106377 Researcher ID Mrs Marinella Massari Woman Italy marinella.massari @enav.it Category B Senior resea Team member Mrs Debora Palombi Woman Italy debora.palombi @enav.it Category B Senior resea Team member This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 38 === Administrative forms Page 38 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 39 === Administrative forms Page 39 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication Cleared 06/2020 "Space Traffic Management - La futura gestione del traffico aereo nello spazio". S. Romano, L. Brucculeri, ENAV, Italy Publication Cleared 02/2025 "Navigare nel futuro, l'ascesa delle Higher Airspace Operations". R. Santarelli, Federico Ferrari, ENAV, Italy Publication Aerospace 2019, 7, 24, "U-Space Concept of Operations: A Key Enabler for Opening Airspace to Emerging Low-Altitude Operations". Cristina Barrado, Mario Boyero, Luigi Brucculeri, Giancarlo Ferrara, Andrew Hately, Peter Hullah, David Martin-Marrero, Enric Pastor, Anthony Peter Rushton and Andreas Volkert . List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) SESAR3 ECHO2 European Concept for HAO Phase 2 The project aimed to define new operating methods to support the safe, secure, and sustainable development of civil aviation operations taking place in higher airspace. The project developed three solutions for integrating higher airspace operations in the European ATM system, focusing on Space Real Time Mission Monitoring supporting Network Operations, and the integration of HAPS, Supersonic, Hypersonic and Suborbital Operations in European ATM. ECHO European Concept for HAO The ECHO (European Concept of Higher airspace Operations) Project delivered a comprehensive demand analysis and a comprehensive, innovative and feasible Concept of Operations enabling near term and future Higher Airspace operations in a safe and orderly manner. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 40 === Administrative forms Page 40 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 41 === Administrative forms Page 41 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 997542763 Legal name NATS (EN ROUTE) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY Short name: NATS Address Town FAREHAM Postcode PO15 7FL Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY Country United Kingdom Webpage www.nats.aero Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is unknown (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... unknown SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 42 === Administrative forms Page 42 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name NATS (En Route) Public Limited Company (CTC) Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY Town FAREHAM Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country United Kingdom Postcode PO15 7FL Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 43 === Administrative forms Page 43 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Richard Last name* HAYWARD E-Mail* richard.hayward@nats.co.uk Town FAREHAM Post code PO15 7FL Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY Website www.nats.aero Position in org. Systems Engineer Department NATS (En Route) Public Limited Company (CTC) Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country United Kingdom Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Richard PUGH richard.pugh@nats.co.uk +447827954671 Alison ROBERTS alison.roberts@nats.co.uk +447917558035 Matthew GREEN matthew.green@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx Patrick GILES patrick.giles@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 44 === Administrative forms Page 44 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Richard Hayward Man United Kingdom richard.hayward @nats.co.uk Category C Recognised Leading Mrs Patrick Giles Man United Kingdom patrick.giles@nat s.co.uk Category B Senior resea Team member This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 45 === Administrative forms Page 45 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 46 === Administrative forms Page 46 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Other achievement Participation in SESAR ECHO 2 project, including leading the development of the OSED document for WP 2 - High Altitude Platform Systems. Service Operational support to UK Ministry of Defence / US Air Force in Europe with regard to current (military) high altitude operations. Service Past operational experience of operating very high / very fast commercial airliners undertaking inter-continental flights (Concorde). Service Operational and strategic coordination for UK-based Space Launches, including from Spaceport Cornwall (Newquay) and Shetland Space Centre (Saxa Vord). Coordination with European and Global stakeholders (including the Network Manager with regard to space debris (from launch or re-entry) identified as potentially passing through European airspace. List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) SESAR 3 ECHO 2 The ECHO 2 project is further developing concepts identified in the initial ECHO Concept of Operations document. This work will be a key input to the SPARTA project as it is in the ECHO2 discussions that the need for the SPARTA project was identified. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 47 === Administrative forms Page 47 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 48 === Administrative forms Page 48 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 997701843 Legal name ENAIRE Short name: ENAIRE Address Town MADRID Postcode 28022 Street AVENIDA DE ARAGON S/N BLOQUE 330, PORTAL Country Spain Webpage http://www.enaire.es Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ yes Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/06/1991 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 49 === Administrative forms Page 49 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Innovation Division Street AVENIDA DE ARAGON S/N BLOQUE 330, PORTAL Town MADRID Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Spain Postcode 28022 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 50 === Administrative forms Page 50 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Francisco José Last name* Jiménez Roncero E-Mail* fjroncero@enaire.es Town MADRID Post code 28022 Street AVENIDA DE ARAGON S/N BLOQUE 330, PORTAL 2 PARQUE EMPRESARIAL LAS Website www.enaire.es Position in org. Head of Division Department Innovation Division Phone +34 634 880 079 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Spain Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Daniel DOMINGUEZ ddoperez@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx Javier García Moreno jgmoreno@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx Jorge Vellón Benito jvellon@e-externas.enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 51 === Administrative forms Page 51 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 52 === Administrative forms Page 52 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 53 === Administrative forms Page 53 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) EUSTM EUSTM is an end-to end activity towards the definition of a future STM capability: · Defining the needs in terms of organisation and responsibilities, technology, policy, laws, guidelines, best practices and standards · Elaborating detailed specs, a preliminary design, a reference roadmap and a ROM cost analysis · Developing an innovative collaborative platform for exchange of information inside the team and with external stakeholders Creating a community of interest on STM ECHO 2 The main objective of this project is the modernisation and adaptation of the European ATM system that allows the integration of the so-called high-altitude operations or Higher Airspace Operations (HAO). These types of operations occur above flight level FL550, that is, operations above 17,000 meters, while flights usually take place around 10,000 meters. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 54 === Administrative forms Page 54 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 55 === Administrative forms Page 55 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 870575583 Legal name Europe Space Centre GmbH Short name: Europe Space Centre GmbH / SaxaVord Address Town Taufkirchen Postcode 82024 Street Willy-Messerschmitt-Str. 1 Country Germany Webpage Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 16/07/2025 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 56 === Administrative forms Page 56 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 57 === Administrative forms Page 57 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Paola Last name* BREDA E-Mail* paola.breda@shetlandspacecentre.com Town Taufkirchen Post code 82024 Street Willy-Messerschmitt-Str. 1 Website Please enter website Position in org. Launch Account Manager Department Europe Space Centre GmbH Phone +49 1732064728 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Germany Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Jimmy SLAUGHTER james.slaughter@shetlandspacecentre.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 58 === Administrative forms Page 58 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 59 === Administrative forms Page 59 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 60 === Administrative forms Page 60 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Other achievement Main PoC contributed to project ECHO2 REG and STAND deliverables (see project below). List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) ECHO2 SaxaVord Spaceport is member of Advisory Board for SESAR project ECHO2 (ongoing). Paola Breda previously worked on WP1 of ECHO2 until December 2024 as she was employed at HyImpulse Technologies GmbH. RFA Providing launch services for integrated engine test and launch operations. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) Range TT&C infrastructure Range services include telemetry and tracking capabilities. Data are transmitted by launch operators during early launch phase. It can be possible to share T&T data with the network module proposed in this project (RMM-2.0) to real-time data feed during launch, under consent of the launch operator. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 61 === Administrative forms Page 61 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 62 === Administrative forms Page 62 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 988366078 Legal name ENTE NAZIONALE PER L'AVIAZIONE CIVILE - ENAC ITALIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Short name: ENAC IT Address Town ROMA Postcode 00185 Street VIALE CASTRO PRETORIO 118 Country Italy Webpage http://www.enac.gov.it Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ yes Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 25/05/1997 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 63 === Administrative forms Page 63 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Direzione Innovazione Tecnologica Street VIALE CASTRO PRETORIO 118 Town ROMA Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Italy Postcode 00185 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 64 === Administrative forms Page 64 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Giovanni Last name* Di ANTONIO E-Mail* g.diantonio@enac.gov.it Town ROMA Post code 00185 Street VIALE CASTRO PRETORIO 118 Website Please enter website Position in org. Director Department Direzione Innovazione Tecnologica Phone 00390644596618 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Italy Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Fabrizio ARRU f.arru@enac.gov.it 00390644596367 Alessandro BUCCI a.bucci@enac.gov.it 00390644596389 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 65 === Administrative forms Page 65 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Fabrizio Arru Man Italy f.arru@enac.gov.i t Category C Recognised Team member Mr Alessandro Bucci Man Italy a.bucci@enac.go v.it Category C Recognised Team member Mr Giovanni Di Antonio Man Italy g.diantonio@ena c.gov.it Category A Top grade reLeading Mr Luigi Morra Man Italy l.morra@enac.go v.it Category C Recognised Team member Mr Marco Catalano Man Italy m.catalano@enac .gov.it Category C Recognised Team member This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 66 === Administrative forms Page 66 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 67 === Administrative forms Page 67 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) SESAR ECHO and ECHO2 projects ENAC was involved in the SESAR ECHO project, in which it contributed to drafting the original ECHO Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). Currently, ENAC is actively participating in the SESAR ECHO2 project, where it leads Solution 3, focused on integrating supersonic, hypersonic, and suborbital operations into the European ATM system. Italian National Regulation Activity on HAO/STO ENAC has already issued the Italian Regulation for the construction and use of spaceports, as well as the Italian Regulation for Suborbital and Access to Space Operations (SASO). ENAC is also developing a dedicated regulation for the airspace management of HAO and STO, aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient integration of these operations within Italian national airspace. EASA HAO Task Force and ICAO EUR STO Project Team ENAC plays a leading international role in regulatory frameworks for HAO and STO. It chairs the EASA HAO Task Force, driving the development of operational and regulatory standards. Additionally, ENAC leads the ICAO EUR STO project team, working to create harmonized guidelines for STO across the European region, promoting safe and efficient integration. ENAC-Virgin Galactic Technical Feasibility Study ENAC is engaged in a technical feasibility study, in collaboration with the USA operator Virgin Galactic, to assess the potential for suborbital operations at the Grottaglie spaceport in Italy. This study is pivotal to understanding the operational challenges and regulatory requirements associated with STO in a European context. ENAC-EUROCONTROL Simulation Activity ENAC has carried out simulation activities in partnership with Eurocontrol, validating operational procedures to enable the efficient and effective accommodation of suborbital and re-entry operations at the Grottaglie spaceport. These Real-Time Simulation (RTS) exercises, conducted at the Eurocontrol Innovation Hub (EIH) in Brétigny, France, involved air traffic controllers from both Italian civil and military service providers (ENAV and the Italian Air Force). Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 68 === Administrative forms Page 68 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 69 === Administrative forms Page 69 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 870906450 Legal name SkyNav Europe Short name: SkyNav Europe Address Town Brussels Postcode 1000 Street Rue Coppens 16 Country Belgium Webpage www.skynavintl.com Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 27/09/2024 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... 27/09/2024 - yes SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 70 === Administrative forms Page 70 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 71 === Administrative forms Page 71 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Ben Last name* KINGS E-Mail* ben.kings@skynavintl.com Town Brussels Post code 1000 Street Rue Coppens 16 Website https://skynavintl.com/ Position in org. Managing Director/Owner Department SkyNav Europe Phone +31615625092 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Belgium Same as organisation name This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 72 === Administrative forms Page 72 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Ben Kings Man ben.kings@skyna vintl.com Category A Top grade reLeading Mr Duncan Auld Man duncan.auld@sky navintl.com Category A Top grade reLeading Mr Zheng Tao Man zheng.tao@skyna vintl.com Category B Senior resea Team member Ms Qina Diao Woman qina.diao@skyna vintl.com Category B Senior resea Team member Ms Julie Caraga Woman julie.caraga@sky navintl.com Category D First stage r Team member This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 73 === Administrative forms Page 73 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 74 === Administrative forms Page 74 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Service ECHO2 subcontractor Participation in the ECHO2 consortium as a contractor focusing on higher airspace and space transport integration. Contributions include operational concept refinement, validation planning, stakeholder mapping, and alignment with ANSP procedures and Network functions. The work informs scalable approaches for trajectory management and airspace reservations. Includes project management and deliverable lead. Service Operational ATM experience Decades of global, operational Air Traffic Control experience across all ATC disciplines (Tower, Approach, Area, Oceanic) and at all function levels. Operational supervision, flow management, training, training management, safety and technical committee representation, operational procedure development, international cross-border negotiations, airspace design, safety risk assessments and environmental impact studies Service ICAO drafting and representation Contributed to drafting and review activities at ICAO in relation to Annex 11, Annex 10 and PANS-ATM material. Work includes requirements structuring, procedure text, and consistency checks across datasets and guidance, supporting globally harmonised ATM provisions relevant to STO and HAO integration. Leading working groups on ATM planning & implementation, development of Global ATM Operational Concept, development of Aviation System Block Upgrades Service State regulatory drafting and representation Several years of regulatory drafting support for a Gulf State authority, updating national civil aviation regulations, AMC/GM-style guidance and implementation procedures across ANS, operations and oversight. Emphasis on practicality, traceability and alignment with ICAO and regional provisions. Leadership of ICAO regional groups and task forces related to integration of space transport activities. Service Project Management & Leadership Expertise Extensive track record in project and organisational leadership, including executive roles within IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations). Demonstrated ability to manage complex international initiatives, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and oversee multi-million-euro budgets. Proven experience in steering strategic aviation projects, ensuring delivery of innovative outcomes aligned with European policy & industry need List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) SESAR ECHO / ECHO2 – HAO Integration Participation in ECHO and ECHO2 on higher airspace and space transport integration. Roles covered operational scenarios, requirements traceability, validation planning, stakeholder engagement and alignment with EUROCONTROL and ICAO practices for cross-border coordination and dynamic, minimal-impact airspace management. iNEO – Project Management Plan & Governance Appr. Development of a rigorous PMP and governance model for multi-partner R&D, covering schedule baselining, risk and compliance, quality assurance, and reporting. The approach underpins efficient WP coordination and is directly reusable for other HORIZON projects. UAE National Regulations Development Programme Regulatory drafting support for a Gulf State authority, updating national civil aviation regulations, AMC/GM-style guidance and implementation procedures across ANS, operations and oversight. Emphasis on practicality, traceability and alignment with ICAO and regional provisions. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 75 === Administrative forms Page 75 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 76 === Administrative forms Page 76 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 77 === Administrative forms Page 77 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 996375756 Legal name ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE Short name: ENAC FR Address Town TOULOUSE Postcode 31400 Street AVENUE EDOUARD BELIN 7 Country France Webpage www.enac.fr Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ yes Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... yes Research organisation ........................................... yes SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 27/05/2020 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 78 === Administrative forms Page 78 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name ENAC LAB Street AVENUE EDOUARD BELIN 7 Town TOULOUSE Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country France Postcode 31400 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 79 === Administrative forms Page 79 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Georges Last name* MYKONIATIS E-Mail* georges.mykoniatis@enac.fr Town TOULOUSE Post code 31400 Street AVENUE EDOUARD BELIN 7 Website Please enter website Position in org. Head of Business Development of ENACLAB Department ENAC LAB Phone +33619911108 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country France Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Aurelie PEAUD aurelie.peuaud@enac.fr +xxx xxxxxxxxx Florence LAPORTERIE-DEJEAN florence.laporterie-dejean@enac.fr +33562259509 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 80 === Administrative forms Page 80 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Georges Mykoniatis Man France georges.mykonia tis@enac.fr Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0002-5550- 579X Orcid ID Dr Murat Bronz Man France murat.bronz@en ac.fr Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0002-1098- 5240 Orcid ID Dr Rodolphe Fremond Man rodolphe.fremon d@enac.fr Category D First stage r Team member 0009-0008-1513- 9597 Orcid ID This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 81 === Administrative forms Page 81 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 82 === Administrative forms Page 82 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication Elmira Fattahzadeh, G Mykoniatis. COOPERATIVE STRATEGIC DECONFLICTION FOR THE HIGHER AIRSPACE USERS. 9th International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation/Optimization, Jul 2021, Athens, Greece. ?hal-03320530? Publication A. Guitart, C. Demouge, D. Delahaye and E. Feron, "Multi Criteria Methodology for Aircraft Trajectory Planning Algorithm Selection: A Survey," in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 25, no. 10, pp. 12893-12911, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.1109/ TITS.2024.3397331. keywords: {Aircraft;Trajectory;Air traffic control;Airports;Surveys;Planning;Aircraft navigation;Optimization;aircraft trajectory;selection methodology}, Publication A. Guitart, D. Delahaye, F. M. Camino and E. Feron, "Collaborative Generation of Local Conflict Free Trajectories With Weather Hazards Avoidance," in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 24, no. 11, pp. 12831-12842, Nov. 2023, doi: 10.1109/ TITS.2023.3289191. keywords: {Aircraft;Meteorology;Trajectory;Air traffic control;Collaboration;Aircraft navigation;Radar;Conflict;trajectory;collaborative approach;stormy areas}, Publication R. Kallaka, J. Zhao, R. Fremond and A. Tsourdos, "Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for Multi-Objective UAV Routing Considering Operational Complexities," 2025 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Brussels, Belgium, 2025, pp. 1-13, doi: 10.1109/ICNS65417.2025.10976917. keywords: {Visualization;Navigation;Surveillance;Scalability;Reinforcement learning;Traffic control;Strategic planning;Routing;Autonomous aerial vehicles;Optimization;Multi-Objective Optimisa Publication Badea, C. A., Morfin Veytia, A., Vidosavljević, A., Ellerbroek, J., & Hoekstra, J. (2025). Very-low- level U-space Conflict Detection and Resolution: Focused Developments, Analysis, and Future Prospects. Journal of Open Aviation Science, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.59490/joas.2025.7921 List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) ECHO European Concept of Higher Airspace Operations - SESAR A concept of operations (ConOps) for higher airspace https://higherairspace.eu/echo-project/ ECHO 2 Towards the integration between ATM and Higher Altitude Operations - SESAR https://higherairspace.eu/echo2-project/ Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 83 === Administrative forms Page 83 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 84 === Administrative forms Page 84 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 999852236 Legal name LINKOPINGS UNIVERSITET Short name: LIU Address Town LINKOPING Postcode 581 83 Street CAMPUS VALLA Country Sweden Webpage www.liu.se Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ yes Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... yes Research organisation ........................................... yes SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 17/01/2022 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... 