SpaceCom/docs/Tenders/past tenders/tmp_pdf_extracts/STRATUS Proposal-SEP-211192028.txt

=== PAGE 1 ===
Administrative forms
Page 1 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022
Call: HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03 
 (Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03)
Topic: HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03-WA2-1
Type of Action: HORIZON-JU-RIA  
  (HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions)
Proposal number: 101290642
Proposal acronym: STRATUS
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 2 ===
Administrative forms
Page 2 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
1 - General information
Fields marked * are mandatory to fill.
Topic HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03-WA2-1
Type of Model Grant Agreement HORIZON-AG-LS
Type of Action HORIZON-JU-RIA
Call HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03
Acronym STRATUS
Proposal title STRATUS — Safety & Transformed Resilience for high-Altitude Traffic Unified Services 
Note that for technical reasons, the following characters are not accepted in the Proposal Title and will be removed: < > " &
Duration in 
months 30
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 *
STRATUS (Safety and Transformed Resilience for High-Altitude Traffic Unified Services) will define a modular and scalable framework 
for integrating Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) and Space Transport Operations (STO) into the European ATM framework. The focus 
is on the low-density airspace above conventional traffic, generally above flight level FL550. This is where high-performance 
supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, automated High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) fleets, and sub-orbital operations are expected 
to multiply in the coming decade. 
Building on the exploratory CONOPS produced in the ECHO project, and taking into account the work now underway in ECHO2, 
STRATUS will expand the scope to cover a wider set of operational scenarios, vehicle types and service models. It will address the 
operational, functional, technical and regulatory foundations required for integration, in line with the priorities of the European ATM 
Master Plan for higher-airspace operations, dynamic airspace configuration, service-oriented architectures and cyber-secure 
digitalisation. Concentrating on the higher airspace, where traffic density is relatively low, provides the opportunity to mature and 
validate innovative concepts and technologies while limiting operational risk to existing ATM. 
The objectives of STRATUS follow a logical progression from establishing operational demand in higher airspace, through the 
development of concepts and supporting frameworks, to the consideration of regulatory and other relevant implications that may 
influence successful implementation.
Remaining characters 419
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 3 ===
Administrative forms
Page 3 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 4 ===
Administrative forms
Page 4 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
2 - Participants
List of participating organisations
# Participating Organisation Legal Name Country Role Action
1 EUROCONTROL - EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFBelgium Coordinator
2 DFS DEUTSCHE FLUGSICHERUNG GMBH Germany Partner
3 ENAV SPA IT Partner
4 LUFTFARTSVERKET SE Partner
5 NATS (EN ROUTE) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY UK Partner
6 ENAIRE ES Partner
7 ENTE NAZIONALE PER L'AVIAZIONE CIVILE - ENAC ITALIANIT Partner
8 CONSORCIO AERODROMO AEROPUERTO DE TERUEL ES Partner
9 SkyNav Europe BE Partner
10 ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE FR Partner
11 C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE AEROSPAZIALI SCPA IT Partner
12 STICHTING KONINKLIJK NEDERLANDS LUCHT - EN RUIMTE NL Partner
13 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLL CA Partner
14 INGENIERIA Y ECONOMIA DEL TRANSPORTE SME MP SA ES Partner
15 CENTRO DE REFERENCIA INVESTIGACION DESARROLLO E ES Partner
16 INSTITUUT VOOR INFRASTRUCTUUR, MILIEU EN INNOVATI BE Partner
17 OpenUTM Ltd. IE Partner
18 DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV DE Partner
19 SCEYE SPAIN S.L. ES Partner
20 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES OU EE Partner
21 HAPS Alliance United States Associated
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 5 ===
Administrative forms
Page 5 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
# Participating Organisation Legal Name Country Role Action
22 UDARAS EITLIOCHTA NA HEIREANN THE IRISH AVIATION AIreland Associated
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 6 ===
Administrative forms
Page 6 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 7 ===
Administrative forms
Page 7 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Network 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 8 ===
Administrative forms
Page 8 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 9 ===
Administrative forms
Page 9 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Pablo Haro Man Spain pablo.haro@euro
control.int Category B  Senior resea Team member
Mr Ovidiu Dumitrache Man Romania ovidiu.dumitrach
e@eurocontrol.in
t
Category B  Senior resea Leading
Ms Marta FERNANDEZ 
CASTRILLO
Woman Spain marta.fernandez-
castrillo@euroco
ntrol.int
Category C  Recognised Team member
Mrs Fiona Mullan Woman Ireland fiona.mullan@eur
ocontrol.int
Category D  First stage r Team member
Mr Dragos Tonea Man Romania dragos.tonea@eu
rocontrol.int
Category B  Senior resea Leading
Mr Augustin Udrisitoiu 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
Mr Octavian FOTA Man Romania octavian.fota@eu
rocontrol.int
Category B  Senior resea Team member
Mrs Lucia Sandu Woman Moldova lucia.sandu@eur
ocontrol.int
Category D  First stage r Team member
Mr Stefano Tiberia Man Italy stefano.tiberia@e
urocontrol.int
Category B  Senior resea 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 10 ===
Administrative forms
Page 10 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 11 ===
Administrative forms
Page 11 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 12 ===
Administrative forms
Page 12 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 13 ===
Administrative forms
Page 13 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 14 ===
Administrative forms
Page 14 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 15 ===
Administrative forms
Page 15 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 0610370705758 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 +4961077072034
Oliver ALBERT oliver.albert@dfs.de +4961077072073
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 16 ===
Administrative forms
Page 16 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Andreas Udovic Man Germany andreas.udovic@
dfs.de Category B  Senior resea Team member Researcher ID
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 17 ===
Administrative forms
Page 17 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 18 ===
Administrative forms
Page 18 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 19 ===
Administrative forms
Page 19 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 20 ===
Administrative forms
Page 20 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 21 ===
Administrative forms
Page 21 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 22 ===
Administrative forms
Page 22 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 0681662364
Angela Iurilli angela.iurilli@enav.it +39 06 81664411
Patrizia Criscuolo patrizia.criscuolo.1@enav.it +xxx xxxxxxxxx
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 23 ===
Administrative forms
Page 23 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Ms Marinella Massari Woman Italy marinella.massari
@enav.it
Category B  Senior resea Team member
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 24 ===
Administrative forms
Page 24 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 25 ===
Administrative forms
Page 25 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 aims to define new operating methods to support the safe, secure, and sustainable 
development of civil aviation operations taking place in higher airspace. 
The project develops 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 delivers 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 26 ===
Administrative forms
Page 26 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 27 ===
Administrative forms
Page 27 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
942346077
Legal name
LUFTFARTSVERKET
Short name: LFV 
 