28/10/2008 - no This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 85 === Administrative forms Page 85 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Communications and Transport Systems Street ITN Town Norrköping Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Sweden Postcode 60374 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 86 === Administrative forms Page 86 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Valentin Last name* POLISHCHUK E-Mail* valentin.polishchuk@liu.se Town Norrköping Post code 60374 Street ITN Website http://tiny.cc/valatm Position in org. Associate Professor Department Communications and Transport Systems Phone +46736569219 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Sweden Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Billy JOSEFSSON billy.josefsson@liu.se +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 87 === Administrative forms Page 87 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 88 === Administrative forms Page 88 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 89 === Administrative forms Page 89 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication L. Sedov, V. Polishchuk, V. Bulusu. Ground risk vs. Efficiency in Urban Drone Operations. ATM Seminar'21 Publication L. Sedov, V. Polishchuk, T. Maury, M. Ulloa, D. Lykova. Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment of urban airspace operations. SID'21 Publication J. Nunez-Portillo, T. Polishchuk, V. Polishchuk, H. Hardell. Evaluating Impact of Non-nominal Space Mission Event on Conventional Air Traffic. SID'23 Publication V. Duchamp, L. Sedov, V. Polishchuk. Density-Adapting Layers towards PBN for UTM. ATM Seminar'19 Publication P. Vascik, J. Cho, V. Bulusu, V. Polishchuk. A Geometric Approach Towards Airspace Assessment for Emerging Operations. Special issue of JAT on ATM Seminar'19 List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) ECHO2 EU HAO ConOps Phase 2 UTMOK monitoring of VLL airspace capacity PBN4UTM altitude references for U-space TMAKPI development and evaluation of ATM KPIs Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) Quantitative Risk Analysis GUI for identifying risk areas subjected to debris https://undefiened.github.io/uav_risk/ This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 90 === Administrative forms Page 90 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 91 === Administrative forms Page 91 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 999789768 Legal name C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE AEROSPAZIALI SCPA Short name: CIRA Address Town CAPUA Postcode 81043 Street VIA MAIORISE Country Italy Webpage www.cira.it Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... yes SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 25/01/2022 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... 26/06/2008 - no This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 92 === Administrative forms Page 92 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work Department 1 Department name Cross Cutting Research Directorate Street VIA MAIORISE Town CAPUA Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Italy Postcode 81043 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 93 === Administrative forms Page 93 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Angela Last name* VOZELLA E-Mail* a.vozella@cira.it Town CAPUA Post code 81043 Street VIA MAIORISE Website www.cira.it Position in org. Deputy Head of cross cutting research Directorate Department cross cutting research Directorate Phone 0390823623723 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Italy Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Gabriella GIGANTE g.gigante@cira.it +xxx xxxxxxxxx Francesco NEBULA f.nebula@cira.it +xxx xxxxxxxxx Lidia TRAVASCIO l.travascio@cira.it +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 94 === Administrative forms Page 94 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Dr Francesco Nebula Man Italy f.nebula@cira.it Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0002-3219- 7245 Orcid ID Dr Francesco Gargiulo Man Italy f.gargiulo@cira.it Category B Senior resea Leading https:// www.researchgat e.net/profile/ Francesco- Gargiulo Other ID Dr Domenico Pascarella Man Italy D.pascarella@cira .it Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0003-1332- 4234 Orcid ID Dr Angela Errico Woman Italy a.errico@cira.it Category B Senior resea Team member 0009-0009-3716- 4096 Orcid ID This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 95 === Administrative forms Page 95 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 96 === Administrative forms Page 96 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication Gargiulo, F., Gigante, G., Escarré, O. B., & De Urrengoechea, T. (2024, July). SESAR GEESE Project Validation with CIRA Multi-Agent Simulation Facility: Preliminary Study. In 2024 15th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems & Applications (IISA) (pp. 1-8). IEEE. Publication Gigante, G., Palumbo, R., Pascarella, D., Pellegrini, A., Duca, G., Piera, M., & Ramos, J. (2021). Support to Design for Air Traffic Management: An Approach with Agent-Based Modelling and Evolutionary Search. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 8(1). Publication Pellegrini, A., Di Sanzo, P., Bevilacqua, B., Duca, G., Pascarella, D., Palumbo, R., ... & Gigante, G. (2020). Simulation-based evolutionary optimization of air traffic management. IEEE access, 8, 161551-161570. Publication Errico A., Travascio L., Vozella A. (2023) Analysis of safety metrics supporting ATM risk models. EASN 2023 Eng. Proc. 2025, 90(1), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025090043 Publication Errico A., Buzzo G., Travascio L., Vozella A. (2025) Safety considerations about hypersonic vehicles integration into ATM/HA. Proc. of the 33rd European Safety and Reliability & 33th Society for Risk Analysis Europe Conference doi: 10.3850/978-981-94-3281-3 _ESREL-SRA-E2025-P0230-cd List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) JARVIS SESAR IR project 2023-2026 CIRA develops the air taffic controller digital assistant implementing the tactical conflict resolution and supports the Security Assessment acording to SECRA methodology ECHO2 SESAR IR 2023-2026 CIRA supports by Multi Agent Validation Facility the Fast time simulation to validate at TRL4 the operational concept of integration in controlled airspace of HYpersonic/Supersonic and Suborbital vehicles CIRA supports as safety leader for solution 2 and solution 3 GEESE SESAR IR 2023-2026 CIRA supports by Multi Agent Validation Facility the Fast time simulation to validate at TRL4 the operational concept of WER operations in Continental Route ATC-TBO SESAR IR 2023-2026 CIRA supports by Multi Agent Validation Facility the Fast time simulation to validate at TRL4 the operational concept of an Air TRaffic Digital assistant implementing tactical conflict resolution at higher levels of automation Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) Multi Agent Simulation Facility It employs a multi-agent framework to establish a fast-time simulation environment capable of evaluating performance metrics related not only to the aircraft, but also to the agents representing human operators. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 97 === Administrative forms Page 97 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 98 === Administrative forms Page 98 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 870545901 Legal name SCEYE SPAIN S.L. Short name: Sceye Spain Address Town Madrid Postcode 28002 Street Suero de Quiñones 34-36 Country Spain Webpage www.sceye.com Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 04/09/2025 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 99 === Administrative forms Page 99 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 100 === Administrative forms Page 100 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Alfredo Last name* SERRANO E-Mail* as@sceye.com Town Madrid Post code 28002 Street Suero de Quiñones 34-36 Website Please enter website Position in org. Director of EMEA Department SCEYE SPAIN S.L. Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Spain Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Stephanie LUONGO sl@sceye.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx Leonard BOYGUES leonard.bouygues@gmail.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 101 === Administrative forms Page 101 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Leonard Bouygues Non-binary France lb@sceye.com Category A Top grade reLeading This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 102 === Administrative forms Page 102 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 103 === Administrative forms Page 103 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication Cooperative, Seamless, and Global Digital Skies for Higher Airspace (2025) - HAPS Alliance Aviation Working Group The Aerospace Industries Association proposes collaborative traffic management for higher airspace to manage exponential growth of UAS, supersonic, HAPS, and commercial space operations. This involves community-based rules (user-formed, CAA-approved) and operators sharing intent via service providers for conflict identification and resolution, ensuring safe and equitable global mnmg Publication Acceptable Levels of Risks for HAPS (2024) - HAPS Alliance Aviation Working Group For High Altitude Platform Systems, the HAPS Alliance advocates third-party-centric risk metrics, measuring risk to ground populations and manned aircraft. This replaces inadequate platform-centric aviation metrics. The framework sets individual and collective risk limits, aligned with existing infrastructure risks (e.g.UK ALARP), enabling operators to dynamically self-manage risk by controlling operational factor Publication HAPS Operation Using Attended Autonomous Fleet Systems (2022) - HAPS Alliance Aviation Working Group A proposal for Collaborative Traffic Management for the Stratosphere (CTMS) for Attended Autonomous Fleet Systems. This strategy enables safe, scalable HAPS operations through automation for fleet management and M2M conflict resolution. It uses Community Based Rules (CBR) and is an exception-centric approach, where human supervisory networks manage system anomalies, not individual vehicles Publication Cooperative Operations In Higher Airspace - A Proposal (2022) - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), Emerging Technologies Commitee (ETC), Airspace Working Group A national strategy for higher airspace operations is crucial due to expected exponential growth and diverse commercial aircraft. Collaborative traffic management, based on community-based rules, is proposed to address challenges from increasing demand and varied vehicle profiles. This approach aims for safe and equitable global ops Publication Adaptive Risk-Based Conflict Detection for Stratospheric Flight Operations, Air Traffic Control Associate (ATCA) - Leonard Bouygues, et al (2020) This paper proposes an adaptive risk-based framework for conflict deconfliction in stratospheric flight operations, using a victim-centric model (1st, 2nd, & 3rd party risk) to address challenges posed by diverse vehicle performance and risk profiles. List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) Stratospheric Flights Sceye platform is the most capable LTA HAPS currently in operation. Sceye has flown successfully more than 20 missions into the stratosphere, demonstrating day-night endurance using solar power and battery storage, while keeping station over the area of operation. We have flown multiple payloads, including optical and hyperspectral imaging cameras, SAR, 4G telecommunications, infrasonic sensors, and aerosol particle spectrometers, validating the platform’s ability to carry diverse instruments NASA Demonstrated cooperative deconfliction capabilities with other HAPS operators through NASA-led CE1.5 simulation Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 104 === Administrative forms Page 104 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Flight Simulator Sceye designed and built a simulator to model the platform dynamics and trajectory. By using global weather data, the simulator can predict accurately the platform's navigation path, ascend and descent trajectories, and also model solar energy management system and internal gas dynamics. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 105 === Administrative forms Page 105 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 106 === Administrative forms Page 106 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 899059730 Legal name INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATIONS Short name: IFATCA Address Town MONTREAL Postcode H2Y 1P5 Street 360 ST JACQUES SUITE 2002 Country Canada Webpage www.ifatca.org Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is unknown (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... unknown SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 107 === Administrative forms Page 107 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 108 === Administrative forms Page 108 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Marc Last name* BAUMGARTNER E-Mail* sesar.coord@ifatca.org Town MONTREAL Post code H2Y 1P5 Street 360 ST JACQUES SUITE 2002 Website www.ifatca.org Position in org. SESAR CONTRIBUTION COORDINATOR Department INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATIONS Phone +41792125769 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Canada Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Eugenio DIOTALEVI eugenio.diotalevi@ifatca.org +xxx xxxxxxxxx This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 109 === Administrative forms Page 109 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Mr Eugenio Diatolevi Man Italy eugenio.diatolevi @ifatca.org Category D First stage r Leading Mr Marc Baumgartner Man Switzerland sesar.coord@ifatc a.org Category C Recognised Team member 0000-0003-4443- 329X Orcid ID This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 110 === Administrative forms Page 110 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 111 === Administrative forms Page 111 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication IFATCA study on High Altitude Operations. Working Paper 93 2023 leading to IFATCA Policy on HAO Publication IFATCA Technical and Professional Manual WC 10.2.5 AUTOMATION / HUMAN FACTORS List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 112 === Administrative forms Page 112 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 113 === Administrative forms Page 113 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 873172467 Legal name OpenUTM Ltd. Short name: OpenUTM Address Town Dublin Postcode D04 T4A6 Street Mespil Business Center, Mespil House, Sussex Ho Country Ireland Webpage https://openutm.net Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/02/2025 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 114 === Administrative forms Page 114 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 115 === Administrative forms Page 115 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Dr Hrishikesh Last name* Ballal E-Mail* hb@openutm.net Town Dublin Post code D04 T4A6 Street Mespil Business Center, Mespil House, Sussex House Website Please enter website Position in org. Managing Director Department OpenUTM Ltd. Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr Same as proposing organisation's address Country Ireland Same as organisation name This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 116 === Administrative forms Page 116 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Dr Hrishikesh Ballal Man Ireland hb@openutm.net Category B Senior resea Leading This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 117 === Administrative forms Page 117 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 118 === Administrative forms Page 118 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Software OpenUTM is an open-source, standards-compliant stack for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), designed to help organizations build and deploy regulation-ready systems for managing drone and unmanned aircraft traffic. Its architecture is built around two core components: Flight Blender, a backend service handling Remote ID, air traffic data, geofencing, and strategic deconfliction, and Flight Spotlight, a frontend interface providing maps, timelines, flight noticeboards, and 3D visualizations. List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 119 === Administrative forms Page 119 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 120 === Administrative forms Page 120 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 999961555 Legal name THALES LAS FRANCE SAS Short name: THALES LAS FRANCE SAS Address Town ELANCOURT Postcode 78990 Street AVENUE GAY LUSSAC 2 Country France Webpage www.thalesgroup.com Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 22/11/2023 - no SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 121 === Administrative forms Page 121 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Department 2 Department name IAS Business Line Street 1 avenue Carnot Town Massy Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country France Postcode 91300 Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 122 === Administrative forms Page 122 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Claire Last name* Cadet E-Mail* claire.cadet@thalesgroup.com Town ELANCOURT Post code 78990 Street AVENUE GAY LUSSAC 2 Website Please enter website Position in org. Sales manager Department THALES LAS FRANCE SAS Phone +33 6 63 32 54 09 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mrs Same as proposing organisation's address Country France Same as organisation name Other contact persons First Name Last Name E-mail Phone Jean-Yves Schneider jean-yves.schneider@thalesgroup.com +33 6 86 43 67 84 Alix De Saint Meloir alix.de-saint-meloir@thalesgroup.com +33 6 59 42 51 06 Marion ANDRE TELLIEZ marion.telliez@thalesgroup.com +33 7 64 57 67 62 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 123 === Administrative forms Page 123 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 124 === Administrative forms Page 124 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 125 === Administrative forms Page 125 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 126 === Administrative forms Page 126 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 127 === Administrative forms Page 127 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 894907645 Legal name ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD Short name: ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD Address Town CRANFIELD, BEDS Postcode MK43 0DG Street 114 HIGH STREET Country United Kingdom Webpage www.flyanra.com Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... no International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 09/09/2025 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 128 === Administrative forms Page 128 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 129 === Administrative forms Page 129 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Main contact person This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard. First name* Ajay Last name* Modha E-Mail* amodha@flyanra.com Town CRANFIELD, BEDS Post code MK43 0DG Street 114 HIGH STREET Website Please enter website Position in org. Director Department ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr Same as proposing organisation's address Country United Kingdom Same as organisation name This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 130 === Administrative forms Page 130 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier Dr Ajay Modha Man United Kingdom amodha@flyanra. com Category A Top grade reLeading Mr David Murphy Man United Kingdom amodha@flyanra. com Category B Senior resea Team member This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 131 === Administrative forms Page 131 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 132 === Administrative forms Page 132 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Software ANRA NOON: ANRA is an EASA certified U-space Service Provider, and ANRA NOON is an airspace management software platform for uncrewed aircraft. U-space services support the management of uncrewed aircraft operations in U-space airspace. Software ANRA AAM Traffic Management tool: airspace management for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. Software ANRA's SIM tool: Provides the engine to drive a Digital Twin experience for virtual drone operations List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) Corus five (2025-2028) The project aims to extend and mature the SESAR U-space Concept of Operations for the integration of drones into controlled airspace. Building on the success of CORUS and CORUS XUAM, it is expanding the scope to cover areas currently not included such as above very low level airspace and near controlled airports. The updated ConOps will include functionalities and U3/U4 services supporting U-space integration, and propose SESAR Solutions, flight rules, and airspace structure elements. Managing Shared Airspace (2025 - 2026) The project aims to implement and validate a UK Concept of Operations for UTM supported UAS operations. It seeks to operationalise an industry-driven approach for UTM services that support multiple overlapping Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations within shared airspace. SAFIR-Ready (2023-2026) The SAFIR-Ready project aims to demonstrate airspace automation to TRL 7 for drone-based emergency medical and critical infrastructure responses. ANRA contributed its U-space software together with the development of custom workflows and services to connect networked operations centres with the U-space ecosystem. Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 133 === Administrative forms Page 133 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 134 === Administrative forms Page 134 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 PIC 869703941 Legal name HAPS Alliance Short name: HAPS Alliance Address Town Wakefield Postcode 01880 Street 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 600 Country United States Webpage www.hapsalliance.org Specific Legal Statuses Legal person .......................................................... yes Public body ............................................................ no Non-profit ............................................................... yes International organisation ...................................... no Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no Research organisation ........................................... no SME Data Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call. SME self-declared status ...................................... 30/08/2025 - yes SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown SME validation ...................................................... unknown This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 135 === Administrative forms Page 135 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Departments carrying out the proposed work No department involved Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work. Street Please enter street name and number. Town Please enter the name of the town. Same as proposing organisation's address not applicable Country Please select a country Postcode Area code. Links with other participants Type of link Participant This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 136 === Administrative forms Page 136 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Researchers involved in the proposal Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage Role of researcher (in the project) Reference Identifier Type of identifier This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 137 === Administrative forms Page 137 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Role of participating organisation in the project Project management Communication, dissemination and engagement Provision of research and technology infrastructure Co-definition of research and market needs Civil society representative Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body Research performer Technology developer Testing/validation of approaches and ideas Prototyping and demonstration IPR management incl. technology transfer Public procurer of results Private buyer of results Finance provider (public or private) Education and training Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities Other If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 138 === Administrative forms Page 138 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content. Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters) Publication Cooperative, Seamless, and Global Digital Skies for Higher Airspace : The purpose of the paper is to assist the aviation and aerospace global communities in understanding an industry perspective and vision for a global harmonized, cross-border, and integrated Higher Airspace Operations Traffic Management, which supports the seamless integration of highly automated operations. Publication HAPS Certification Pathways: The purpose of this document is to identify the key challenges faced by the High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) community in getting regulatory approval to start commercial operations and recommended actions that the HAPS Alliance can take to address these challenges. Operational challenges are covered only from the perspective of the potential impact they have on air vehicle performance. Publication Acceptable Levels of Risk for HAPS : This paper discusses setting acceptable levels of risk for High Altitude Platform System (HAPS). It discusses the safety metrics traditionally used in aviation are not adequate to establish target levels of safety for HAPS. Then it proposes to set acceptable levels of risk to be consistent with the risk already accepted by the exposed parties. Then it proposes a framework by which an operator self-manages the collective risk it generates. List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal. Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters) Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work. Name of infrastructure of equipment Short description (Max 300 characters) This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 139 === Administrative forms Page 139 of 145 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Gender Equality Plan Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP - Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management - Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it. - Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators. - Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and decision-makers. - Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are: o work-life balance and organisational culture; o gender balance in leadership and decision-making; o gender equality in recruitment and career progression; o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content; o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 140 === Administrative forms Page 140 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 3 - Budget No Name of Beneficiary Country Role Requested grant amount Income generated by the action Financial contributions Own resources Total estimated income 1 Eurocontrol - European Organisation For The Safety Of Air Navigation BE Coordinator 0.00 0 0 3 702 617 3 702 617.00 2 Dfs Deutsche Flugsicherung Gmbh DE Partner 81 130.00 0 34 770 0 115 900.00 3 Deutsches Zentrum Fur Luft - Und Raumfahrt Ev DE Partner 908 224.63 0 0 389 239 1 297 463.63 4 Luftfartsverket SE Partner 315 285.78 0 0 135 123 450 408.78 5 Enav Spa IT Partner 176 917.31 0 75 822 0 252 739.31 6 Nats (En Route) Public Limited Company UK Partner 217 059.41 0 93 025 0 310 084.41 7 Enaire ES Partner 106 750.00 0 45 750 0 152 500.00 8 Europe Space Centre Gmbh DE Partner 55 835.85 0 0 23 930 79 765.85 9 Ente Nazionale Per L'aviazione Civile - Enac Italian Civil Aviation Authority IT Partner 242 383.75 0 103 879 0 346 262.75 10 Skynav Europe BE Partner 842 928.98 0 0 361 255 1 204 183.98 11 Ecole Nationale De L Aviation Civile FR Partner 162 470.00 0 0 69 630 232 100.00 12 Linkopings Universitet SE Partner 73 237.50 0 0 31 387 104 624.50 13 C.i.r.a. Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali Scpa IT Partner 279 226.78 0 0 119 669 398 895.78 14 Sceye Spain S.l. ES Partner 190 400.00 0 0 81 600 272 000.00 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 141 === Administrative forms Page 141 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 15 International Federation Of Air Traffic Controllers Associations CA Partner 116 812.50 0 0 50 063 166 875.50 16 Openutm Ltd. IE Partner 59 745.00 0 0 25 605 85 350.00 17 Thales Las France Sas FR Partner 114 625.00 0 0 49 125 163 750.00 18 Anra Technologies Uk Ltd UK Partner 168 317.63 0 0 72 136 240 453.63 19 Haps Alliance US Associated 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 Total 4 111 350.12 353 246 5 111 379 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 142 === Administrative forms Page 142 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 4 - Ethics & security Ethics Issues Table 1. Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Human Embryos Page Does this activity involve Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs)? Yes No Does this activity involve the use of human embryos? Yes No 2. Humans Page Does this activity involve human participants? Yes No Does this activity involve interventions (physical also including imaging technology, behavioural treatments, etc.) on the study participants? Yes No Does this activity involve conducting a clinical study as defined by the Clinical Trial Regulation (EU 536/2014)? (using pharmaceuticals, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, or advanced therapy medicinal products) Yes No 3. Human Cells / Tissues (not covered by section 1) Page Does this activity involve the use of human cells or tissues? Yes No 4. Personal Data Page Does this activity involve processing of personal data? Yes No Does this activity involve further processing of previously collected personal data (including use of preexisting data sets or sources, merging existing data sets)? Yes No Is it planned to export personal data from the EU to non-EU countries? Yes No Is it planned to import personal data from non-EU countries into the EU or from a non-EU country to another non-EU country? Yes No Does this activity involve the processing of personal data related to criminal convictions or offences? Yes No 5. Animals Page Does this activity involve animals? Yes No 6. Non-EU Countries Page Will some of the activities be carried out in non-EU countries? Yes No In case non-EU countries are involved, do the activities undertaken in these countries raise potential ethics issues? Yes No It is planned to use local resources (e.g. animal and/or human tissue samples, genetic material, live animals, human remains, materials of historical value, endangered fauna or flora samples, etc.)? Yes No Is it planned to import any material (other than data) from non-EU countries into the EU or from a non-EU country to another non-EU country? For data imports, see section 4. Yes No Is it planned to export any material (other than data) from the EU to non-EU countries? For data exports, see section 4. Yes No Does this activity involve low and/or lower middle income countries, (if yes, detail the benefit- sharing actions planned in the self-assessment) Yes No Could the situation in the country put the individuals taking part in the activity at risk? Yes No 7. Environment, Health and Safety Page This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 143 === Administrative forms Page 143 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Does this activity involve the use of substances or processes that may cause harm to the environment, to animals or plants.(during the implementation of the activity or further to the use of the results, as a possible impact) ? Yes No Does this activity deal with endangered fauna and/or flora / protected areas? Yes No Does this activity involve the use of substances or processes that may cause harm to humans, including those performing the activity.(during the implementation of the activity or further to the use of the results, as a possible impact) ? Yes No 8. Artificial Intelligence Page Does this activity involve the development, deployment and/or use of Artificial Intelligence- based systems? Yes No 9. Other Ethics Issues Page Are there any other ethics issues that should be taken into consideration? Yes No I confirm that I have taken into account all ethics issues above and that, if any ethics issues apply, I will complete the ethics self-assessment as described in the guidelines How to Complete your Ethics Self-Assessment This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 144 === Administrative forms Page 144 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Ethics Self-Assessment Ethical dimension of the objectives, methodology and likely impact Explain in detail the identified issues in relation to: - objectives of the activities (e.g. study of vulnerable populations, etc.) - methodology (e.g. clinical trials, involvement of children, protection of personal data, etc.) - the potential impact of the activities (e.g. environmental damage, stigmatisation of particular social groups, political or financial adverse consequences, misuse, etc.) Remaining characters 5000 Compliance with ethical principles and relevant legislations Describe how the issue(s) identified in the ethics issues table above will be addressed in order to adhere to the ethical principles and what will be done to ensure that the activities are compliant with the EU/national legal and ethical requirements of the country or countries where the tasks are to be carried out. It is reminded that for activities performed in a non-EU countries, they should also be allowed in at least one EU Member State. Remaining characters 5000 This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 145 === Administrative forms Page 145 of 145 Proposal ID 101288039 Acronym SPARTA Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 11:06 Security issues table 1. EU Classified Information (EUCI)2 Page Does this activity involve information and/or materials requiring protection against unauthorised disclosure (EUCI)? Yes No Does this activity involve non-EU countries which need to have access to EUCI? Yes No 2. Misuse Page Does this activity have the potential for misuse of results? Yes No 3. Other Security Issues Page Does this activity involve information and/or materials subject to national security restrictions? If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 1000) Yes No Are there any other security issues that should be taken into consideration? If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 1000) Yes No Security self-assessment Please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 5000) Remaining characters 5000 2According to the Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information, “European Union classified information (EUCI) means any information or material designated by an EU security classification, the unauthorised disclosure of which could cause varying degrees of prejudice to the interests of the European Union or of one or more of the Member States”. 3Classified background information is information that is already classified by a country and/or international organisation and/or the EU and is going to be used by the project. In this case, the project must have in advance the authorisation from the originator of the classified information, which is the entity (EU institution, EU Member State, third state or international organisation) under whose authority the classified information has been generated. 4EU classified foreground information is information (documents/deliverables/materials) planned to be generated by the project and that needs to be protected from unauthorised disclosure. The originator of the EUCI generated by the project is the European Commission. This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 10:33:07 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. === PAGE 146 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 1 of 44 Proposal template Part B: technical description SPARTA — SPACE-ATM REAL-TIME AWARENESS [This document is tagged. Do not delete the tags; they are needed for processing.] #@APP-FORM-HERIAIA@# List of participants Participant No. * Participant organisation name Country 1 (Coordinator) EUROCONTROL Belgium (BE) 2 DFS Detusche Flugsicherung GmbH Germany (DE) 3 DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV Germany (DE) 4 SWEDISH CIVIL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Sweden (SE) 5 ENAV Italy (IT) 6 NATS United Kingdom (UK) 7 ENAIRE Spain (ES) 8 Europe Space Centre GmbH / SaxaVord Germany (DE) 9 ENAC IT Italy (IT) 10 SkyNav Europe Belgium (BE) 11 ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE France (FR) 12 LINKOPINGS UNIVERSITET Sweden (SE) 13 C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE AEROSPAZIALI SCPA Italy (IT) 14 SCEYE SPAIN Spain (ES) 15 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATIONS Canada (CA) 16 OpenUTM Ireland (IE) 17 THALES LAS France (FR) 18 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD United Kingdom 19 HAPS Alliance United States === PAGE 147 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 2 of 44 1. Excellence#@REL-EVA-RE@# 1.1 Objectives and ambition #@PRJ-OBJ-PO@# Space Transport Operations (STO) are rapidly becoming a strategic capability for Europe. Regular launch and re- entry activities underpin Europe’s autonomy in space access, sustain critical services such as navigation, communications and Earth observation, and support scientific and defence programmes. Emerging suborbital transport and high-altitude operations (HAO), including long-endurance HAPS, offer further opportunities for connectivity, mobility, and resilience. Together these developments are reshaping the European airspace environment. The ability to manage STO safely and efficiently within the ATM system is therefore not only a technical necessity but a matter of economic competitiveness, social benefit, and strategic security for the European Union. The objective of SPARTA is to provide the European ATM system with the procedures, tools, and data services required to integrate STO safely and efficiently into the network. This includes ensuring that mission intent, trajectories, hazard areas, and dynamic updates can be processed consistently by the Network Manager (NM), ANSPs and State authorities, while minimising disruption to other airspace users. The project will deliver validated concepts and specifications at TRL 6, ready to support future regulatory and industrial uptake, and will establish pathways towards standardisation and compliance material to enable deployment. A further objective is to ensure that these capabilities are interoperable at the global level and adaptable to new classes of operations, so that Europe maintains both autonomy and alignment in international spaceflight integration. To achieve these objectives, SPARTA is structured into two SESAR Solutions that mirror the operational lifecycle of a mission: Solution 1 for strategic and pre-tactical planning, and Solution 2 for dynamic real-time operations. Standardised, digital data exchange is embedded in both, ensuring that mission intent, trajectory information, and hazard updates are managed consistently across all stakeholders. Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning Planning is the foundation for safe and efficient integration of STO into the European network. Solution 1 addresses the strategic and pre-tactical phases, where mission intent must be captured, trajectories assessed, hazard areas defined, and airspace reservations agreed well in advance of operations. The aim is to give the Network Manager, ANSPs and State authorities a structured framework to evaluate impacts, negotiate adaptations, and publish decisions, while providing operators with clear and predictable processes. Enhanced digital interfaces and harmonised data services ensure that planning information can be exchanged consistently across stakeholders and integrated seamlessly with ATM systems. Therefore Solution 1 aims to: a) Develop digital mission planning interfaces (API) for STO, enabling standardised, scalable submission of mission intent, trajectories and hazard areas, with the capacity to accept HAPS submissions where these interact with STO or the network. b) Define planning specifications that adapt concepts such as FF-ICE to support structured submission of STO missions, including negotiation of launch and re-entry trajectories around predicted hazard areas, while enabling HAPS operators to represent 4D Operating Zones (4DOZ) or swarms in a form that NM and ANSPs can assess for network impact. c) Introduce 4DOZ designation, visualisation and approval workflows that support hazard area management for launches and re-entries, and provide a consistent framework for accommodating HAPS where operations overlap with STO. d) Establish network-wide Collaborative Decision-Making (CDM) processes to support strategic and pre- tactical coordination of STO missions, ensuring timely interaction between operators, ANSPs, States and NM, with provisions to include HAPS or other high-altitude users where relevant. === PAGE 148 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 3 of 44 e) Implement machine-to-machine data exchange channels for mission planning, trajectory updates and hazard area definition, using harmonised data models compatible with SWIM, ICAO and CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) standards where applicable. f) Automate publication of planned and revised hazard geometries through SWIM and digital NOTAM services, ensuring timely distribution to NM and ANSP systems for launches and re-entries, and supporting affected HAPS where interactions occur. Solution 2 – Dynamic Real-Time Operations The execution of launches and re-entries places unique demands on ATM, as hazard areas can change rapidly, anomalies may arise without warning, and airspace must be released quickly once it is no longer required. Solution 2 develops the real-time coordination capability needed to manage these events at the level of NM, ATFM units and ATC. By integrating live mission-intent and telemetry data, environmental forecasts and contingency tools into the operational picture, the solution supports continuous situational awareness, rapid decision-making and coordinated response across multiple FIRs. Automation support and secure data exchange ensure that updates can be propagated instantly to all affected stakeholders, minimising disruption to the network. Solution 2 aims to: a) Integrate live STO mission-intent and telemetry data, including launch and re-entry profiles, into the NM situational display and mirror this to authorised ANSP and operator portals, with the ability to ingest HAPS status where operations overlap with STO corridors. b) Incorporate space-weather and upper-atmosphere forecasts into real-time tools to support management of launches and re-entries, and share relevant forecasts with HAPS operators when their missions are conducted in affected airspace. c) Maintain continuously updated 4-D hazard volumes for STO, including adaptive debris-footprint modelling for re-entries and anomaly events, and provide processes for rapid coordination where these volumes intersect with HAPS 4DOZ or other high-altitude activities. d) Enhance contingency-management tools and associated ATC procedures to detect aircraft at risk from STO events, coordinate mitigation across affected FIRs, and maintain situational awareness for HAPS platforms if operating within or near impacted areas. e) Establish a secure, digital data-exchange framework (API) for dynamic, cross-border coordination of STO, enabling NM, ANSPs and operators to share time-critical updates, while ensuring interoperability with HAPS where necessary. f) Enable dynamic release of unused reserved airspace during STO missions and automate the update and publication of revised hazard geometries via SWIM and digital NOTAM, ensuring that other users, including HAPS when relevant, are promptly notified so that airspace returns to network use as early as possible. While the principal focus of SPARTA is the management of Space Transport Operations, the project recognises that such operations cannot be treated in isolation. To manage STO safely and sustainably, the higher airspace must be treated as a continuous and finite resource. This requires that HAPS and other HAO users are considered as part of the overall traffic mix, so that their trajectories, operating zones and potential conflicts are accounted for in planning and execution. By including these actors in the solutions, SPARTA takes a holistic and comprehensive approach that ensures Europe’s ATM system can integrate STO while maintaining safe, efficient and equitable access to the higher airspace environment. === PAGE 149 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 4 of 44 Ambition Today, space launches and re-entries in Europe are managed largely through national procedures, ad-hoc NOTAMs, and manual coordination, leading to fragmented approaches, inefficient use of airspace, and uncertainty for operators. By contrast, SPARTA will deliver a harmonised European framework that integrates STO directly into the Digital European Sky, supported by automation, validated processes, and digital data exchange. The project will demonstrate how space operations can be planned and managed in the same systematic way as conventional traffic, reducing disruption to the network while maintaining safety and resilience. The ambition also extends to the treatment of higher airspace as a managed but finite resource. Rather than viewing HAO and HAPS as outliers, SPARTA incorporates them into its solutions to ensure that the airspace above controlled flight levels is used equitably and efficiently. By providing TRL 6 specifications, validation results, and clear pathways for standardisation and regulation, SPARTA positions Europe to move from fragmented national practices towards a coherent, globally interoperable system for integrating space transport into ATM. SPARTA builds directly on the results of ECHO and ECHO2, which have already demonstrated the feasibility of managing space launches in the European network and are expected to deliver an initial package of procedures and tools at TRL 6. While ECHO2 provides a solid baseline, its scope is limited to launch and re-entry operations. SPARTA widens this scope to include strategic and pre-tactical planning, collaborative decision-making (CDM) processes, and the interaction with higher airspace users such as HAO and HAPS. This