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 28 ===
Administrative forms
Page 28 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 29 ===
Administrative forms
Page 29 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* Lindsey 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 30 ===
Administrative forms
Page 30 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 31 ===
Administrative forms
Page 31 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 32 ===
Administrative forms
Page 32 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 R&D Center
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 33 ===
Administrative forms
Page 33 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 34 ===
Administrative forms
Page 34 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 35 ===
Administrative forms
Page 35 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 36 ===
Administrative forms
Page 36 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* Patrick Last  name* GILES
E-Mail* patrick.giles@nats.co.uk
Town FAREHAM Post code PO15 7FL
Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY
Website www.nats.aero
Position in org. Manager, ATM Portfolio - D&B
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
Alison ROBERTS alison.roberts@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Matthew GREEN matthew.green@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Richard HAYWARD richard.hayward@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Richard PUGH richard.pugh@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 37 ===
Administrative forms
Page 37 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Patrick Giles Man United Kingdom patrick.giles@nat
s.co.uk Category B  Senior resea Leading
Mr Richard Hayward Man United Kingdom richard.hayward
@nats.co.uk
Category C  Recognised Team member
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 38 ===
Administrative forms
Page 38 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 39 ===
Administrative forms
Page 39 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 - 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 involvement in UK-based Space Launches.
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 STRATUS project as it is in the 
ECHO2 discussions that the need for the STRATUS 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 40 ===
Administrative forms
Page 40 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 41 ===
Administrative forms
Page 41 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 42 ===
Administrative forms
Page 42 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Controls CENTRO DE REFERENCIA INVESTIGACION DESARROLLO E INNOVACION ATM, A.I.E.
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 43 ===
Administrative forms
Page 43 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 44 ===
Administrative forms
Page 44 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 45 ===
Administrative forms
Page 45 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 46 ===
Administrative forms
Page 46 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 47 ===
Administrative forms
Page 47 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 48 ===
Administrative forms
Page 48 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 49 ===
Administrative forms
Page 49 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 50 ===
Administrative forms
Page 50 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Fabrizzio ARRU f.arru@enac.gov.it 0039 0644596367
Alessandro BUCCI a.bucci@enac.gov.it 0039 0644596389
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 51 ===
Administrative forms
Page 51 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 52 ===
Administrative forms
Page 52 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 53 ===
Administrative forms
Page 53 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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)
ECHO ENAC (IT) was involved in the development of the ECHO CONOPS
ECHO 2 ENAC (IT) is currently involved in all 3 WPs and is leading WP3 of the 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 54 ===
Administrative forms
Page 54 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 55 ===
Administrative forms
Page 55 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
969410435
Legal name
CONSORCIO AERODROMO AEROPUERTO DE TERUEL
Short name: CONSORCIO AERODROMO AEROPUERTO DE TERUEL 
 