expanded approach reflects the operational reality that space transport cannot be managed in isolation but must be integrated with all activities in the higher airspace environment. Because SPARTA extends the domain beyond the narrower focus of ECHO2, the entry TRL for the project is necessarily lower to around TRL 2 for some parts. New elements such as planning frameworks, CDM processes, and the inclusion of HAO/HAPS have not yet been validated in an operational context. The ambition of SPARTA is therefore to bring this broader, comprehensive solution back up to TRL 6, producing a complete set of validated deliverables that are ready for standardisation, regulation and eventual deployment. This ensures continuity with past work while providing the step change needed for Europe to achieve a coherent, end-to-end framework for integrating space transport into the Digital European Sky. #§PRJ-OBJ-PO§# 1.2 Methodology #@CON-MET-CM@# #@COM-PLE-CP@# Overall methodology approach SPARTA’s methodology is built around the operational lifecycle of Space Transport Operations (STO), covering the phases from strategic and pre-tactical planning through to real-time mission execution and post-operations evaluation. By organising the work in this way, the project ensures that each stage of the lifecycle is addressed with appropriate methods, tools, and validation activities, while maintaining alignment so that all outputs contribute to a coherent, end-to-end capability for European airspace management. The project is structured into two SESAR Solutions that reflect this lifecycle. The first addresses flexible and scalable mission planning, enabling the submission, assessment, and approval of STO missions with minimised impact on the wider network. The second covers dynamic real-time operations, ensuring that launches and re- entries can be monitored, hazard areas updated, contingencies managed, and unused airspace released quickly. Digital data exchange is a cross-cutting enabler embedded in both solutions, providing standardised channels for mission intent, hazard areas, and updates to flow between operators, ANSPs, States, and the Network Manager. Development within each Solution follows an iterative cycle of concept definition, technical specification, prototype development, integration, and validation. Concepts and requirements will be refined with operational stakeholders, drawing on lessons from the ECHO2 project. Specifications will be captured using SESAR artefacts such as OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP, with validation activities planned and reported through VALP and VALR. Prototypes will be developed early against agreed interface definitions, ensuring compatibility with SWIM, FF-ICE, and relevant ICAO/EUROCAE standards, allowing integration and interoperability testing to begin at an early stage. Validation will then progress from simulations and controlled testing to shadow-mode trials in === PAGE 150 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 5 of 44 representative operational environments. The ambition of SPARTA lies in its scope. ECHO2 is expected to deliver TRL 6 outputs for a narrowly defined set of launch and re-entry processes. SPARTA widens this scope to include planning frameworks, collaborative decision-making, digital data exchange, and the treatment of higher airspace as a finite and managed resource, including the interaction with HAO and HAPS. Because of this expanded domain, the entry point for SPARTA is TRL 3–4, but the project aims to bring this comprehensive solution back up to TRL 6 by the end of its lifecycle. This ambition demonstrates continuity with earlier work while advancing towards a fully validated, interoperable framework for integrating STO into the Digital European Sky. Outputs will be prepared in model-based and textual formats consistent with SESAR architecture processes, ensuring traceability into the European ATM Master Plan. They will be suitable for submission to ICAO, EUROCAE, and the EUR STO Project Team, providing a direct pathway into standardisation, regulation, and industrialisation. By grounding the methodology in the operational lifecycle and maintaining a strong focus on integration from the start, SPARTA will deliver deployable, consistent, and interoperable operational solutions that meet the performance and safety requirements of the future European airspace environment. Methodology for Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning The planning phase is where the safe integration of STO into the European network is determined. Solution 1 addresses the strategic and pre-tactical phases, ensuring that missions can be submitted, analysed, coordinated, and approved with procedures that are both standardised and scalable. The first step is the development of operational scenarios that reflect the different mission profiles and airspace impacts to be managed. These scenarios will describe roles and responsibilities for operators, ANSPs, NM, and States, and will capture the interactions needed to agree airspace reservations or 4D Operating Zones (4DOZ). Special attention will be given to the negotiation of launch and re-entry hazard areas, and to the representation of HAPS swarms or long-duration loitering missions that may overlap with STO corridors. These scenarios will be consolidated in the OSED, which serves as the operational baseline for all subsequent requirements. Building on this, the project will prepare a Functional Requirements Document (FRD) to support traceability of operational needs into system behaviour. Although not part of the mandatory TRL 6 package, the FRD will help maintain consistency across the specifications. The TS/IRS will then define the functional behaviour and logical interface requirements, setting out how mission planning data is exchanged between operators, NM, ANSP systems, and other stakeholders. Interfaces will be described in terms of message types, timing, and services, leaving implementation open for later industrialisation. Harmonisation with SWIM services, FF-ICE concepts, and CCSDS/ICAO data models will be ensured so that submissions and updates are machine-readable and interoperable across borders. The SPR-INTEROP will consolidate safety, performance, and interoperability requirements derived from the OSED and TS/IRS. This will include transversal assessments such as safety assurance and human performance, and a performance assessment report demonstrating how key performance areas and indicators are supported. The methodology requires these assessments to be explicit and traceable into the validation results and cost-benefit analysis. Development will be carried out in an iterative cycle, with draft versions of OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP prepared well ahead of formal reviews. This enables early internal reviews and technical workshops with stakeholders, including NM, ANSPs, and regulators, reducing the risk of late-stage changes. Prototypes of mission planning interfaces and data exchange services will be developed against these draft specifications, allowing integration testing in controlled environments from the first reporting period. Validation activities are central to Solution 1. The Validation Plan (VALP) will define objectives, scenarios, KPIs, data sources, and facilities to be used. Planned exercises include negotiation of 4DOZ volumes between operators and NM, assessment of alternative trajectories around predicted re-entry hazard areas, and submission of HAPS === PAGE 151 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 6 of 44 swarms using adapted FF-ICE formats. These exercises will be executed using shadow/test platforms, with results captured in the Validation Report (VALR). Validation evidence will feed back into updates of the OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP, ensuring that the specifications evolve in line with operational reality. The TRL progression for Solution 1 begins from TRL 3–4, as only parts of the planning process were addressed in ECHO2. By the end of the first reporting period, SPARTA will have baseline specifications and initial validation evidence. By the project conclusion, the complete TRL 6 package will be delivered, including OSED, TS/IRS, SPR-INTEROP, VALP/VALR, CBA, STAND, REG, and the Contextual Note (CN). This methodology ensures that planning for STO is not treated in isolation but as part of a wider managed use of higher airspace. The solution is designed to ensure launches and re-entries can be accommodated with predictable and transparent processes, while maintaining flexibility to account for HAPS and other high-altitude users where interactions occur. Methodology for Solution 2 – Dynamic Real-Time Operations The execution phase of STO presents the most acute challenges for the ATM system. Once a launch or re-entry begins, airspace hazards evolve rapidly, contingencies must be managed in real time, and unused volumes must be released as soon as possible to restore network capacity. Solution 2 develops the procedures, tools, and data services that allow NM, ANSPs, and States to maintain situational awareness, coordinate dynamically, and respond effectively to both nominal and off-nominal events. Work will begin with the development of operational scenarios describing the real-time coordination processes. These will capture the roles of launch operators, NM, ANSP tactical units, and State authorities during mission execution, including the timing of hazard updates, communications channels, and contingency triggers. Special attention will be given to scenarios involving anomalies such as trajectory deviation, debris events, or uncontrolled re-entry, and to the interaction between STO hazard volumes and concurrent HAPS operations in 4DOZ. These scenarios will be recorded in the OSED, which provides the operational baseline for safety, performance, and interoperability requirements. A Functional Requirements Document (FRD) will be prepared to ensure traceability between operational needs and system functions, even though it is not part of the formal TRL 6 set. The TS/IRS will specify the functional behaviour and logical interfaces for real-time coordination, defining how mission telemetry, hazard updates, and contingency alerts are exchanged between operator systems, NM, ANSP tactical tools, and affected users. This will cover message content, update rates, and service discovery, ensuring alignment with SWIM services, ICAO data models (FIXM, AIXM, iWXXM), and CCSDS formats where relevant. The emphasis will be on machine-to- machine integration that allows near-instantaneous propagation of updates across FIR boundaries. Safety, performance, and interoperability requirements will be consolidated in the SPR-INTEROP, ensuring that real-time processes are justified against defined key performance areas (safety, capacity, environment, cost efficiency) and that transversal assessments such as safety assurance and human performance are included. This ensures that tools and procedures are not only technically sound but also operationally acceptable for controllers and managers. Development will follow an iterative cycle, with early drafts of OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP ready for the Technical Project Review. Prototypes of real-time coordination interfaces, situational displays, and contingency tools will be implemented against these draft specifications, enabling early integration testing in shadow/test platforms that replicate NMOC functions. Live operational systems will not be used, in order to avoid procedural, security, and stability risks, but the shadow environments will be sufficient to demonstrate representative data flows and coordination. Validation activities will be defined in the VALP, with scenarios covering nominal launches, controlled re-entries, uncontrolled re-entries, debris events, and anomalies requiring rapid hazard-area adjustments. Additional scenarios === PAGE 152 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 7 of 44 will explore the release of reserved airspace during missions, and the coordination between multiple HAPS in a 4DOZ and a concurrent STO launch corridor. Execution will produce the VALR, consolidating results, KPI performance, and recommendations. Feedback loops will allow updates to the OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP as validation evidence accumulates. TRL progression for Solution 2 starts from TRL 4, as ECHO2 provides a foundation for hazard-area coordination but does not cover the full scope of dynamic real-time operations. By the end of the first reporting period, SPARTA will have baseline specifications and initial validation scenarios. By project end, the complete TRL 6 package will be delivered, including OSED, TS/IRS, SPR-INTEROP, VALR, CBA, STAND, REG, and the Contextual Note (CN). This methodology ensures that real-time management of STO is underpinned by automation and secure data exchange, reducing controller workload and minimising disruption to other traffic. By embedding HAPS and other high-altitude users into the scenarios where they overlap with STO, the solution reflects the reality of a finite higher airspace environment and provides the tools to manage it as part of the wider European ATM system. Cross-Cutting Enablers Although the two Solutions address different phases of the lifecycle, they are connected through common enablers that ensure coherence, interoperability, and maturity progression. Digital data exchange is the primary cross-cutting element. Mission intent, trajectory updates, hazard area definitions, and contingency alerts will all be exchanged via secure, standardised digital interfaces (API) based on harmonised data models. This approach allows information to flow automatically and consistently between operators, NM, ANSPs, States, and—where relevant—international partners. The methodology ensures alignment with SWIM services, ICAO standards (FIXM, AIXM, iWXXM), and CCSDS specifications, enabling interoperability across domains. By embedding data exchange within both planning and real-time operations, SPARTA avoids duplication and ensures that all information flows are coherent end to end. Integration into SESAR architecture provides the second unifying thread. Each Solution will produce model-based and textual content in accordance with SESAR processes, ensuring that artefacts such as OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR- INTEROP are traceable within the European ATM Master Plan. This guarantees that project outputs are not stand- alone prototypes but directly contribute to programme-level architecture. Validation methodology is also consistent across both Solutions. All validation will be planned in advance through a structured Validation Plan (VALP) and reported in a Validation Report (VALR). Scenarios will progress from controlled simulations to shadow-mode trials in representative operational environments. Live operational systems will not be used, to avoid stability and security risks, but test platforms will replicate NMOC functions sufficiently to demonstrate interoperability and data flows. This iterative validation loop allows early drafts of deliverables to be refined and aligned with evidence before finalisation. TRL progression provides the overarching ambition. The starting point for SPARTA is TRL 3–4, as the expanded scope includes planning frameworks, collaborative decision-making, and HAO/HAPS interactions not covered in ECHO2. The methodology is explicitly designed to bring this broader scope to TRL 6 by project end, ensuring that the complete set of SESAR artefacts—OSED, TS/IRS, SPR-INTEROP, VALP/VALR, CBA, STAND, REG, and Contextual Note—are validated and ready for regulatory and industrial uptake. Together, these enablers ensure that while the Solutions address distinct operational phases, they remain fully aligned in terms of data, specifications, validation, and maturity. This guarantees that the final outcome will be a coherent, deployable capability for managing STO within the Digital European Sky. === PAGE 153 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 8 of 44 1.3 State of the art The integration of Space Transport Operations (STO) and Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) into the European network is maturing but uneven. Good practice exists, yet implementations remain fragmented across States, with a mix of manual coordination, non-standard data formats, and limited automation for cross-border activities. Important advances have been made through regional guidance and early prototypes (e.g. work feeding into the ICAO EUR context and SESAR demonstrators such as ECHO2). These efforts have proven feasibility, but they have not yet been extended into widely adopted, interoperable capabilities. At present, there is no consistently implemented European solution that covers the full mission lifecycle —from coordinated planning and approval through real-time monitoring, dynamic hazard management, and automated cross- border data exchange—using harmonised, machine-readable information. SPARTA addresses this gap by extending the most advanced concepts and prototypes in scope, technical maturity, and operational integration to deliver two distinct yet interconnected SESAR Solutions (planning and real -time operations), underpinned by a comm on, standards-aligned data-exchange layer. This approach focuses on practical interoperability and adoption without overstating current shortcomings. Solution 1: Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning Current state of the art Mission planning for STO/HAO remains heterogeneous. Procedures, formats, and timelines differ between States; submissions are often PDFs or free -text, coordinated via email and teleconferences. Cross -border planning can be slow and inconsistent. Some natio nal portals exist, but schemas are not harmonised and machine -readability is limited. How SPARTA goes beyond SPARTA will deliver a standardised, interoperable planning capability for orbital, sub -orbital and long-endurance high-altitude missions, including State operations. Planning will incorporate automated generation of time-bounded 4D hazard volumes (4DOZ) within the workflow, allowing early optimisation to minimise network disruption. Key advances: • Harmonised data schemas and APIs, aligned with European information -management practices, enabling machine-to-machine submissions as well as a web front end. • Ingestion from existing operator/authority portals where available, avoiding duplicate entry and leveraging authoritative sources. • Collaborative, multi -State decision -making built in from the outset, with clear roles, auditability and traceability. • Pre-tactical digital outputs (including digital notice preparation and machine -readable hazard data) consumable by ANSP and network systems without requiring immediate modifications to existing Flight Data Processing systems. This moves planning from narrative, document -centric exchanges to a data -centric, automatable process that is directly reusable by operational systems. === PAGE 154 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 9 of 44 Solution 2: Dynamic Real-Time Operations Current state of the art During execution, many operations rely on pre -published static hazard areas and manual updates when conditions change. Revised notices and phone coordination can take tens of minutes and may not propagate evenly. Some isolated implementations display live mission data, but network-wide, standardised data services are not yet in place. How SPARTA goes beyond SPARTA provides a fully integrated real -time operational capability for STO/HAO, including State operations. Multiple surveillance/telemetry sources and environmental inputs are fused into a shared operational picture across ANSP and network environments. Key advances: • Continuous, predictive–responsive updates of 4DOZ based on debris/dispersion modelling and refined with live tracking, enabling dynamic footprint optimisation and early release where safe. • Automated, secure dissemination of mission status, trajectory updates and hazard volumes via the standardised data-exchange framework, ensuring near-instant availability to all authorised stakeholders. • Machine-readable digital notices (including digital NOTAM outputs) and SWIM-based messages for direct system ingestion—reducing manual re-entry and propagation lag. • Automated risk detection against active flight trajectories, with decision support for mitigation and coordinated updates across affected FIRs. This shifts day-of-ops from fragmented, phone-and-PDF workflows to timely, data -driven coordination at network scale. #§CON-MET-CM§# #§COM-PLE-CP§# #§REL-EVA-RE§# 2. Impact #@IMP-ACT-IA@# 2.1 Project’s pathways towards impact The growing frequency and complexity of Space Transport Operations (STO) and Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) presents both opportunities and challenges for European airspace management. Existing procedures are fragmented between States, heavily reliant on manual coordination, and lack the standardisation and automation needed to manage these activities efficiently at a network scale. This limits the ability to integrate missions seamlessly into the European ATM system, often resulting in conservative airspace restrictions, unpredictable impacts on traffic flows, and increased workload for operational staff. SPARTA addresses these challenges through two complementary SESAR Solutions that together cover the full operational lifecycle of STO and HAO integration. The first focuses on the planning phase, providing a standardised, collaborative process that improve s the quality and timeliness of mission data. The second delivers a real -time operational capability, enabling continuous monitoring, automated hazard updates, and proactive conflict management during missions. Both Solutions are underpinned by a secure, s tandardised data-exchange framework that ensures information flows automatically and consistently between all relevant stakeholders, within Europe and with adjacent regions. Each Solution has a distinct operational role, yet they are designed to work as an integrated whole. The planning capability feeds directly into real -time operations, and both rely on the common data -exchange framework to distribute updates rapidly and acc urately. Together they deliver measurable improvements in safety, predictability, and network efficiency, while providing a clear pathway for adoption into operational and regulatory frameworks. === PAGE 155 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 10 of 44 This integrated approach ensures that SPARTA’s results will not only address current operational gaps but also position Europe as a global leader in managing space launch and re-entry activities and high-altitude operations Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning Operational and safety impact Operational and safety impact Today, STO and HAO mission planning in Europe is heterogeneous. States apply different approval formats, lead times and coordination processes, which creates unpredictable workflows and variability in how hazard areas are defined. Where uncertainty is high, stakeholders sometimes adopt large precautionary airspace closures to manage risk, which can displace traffic more tha n necessary. SPARTA addresses this by providing a single, harmonised planning environment that lets all stakeholders, including State Space Regulators, ANSPs, the Network Manager and mission operators, work from a consistent and authoritative mission datas et for use within the European ATM context. The solution embeds collaborative decision-making in the planning phase. By engaging all affected States early, potential conflicts can be identified and resolved pre-tactically, and hazard volumes can be shaped with greater precision to minimise footprint while meeting safety requirements. Standardised, electronic planning reduces opportunities for error, improves traceability and helps ensure that approvals are based on complete and consistently structured data as provided by the responsible parties. This reduces the likelihood of late procedural changes during the mission itself. Network performance benefits From a network perspective, more predictable and precise hazard volumes enable more efficient use of airspace. Airlines and flight planners can plan with greater confidence, with better opportunities to avoid knock-on congestion in neighbouring sectors where applicable. SPARTA supports the Network Manager and States in assessing mission impacts against demand patterns and critical flows, helping to identify lower -impact windows or shapes where mission constraints allow. It does not schedule missions and can not override State or mission -critical timing requirements; rather, it provides pre -tactical what-if analysis, impact visualisation and data products that enable earlier, more informed decisions. The automated hazard -volume function is significant. Using t rajectory modelling and re -entry dispersion predictions, the system can propose targeted geometries derived directly from mission parameters. This can reduce planning time and, where safety allows, enable smaller, better -shaped volumes, improving safety by bounding risk more precisely. Regulatory and interoperability impact Regulatory oversight currently requires each State to interpret and validate operator plans in its own way. The absence of a common, machine -readable format increases translation effort and the risk of misinterpretation. SPARTA establishes a harmonised mis sion-plan schema and interfaces aligned with European information -management practices and compatible with SWIM profiles and FF -ICE concepts where appropriate. STO and HAO -specific parameters are supported through well -defined extensions, units and ranges to ensure clarity at high speeds and altitudes. This allows authorities to receive structured data, making approvals more transparent and less resource - intensive. Interoperability extends beyond Europe through the use of internationally recognisable exchange patterns, enabling data sharing for cross-border missions without imposing ownership of “master data” outside the European ATM context. Why this is transformative This solution goes beyond current practice by combining automation, standardisation and collaborative planning in one operational capability. No current European system delivers automated hazard generation, multi -State pre - tactical workflows and consumable , machine -readable outputs designed for direct ingestion by operational environments. The result is shorter and more predictable planning cycles, more precisely bounded hazard areas, fewer operational disruptions and clearer accountability and traceability . By addressing safety, efficiency and interoperability together, Solution 1 helps make STO and HAO missions a routine, low -impact part of European airspace operations rather than exceptional events requiring heavy manual coordination. === PAGE 156 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 11 of 44 Solution 2 – Dynamic Real-Time Operations Operational and safety impact Even with a fully developed mission plan, STO and HAO operations can change once they begin. Delays, minor trajectory deviations or environmental conditions may alter the hazard footprint and timing. In the current European context, such changes are manage d mainly through manual coordination using telephone calls, email and revised notices. Updates can take several minutes to propagate across all affected parties, creating a window where ATC may be working with information that is no longer current. In response, controllers may apply larger or longer restrictions than strictly necessary, which protects safety but can affect more of the network than required. SPARTA’s real-time operations capability addresses this by fusing operator-provided mission data with surveillance and environmental inputs into a unified operational picture available to the Network Manager and affected ANSPs. Sources can include ground radar and optical tracking, space-based ADS-B and space-weather forecasts. This fusion provides a timely view of the actual trajectory and predicted changes based on current conditions, supporting quicker, more consistent safety decisions. The capability also reduces and helps manage potential conflicts arising from HAO activity, particularly where high-altitude operations intersect with conventional flows or require dynamic re-planning. Network performance benefits A key innovation is automated hazard-volume updating. As the mission progresses, predictive debris and trajectory models forecast the hazard footprint and are refined continuously using live tracking. Resulting geometries are tailored in time and space to the evolving risk, replacing static, pre-published areas with dynamic ones. This enables restrictions to be lifted as soon as they are no longer needed and helps avoid closing unaffected areas. The sys tem also provides automated conflict detection by comparing updated hazard volumes with active aircraft trajectories. When a potential conflict is identified, decision -support proposals such as targeted reroutes or temporary flow measures are generated for controller review and implementation. While current, measurable delays attributable to HAO are limited in Europe, the above capabilities improve the efficient use of higher airspace and reduce the risk of unnecessary restrictions as activity scales. Where STO missions interact with the network, earlier, more precise updates help avoid knock-on effects in adjacent sectors. Regulatory and interoperability impact The real-time picture is designed to integrate with NM and ANSP environments, as well as operator control centres, so that all decision -makers access the same authoritative data. Formats align with European SWIM specifications and ICAO provisions for sharing hazard information, supporting coordination with neighbouring Regions where appropriate. Security, access control and integrity checks are embedded. The service produces a detailed, time - stamped record of mission status, hazard -volume changes and actions taken, supporting post -event reviews, regulatory oversight and continuous improvement of procedures. Why this is transformative There is currently no European operational capability that combines live mission-data integration, automated hazard- geometry updates, real-time conflict detection and network-wide distribution. SPARTA shifts mission management from largely reactive, docume nt-based exchanges to a predictive, responsive and coordinated process at network scale. By enabling faster, more accurate and less disruptive hazard management, the solution strengthens safety and improves overall efficiency where missions interact with the network, while establishing a model that can be scaled as STO and HAO activity grows. === PAGE 157 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 12 of 44 2.2 Measures to maximise impact - Dissemination, exploitation and communication #@COM-DIS-VIS- CDV@# The impact of SPARTA will depend on more than the technical quality of its outputs. To achieve lasting change in the way Space Transport Operations (STO) and Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) are managed, the project must ensure that its results are understood, trusted, and adopted by the operational, regulatory, and industrial communities that will use them. This requires a coordinated approach that begins on day one and continues beyond the project’s formal end. SPARTA’s dissemination, exploitation, and communication plan addresses this requirement through three parallel strands of activity. Dissemination will ensure that results reach the right audiences in the right formats to enable uptake. Exploitation will focus on e mbedding the solutions in operational systems, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards. Communication will build awareness and support among both specialist and non -specialist audiences, highlighting the benefits for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. These activities are reinforced by structured engagement with ICAO, EASA, EUROCAE, and other standardisation bodies, as well as alignment with relevant international frameworks such as those developed by the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (C CSDS). By maintaining this alignment and targeting outputs to the needs of each audience, SPARTA will maximise the likelihood that its solutions move rapidly from project deliverables to operational reality. Dissemination strategy The dissemination plan ensures that SPARTA’s outputs are visible, accessible, and usable for those who can turn them into operational reality. Dissemination will begin at the project outset and continue well beyond its conclusion, with targeted actions for each phase of work. SPARTA’s results will be shared with operational stakeholders such as the Network Manager, ANSPs, State Space Regulators, and mission operators, who will directly use the Solutions. For these groups, the emphasis will be on practical, implementable outputs: technical specifications, operational procedures, validation findings, and interface documentation in forms that can be integrated into existing systems. Regulatory and standardisation audiences, including ICAO EUR/NAT, the ATMOPS and Space Operations Panels, and relevant EUROCAE working groups, will receive outputs in the formats they require for adoption. This includes formal working papers, draft provisions, and detailed data model descriptions suitable for incorporation into ICAO guidance or EUROCAE standards. By maintaining an active presence in these bodies throughout the project, SPARTA will align its results with ongoing work, ensuring that outputs can move quickly into formal processes. The research and innovation community, including SESAR partners and academic specialists in ATM, space operations, and data exchange standards (EUROCAE/CCSDS), will be engaged through conference presentations, open-access reports, and technical papers. Making selected deliverables publicly available in trusted repositories will enable further development and interoperability testing. SPARTA will also share results with partners in adjacent ICAO Regions, through bilateral meetings and contributions to cross-regional forums such as CANSO working groups. Given the cross -border nature of many STO and HAO missions, these exchanges will help ensure that European procedures remain interoperable with neighbouring regions and influence global best practice. Dissemination will use a mix of established and project -specific channels. These include participation in SESAR Innovation Days, ICAO EUR/NAT and CANSO events, dedicated SPARTA stakeholder workshops, technical webinars, and targeted briefings for priority audiences. Dissemination timing will be aligned with project milestones: early sharing of concepts to gather feedback, mid -project release of prototypes and validation results, and final publication of the fully validated Solutions. By engaging each audience in ways suited to their role and decision -making processes, SPARTA will create the conditions for its results to be understood, trusted, and adopted. === PAGE 158 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 13 of 44 Exploitation strategy The exploitation plan focuses on turning SPARTA’s results into operational capabilities, regulatory provisions, and industry standards that will continue to deliver value after the project ends. From the outset, exploitation activities will run in parallel with technical work so that potential users can begin preparing for adoption while the Solutions are still in development. For operational stakeholders, the two Solutions will be prepared for direct integration into the Network Manager’s planning and operational systems, ANSP tools, and mission operator workflows. This includes aligning software interfaces with existing infrastructure, providing detailed operational guidance, and conducting pre-deployment trials within live environments where possible. By the end of the project, at least one operational partner will have an agreed pathway for early implementation of each Solution. For regulators and standardisation bodies, the exploitation objective is to have SPARTA outputs ready for formal consideration within ICAO and EUROCAE processes. This means producing the necessary supporting material — draft provisions, technical recommendat ions, and reference implementations —so that the Solutions can be taken forward without the need for major rework. The project will also prepare detailed change proposals for inclusion in ICAO regional documentation and EUROCAE specifications. Each partner will develop an internal exploitation plan identifying how they will use the results within their own organisations, whether for operational deployment, commercial services, or further research. These individual plans will be consolidated into a project-wide exploitation roadmap, which will be updated regularly and delivered as a formal output. Post-project sustainability is a central element of the exploitation approach. By embedding the Solutions into ongoing operational, regulatory, and standardisation workstreams during the project, SPARTA ensures that they will be maintained, refined, and used well beyond the project lifetime. Communication strategy Communication activities will ensure that SPARTA is visible, recognisable, and understood by both specialist and non-specialist audiences throughout its lifetime. The aim is to build awareness of the project’s objectives, demonstrate progress, and highlight the benefits of its results for the European ATM network and wider society. A public-facing website will be established early in the project as the central hub for all communication activities. It will include accessible explanations of the project’s purpose, news updates, event announcements, and links to public deliverables. The site will be maintained for at least two years after the project ends to support continued access to information. SPARTA will adopt a consistent visual identity, applied across all presentations, documents, and online content. This will help establish a clear and recognisable presence at industry events and in professional networks. Communication materials will be adapted to the audience, with technical depth for professional stakeholders and plain language for broader public outreach. Throughout the project, a programme of events and media activities will support visibility. Key actions will include: a) A public launch announcement and media kit at the project start. b) A mid-project stakeholder event to present interim results and gather feedback. c) A final results conference to showcase validated Solutions and outline adoption pathways. d) Regular briefings at industry events such as SESAR Innovation Days, ICAO EUR/NAT meetings, and EUROCAE symposia. === PAGE 159 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 14 of 44 Digital channels will be used to extend the project’s reach. A LinkedIn page will provide regular updates for the professional ATM and space operations community, while targeted articles will be placed in relevant industry publications. Where appropriate, social media posts will link back to the project website to encourage deeper engagement. The communication programme will run from the first month of the project, ensuring that awareness grows steadily and stakeholders remain engaged. By maintaining a consistent flow of information and aligning messages with project milestones, SPARTA will keep its audience informed and invested in the results. Intellectual property rights (IPR) and results ownership SPARTA will generate a range of results, including technical specifications, software prototypes, validation methodologies, operational procedures, and guidance material. The consortium will manage intellectual property in a way that protects individual contributions while ensuring the widest possible uptake of the results. An IPR framework will be agreed in the Consortium Agreement before the project start. This will define ownership rules, access rights, and conditions for both internal use and external exploitation. Results created by a single partner will remain the property of that partner. Results developed jointly will be owned collectively, with clear arrangements for use and decision-making agreed in advance. The project will distinguish between outputs intended for open publication and those requiring controlled access. Public deliverables such as non-sensitive specifications, operational guidance, and performance assessments will be released under open licenc es to support adoption and interoperability. Software components that form part of interface implementations may also be made available under permissive licences where this would accelerate uptake. For results containing commercially sensitive or security-critical information, access will be restricted to authorised stakeholders under agreed conditions. In such cases, the consortium will determine the most appropriate protection mechanism, which may include copyright, design rights, or, where relevant, patent applications. A results ownership register will be maintained throughout the project, updated at each reporting period, and finalised in the closing stages. This register will clearly identify each result, its owner or owners, the protection status, and the intended exploitation pathway. By establishing these arrangements early and updating them as the project progresses, SPARTA will ensure that intellectual property is managed in a way that safeguards the partners’ contributions and facilitates the operational adoption of its outputs. Policy feedback and standardisation pathway SPARTA is designed to produce results that can be deployed operationally and considered within regulatory frameworks and industry standards. From the outset, the project will make its technical specifications, validation evidence, and implementation guidance available in formats suitable for uptake by the responsible bodies at European and international levels. At the international level, information sharing with ICAO will be channelled through established liaison routes (e.g. the EUR/NAT Office) and, where appropriate, via relevant technical bodies. SPARTA will prepare materials in ICAO-friendly formats, such as draft guidance notes and inputs suitable for consideration in regional documentation. Any potential contributions towards future SARPs would be offered as background material only, leaving initiation and stewardship to ICAO processes. At the European level, SPARTA will ensure that outcomes are compatible with existing and emerging provisions on airspace usage, data services, and safety management. Briefing packs and targeted technical notes will be made available to EASA on request and via the Advisory Board, enabling alignment with AMC/GM where relevant. Participation in any EASA activities would be contingent on invitation and within project scope; the consortium does not assume standing membership or resourcing of task forces. === PAGE 160 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 15 of 44 For standardisation, SPARTA will package interface definitions and validation evidence so they are candidate inputs for consideration by the appropriate EUROCAE working groups, where active and relevant to higher airspace operations, SWIM-based data exchange, or integration of new entrants. Where concepts from adjacent domains (for example U -space information services) have applicability to segregated high -altitude environments, this will be highlighted carefully without implying transfer where it is not appropriate to STO or high-speed operations. In developing its data exchange layer, SPARTA will reference widely used space -domain data recommendations, including those published by the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS), to promote interoperability of formats, metadata and protoco ls. The intent is compatibility and clear mapping between spaceflight data and SWIM -enabled ATM environments. SPARTA does not plan to propose formal changes to CCSDS specifications; any observed gaps or alignment issues will be documented and shared with the custodians as informational feedback. Feedback from SPARTA’s validation activities will be consolidated into concise technical recommendations that describe performance, operational constraints, and any enabling regulatory considerations. These recommendations will be made available to ICAO, E ASA, EUROCAE, national regulators and relevant standards communities, supporting evidence-based consideration without pre-judging policy choices. The pathway to adoption begins early, with a liaison plan that maps processes and indicative timelines of the relevant organisations. Draft materials may be shared for comment ahead of final validation where this can improve alignment. This approach maximi ses the likelihood that SPARTA outputs are ready for formal consideration, while keeping external engagement proportionate and within project scope #§COM-DIS-VIS-CDV§# === PAGE 161 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 16 of 44 2.3 Summary KEY ELEMENT OF THE IMPACT SECTION SPECIFIC NEEDS What are the specific needs that triggered this project? The specific needs that triggered this project are centred around addressing the current operational, technical, and regulatory gaps in managing STO and HAO. These gaps include fragmented and manual planning processes, lack of situational awareness and upd ates during real-time operations, and lack of standardized and secure data exchange mechanisms. If these needs remain unaddressed, they will lead to increased delays, network inefficiencies, limited ability to handle the increasing number of STO/HAO, and inconsistent cross-border coordination. EXPECTED RESULTS What do you expect to generate by the end of the project? Deployable, interoperable operational concepts, procedures, and technical enablers ready for industrialization. Tools, procedures, regulatory, and data exchange framework s for the NM, ANSPs, Regulators, and Operators to plan, monitor, and adapt to STO and HAO activities before and during flight. These include a Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning capability, Dynamic Real-time Operations, and Standardized and Secure Data Exchange. Enable Europe to facilitate the seamless integration of expected S TO and HAO, maintaining safety and minimizing impacts on other airspace users. Support European leadership in global STO and HAO interoperability and standardization, ensuring compatibility within ICAO EUR and beyond. A validated pathway to integrate these capabilities into the Digital European Sky target architecture and trajectory -based operations. D & E & C MEASURES What dissemination, exploitation and communication measures will you apply to the results? Communication methods will include: a) A public project website b) Participating in and providing papers for SESAR events, ICAO EUR/NAT meetings, EUROCAE working groups, specialised industry conferences, and selected journals. c) Sharing updates through SESAR 3 JU channels. Dissemination activities will include: a) Technical deliverables and reports. b) Conference papers and peer-reviewed journal articles. c) Presentations to operational forums and technical panels. d) Workshops and webinars to engage stakeholders in the review of preliminary and final results. The exploitation plan will include: a) Mapping solution outputs to candidate standardisation and regulatory processes. b) Identifying opportunities for integration into NMOC processes, ANSP planning systems, and mission operator workflows. c) Assessing the operational, regulatory, and commercial viability of each solution in consultation with end users. d) Ensuring exploitation considerations are addressed in both the first and second reporting periods, with early market and regulatory engagement to prepare the ground for implementation. === PAGE 162 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 17 of 44 #§IMP-ACT-IA§# TARGET GROUPS Who will use or further up-take the results of the project? Who will benefit from the results of the project? Within the operational world the results of SPARTA will be used by NM, ANSPs, Space