Address
Town TERUEL
Postcode 44396
Street POLIGONO DE TIRO 4
Country Spain
Webpage http://www.aeropuertodeteruel.com/
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 ...................................... 29/12/2006 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 56 ===
Administrative forms
Page 56 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 57 ===
Administrative forms
Page 57 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* Alejandro Last  name* IBRAHIM PERERA
E-Mail* aibrahim@aeropuertodeteruel.com
Town TERUEL Post code 44396
Street POLIGONO DE TIRO 4
Website https://www.aeropuertodeteruel.com/en/
Position in org. General Manager
Department CONSORCIO AERODROMO AEROPUERTO DE TERUEL
Phone +034 978617742 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country  Spain
Same as organisation 
name
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 58 ===
Administrative forms
Page 58 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 59 ===
Administrative forms
Page 59 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 60 ===
Administrative forms
Page 60 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Airport Management: landing, takeoff, aircraft parking. 
Aircraft maintenance, parking and recycling. 
Security and Surveillance Services. 
Maintenance service and cleaning of the facilities. 
Support to operations and Handling. 
Aviation fuel service. 
Aircraft support (ASU compressed air up to B747 type aircraft, sweeper, de-icing equipment). 
Flight tests and trials service. 
Aeronautical Meteorology Service. 
Rescue and firefighting service. 
Logistics service in industrial area.
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)
Stratoport Design a stratoport for fix-wing aircrafts and airship. Teruel airport with the capacity for 
stratospheric flight aircraft with HAPS-type airships.
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)
Stratospheric airship hangar Teruel Airport Consortium has put out to tender the construction of a hangar and a production 
facility for stratospheric airships.
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 61 ===
Administrative forms
Page 61 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 62 ===
Administrative forms
Page 62 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 63 ===
Administrative forms
Page 63 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 64 ===
Administrative forms
Page 64 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 65 ===
Administrative forms
Page 65 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 66 ===
Administrative forms
Page 66 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 67 ===
Administrative forms
Page 67 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 needs
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 STRATUS WP1.
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 68 ===
Administrative forms
Page 68 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 69 ===
Administrative forms
Page 69 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 70 ===
Administrative forms
Page 70 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 71 ===
Administrative forms
Page 71 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 72 ===
Administrative forms
Page 72 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 for ENAC LAB
Department ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 73 ===
Administrative forms
Page 73 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Murat Bronz Man France murat.bronz@en
ac.fr Category A  Top grade reLeading 0000-0002-1098-
5240
Orcid ID
Dr Rodolphe Fremond Man France rodolphe.fremon
d@enac.fr
Category D  First stage r Team member 0009-0008-1513-
9597
Orcid ID
Prof Daniel Delahaye Man France daniel.delahaye@
enac.fr
Category A  Top grade reLeading 0000-0002-4965-
6815
Orcid ID
Dr Andreas Guitart Man France andreas.guitart@
enac.fr
Category C  Recognised Team member 0000-0002-1944-
2250
Orcid ID
Mr Georges Mykoniatis Man France georges.mykonia
tis@enac.fr
Category C  Recognised Leading 0000-0002-5550-
579X
Orcid ID
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 74 ===
Administrative forms
Page 74 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 75 ===
Administrative forms
Page 75 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Andréas Guitart, Daniel Delahaye. Design of low-noise arrival and departure procedures in 
Paris TMA using Simulated Annealing. 2025. ?hal-05208145?
Publication
Nana Chu, Chenliang Zhang, Kam K.K.Ng, Daniel Delahaye. Unlocking Runway Capacity: 
Enhancing Efficiency through Dynamic Pairwise Aircraft Wake Separation. ATRD Symposium 
2025, Eurocontrol FAA, Jun 2025, Prague (Czech Republic), Czech Republic. ?hal-05131139?
Publication
Zhao, J.; Wen, Z.; Mohanta, K.; Subasu, S.; Fremond, R.; Su, Y.; Kallaka, R.; Tsourdos, A. UAV 
Operations and Vertiport Capacity Evaluation with a Mixed-Reality Digital Twin for Future 
Urban Air Mobility Viability. Drones 2025, 9, 621. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones9090621
Publication
Raúl Sáez, Homeyra Khaledian, Xavier Prats, Andréas Guitart, Daniel Delahaye, et al.. A Fast 
and Flexible Emergency Trajectory Generator Enhancing Emergency Geometric Planning with 
Aircraft Dynamics. Fourteenth USA/Europe Air Traffic Management Research and 
Development Seminar (ATM2021), Sep 2021, New Orleans (virtual), United States. 
?hal-03351220?
Publication
Hachem, M., Roos, C., Miquel, T., & Bronz, M. (2025). Improving Incremental Nonlinear 
Dynamic Inversion Robustness Using Robust Control in Aerial Robotics. arXiv preprint 
arXiv:2501.07223.
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/
ECHO2 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 76 ===
Administrative forms
Page 76 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 77 ===
Administrative forms
Page 77 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 78 ===
Administrative forms
Page 78 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 79 ===
Administrative forms
Page 79 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 00390823622723 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 00390823623514
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 80 ===
Administrative forms
Page 80 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Gargiulo
Man Italy
f.gargiulo@cira.it
Category B  Senior resea Team member https://
www.researchgat
e.net/profile/
Francesco-
Gargiulo
Other ID
Dr Francesco Nebula Man Italy f.nebula@cira.it Category B  Senior resea Leading 0000-0002-3219-
7245
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 81 ===
Administrative forms
Page 81 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 82 ===
Administrative forms
Page 82 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Escarré, O. B., de Urrengoechea Cantavenera, T., Eroles, M. À. P., Gigante, G., & Gargiulo, F. 
(2024). Flying Like Geese: Green, Sustainable, and Efficient. Computing in science & 
engineering, 26(2), 54-60.
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 Nebula, F., Palumbo, R., Gigante, G., & Vozella, A. (2023). Digital assistant for arrival scheduling 
with conflict prevention capabilities. Information, 14(4), 216.
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
SESAR IR project 2023-2026 
CIRA supports: 1) 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 2) by developing a supporting tool 
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
JARVIS
SESAR IR project 2023-2026 
CIRA develops the Air Traffic Controller digital assistant implementing the tactical conflict 
resolution
ECHO Sesar ER project 2020-2022 Operational concept for higher space operations at TRL2
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 83 ===
Administrative forms
Page 83 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 84 ===
Administrative forms
Page 84 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
999987066
Legal name
STICHTING KONINKLIJK NEDERLANDS LUCHT - EN RUIMTEVAARTCENTRUM
Short name: NLR 
 
Address
Town AMSTERDAM
Postcode 1059 CM
Street ANTHONY FOKKERWEG 2
Country Netherlands
Webpage www.nlr.nl
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 ...................................... 31/12/2021 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... 31/12/2021 - no
SME validation ...................................................... 18/09/2008 - no
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 85 ===
Administrative forms
Page 85 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Air Traffic Management and Airports 
Street ANTHONY FOKKERWEG 2
Town AMSTERDAM
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Netherlands
Postcode 1059 CM
Department 2
Department name Information Supremacy
Street ANTHONY FOKKERWEG 2
Town AMSTERDAM
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Netherlands
Postcode 1059 CM
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 86 ===
Administrative forms
Page 86 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* Wilfred Last  name* ROUWHORST
E-Mail* wilfred.rouwhorst@nlr.nl
Town Please enter the name of the town. Post code Area code.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Please indicate the position of the person.
Department Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country  Please select a country
Same as organisation 
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Wissam CHALABI wissam.chalabi@nlr.nl +31885113623
Alexander HAAGSMA alexander.haagsma@nlr.nl +31885113394
Juriaan KOK juriaan.kok@nlr.nl +31885113410
Sharon KUIL sharon.kuil@nlr.nl +31885113265
Diana PEEREBOOM diana.peereboom@nlr.nl +31885113023
Iris VAN DEN BERGHE iris.van.den.berghe@nlr.nl +31885113934
Roland VERCAMMEN roland.vercammen@nlr.nl +xxx xxxxxxxxx
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 87 ===
Administrative forms
Page 87 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Wissam Chalabi Man Sweden wissam.chalabi@
nlr.nl Category C  Recognised Team member
Mr Alexander Haagsma Man Netherlands alexander.haags
ma@nlr.nl
Category B  Senior resea Team member
Mr Juriaan Kok Man Netherlands juriaan.kok@nlr.nl Category C  Recognised Team member
Mr Wilfred Rouwhorst Man Netherlands wilfred.rouwhors
t@nlr.nl
Category A  Top grade reLeading
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 88 ===
Administrative forms
Page 88 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 89 ===
Administrative forms
Page 89 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Supporting Space Traffic Management, NLR TR-2020-199, May 2020.
Other achievement Space Traffic Management, Relevance and potential development opportunities, NLR 
TR-2021-218, May 2022.
Software Re-entry Scenario Integration into NearSpace and Air Traffic Management, Software and 
document, NLR-TR-2024-138, 2024.
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)
Near Space Research to the operational integration of HAO to ATM. Running internal NLR 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)
NARSIM
Is NLR's Air Traffic Management Real-time Simulator. It is a high fidelity human-in-the-loop 
simulator that is used by ANSPs and research centres. The NARSIM software can be used  for 
simulating the movements of vehicles in HAO and presentation to operators. It has a proven 
track record in SESAR.
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 90 ===
Administrative forms
Page 90 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 91 ===
Administrative forms
Page 91 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 92 ===
Administrative forms
Page 92 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 93 ===
Administrative forms
Page 93 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 and EASA 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 94 ===
Administrative forms
Page 94 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Marc Baumgartner Man Switzerland sesar.coord@ifatc
a.org Category C  Recognised Team member 0000-0003-4443-
329X
Orcid ID
Mr Eugenio Diatolevi Man Italy eugenio.diatolevi
@ifatca.org
Category D  First stage r Leading
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 95 ===
Administrative forms
Page 95 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 96 ===
Administrative forms
Page 96 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Technical Professional Manual  WC 10.2.5 AUTOMATION / HUMAN FACTORS
Publication IFATCA Study on High Altitude Operations (HAO), Working Paper 93 2023 leading to IFATCA 
policy on HAO 
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 97 ===
Administrative forms
Page 97 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 98 ===
Administrative forms
Page 98 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
999537568
Legal name
INGENIERIA Y ECONOMIA DEL TRANSPORTE SME MP SA
Short name: INECO 
 