and Airspace Regulators, STO and HAO Operators, and the military. Operational beneficiaries will include the above, plus other Airspace Users, whose operations are not as adversely impacted by STO and HAO. Other beneficiaries will be European citizens and companies who benefit from: 1) The services offered by STO and HAO. 2) The reduced disruption to current Airspace User activities (e.g. commercial scheduled aviation). OUTCOMES What change do you expect to see after successful dissemination and exploitation of project results to the target group(s)? Improved STO/HAO Coordination and Efficiency by adopting standardized and scalable mission planning processes will improve network efficiency, and potential capacity for STO/HAO missions. Integrating enhanced real-time operational management capabilities will support timely and coordinated decisions during missions, reducing the risk of network disruption and improve safety by enabling dynamic adaptation to evolving operational conditions. Implementation of a Standardized and Secure Data Exchange will ensure consistent and reliable information sharing between all relevant stakeholders. This will reduce errors, improve situational awareness, and facilitate cross-border coordination. Support European leadership in global STO/HAO Regulatory and Standardization. This will ensure compatibility with ICAO EUR and cross-regional frameworks, positioning Europe as a global leader in managing space and high-altitude operations. A validated pathway to integrate these capabilities into the Digital European Sky target architecture and trajectory-based operations environment will enable the seamless integration of STO and HAO while maintaining safety and minimizing impacts on other airspace users. IMPACTS What are the expected wider scientific, economic and societal effects of the project contributing to the expected impacts outlined in the respective destination in the work programme? Advance the state of knowledge in the field of STO and HAO airspace integration by developing and validating new operational concepts, procedures, and technical enablers. This will contribute to the scientific community's understanding of how to manage these operations more effectively and safely. Reduce delays and network inefficiencies, leading to cost savings for operators and service providers. Facilitate the growth of STO and HAO in Europe, leading to new business opportunities and economic development. Contribute to the safety and security of airspace operations by addressing the current gaps in managing STO and HAO, reducing the risk of accidents and incidents. Improve the efficiency and predictability of airspace operations, delivering positive environmental effects, such as reducing fuel burn and associated emissions. Support the development of a more resilient and adaptable airspace management system, benefiting society as a whole by ensuring the safe and efficient integration of new types of airspace users. === PAGE 163 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 18 of 44 3. Quality and efficiency of the implementation #@QUA-LIT-QL@# #@WRK-PLA-WP@# 3.1 Work plan and resources The SPARTA work plan is designed to deliver two SESAR Solutions, each addressing a distinct phase of Space Transport Operations (STO) integration into the European ATM system: • Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning: addressing strategic and pre-tactical phases, enabling structured mission submissions, hazard area definition, negotiation of 4D Operating Zones (4DOZ), and network-wide CDM processes. • Solution 2 – Dynamic Real-Time Operations: addressing the execution phase, enabling live monitoring, adaptive hazard management, contingency response, and rapid release of unused airspace. Data exchange is treated as a cross-cutting capability embedded in both solutions, rather than a separate work package. All requirements, specifications, and validation activities will include machine-to-machine interfaces, harmonised data models, and secure digital exchange mechanisms, ensuring consistency across planning and real- time phases. Figure 1 visualises the SPARTA Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Figure 1: SPARTA WBS Each solution is developed over two reporting periods, with a dedicated work package in each phase. This ensures that draft specifications and validation results can be prepared in time for SESAR reviews, allowing iterative improvement and reducing re-assessment risk. WP1 – Project Management (M1–36) provides governance, financial and contractual oversight, and quality assurance for the project as a whole. It establishes the Project Management Plan, ensures timely delivery of all SESAR milestones and reviews, and mainta ins risk and issue registers. WP1 also runs the internal review cycle for all deliverables, ensuring both technical quality and compliance with SESAR formats before submission. === PAGE 164 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 19 of 44 WP2 – Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication, and Data Management (M1 –36) manages all stakeholder engagement and communication activities. It ensures that project results are shared with operators, ANSPs, States, and the wider community, through publications, workshops, and events aligned with technical milestones. It also maintains the project website, implements the visual identity, and prepares dissemination material for both technical and public audiences. WP2 additionally ensures that all project data and outputs are managed in line with FAIR principles, with a Data Management Plan (DMP) delivered and updated at required intervals. WP3 – Solution 1 Planning (M1–18) initiates development of the planning solution, covering requirements capture, initial specifications, and early validation. It produces draft OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR -INTEROP to define how mission intent and hazard areas are submitted and managed. Prototypes of digital interfaces and planning services are developed to test interoperability with NM and ANSP systems. Initial validation scenarios are executed in simulation and controlled environments, with findings documented in the Validation Plan and early Validation Report. WP4 – Solution 2 Operations (M1 –18) develops the real -time coordination solution in parallel. It defines the operational scenarios and requirements for live monitoring, hazard volume updates, and contingency management, captured in draft OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP. Prototypes of tactical decision -support tools and situational displays are built to demonstrate data exchange with shadow NMOC platforms. Validation activities focus on representative scenarios such as launch anomalies, debris events, and rapid airspace release, with results recorded in draft VALP and early VALR. WP5 – Solution 1 Planning (M19–36) refines and finalises the planning solution, building on the baseline deliverables from WP3. Specifications are updated based on validation results, and the final versions of OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR- INTEROP are delivered at TRL6. Validation activities are extended to cover cross-border coordination, long-duration missions, and integration with HAPS in 4DOZ. The Cost -Benefit Analysis (CBA) is produced, together with contributions to standardisation (STAND) and regulatory guidance (REG). The Contextual Note (CN) packages the planning solution for future industrialisation and deployment. WP6 – Solution 2 Operations (M19 –36) brings the operational solution to maturity. Specifications from WP4 are refined and finalised, with extended validation covering nominal launches, uncontrolled re -entries, and interaction with other higher airspace users. The final OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP are delivered at TRL6, supported by a comprehensive Validation Report. The CBA assesses the benefits of real -time coordination in terms of network efficiency and safety. Contributions to STAND and REG are prepared to support European and international uptake. The Contextual Note summarises the final solution and defines the path to deployment. Timing and Sequencing The project runs for 36 months, divided into two reporting periods, each supporting a full development and validation cycle for the two SESAR Solutions. Months 1 –6 (Project initiation): WP1 establishes governance, risk management, and reporting procedures. WP2 launches the project website and stakeholder engagement. WP3 and WP4 focus on requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and initial system arch itecture definitions, culminating in the Project Management Plan at Month 3. Early drafts of OSED and TS/IRS are prepared for both planning and operations solutions. Months 7–12 (Early development): WP3 and WP4 produce draft SPR -INTEROP documents and begin prototype development of planning interfaces and operational coordination tools. Integration checkpoints ensure consistency across both solutions. WP2 supports outre ach through technical workshops and first publications. Preparations are made for the Technical Project Review at Month 10, including delivery of draft specifications and early validation concepts. Months 13–18 (Baseline validation): Initial validation exercises are conducted in WP3 and WP4, using simulations and shadow platforms to test mission submission, hazard area management, and contingency handling. Draft Validation Plans (VALP) and initial Validation Reports (VALR) are produced. By Month 18, each solution delivers baseline specifications (OSED, TS/IRS, SPR-INTEROP) and early validation evidence to support the first Periodic Report and SESAR maturity self-assessment. Months 19 –24 (Refinement and extended scenarios): WP 5 and WP 6 refine specifications based on validation === PAGE 165 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 20 of 44 feedback, producing updated OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR -INTEROP. Validation scenarios are broadened to include cross-border launches, multi-ANSP coordination, and HAPS integration in 4DOZ. WP2 updates the Dissemination and Exploitation Plan and delivers the mid-project Data Management Plan update. Months 25–30 (Operational validation): WP5 and WP6 conduct extended validation in operationally representative environments. Scenarios include nominal launches, uncontrolled re -entries, debris events, and dynamic airspace release. Draft final deliverables are prepared by Month 28 to support internal quality review and SESAR alignment checks. Months 31 –36 (Finalisation and closure): WP 5 and WP 6 deliver final TRL6 documentation, including OSED, TS/IRS, SPR-INTEROP, VALR, CBA, STAND, REG, and the Contextual Notes. WP1 prepares the Exit Maturity Gate package and final reports. WP2 organises the final dissemination event, consolidates exploitation planning, and submits the final CDE and stakeholder engagement reports. The project closes with delivery of all mandatory technical and non-technical outputs to SESAR 3 JU. Interdependencies The SPARTA work plan is structured to ensure that all work packages contribute to the delivery of two coherent SESAR Solutions, with strong alignment across planning and operational phases. Interdependencies are managed both vertically (between phases of the same solution) and horizontally (across solutions and cross-cutting WPs). WP1 – Project Management provides overarching governance, scheduling, and quality assurance. It defines reporting cycles, chairs the Project Management Board and Technical Coordination Team, and ensures that all WPs deliver their outputs in line with SESAR 3 JU milestones. WP1 also manages the internal review process, ensuring consistency and quality before deliverables are submitted. WP2 – Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication, and Data Management runs continuously, supporting all technical WPs by promoting results, maintaining stakeholder engagement, and applying the FAIR principles to data. WP2 ensures that draft deliverables fr om WP3–WP6 are made available to external stakeholders at the right time (for example, during SESAR reviews or validation workshops) and that feedback can be incorporated. WP2 also ensures that all final outputs are communicated beyond the consortium and p ositioned for uptake in standardisation and regulation. WP3 and WP5 – Solution 1 (Planning) form a continuous workstream across both reporting periods. WP3 establishes the baseline requirements, draft specifications, and initial validation evidence, which are then refined and expanded in WP5. The outputs of WP3 (OSED, TS/IRS, SPR -INTEROP, VALP) directly feed into WP 5, where validation evidence and extended scenarios support the delivery of the full TRL 6 package, including CN, CBA, STAND, and REG. WP4 and WP 6 – Solution 2 (Operations) follow the same pattern. WP4 develops the baseline specifications and prototype tools for real -time coordination, with early validation in simulated and shadow environments. These outputs provide the foundation for WP 6, where specifications are finalised, extended validation is performed in representative conditions, and the complete TRL 6 package is delivered. Coordination between Solutions is maintained throughout. WP3/5 and WP4/6 share interface requirements and data exchange definitions to ensure that planning outputs and real -time updates are consistent. Joint validation activities test interoperability across both phases, for example by linking a planned trajectory submission (WP3/5) with a real- time anomaly response (WP4/6). This cross-solution integration ensures that STO can be managed as a seamless end- to-end process. Data exchange as a cross-cutting enabler links all technical WPs. Although not a stand-alone WP, specifications for digital interfaces, SWIM services, and harmonised data models are embedded in both planning and operations solutions. Validation of these exchanges is performed jointly across WP3/5 and WP4/6 to guarantee coherence. This interdependent structure ensures that no work package operates in isolation. Each contributes to the overall objective of delivering two SESAR Solutions at TRL 6, while shared artefacts, common validation activities, and coordinated management processes guarantee consistency and reduce duplication. === PAGE 166 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 21 of 44 Figure 2 visualises the SPARTA GANTT chart: Figure 2: SPARTA GANTT chart === PAGE 167 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 22 of 44 3.2 Capacity of participants and consortium as a whole #@CON-SOR-CS@# #@PRJ-MGT-PM@# The SPARTA consortium has been assembled to provide the operational, technical, and research capacity required to deliver two SESAR Solutions for the integration of Space Transport Operations (STO) into the European ATM system. The partnership combines the Network Manager, multiple ANSPs, major research centres, academic institutions, industry, SMEs, and user associations. This balance ensures that each stage of the lifecycle, from requirements capture to validation and standardisation, is supported by organisations with the relevant competences and infrastructure. EUROCONTROL provides the central link to the Network Manager (NM) environment, guaranteeing that outputs are aligned with SESAR architecture and operational practice. Access to NM operational platforms and shadow/test environments allows the project to validate specifications in representative conditions without impacting live systems. Alongside EUROCONTROL, national ANSPs including DFS, LFV, ENAV, ENAIRE, and NATS contribute with operational expertise, facilities, and procedures. Their participation ensures that concepts are validated against real-world air traffic management practices across multiple FIRs. DLR is a key technical contributor. Building on its existing Real-time Mission Monitoring (RMM) tool, developed in ECHO/ECHO2, DLR leads the evolution of this capability into the Network Real-time Mission Monitoring NRMM) tool for use at the NM Space Desk. This provides the foundation for assessing and visualising the impact of launches, re-entries, and hazard areas on the network in real time. DLR also contributes simulation capacity, safety assessment expertise, and validation methodology, ensuring that requirements and specifications are technically rigorous and directly linked to the maturity assessment process. Other research organisations strengthen this technical base. CIRA contributes facilities for trajectory modelling and safety analysis. ENAC and LIU provide expertise in system design, modelling, and human performance, ensuring that validation covers both technical and operational acceptability dimensions. Together, these organisations ensure that SESAR artefacts such as OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP are supported by robust analysis and systematic validation. Industrial and commercial actors contribute directly to exploitation and operational realism. Thales LAS ensures that system specifications are consistent with industrial development pathways and can be integrated into future ATM/CNS product lines. SaxaVord/Europe Space Centre GmbH provides access to launch site infrastructure and operator interfaces, making it possible to validate concepts against live mission scenarios. Sceye Spain contributes HAPS operations, enabling the project to test how higher airspace activities interact with STO corridors and hazard volumes. SkyNav Europe, as a specialised consultancy, provides expertise in ATM and new entrants, with a focus on regulatory alignment and higher airspace integration. It contributes directly to the drafting of key documents such as OSED, SPR-INTEROP, STAND, and REG, and supports regulatory and exploitation pathways. Academic institutions ENAC and LIU also provide critical input in transversal areas such as human performance and training. Their role is to ensure that procedures and tools developed under SPARTA are operationally acceptable to controllers and operators, and that validation reflects the human-in-the-loop aspects required by SESAR. IFATCA brings the operational community perspective, ensuring that controller requirements and constraints are captured in specifications and assessed during validation. OpenUTM contributes technical expertise from the unmanned traffic management (UTM) domain, which is directly relevant to the data-exchange frameworks embedded in both solutions. Critical infrastructure is accessible across the consortium. EUROCONTROL provides NM systems and shadow environments; DFS, LFV, ENAV, ENAIRE, and NATS provide ATC/ATFM systems and operational procedures; DLR, CIRA, ENAC, and LIU provide laboratories, simulators, and modelling platforms; SaxaVord contributes launch site facilities; and Sceye provides HAPS platforms. Together, this ensures that validation scenarios can be executed in environments that are representative of operational conditions, while maintaining safety and system integrity. The consortium is complementary by design. EUROCONTROL and ANSPs anchor the work in operational practice. DLR and other research centres provide the technical basis for modelling, simulation, and safety assessment. Industry and commercial operators ensure pathways to deployment. SMEs such as SkyNav Europe and === PAGE 168 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 23 of 44 OpenUTM provide targeted expertise in higher airspace, regulatory frameworks, and digital architectures. Associations and academic partners ensure that human factors and stakeholder needs are properly addressed. Industrial and commercial exploitation is supported through the involvement of both large system integrators and smaller specialist consultancies, together with commercial operators providing launch and high-altitude services. This balance ensures that results can move beyond research into practical deployment pathways, covering both technology and regulatory integration. The consortium also includes organisations with a global reach, ensuring that outcomes are not limited to the European context but are aligned with international operational practice and interoperability requirements. This guarantees that the solutions developed under SPARTA are both deployable within Europe and acceptable in the wider global ATM and space operations environment. Taken together, the consortium provides the technical, operational, and research capacity to deliver two validated SESAR Solutions at TRL 6, supported by rigorous validation, access to infrastructure, and alignment with SESAR processes. #§CON-SOR-CS§# #§PRJ-MGT-PM§# === PAGE 169 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 24 of 44 Tables for section 3.1 Table 3.1a: List of work packages Work package No Work Package Title Lead Particip ant No Lead Participant Short Name Person- Months Start Month End month WP1 Project Management & Coordination 1 EUROCONTROL 43.60 1 36 WP2 Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication, and Data Management 10 SKYNAV 48.34 1 36 WP3 Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning 10 SKYNAV 114.10 1 18 WP4 Solution 2 – Dynamic Real- Time Operations 3 DLR 172.53 1 18 WP5 Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning 10 SKYNAV 123.95 19 36 WP6 Solution 2 – Dynamic Real- Time Operations 3 DLR 174.02 19 36 === PAGE 170 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 25 of 44 Table 3.1b: Work package description For each work package: Work package number WP1 Work package title Project Management & Coordination Objectives WP1 provides the governance, coordination, and quality assurance framework that ensures SPARTA is delivered on time, to scope, and to the maturity levels required for SESAR 3 JU Industrial Research projects. Its objectives are to: a) Establish and operate a governance structure in line with SESAR 3 JU requirements, ensuring clear decision-making, effective internal communication, and timely conflict resolution. b) Manage all contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of the Grant Agreement, including all formal reporting to SESAR 3 JU. c) Monitor progress against the approved Project Management Plan (PMP), work plan, and solution maturity targets, ensuring that corrective action is taken where required. d) Deliver all mandatory SESAR milestones, reviews, and maturity exit criteria on schedule. e) Maintain a structured quality assurance process to ensure all outputs meet SESAR evaluation, maturity assessment, and quality standards. Description of work WP1 runs for the full project and covers governance, reporting, quality assurance, risk management, and contractual/financial administration. EUROCONTROL, as Coordinator, leads WP1, with support from all partners. Governance and coordination The governance structure is based on three levels. The Project Management Board (PMB), chaired by the Coordinator, meets quarterly to review overall progress, resource consumption, and risks, and approves all major deliverables before submission. The Work Package Lead (WPL) meetings, held monthly and chaired by the Coordinator, monitor day-to-day technical progress, manage interdependencies, and resolve emerging issues. An Advisory Board (AB) of external stakeholders, including regulators and defence/space organisations, meets twice (midway and at project end) to provide strategic feedback and ensure external alignment. Governance activities represent around 20 person-months of effort, largely from the Coordinator but with partner contributions for reporting and representation. Project Management Plan (PMP) The PMP is prepared and submitted at M3 and updated at M20. It defines the final solution scope, maturity baselines, and performance expectations, and includes annexed Quality and Risk Management Plans, communication protocols, document control, and reporting templates. Drafting and internal review of the PMP requires contributions from all partners (approx. 10 person-months total) coordinated by EUROCONTROL. Data Management Plan (DMP) The first DMP is delivered at M6, updated at M22, and finalised at M32. WP1 ensures that technical partners provide information on datasets, metadata, and repositories, and that academic partners contribute FAIR alignment. EUROCONTROL consolidates inputs into the formal DMP. This activity represents around 6–8 person-months over the project. === PAGE 171 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 26 of 44 Reporting and reviews WP1 ensures timely preparation of mandatory SESAR and Horizon Europe reviews. This includes: • Technical Project Review (M9–10): Internal dry-run organised by the Coordinator to check completeness of technical evidence. • End of Reporting Period 1 (M18): Consolidation of technical/financial reports and updated maturity self-assessments. • Horizon Europe Review (M20–21): Internal readiness check to confirm evidence traceability. • Exit maturity gate (M34): Coordination of final solution packages and self-assessment evidence. • Grant Agreement closure (M36): Preparation of the Final Project Report and archiving of documentation. Reporting is a significant workload: approx. 25 person-months across the project, with EUROCONTROL leading and WP leaders supplying content. Risk management A risk register is created at project start and updated monthly through WPL meetings. Each risk is assessed for probability and impact, with mitigation actions assigned. Escalation procedures bring high-priority risks directly to the PMB. All partners contribute to identifying and tracking risks, with EUROCONTROL consolidating and reporting them. Around 8 person-months are allocated for risk monitoring and reporting. Quality assurance All deliverables undergo a two-stage review: an independent technical review by a partner not responsible for drafting, and a compliance review by the Coordinator to ensure alignment with SESAR templates, Horizon rules, and PMP criteria. Reviews are scheduled at least two weeks before submission to allow corrections. The quality review process consumes around 15 person-months across the consortium. Financial and administrative management WP1 ensures compliance with the lump-sum model by tracking person-months and deliverable completion status per WP. EUROCONTROL monitors resource allocation, ensures equitable distribution of effort, and prepares consolidated financial statements. Partners provide quarterly financial and effort reports to the Coordinator. Closure at M36 includes submission of final technical and financial reports. This requires around 20 person-months at the Coordinator, with small contributions from each partner. Role of participants • EUROCONTROL (Lead): Coordinates WP1, chairs PMB, prepares PMP, consolidates DMP and reports, manages contractual/financial tasks, and ensures quality and compliance. • All partners: Participate in PMB and WPL meetings, contribute inputs for PMP/DMP/reports, and act as independent reviewers for deliverables. • Advisory Board: Provides external input and ensures alignment with wider European and international policy context. === PAGE 172 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 27 of 44 Work package number WP2 Work package title Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication, and Data Management Objectives WP2 ensures that SPARTA results are visible to stakeholders, disseminated through targeted technical engagement, and exploited to prepare pathways for operational and regulatory uptake. The objectives are to: a) Produce, update, and implement a Communication and Dissemination Plan (CDE Plan) that defines objectives, audiences, channels, and performance indicators. b) Establish and maintain the project website and online presence as a central access point for project information and outputs. c) Organise and deliver mid-project and final stakeholder workshops as major dissemination events, with published reports capturing feedback and conclusions. d) Define and refine exploitation pathways, including standardisation and regulatory contributions. e) Ensure compliance with SESAR 3 JU obligations for proactive sharing of results with other projects under the same call. Description of work WP2 runs for the full duration of SPARTA and is led by SkyNav, supported by EUROCONTROL and other partners for outreach, content development, and event organisation. It ensures that project outputs are communicated effectively, disseminated to operational and regulatory stakeholders, and positioned for exploitation in future deployment pathways. The work begins with the Communication & Dissemination Plan (D2.1), delivered at Month 3. This document sets the overall communication strategy, defines target audiences, key messages, and metrics, and includes an editorial calendar, event plan, and alignment with SESAR JU branding guidelines. SkyNav drafts the plan with inputs from all partners on national and domain-specific opportunities. Preparation requires approximately 2 person-months distributed across the consortium. In parallel, the project website and online presence (D2.2) are established by Month 3. The site serves as the public repository for non-confidential deliverables, news updates, and event announcements, and links directly to the SESAR JU portal. SkyNav manages technical setup and hosting, while partners contribute content on a rolling basis. Initial setup and design account for around 1 person-month, with additional fractional effort allocated for maintenance and content updates across the project. The Updated CDE Plan (D2.3) is prepared at Month 20. This update reflects project progress, lessons learned from the mid-project phase, and feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that dissemination remains targeted and aligned with evolving SESAR priorities. The update is concise but requires coordination and review, representing around 1 person-month of effort. A central activity is the Mid-project Stakeholder Workshop (D2.4), organised at Month 18. This event is co- hosted by EUROCONTROL and SkyNav. The workshop presents draft specifications (OSED, TS/IRS) and validation plans to regulators, ANSPs, mission operators, and industry. Structured feedback is gathered on operational concepts and integration approaches, which is then fed into WP3 and WP4 activities for refinement. The Workshop Report documents participants, discussions, and how feedback influences the subsequent development phase. Organising and documenting this event is resource-intensive, requiring approximately 5–6 person-months across the consortium, covering preparation, facilitation, and reporting. === PAGE 173 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 28 of 44 The final stage of WP2 is the End-project Stakeholder Workshop (D2.5) at Month 36. This dissemination event showcases the validated solutions, cost–benefit results, and exploitation pathways, targeting the same broad community of stakeholders. It acts as the primary opportunity for external uptake and alignment with regulatory and standardisation bodies. As with the mid-project event, the workshop is expected to involve 50–100 participants, combining plenary sessions with technical breakouts. The Workshop Report captures outcomes and defines recommendations for adoption. This activity requires approximately 5–6 person- months of effort for preparation, delivery, and documentation. Alongside these milestones, WP2 also supports continuous dissemination through partner participation in SESAR events, ICAO EUR/NAT meetings, EUROCAE working groups, and technical and academic conferences. Industrial partners contribute to professional forums, while academic and research partners prepare scientific publications. SkyNav coordinates ongoing outreach through the website, infographics, social media, and newsletters. These continuous activities represent around 8 person-months of effort across the consortium, ensuring SPARTA maintains a strong and consistent external presence. Overall, WP2 accounts for approximately 20–22 person-months, distributed across SkyNav, EUROCONTROL, and contributing partners. This level of effort is proportionate for an Industrial Research project and reflects the importance of ensuring early visibility, mid-project feedback, and structured preparation for exploitation. Role of participants • SkyNav (Lead): Drafts and updates the CDE Plan, manages the website and branding, leads exploitation strategy, and coordinates SESAR JU dissemination obligations. • EUROCONTROL: Co-leads the stakeholder workshops, ensures alignment with SESAR JU communication frameworks, and supports exploitation activities through NM channels. • All partners: Provide content for the website and communication channels, contribute to dissemination through conferences and publications, actively participate in workshops, and contribute to exploitation pathways. === PAGE 174 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 29 of 44 Work package number WP3 Work package title Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning (Months 1–18) Objectives WP3 covers the first reporting period for Solution 1, establishing the operational, technical, and validation groundwork for progression to TRL 6 in the second reporting period. The objectives are to: a) Establish a fixed operational baseline and requirements set to underpin all subsequent documentation, architecture work, and validation. b) Produce initial versions of some TRL 6 deliverables — OSED, SPR-INTEROP/OSED, TS/IRS, VALP, CBA, STAND, REG — together with supporting documentation such as the FRD. c) Complete the architecture and interface definitions to a level suitable for validation against agreed operational scenarios and interoperability requirements. d) Plan and prepare all validation activities, ensuring facilities, datasets, and environments are available, and securing test NMOC platform access (no live system integration in this phase). e) Deliver intermediate versions of all major deliverables to SESAR 3 JU at the Horizon Europe review for feedback, to be incorporated in the second reporting period. Description of work WP3 runs from Month 1 to Month 18 and is led by SkyNav, supported by EUROCONTROL, ENAC, and other partners with expertise in operations, requirements engineering, and validation. The purpose of this work package is to establish the operational and technical baseline for the planning solution and deliver the first set of specifications and validation plans required to progress towards TRL 6. The first activity is the definition of the operational baseline, captured in the OSED (D3.1, M12). This document describes the roles and responsibilities of mission operators, NM, ANSPs, State regulators, and military stakeholders; the expected timing of planning actions; and the information exchanges needed during the planning phase. The OSED forms the foundation for all downstream deliverables and ensures consistency across safety, performance, and interoperability requirements. To support traceability, an FRD is also prepared internally during early drafting. While not a formal deliverable, it is essential for ensuring that the TS/IRS remains coherent and fully aligned with the operational baseline. The Initial TS/IRS (D3.2, M18) builds on this foundation by defining the functional behaviour and logical interfaces required for the planning capability. It specifies what services must be provided, the data to be exchanged, and how interfaces with NM systems, ANSP planning tools, and operator platforms should be logically structured. As per SESAR guidance, the TS/IRS describes the “what” rather than the “how”, leaving implementation detail open. An Intermediate OSED (D3.3, M18) is produced in parallel to capture updates from requirements workshops and validation planning, ensuring that operational assumptions remain consistent with technical specifications. The Initial VALP (D3.4, M18) is prepared during this period, setting out the validation strategy for the solution. It defines the objectives, scenarios, KPIs, data sources, and facilities to be used in the next phase. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of shadow/test NMOC platforms, rather than live operational systems, to mitigate procedural, security, and stability risks while still enabling representative verification of interfaces and data exchanges. Execution of validation will be conducted mainly in WP6, but the VALP provides the structure and methodology to ensure that the solution can reach TRL 6. Preparation also begins for the economic and regulatory dimensions. The CBA is initiated during this reporting period, with initial data inputs and modelling assumptions identified. This ensures that the later full CBA will be based on validation data rather than starting from scratch. In parallel, the Initial STAND (D3.5, === PAGE 175 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 30 of 44 M18) and Initial REG (D3.6, M18) deliverables are drafted. STAND highlights candidate contributions to standardisation bodies such as EUROCAE and ICAO, with an early focus on data models and planning processes. REG captures the regulatory implications of the solution and proposes preliminary pathways for alignment with EASA and national authorities. Integration into the SESAR architecture also begins in this phase. Model-based representations are developed from TRL 4 onwards, ensuring consistency between the OSED, TS/IRS, and programme-level architecture. A dedicated content-integration architect is appointed to coordinate with the SESAR 3 JU Point of Contact and ensure alignment with Master Plan processes. Work in WP3 follows an iterative approach. Drafts and intermediate versions of the OSED, TS/IRS, and VALP are produced in advance of the Technical Project Review (M9–10) and the Horizon Europe mid-term review (M18–20). This enables SESAR 3 JU and partners to provide feedback and ensures deliverables are refined before they are finalised in WP5. Risks in WP3 include delays in defining interfaces with external systems, restrictions on access to operational data for validation, and potential misalignment with architecture modelling expectations. Mitigations include early interface workshops with NM and ANSP technical teams, use of simulated or anonymised datasets where direct access is not possible, and assignment of a dedicated content-integration role to maintain architectural compliance. Quality assurance is provided through the project’s two-stage review process: independent technical review by a non-authoring partner, followed by compliance review by the Coordinator. By Month 18, WP3 will have produced a complete first iteration of all major deliverables for the planning solution. These outputs provide the baseline for refinement, validation execution, and finalisation in WP5. The workload is estimated at approximately 22–25 person-months, covering requirements capture, specification drafting, validation planning, and preparatory work for standardisation and regulation. Milestones (Period 1) • M3.1 (Month 6): Operational baseline and initial OSED endorsed by partners; FRD draft available for architecture work. • M3.2 (Month 12): Draft SPR-INTEROP/OSED and TS/IRS completed; VALP structure and scenarios agreed; initial CBA inputs identified. • M3.3 (Month 18): Intermediate versions of all TRL 6 deliverables submitted for Horizon Europe review, with documented SESAR 3 JU and partner feedback ready for WP5 integration. Role of participants • SkyNav (Lead): Drafts OSED, TS/IRS, and VALP; coordinates validation planning; contributes to STAND; organises stakeholder workshops. • EUROCONTROL: Provides NM expertise; ensures consistency with SESAR architecture; supports TS/IRS drafting; contributes to validation scenarios. • ENAC (Italy): Leads REG drafting; ensures regulatory pathways are realistic and aligned with EASA/national authorities. • All partners: Contribute operational scenarios, provide input to specifications, review drafts, and support validation design. === PAGE 176 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 31 of 44 Work package number WP4 Work package title Solution 2 – Dynamic Real-Time Operations (M1–18) Objectives WP4 initiates the development and early validation of a real-time coordination capability for managing high- altitude and space transport operations during execution, enabling dynamic adaptation to changing operational conditions while maintaining safe and efficient use of European airspace. The objectives for M1– 18 are to: a) Establish the operational and technical baseline for real-time mission coordination, defining roles, responsibilities, timing of actions, and required information exchanges between mission operators, ANSPs, NM, and State regulators, and military when applicable. b) Produce initial versions of the OSED, SPR-INTEROP/OSED, TS/IRS, VALP, and supporting documents, with traceability between operational scenarios, requirements, and validation planning. c) Develop early prototype functions for dynamic coordination in a representative non-operational test environment, ensuring logical interfaces are in place with NM, ANSP, and operator systems. d) Conduct initial validation activities to verify baseline workflows and basic functional behaviour, identifying any issues that will need refinement in WP7. e) Reduce risk for the final development and TRL 6 validation phase by resolving early specification gaps, integration issues, and data exchange dependencies. Description of work WP4 runs from Month 1 to Month 18 and is led by DLR, supported by EUROCONTROL, SkyNav, ENAC, and other technical partners. It initiates the development of a real-time coordination capability for managing space transport and higher-airspace operations during execution. The focus is on establishing the operational and technical baseline, producing first versions of the key specifications, and running early validation activities in test environments to reduce risk ahead of the full TRL 6 validation in WP6. The first step is the definition of the operational concept, which describes how real-time mission coordination is carried out during active phases. The OSED (D4.1, M12) records stakeholder roles — including mission operators, ANSPs, NM, State regulators, and military authorities — the timing of actions, and the information exchanges needed for dynamic coordination. This provides the operational reference for safety, performance, and interoperability requirements. To maintain requirements traceability, WP4 also prepares a Functional Requirements Document (FRD) during the drafting phase. Although not a formal deliverable under SESAR’s TRL 6 framework, the FRD is essential for coherent development of the TS/IRS. It ensures that requirements are captured consistently and reduces the risk of gaps in later integration and validation. The SPR-INTEROP/OSED (D4.3, M18) consolidates safety, performance, and interoperability requirements, supported by transversal safety and human performance assessments. Requirements are structured so they can be traced directly into validation reporting and the later CBA. In parallel, the TS/IRS (D4.2, M18) defines the functional behaviour and logical interfaces of the real-time coordination capability. It specifies how updates, hazard adjustments, and contingencies are communicated between operator platforms, NM systems, and ANSP tactical systems, using agreed data models and SWIM services. Validation planning is captured in the Initial VALP (D4.4, M18). It defines objectives, scenarios, KPIs, data sources, facilities, and validation environments. In this first reporting period, the focus is on preparation and limited test cases in a shadow/test NMOC platform, not the live operational system. This avoids the procedural, security, and stability issues of live integration, while allowing representative interface === PAGE 177 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 32 of 44 verification. Early validation activities will include end-to-end message exchange for basic updates, coordination of tactical hazard area adjustments against simulated traffic, and handling of late changes or degraded data inputs. Results are consolidated in an interim validation note (as part of the VALP/VALR cycle) to support updates in WP6. Economic analysis begins in this phase with identification of the main cost and benefit drivers. Early modelling ensures that data collected during validation can be used directly for the CBA in WP6. Standardisation and regulatory work also starts here, with the Initial STAND (D4.5, M18) identifying candidate contributions to service definitions or data exchange protocols, and the Initial REG (D4.6, M18) capturing early regulatory implications for EASA and national authorities. Integration into the SESAR architecture begins in this period. At least one model will be developed to support the draft OSED and TS/IRS, and a content-integration architect is assigned to ensure alignment with the SESAR 3 JU integration process. Draft deliverables (OSED, TS/IRS, SPR-INTEROP/OSED, VALP) will be available for the Technical Project Review and Horizon Europe review, ensuring that feedback from SESAR 3 JU and partners can be incorporated before the finalisation stage in WP6. Risks in WP4 include delays in defining interfaces with operational systems, limited fidelity of the test environment for some scenarios, and restricted access to representative data. These are mitigated by holding early interface definition workshops with NM and ANSP technical teams, using simulated or anonymised datasets when live data is unavailable, and applying progressive integration testing to identify issues early. All outputs undergo the project’s two-stage internal review: technical peer review by a non-authoring partner, followed by compliance review by the Coordinator. By the end of Month 18, WP4 will have produced initial specifications, validation plans, and early test results, providing the baseline for full development and validation in WP6. The workload is estimated at approximately 22–24 person-months, distributed across DLR, EUROCONTROL, SkyNav, ENAC, and supporting partners. Milestones (Period 1) • M4.1 (Month 6): Draft operational concept for real-time coordination endorsed; FRD available for early TS/IRS drafting. • M4.2 (Month 12): Initial OSED completed; draft SPR-INTEROP/OSED and TS/IRS in circulation; VALP structure defined. • M4.3 (Month 18): Draft specifications and initial validation results consolidated for Horizon Europe review, with SESAR 3 JU and partner feedback documented for WP6 integration. Role of participants • DLR (Lead): Leads WP4, prepares FRD, develops TS/IRS, and coordinates VALP. Designs prototype functions and ensures coherence across the solution. • EUROCONTROL: Provides NM expertise, drafts OSED and supports TS/IRS drafting, leads architecture integration, and contributes to early economic analysis. • SkyNav: Supports OSED drafting, coordinates validation planning, drafts STAND, and contributes to REG. • ENAC (Italy): Leads REG drafting, ensuring regulatory perspectives are included in OSED and validation design. • All partners: Provide input to OSED and TS/IRS, support validation planning, participate in interface workshops, and contribute to initial validation exercises. === PAGE 178 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 33 of 44 Work package number WP5 Work package title Solution 1 – Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning (Months 19–36) Objectives WP5 refines the planning solution defined in WP3 and brings it to TRL 6. Its objectives are to: a) Finalise the OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP/OSED to reflect lessons from validation and stakeholder feedback. b) Execute the validation scenarios defined in the VALP and consolidate results in the VALR. c) Produce a comprehensive cost–benefit analysis based on validation evidence and stakeholder input. d) Identify and prepare candidate contributions for standardisation bodies, and propose regulatory material suitable for EASA and national authorities. e) Deliver the complete TRL 6 documentation set, including the Contextual Note, demonstrating readiness for transition to deployment. Description of work WP5 runs from Month 19 to Month 36 and is led by SkyNav, supported by EUROCONTROL, ENAC, and other technical partners. It refines the specifications and validation activities established in WP3 and brings the planning solution to TRL 6 maturity. The