Address
Town MADRID
Postcode 28036
Street PASEO DE LA HABANA 138
Country Spain
Webpage www.ineco.es
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 ...................................... 20/06/2016 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 99 ===
Administrative forms
Page 99 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Aerospace System Directorate
Street Avenida del Partenón, 2-4
Town Madrid
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Spain
Postcode 28042
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 100 ===
Administrative forms
Page 100 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* José Manuel Last  name* RISQUEZ FERNANDEZ
E-Mail* jrisquez@ineco.com
Town Madrid Post code 28042
Street Avenida del Partenón, 2-4
Website www.ineco.com
Position in org. ATM Senior Expert
Department Aerospace System Directorate
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
Raul SEVILLA GONZALEZ raul.sevilla@ineco.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Paloma MONTERO MARTIN paloma.montero@ineco.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Victor Bustos vbustos@ineco.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 101 ===
Administrative forms
Page 101 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Jose Manuel Rísquez Man Spain jrisquez@ineco.c
om Category B  Senior resea Leading
Ms Ángela Abad Woman Spain angela.abad@ine
co.com
Category B  Senior resea Team member
Ms Paloma Montero Woman Spain paloma.montero
@ineco.com
Category C  Recognised Team member
Dr Raúl Sevilla Man Spain raul.sevilla@inec
o.com
Category A  Top grade reTeam member
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 102 ===
Administrative forms
Page 102 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 103 ===
Administrative forms
Page 103 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
INECO has contributed with a consultancy service to ENAIRE to perform a detailed ATCO task 
analysis in most of the ATC spanish sectors getting along this process a relevant operational 
and SACTA/iTEC knowledge useful for the sake of ECHO research needs
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 (GA 101114697)
ECHO-2 builds on the deliverables of the ECHO project, starting from the Concept of 
Operations, to propose validated solutions paving the way towards the operational 
integration of HAO in ATM, on three directions: Space Launch Real Time Monitoring Module, 
integration of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) operations into ATM, and integration of 
supersonic, hypersonic and suborbital vehicles operations into ATM.
PJ10-W2-Sol73_FCA (GA 874464)
HP and SAF assessment of disruptive operational concepts as ECHO is. Ineco has led the HP 
activity within ENAIRE' exercise in teh context of FCA as well as has contributed with Fast Time 
simulations to support the preparartion of the RTS exercises. In addition, INECO has worked 
together with SAF leaders as well as ENAIRE's exercise oriented.
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 104 ===
Administrative forms
Page 104 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 105 ===
Administrative forms
Page 105 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
997605619
Legal name
CENTRO DE REFERENCIA INVESTIGACION DESARROLLO E INNOVACION ATM, A.I.E.
Short name: CRIDA 
 
Address
Town MADRID
Postcode 28022
Street CALLE CAMPEZO, 1, 4º, EDIFICIO 7, PARQUE EMP
Country Spain
Webpage www.crida.es
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 ...................................... 12/07/2022 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... 31/12/2021 - no
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 106 ===
Administrative forms
Page 106 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Is controlled by ENAIRE
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 107 ===
Administrative forms
Page 107 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* Pablo Last  name* SANCHEZ ESCALONILLA
E-Mail* psescalonilla@e-crida.enaire.es
Town MADRID Post code 28022
Street CALLE CAMPEZO, 1, 4º, EDIFICIO 7, PARQUE EMPRESARIAL LAS MERCEDES
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Principal Researcher
Department CENTRO DE REFERENCIA INVESTIGACION DESARROLLO E INNOVACION ATM, A.I.E.
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
Marta Sánchez Cidoncha mscidoncha@e-crida.enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Raquel García Lasheras rglasheras@e-crida.enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Jose Miguel De Pablo Guerrero jmdepablo@e-crida.enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 108 ===
Administrative forms
Page 108 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Raquel Garcia Lasheras Woman Spain rglasheras@e-
crida.enaire.es Category B  Senior resea Team member 0000-0001-6973-
7412
Orcid ID
Mr Pablo Sanchez 
Escalonilla
Man Spain psescalonilla@e-
crida.enaire.es
Category A  Top grade reLeading
Mr Juan Ruben Vaquero Ramos Man Spain jrvaquero@e-
crida.enaire.es
Category D  First stage r Team member
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 109 ===
Administrative forms
Page 109 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 110 ===
Administrative forms
Page 110 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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)
ENSURE
ENSURE is a SESAR3 IR01 project that designs and validates a standard operational interface 
between U-space and ATM to enable the safe integration of crewed and uncrewed aircraft. It 
includes a unified architecture, data model, operational methodology, and dynamic airspace 
configuration services to support ATC in managing mixed-traffic environments. This 
experience can be translated to the interface within STRATUS project
ATC-TBO
ATC-TBO is a SESAR 3 IR01 projects that seeks to increase the automatisation levels within ATM 
to manage aircraft separation. CRIDA participates in concept definition and the execution of 
two exercises. CRIDA will bring this knowledge on increase levels of automation to STRATUS 
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 111 ===
Administrative forms
Page 111 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 112 ===
Administrative forms
Page 112 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
952649902
Legal name
INSTITUUT VOOR INFRASTRUCTUUR, MILIEU EN INNOVATIE
Short name: IMIEU 
 
Address
Town BRUSSEL
Postcode 1000
Street EGMONTSTRAAT 11-13
Country Belgium
Webpage www.imieu.eu
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 ...................................... 28/09/2012 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 113 ===
Administrative forms
Page 113 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 114 ===
Administrative forms
Page 114 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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* Frank Last  name* Neumann
E-Mail* info@imieu.eu
Town BRUSSEL Post code 1000
Street EGMONTSTRAAT 11-13
Website www.imieu.eu and www.u-lta.eu
Position in org. Director
Department INSTITUUT VOOR INFRASTRUCTUUR, MILIEU EN INNOVATIE
Phone +31615438225 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country  Belgium
Same as organisation 
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Dr Benjamyn Scott b.i.scott@law.leidenuniv.nl +31643446666
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 115 ===
Administrative forms
Page 115 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Frank Neumann Man Netherlands info@imieu.eu Category B  Senior resea Leading 186044495 Other ID
Dr Benjamyn Scott Man United Kingdom b.i.scott@law.leid
enuniv.nl Category B  Senior resea Team member 0009-0000-8219-
8716
Orcid ID
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 116 ===
Administrative forms
Page 116 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 117 ===
Administrative forms
Page 117 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
IMIEU has founded the Technology Platform; U-LTA 'Upscaling Lighter-Than-Air 
Technology',with support of EU DG RTD in 2016, see also www.u-lta.eu, it includes over 20 
parties involved in the development of- low-as well as high altitude LTA/ Airship platforms in 
the EU and Worlwide, including academia, startups and scale-ups- co-operating with 
Eurocontrol/EASA, working on facilitating the upscaling of LTA Technology, including HAPS
Publication
Scott, B.I., Custers, B.H.M. & Lahmann, H.C., (2024) Drone Regulation and A.I. Law, assessing 
the intersection of the EU Legal Frameworks for unmanned aircraft and artificial intelligene in, 
Air and Space Law, 49 (6) 565/584
Other achievement Dr Scott is  Member of the ICAO Secretariat Study Group on Cybersecurity Research Sub-Group 
on Legal Aspects
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)
Co-lead of the LTA- Task Force, at 
JARUS/with EASA
The objective of this taskforce of the Jarus Main Body is to provide guidance for the adaptation 
of  SORA 2.5/Annex F, particularly for Low altitude Lighter-Than-Air/Airship Technology, with 
input from developers as well as experts and the NAs
Mbr of the HAO- Taskforce. of 
JARUS, lead by EASA
The objective of this taskforce belonging to the Jarus Main Body is to come to specific 
guidance for the adaptation of SORA 2.5 to HAPS, both fixed wing as well as airship/balloon 
initiatives
Member of WG IV/Certificaiton of 
AZEA 
This working group is developing a roadmap regarding the certificaiton of innovative zero-
emission aviation. AZEA (the Alliance of Zero Emission Aviation) is led by EU DG DEFIS
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 118 ===
Administrative forms
Page 118 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 119 ===
Administrative forms
Page 119 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 120 ===
Administrative forms
Page 120 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 121 ===
Administrative forms
Page 121 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 122 ===
Administrative forms
Page 122 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 123 ===
Administrative forms
Page 123 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 124 ===
Administrative forms
Page 124 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 125 ===
Administrative forms
Page 125 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 126 ===
Administrative forms
Page 126 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 127 ===
Administrative forms
Page 127 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 128 ===
Administrative forms
Page 128 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 or Department ATM Simulation 
Department  Institute 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 129 ===
Administrative forms
Page 129 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 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 Tobias Rabus Man Germany tobias.rabus@dlr.
de
Category D  First stage r Team member 0000-0003-1947-
5447
Orcid ID
Mr Richard Hörder Man Germany richard.hoerder@
dlr.de
Category D  First stage r Team member Orcid ID
Mr Maximilian Neumann Man Germany Maximilian.Neum
ann@dlr.de
Category D  First stage r Team member 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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 130 ===
Administrative forms
Page 130 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 131 ===
Administrative forms
Page 131 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Hampe, Jens und Rabus, Tobias und Morlang, Frank und Losensky, 
Lorenz (2024) The SpaceTracks approach for an efficient Integration of Launch Operations in 
European Airspace. In: 1st International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports. 1st 
International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports, 2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30, 
Harwell, Vereinigtes Königreich. Volltext nicht online.
Publication
Hampe, Jens (2024) DESIGN CONSIDERATION AND EVALUATION OF A HUMAN-MACHINE 
INTERFACE FOR REAL-TIME MISSION MONITORING OF A LAUNCH AND RE-ENTRY 
COORDINATION SYSTEMS :"BUILDING A SAFE AND SECURE SUSTAINABLE SPACE". In: 
Proceedings of the International Space Safety Conference, 13. International Association for the 
Advancement of Space Safety IAASS. 13th IAASS Conference 2024, 2024-10-08 - 2024-10-10, 
Prague, Czech Republic. doi: 10.60575/z2gv-6w55. Volltext nicht fre
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 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.
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 132 ===
Administrative forms
Page 132 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 integrates 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. 
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 133 ===
Administrative forms
Page 133 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 134 ===
Administrative forms
Page 134 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 135 ===
Administrative forms
Page 135 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 136 ===
Administrative forms
Page 136 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 137 ===
Administrative forms
Page 137 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 138 ===
Administrative forms
Page 138 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 139 ===
Administrative forms
Page 139 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 mnmgt
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 instrument
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 140 ===
Administrative forms
Page 140 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
Flight Simulators
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 141 ===
Administrative forms
Page 141 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 142 ===
Administrative forms
Page 142 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
888276725
Legal name
ANRA TECHNOLOGIES OU
Short name: ANRA TECHNOLOGIES OU 
 