focus is on extended validation, cost–benefit analysis, and preparation of final regulatory and standardisation outputs. Work in this period begins with refinement of the OSED (D5.1, M30), ensuring it reflects lessons from early validation activities and incorporates stakeholder feedback from the mid-project workshop and Technical Project Review. Updates address refinements in operational roles, planning workflows, and information exchanges. The OSED also serves as the operational reference for the final safety and performance assessments. Validation activities continue with the execution of the scenarios defined in the VALP. By Month 30, the Final VALP (D5.2) is produced, documenting adjustments to objectives, scenarios, and KPIs. Execution of validation then proceeds across shadow/test NMOC platforms, fast-time simulations, and human-in-the-loop exercises. Outputs are consolidated in the VALR (D5.4, M34), which presents evidence against performance requirements, transversal safety and human performance assessments, and conclusions on the solution’s maturity. Technical specifications are finalised in the TS/IRS (D5.3, M34). This document incorporates results from validation, ensures consistency with the OSED, and confirms functional behaviours and logical interfaces for deployment. Traceability to requirements and validation evidence is maintained throughout. Economic viability is demonstrated in the CBA (D5.7, M36), which quantifies the benefits of the planning solution against costs of adaptation and deployment. The analysis draws on validation results, performance data, and inputs from operators and ANSPs. EUROCONTROL leads the CBA, supported by partners contributing operational and cost data. Standardisation and regulatory outputs are delivered in the second half of this work package. The Final STAND (D5.5, M34) identifies concrete candidate contributions for EUROCAE and ICAO processes, such as data model extensions or collaborative decision-making procedures for STO and HAO planning. The Final REG (D5.6, M34) proposes acceptable means of compliance or guidance material for EASA and national authorities, addressing both planning processes and integration into existing airspace management frameworks. === PAGE 179 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 34 of 44 The Contextual Note (D5.8, M36) completes the TRL 6 package, providing a concise introduction to the solution, expected performance benefits, and recommendations for subsequent industrialisation or deployment. Together with the final OSED, TS/IRS, VALR, CBA, STAND, and REG, it demonstrates readiness for transition from research to deployment planning. Integration into the SESAR architecture continues throughout this period. At least one final architecture model is delivered to ensure that specifications and validation results are reflected in the programme-level architecture and checked for alignment with the Master Plan. Iterative internal reviews are held ahead of each major submission to ensure deliverables are technically complete and compliant with SESAR quality assessment criteria. Risks in WP5 include delays in completing validation exercises, inconsistency between operational and technical deliverables, and challenges in quantifying costs and benefits. Mitigation measures include maintaining buffer time in the validation schedule, assigning cross-review responsibilities between partners, and early engagement with stakeholders to secure operational and cost data. By the end of Month 36, WP5 will have delivered the full set of TRL 6 planning solution outputs. These provide the complete evidence base required for SESAR 3 JU maturity assessment and ensure that the solution is positioned for adoption in regulatory and industrial contexts. WP5 is estimated at 25–28 person- months across the consortium, reflecting the intensive nature of validation and finalisation activities. Milestones (Period 2) • M5.1 (Month 24): Validation activities launched; draft updates to OSED and TS/IRS circulated. • M5.2 (Month 30): Final OSED and VALP completed; validation scenarios executed. • M5.3 (Month 34): Final TS/IRS, VALR, STAND, and REG submitted for review. • M5.4 (Month 36): Contextual Note and CBA finalised; TRL 6 deliverable package submitted. Role of participants • SkyNav (Lead): Updates and finalises OSED and TS/IRS, leads validation execution, coordinates production of the Contextual Note, and contributes to STAND. • EUROCONTROL: Leads the CBA, ensures validation aligns with network performance assessments, and supports architecture integration. • ENAC (Italy): Leads REG drafting, ensuring final outputs are aligned with EASA and national regulatory frameworks. • All partners: Provide input to validation, contribute operational and cost data, review draft deliverables, and support finalisation of specifications and assessments. === PAGE 180 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 35 of 44 Work package number WP6 Work package title Solution 2 – Dynamic Real-Time Operations (M19–36) Objectives WP6 advances the real-time coordination solution from the specifications and preparation in WP4 to final TRL 6 maturity. Its objectives are to: a) Refine and finalise the OSED, TS/IRS, and SPR-INTEROP/OSED for dynamic real-time coordination, incorporating feedback from validation and stakeholders. b) Execute full-scale validation campaigns using representative scenarios, including launches, re- entries, contingencies, and cross-border coordination. c) Consolidate results in the VALR, providing robust evidence of safety, performance, interoperability, and human performance. d) Conduct a cost–benefit analysis to demonstrate operational and economic viability of the solution. e) Produce final STAND and REG deliverables to support standardisation and regulatory adoption. f) Deliver the complete TRL 6 package, including the Contextual Note, positioning the solution for uptake by regulators, ANSPs, and industry. Description of work WP6 runs from Month 19 to Month 36 and is led by DLR, supported by EUROCONTROL, ENAC, SkyNav, and other partners. The work refines the operational and technical definitions established in WP4 and executes the validation campaign needed to demonstrate maturity of the real-time coordination capability. The Final OSED (D6.1, M30) consolidates the operational concept for dynamic coordination, incorporating refinements to message flows, decision-making protocols, and coordination timelines. Updates reflect both stakeholder feedback and early validation results. The Final TS/IRS (D6.3, M34) specifies functional behaviour and logical interfaces, detailing message types, service interactions, and timing requirements, ensuring alignment with SWIM and SESAR architecture. The SPR-INTEROP/OSED consolidates safety, performance, and interoperability requirements, with transversal safety and human performance assessments appended. The Final VALP (D6.2, M30) updates the validation design to cover the full campaign. Validation activities are executed in shadow/test NMOC platforms and ANSP simulation environments, providing operationally realistic but non-live conditions. These may include: • Nominal launch scenarios: launches from European (e.g. Andoya, Esrange, SaxaVord, CSG Kourou) and non-European sites (e.g. Cape Canaveral) to test end-to-end workflows and coordination across NM, ANSPs, and operators. • Off-nominal launches: in-flight anomalies requiring rapid hazard area generation and dissemination to affected ANSPs under compressed timelines. • Uncontrolled re-entry scenarios: late-notice debris corridor definition requiring expedited hazard area publication and cross-border coordination. • Dynamic airspace release: validation that reserved volumes can be promptly released and updated in NM/ANSP systems when no longer required. • Hazard area adaptation: adjustments to active hazard areas due to new trajectory predictions, weather, or traffic demand. • Tactical decision support: evaluation of decision aids and situational awareness tools for time-critical responses, including human performance assessments. • Multiple HAPS within a 4DOZ: demonstration of HAPS self-coordination within a defined zone, plus interaction with other operations (supersonic flights, STO launches) requiring coordinated NM responses. === PAGE 181 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 36 of 44 Execution of these scenarios produces the VALR (D6.4, M34), which consolidates results and provides the evidence base for SESAR maturity assessment. The CBA (D6.7, M36) assesses operational and economic viability, drawing on validation results and stakeholder data to quantify benefits such as reduced disruption, efficiency gains, and implementation costs. EUROCONTROL leads this task, supported by ANSPs and operators. Exploitation outputs include the Final STAND (D6.5, M34), which identifies candidate standardisation contributions for EUROCAE and ICAO, and the Final REG (D6.6, M34), which proposes acceptable means of compliance or guidance material for EASA and national authorities. The Contextual Note (D6.8, M36) finalises the TRL 6 documentation set, summarising the solution scope, performance, and deployment recommendations. Integration into the SESAR architecture continues through WP6, with a fully developed model aligned with the final specifications. Quality assurance follows the project’s two-stage review (independent peer review, then compliance review by the Coordinator). Risks include difficulty in sourcing representative trajectory data for off-nominal events, limitations of testbed fidelity, and interoperability issues between distributed platforms. Mitigations include pre-agreed datasets, early joint rehearsals, and progressive integration testing. Milestones (Period 2) • M6.1 (Month 24): Validation campaign launched; updated OSED/TS/IRS drafts circulated. • M6.2 (Month 30): Final OSED and VALP delivered; validation scenarios underway. • M6.3 (Month 34): Final TS/IRS, VALR, STAND, and REG completed. • M6.4 (Month 36): CBA and Contextual Note finalised; TRL 6 package submitted. Role of participants • DLR (Lead): Leads WP6; responsible for TS/IRS refinement, VALP/VALR drafting, scenario design, and execution of validation campaigns. • EUROCONTROL: Leads the CBA and CN, responsible for OSED update and ensures NM integration and alignment with SESAR architecture, contributes to validation execution. • ENAC (Italy): Leads REG deliverables, ensures regulatory pathways are consistent with EASA and national frameworks. • SkyNav: Supports OSED and TS/IRS drafting, leads STAND drafting, coordinates stakeholder engagement, contributes to validation design. • ENAV and other ANSP’s will provide operational staff for the execution of validation campaigns. • All partners: Provide input to scenarios, contribute data, support validation, and review deliverables. === PAGE 182 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 37 of 44 Link to work package ID Solution Solution Title Solution Definition Solution Lead Beneficiary Initial Maturity Level Forecast Target Maturity Level Qualitative Performance Expectation (as per project Handbook) WP3 WP5 1 Flexible and Scalable Mission Planning A pre-tactical NM service with a multi-State CDM process for STO/HAO. It ingests mission submissions via a common digital interface, allows impact assessments, holds defined CDM checkpoints to agree time- bounded 4D hazard proposals and danger areas, and publishes machine-readable products to ANSP and other stakeholders. SkyNav Europe 2 6 Earlier visibility of missions across the network, fewer late network updates through a structured collaborative decision-making process, smaller and shorter airspace restrictions, more predictable demand and capacity balancing, less manual coordination, and a clear record of decisions for the Network Manager and air navigation service providers. WP4 WP6 2 Dynamic Real-Time Operations A real-time NM service that fuses operator status, surveillance and environmental inputs to maintain an authoritative network view of active missions. It updates 4D hazards and related FCAs in near real time, supports early release where safe, and provides decision support for targeted reroutes and flow measures, with machine- readable publication to NOP participants. DLR 2 6 Faster reaction to mission changes, fewer unnecessary capacity reductions, reduced minutes of airspace blocked and ATFM delay on affected flows, and a consistent authoritative network picture across NM and ANSPs. === PAGE 183 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 38 of 44 Table 3.1c: List of Deliverables Number Deliverable name Short description Work package number Short name of lead participant Type Disse minati on level Delivery date (in months) D1.1 Kick-off Meeting Report Attendees, agenda, decisions, actions, initial risks. 1 EUROCO NTROL R PU 1 D1.2 Project Management Plan (PMP) Governance, roles, controls, reporting, QA, change and risk. 1 EUROCO NTROL R PU 3 D1.3 Data Management Plan (DMP) FAIR data handling, storage, access, licensing, retention 1 EUROCO NTROL DMP PU 6 D1.4 Updated Project Management Plan (PMP) PMP refresh reflecting scope, schedule or risk changes. 1 EUROCO NTROL R PU 20 D1.5 Updated Data Management Plan DMP refresh with datasets, repositories and access updates. 1 EUROCO NTROL DMP PU 22 D1.6 Final Data Management Plan Consolidated data management outcomes and final access details. 1 EUROCO NTROL R PU 32 D1.7 Final Project Report Technical, validation, impact and management summary 1 EUROCO NTROL R PU 36 D2.1 Communicati on & Disseminatio n Plan Audiences, messages, channels, KPIs, editorial calendar. 2 SKYNAV R PU 3 D2.2 Project Website and Online presence Public site with news, outputs and contact. 2 SKYNAV DEC PU 3 D2.3 Updated CDE Plan Mid-term update of comms/dissemination KPIs and actions. 2 SKYNAV R PU 20 D2.4 Mid-project Stakeholder Workshop Report Planning, organisation and delivery of the mid- project workshop; agenda, participants, materials, outcomes and actions. 2 EUROCO NTROL R PU 18 === PAGE 184 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 39 of 44 D2.5 End-project Stakeholder Workshop Report Planning, organisation and delivery of the end-project workshop; agenda, participants, materials, outcomes, lessons learned and uptake/next steps. 2 EUROCO NTROL R PU 36 D3.1 Initial OSED Baseline concept, roles, scenarios, constraints (Solution 1). 3 SKYNAV R PU 12 D3.2 Initial TS/IRS Baseline functional behaviour and interfaces (Solution 1). 3 SKYNAV R PU 18 D3.3 Intermediate OSED Updated OSED with integration and review inputs (Solution 1). 3 SKYNAV R PU 18 D3.4 Initial VALP Validation plan: methods, scenarios, KPIs, evidence map (Solution 1). 3 SKYNAV R PU 18 D3.5 Initial STAND Initial standardisation targets and contribution roadmap. 3 SKYNAV R PU 18 D3.6 Initial REG Initial regulatory analysis and draft inputs. 3 ENAC IT R PU 18 D4.1 Initial OSED Baseline concept, roles, scenarios, constraints (Solution 2). 4 EUROCO NTROL R PU 12 D4.2 Initial TS/IRS Baseline functional behaviour and interfaces (Solution 2). 4 DLR R PU 18 D4.3 Intermediate OSED Updated OSED with integration and review inputs (Solution 2). 4 EUROCO NTROL R PU 18 D4.4 Initial VALP Validation plan: methods, scenarios, KPIs, evidence map (Solution 2). 4 DLR R PU 18 D4.5 Initial STAND Initial standardisation targets and contribution roadmap. 4 SKYNAV R PU 18 D4.6 Initial REG Initial regulatory analysis and draft inputs. 4 ENAC IT R PU 18 D5.1 Final OSED Consolidated operational concept (Solution 1). 5 SKYNAV R PU 30 D5.2 Final VALP Finalised validation plan and acceptance criteria (Solution 1). 5 SKYNAV R PU 30 === PAGE 185 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 40 of 44 D5.3 Final TS/IRS Complete technical and interface specifications (Solution 1). 5 SKYNAV R PU 34 D5.4 VALR Validation results vs KPIs and acceptance criteria (Solution 1). 5 SKYNAV R PU 34 D5.5 Final STAND Packaged standardisation inputs for adoption (Solution 1). 5 SKYNAV R PU 34 D5.6 Final REG Final regulatory recommendations (Solution 1). 5 ENAC IT R PU 34 D5.7 CBA Cost–benefit assessment and deployment business case (Solution 1). 5 EUROCO NTROL R PU 36 D5.8 Contextual Note Non-technical summary and policy/standardisation context (Solution 1). 5 SKYNAV R PU 36 D6.1 Final OSED Consolidated operational concept (Solution 2). 6 EUROCO NTROL R PU 30 D6.2 Final VALP Finalised validation plan and acceptance criteria (Solution 2). 6 DLR R PU 30 D6.3 Final TS/IRS Complete technical and interface specifications (Solution 2). 6 DLR R PU 34 D6.4 VALR Validation results vs KPIs and acceptance criteria (Solution 2). 6 DLR R PU 34 D6.5 Final STAND Packaged standardisation inputs for adoption (Solution 2). 6 SKYNAV R PU 34 D6.6 Final REG Final regulatory recommendations (Solution 2). 6 ENAC IT R PU 34 D6.7 CBA Cost–benefit assessment and deployment business case (Solution 2). 6 EUROCO NTROL R PU 36 D6.8 Contextual Note Non-technical summary and policy/standardisation context (Solution 2). 6 EUROCO NTROL R PU 36 === PAGE 186 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 41 of 44 Table 3.1d: List of milestones Milestone number Milestone name Related work package(s) Due date (in month) Means of verification 1.1 Kick-off meeting held 1 1 KOM minutes, attendance list, agenda submitted to SESAR 3 JU 1.2 Project Management Plan approved 1 3 PMP approved by PMB and delivered to SESAR 3 JU 2.1 CDE Plan approved and website operational 2 3 CDE Plan published, project website online and accessible 1.3 End of Period 1 review package completed 1 18 Consolidated technical and administrative reports, updated maturity self- assessments submitted 2.2 Mid-project stakeholder workshop delivered 2 18 Workshop held, participant list and report submitted 3.1 Baseline specification package completed 3 18 Initial OSED, TS/IRS, VALP, SPR-INTEROP, STAND, REG available for review 4.1 Baseline specification package completed 4 18 Initial OSED, TS/IRS, VALP, SPR-INTEROP, STAND, REG available for review 1.4 Horizon Europe Review readiness confirmed 1 21 All evidence validated internally, full package ready for HE review 1.5 Exit maturity gate readiness confirmed 1 34 Final solution packages, maturity self-assessments, supporting documentation available 5.1 Final solution package completed 5 34 Final OSED, TS/IRS, VALP, VALR, SPR- INTEROP, STAND, REG, draft CBA submitted for exit gate 6.1 Final solution package completed 6 34 Final OSED, TS/IRS, VALP, VALR, SPR- INTEROP, STAND, REG, draft CBA submitted for exit gate 1.6 Grant Agreement closure package submitted 1 36 Final report and financial closure documentation submitted === PAGE 187 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 42 of 44 2.3 Final stakeholder workshop delivered 2 36 Workshop held, participant list and report submitted 5.2 Contextual Note delivered 5 36 Final CN and CBA submitted as solution handover 6.2 Contextual Note delivered 6 36 Final CN and CBA submitted as solution handover Table 3.1e: Critical risks for implementation #@RSK-MGT-RM@# Description of risk (indicate level of (i) likelihood, and (ii) severity: Low/Medium/High) Work package(s) involved Proposed risk-mitigation measures Operational data/platform access delayed. Access to NM/ANSP/operator test data/environments slips and blocks integration/validation. (L: Medium; S: High) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Early MoUs/LoIs; define synthetic/archived datasets; use shadow/testbeds; add stage-gates tied to access. Too few representative missions. Not enough suitable missions within the project window to exercise scenarios/KPIs. (L: Medium; S: High) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Pre-agree mission windows; use archived/synthetic data; diversify scenarios to reduce dependence on a single provider. Cross-border complexity causes scope creep/delay. Multi-State coordination adds FIRs/steps and stretches timelines. (L: Medium; S: Medium) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Fix pilot cross-border scenarios in VALP; strict change control; cap number of FIRs; use common templates. Validation resources/facilities constrained. Limited access to controllers/sim labs/NM testbeds or range windows. (L: Medium; S: High) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Book early with LoIs; reserve contingency slots; enable remote/recorded sessions; allow synthetic/archived data where live access is unavailable. Integration & scalability underestimated. Interface effort/peak- load performance exceed plan. (L: Medium; S: High) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Issue ICDs early; run early integration sprints; perform load/stress tests; keep a scale-out plan. Technical performance shortfalls. One or more components miss quality/performance thresholds in trials. (L: Medium; S: High) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Define KPIs in TS/IRS & VALP; benchmark early on reference datasets; staged acceptance with human-in-the- loop fallback. Interoperability variability. Some stakeholders cannot ingest machine- readable outputs during trials. (L: Medium; S: Medium) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Publish schemas & examples; provide simple reference adapters; dual outputs (machine-readable + human-readable); early plug-tests. === PAGE 188 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 43 of 44 Budget/schedule pressure → TRL shortfall. Slippage forces scope cuts below TRL-6 targets. (L: Low; S: High) WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Prioritise TRL-critical scope; TRL gates/readiness reviews; early de-scope of non-essentials with governance approval. Open Science vs data protection/security. FAIR openness conflicts with confidentiality/security limits. (L: Low; S: Medium) WP2 Tiered access in DMP; anonymised/synthetic public sets; embargo periods; separate public/restricted artefacts. #§RSK-MGT-RM§# Table 3.1f: Summary of staff effort WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 Total Person- Months per Participant 1 EUROCONTROL 20,0 10,0 31,0 41,0 31,0 41,0 174,0 2 DFS - - 1,6 1,3 1,2 1,3 5,4 3 DLR 6,0 6,0 9,0 38,0 8,0 39,0 106,0 4 SWEDISH CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY - - 5,7 8,1 5,7 8,1 27,6 5 ENAV 1,5 1,5 4,5 5,5 4,5 7,0 24,5 6 NATS 2,0 1,0 4,0 4,0 3,0 3,0 17,0 7 ENAIRE 1,0 1,8 1,2 1,0 1,0 1,0 7,0 8 Europe Space Centre GmbH / SaxaVord - - 0,8 0,8 0,6 0,6 2,8 9 ENAC IT 2,0 1,0 7,5 9,0 7,0 8,0 34,5 10 SkyNav Europe 7,5 18,0 21,0 14,0 32,0 16,0 108,5 11 ENAC FR 0,6 4,0 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 22,6 12 LIU - - 4,0 - 4,0 - 8,0 13 CIRA 1,0 1,0 - 20,0 - 25,0 47,0 14 Sceye Spain - - 4,3 4,3 2,5 2,5 13,6 15 IFATCA 2,0 2,0 3,0 3,0 3,0 5,0 18,0 16 OpenUTM - 1,0 4,0 - 8,0 - 13,0 17 THALES LAS FRANCE SAS - - - 6,0 - - 6,0 18 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD - 1,0 8,0 12,0 8,0 12,0 41,0 19 HAPS Alliance Total Person Months 43,6 48,3 114,1 172,5 124,0 174,0 676,5 Should this tender be successful EUROCONTROL, as part of the consortium, will participate in the project actions without requesting funding. EUROCONTROL will, however, fully engage in the project and in particular is committed to providing the effort, contributions to deliverables and to other activities as set out in this tender and in the accompanying administrative forms. === PAGE 189 === Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02] — [Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02] EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA) (HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 Part B - Page 44 of 44 Table 3.1g: ‘Subcontracting costs’ items 1/EUROCONTROL Cost (€) Description of tasks and justification Subcontracting 300.000 EUROCONTROL may have to outsource part of the software development associated with the interface between the prototype N- RMM and proprietary systems used for the technical testing. EUROCONTROL, as an international organisation, follows strict rules in terms of external assistance selection and procurement. These rules will be applied for the selection of the subcontracting parties in the framework of the project. 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