Address
Town TALLINN
Postcode 11314
Street KESKLINNA LINNAOSA JARVEVANA TEE 9
Country Estonia
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 ...................................... 31/12/2024 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... 31/12/2024 - yes
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 143 ===
Administrative forms
Page 143 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 144 ===
Administrative forms
Page 144 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 TALLINN Post code 11314
Street KESKLINNA LINNAOSA JARVEVANA TEE 9
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Business Manager
Department ANRA TECHNOLOGIES OU
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country  Estonia
Same as organisation 
name
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 145 ===
Administrative forms
Page 145 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 Abinaya Kannan Woman Italy akannan@flyanra.
com Category B  Senior resea Team member
Ms Patricia Garcia Pastor Woman Spain Pgpastor@flyanra
.com
Category B  Senior resea Team member
Dr Ajay Modha Man United Kingdom amodha@flyanra.
com
Category A  Top grade reLeading
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 146 ===
Administrative forms
Page 146 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 147 ===
Administrative forms
Page 147 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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's SIM tool: Provides the engine to drive a Digital Twin experience for virtual drone 
operations
Software ANRA AAM Traffic Management tool: airspace management for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft
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.
ASTM F38 UTM Committee Co-
chair
ANRA is the Co-chair of the ASTM Standards development organisation's F38 UTM technical 
committee. The committee has published several UTM standards including the F3548-21 UTM 
interoperability standard that is recommended in the AMC/GM for U-space regulations and 
the FAA rules. The committee is currently working on standards for Advanced air mobility for 
vertiports and eVTOL operations and is engaged with NASA on airspace management topics.
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. 
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 148 ===
Administrative forms
Page 148 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 149 ===
Administrative forms
Page 149 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 150 ===
Administrative forms
Page 150 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 151 ===
Administrative forms
Page 151 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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
Andrew Thurling Man United States andy@thurling-
aero.com Category A  Top grade reTeam member
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 152 ===
Administrative forms
Page 152 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 153 ===
Administrative forms
Page 153 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 154 ===
Administrative forms
Page 154 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 155 ===
Administrative forms
Page 155 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
PIC
927009019
Legal name
UDARAS EITLIOCHTA NA HEIREANN THE IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY
Short name: IAA (COOPANS) 
 
Address
Town DUBLIN
Postcode D02 T449
Street D'OLIER STREET 11-12 THE TIMES BUILDING
Country Ireland
Webpage www.iaa.ie
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 156 ===
Administrative forms
Page 156 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 157 ===
Administrative forms
Page 157 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 158 ===
Administrative forms
Page 158 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 159 ===
Administrative forms
Page 159 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 160 ===
Administrative forms
Page 160 of 166 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 161 ===
Administrative forms
Page 161 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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  2 550 785   2 550 785.00
2 Dfs Deutsche Flugsicherung Gmbh DE Partner   73 235.00    0    0   15 480    88 715.00
3 Enav Spa IT Partner   73 924.08    0    0    0    73 924.08
4 Luftfartsverket SE Partner   180 375.00    0    0    0    180 375.00
5 Nats (En Route) Public Limited Company UK Partner   119 684.75    0    0    0    119 684.75
6 Enaire ES Partner   95 975.00    0    0    0    95 975.00
7 Ente Nazionale Per L'aviazione Civile - Enac Italian Civil Aviation 
Authority IT Partner   102 268.75    0    0    0    102 268.75
8 Consorcio Aerodromo Aeropuerto De Teruel ES Partner   88 000.00    0    0    0    88 000.00
9 Skynav Europe BE Partner   253 269.75    0    0    0    253 269.75
10 Ecole Nationale De L Aviation Civile FR Partner   78 250.00    0    0    0    78 250.00
11 C.i.r.a. Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali Scpa IT Partner   53 907.50    0    0    0    53 907.50
12 Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht - En Ruimtevaartcentrum NL Partner   157 795.25    0    0    0    157 795.25
13 International Federation Of Air Traffic Controllers Associations CA Partner   63 125.00    0    0    0    63 125.00
14 Ingenieria Y Economia Del Transporte Sme Mp Sa ES Partner   97 575.00    0    0    0    97 575.00
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 162 ===
Administrative forms
Page 162 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
15 Centro De Referencia Investigacion Desarrollo E Innovacion Atm, 
A.i.e. ES Partner   59 250.00    0    0    0    59 250.00
16 Instituut Voor Infrastructuur, Milieu En Innovatie BE Partner   33 462.50    0    0    0    33 462.50
17 Openutm Ltd. IE Partner   7 237.50    0    0    0    7 237.50
18 Deutsches Zentrum Fur Luft - Und Raumfahrt Ev DE Partner   153 000.00    0    0    0    153 000.00
19 Sceye Spain S.l. ES Partner   280 175.00    0    0    0    280 175.00
20 Anra Technologies Ou EE Partner   84 656.25    0    0    0    84 656.25
21 Haps Alliance US Associated    0.00    0    0    0     0.00
22 Udaras Eitliochta Na Heireann The Irish Aviation Authority IE Associated    0.00    0    0    0     0.00
Total  2 055 166.33  2 566 265   4 621 431.33
This proposal version was submitted by Ovidiu DUMITRACHE on 16/09/2025 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 163 ===
Administrative forms
Page 163 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 164 ===
Administrative forms
Page 164 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 165 ===
Administrative forms
Page 165 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 166 ===
Administrative forms
Page 166 of 166
Proposal ID 101290642
Acronym STRATUS
Horizon Europe ver 1.00 20241022 Last saved 16/09/2025 22:33
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 16:55:35 Brussels Local Time. Issued by the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.

=== PAGE 167 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 1 of 34 
Proposal template Part B: technical description 
STRATUS — SAFETY AND TRANSFORMED RESILIENCE FOR HIGH-ALTITUDE TRAFFIC 
UNIFIED SERVICES 
[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 ENAV SPA Italy (IT) 
4 LUFTARSVERKET Sweden (SE) 
5 NATS United Kingdom (UK) 
6 ENAIRE Spain (ES) 
7 ENAC ITALIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Italy (IT) 
8 CONSORCIO DEL AEROPUERTO DE TERUEL Spain (ES) 
9 SKYNAV EUROPE Belgium (BE) 
10 ECOLE NATIONALE DE L’AVIATION CIVILE France (FR) 
11 C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE 
AEROSPAZIALI SCPA 
Italy (IT) 
12 STICHTING KONINKLIJK NEDERLANDS LUCHT 
- EN RUIMTEVAARTCENTRUM 
Netherlands (NL) 
13 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIR 
TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS’ ASSOCIATIONS 
Canada (CA) 
14 INGENIERIA Y ECONOMIA DEL TRANSPORTE 
SME MP SA 
Spain (ES) 
15 CENTRO DE REFERENCIA INVESTIGACION 
DESARROLLO E INNOVACION ATM, A.I.E. 
Spain (ES) 
16 INSTITUUT VOOR INFRASTRUCTUUR, MILIEU 
EN INNOVATIE 
Belgium (BE) 
17 OPENUTM Ireland (IE) 
 

=== PAGE 168 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 2 of 34 
18 DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND 
RAUMFAHRT EV 
Germany (DE) 
19 SCEYE SPAIN Spain (ES) 
20 ANRA Technologies OU Estonia (EE) 
21 HAPS Alliance (Associated partner) United States (US) 
22 UDARAS EITLIOCHTA NA HEIREANN THE IRISH 
AVIATION AUTHORITY (Associated partner) 
Ireland (IE) 
 
1. Excellence  #@REL-EVA-RE@#  
1.1 Objectives and ambition #@PRJ-OBJ-PO@# 
Project objectives 
STRATUS (Safety and Transformed Resilience for High-Altitude Traffic Unified Services) will define a modular 
and scalable framework for integrating Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) and Space Transport Operations (STO) 
into the European ATM framework. The focus is on the low-density airspace above conventional traffic, generally 
above FL550. This is where high-performance supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, automated HAPS fleets, and 
sub-orbital operations are expected to multiply in the coming decade. 
Building on the exploratory CONOPS produced in ECHO and  taking into account the work now underway in 
ECHO2, STRATUS will expand the scope to cover a wider set of operational scenarios, vehicle types and service 
models. It will address the operational, functional, technical and regulatory foundations required f or integration, in 
line with the priorities of the European ATM Master Plan for higher -airspace operations, dynamic airspace 
configuration, service-oriented architectures and cyber -secure digitalisation. Concentrating on the higher airspace, 
where traffic density is relatively low, provides the opportunity to mature and validate innovative concepts and 
technologies while limiting operational risk to existing ATM. 
The objectives of STRATUS follow a logical progression from establishing operational demand in higher airspace, 
through the development of concepts and supporting frameworks, to the consideration of regulatory and other 
relevant implications that may influence successful implementation. The specific objectives are: 
a) Market and stakeholder study 
Carry out an updated market and stakeholder study early in the project to establish the foundation for higher-
airspace integration. The study will identify expected airspace users, including HAPS fleets, hypersonic 
transports, space transport operations such as orbital launches, sub-orbital flights and re-entries, and relevant 
military activities. It will assess expected traffic levels, operational profiles and timelines for entry into 
service, providing a realistic picture of higher-airspace occupancy. The results will provide the baseline for 
the OSED and CONOPS and ensure that subsequent work is grounded in operational reality. The study will 
complement the ongoing HAO market study by EASA by including space transport operations, which can 
have a major impact on airspace availability , and therefore this study will deliver a more comprehensive 
assessment of overall higher-airspace demand. 
b) Higher-airspace CONOPS 
Develop an updated CONOPS describing how HAO and STO are integrated into the ATM network in 
practice. The CONOPS will identify the main functions required, such as trajectory exchange, conflict 
detection, separation, hazard area coordination and contingency response, and map them to potential services 

=== PAGE 169 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 3 of 34 
with clearly defined interfaces. It will describe how these services interact with ANSPs, operators, military 
authorities and STO actors, ensuring that launches, re-entries and hazard areas are managed consistently with 
the wider ATM network. Building on the exploratory ECHO CONOPS, STRATUS will focus on producing 
an updated and innovative framework that moves beyond initial scoping and provides a structured basis for 
future implementation. 
c) STO integration and hazard area management 
Define the functions and services required for hazard area generation, promulgation, and dynamic 
management. This includes processes for creating and updating hazard areas, how they are exchanged with 
ANSPs and operators, and how they interact with 4DOZ concepts. Contingency procedures for off-nominal 
launches or re-entries will be addressed, together with the responsibilities of different service providers. 
d) Dynamic 4-Dimensional Operating Zones for HAPS (4DOZ) 
Extend the 4DOZ concept introduced in ECHO2 by explaining how these zones can operate in relation to 
other airspace users and how they can be integrated into higher airspace within the European ATM network. 
Particular attention will be given to HAPS operations, which may involve long endurance flights, large 
formations, or fleets with unique operational profiles. The project will specify the functions for creating, 
resizing and coordinating zones, describe how they can be delivered as services, and outline which providers 
would be responsible for their management. 
e) Service architecture framework 
Outline a modular, digital ( Application Programming Interface  (API) based), distributed architecture that 
supports the deployment of higher -airspace functions as interoperable services. The framework will apply 
zero-trust security, where no user or service is trusted by default and every interaction is authenticated, 
authorised and monitored. Redundancy and digital authorisation mechanisms will be built in, allowing States 
to maintain control of services within their jurisdiction while still supporting resilient and secure cross-border 
operations. 
f) Integrated assurance framework 
Develop a conceptual methodology that brings safety, cyber -security and resilience together in a single 
assurance process. The framework will show how requirements in these areas are linked, how evidence can 
be reused across domains, and how the approach c an be exercised through expert review and small desk -
based studies. The aim is to provide a practical way of checking that higher-airspace functions and services 
are robust without creating three separate sets of assurance work. 
g) Regulatory and implementation considerations 
Consider the regulatory and operational issues that will influence the implementation of higher -airspace 
services for all users. Areas to be considered include flight rules, licensing and supervision of new service 
providers, sovereignty and cross -border o perations, military use of higher airspace, contingency 
responsibilities and environmental aspects. STRATUS will review these topics and provide commentary on 
their relevance to successful implementation, highlighting where regulatory developments may be n eeded. 
The findings will be reflected in an annex to the CONOPS and presented as input to inform further regulatory 
and implementation work. 
Collectively, these objectives move beyond the initial scoping in ECHO and expand on the ongoing activities in 
ECHO2. Whereas ECHO established a first  (comparatively narrow) CONOPS at TRL 2, STRATUS will broaden 
the scope and then consolidate the results back to a comprehensive TRL 2 by project close. This provides a more 
complete and implementation -oriented baseline for higher -airspace integration. In this way, STRATUS ensur es 
continuity with existing SESAR work while delivering outputs that are ready to s upport future industrial research 
and the priorities of the European ATM Master Plan. 

=== PAGE 170 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 4 of 34 
Ambition and advance beyond the state of the art 
Previous SESAR work has established useful foundations for higher-airspace integration but important gaps remain. 
ECHO delivered an initial CONOPS at TRL 2, providing the first structured view of higher -airspace operations. 
ECHO2 is continuing this line of  work but remains in progress and has not yet addressed service architectures, 
assurance methods or regulatory considerations. Other projects have contributed in related areas, including SEC -
AIRSPACE on cyber security, FARO on resilience metrics, and FCDI on distributed service provision, but none 
have combined these elements into a coherent framework tailored for higher-airspace operations and space transport. 
STRATUS advances the state of the art by: 
a) Establishing a framework for network -wide consistent management of higher-airspace and space transport 
operations, ensuring that new entrants are integrated as part of a coherent Europe -wide system rather than 
through fragmented national solutions. This reflects the Master Plan ambition of a Digital European Sky that 
manages all users seamlessly across borders. 
b) Embedding zero -trust, cyber -resilient principles into operational concepts and service architectures, 
consistent with the Master Plan’s call for secure digitalisation of ATM services. 
c) Providing flexible and dynamic airspace management through 4DOZ, adaptable to traffic mix, vehicle 
performance and network conditions, which directly supports the Master Plan priority on dynamic airspace 
configuration. 
d) Enhancing resilience of higher -airspace services against disruptive events such as health crises, natural 
disasters, terrorism and cyber-attacks. STRATUS will explore how resilience requirements can be defined 
for new functions and services, building on and extending beyond previous SESAR work. 
e) Creating a unified assurance methodology that brings safety, cyber security and resilience into a single 
process, reflecting the Master Plan priority on strengthening resilience of ATM services against physical and 
cyber threats. 
f) Delivering an interoperable distributed architecture that supports a European network of higher -airspace 
services in which States retain sovereignty, but solutions can be reused across borders. This contributes to 
the Master Plan objective of introducing service -oriented architectures that allow scalability and 
harmonisation across Europe. 
By consolidating these strands at TRL 2, STRATUS provides a more comprehensive and implementation -oriented 
baseline than any previous exploratory research. It ensures that the integration of new entrants such as HAPS, 
hypersonic and space transport vehicle s is addressed in line with the development priorities of the European ATM 
Master Plan. 
R&I maturity 
The work will begin at TRL 1–2, building on the exploratory CONOPS delivered in ECHO. STRATUS broadens the 
scope to include additional vehicle types, STO interactions, hazard area management, dynamic 4DOZ, service 
architectures and assurance methods. This wider scope temporarily lowers maturity, and the project will consolidate 
these strands back to a comprehensive TRL 2 by project close. 
By the end of the project, concepts, architectures and frameworks will be fully defined, documented and validated 
through expert review, stakeholder consultation and targeted desk -based analysis. Where appropriate, small -scale 
studies will be used to test specific elements such as hazard area coordination or cyber-resilience principles. No large-
scale simulations or flight trials are foreseen, in line with the scope of an Exploratory Research project. 
 
#§PRJ-OBJ-PO§# 

=== PAGE 171 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 5 of 34 
1.2 Methodology #@CON-MET-CM@# #@COM-PLE-CP@# 
STRATUS begins by establishing who is expected to operate in higher airspace, through the development of 
operational concepts and technical frameworks, to the assessment of assurance and consideration of regulatory 
aspects. Each stage builds on the previous one so that by project close the results form a coherent package 
consolidated at TRL 2. 
Initially a market and stakeholder study will be performed to establish a baseline picture of higher-airspace demand. 
This provides traffic expectations and operating characteristics that underpin the later concept work.  On this basis 
STRATUS develops an updated CONOPS and OSED. These describe how higher -airspace and space transport 
operations can be integrated into the ATM network, define the required functions, map them to potential services, 
and explain how they interact with ANSPs, operators, military authorities and space transport actors. Special attention 
is given to STO integration and hazard area management, and to extending the 4DOZ concept from ECHO2 to show 
how dynamic zones can operate in relation to other higher airspace users and the European ATM network. 
The project then looks at how these functions could be deployed within a modular, service-oriented architecture. This 
includes interoperability through digital APIs, redundancy, digital authorisation and the application of zero -trust 
security principles to maintain resilience in distributed and cross-border settings. A conceptual integrated assurance 
framework will also be developed, linking safety, cyber securit y and resilience into a single process. This will be 
reviewed by experts and exercised through desk-based studies. 
Finally, STRATUS examines the regulatory and implementation aspects that could affect higher -airspace services. 
These considerations may  include flight rules, licensing, sovereignty, contingency planning and environmental 
impacts. The focus will be on analysing relevance and potential effects rather than prescribing solutions. 
The research is structured around two work packages that cover the exploratory and consolidation phases. Each 
reflects one reporting period, in line with SESAR guidance for Exploratory Research projects. This structure ensures 
that early definitions and scoping are completed and reviewed before more detailed frameworks are developed. 
Part A (WP3, M1–M12) sets the foundation. It begins with the market and stakeholder study that establishes who is 
expected to operate in higher airspace in the coming decade, covering HAPS fleets, hypersonic transport, space 
transport operations such as orbital launches, sub-orbital flights and re-entries, and relevant military activities. This 
study produces traffic profiles, operating characteristics and entry-into-service timelines that serve as the baseline for 
the concept work. 
Building on this baseline, Part A defines the operational context. It sets the vertical limits, classes and flight rules for 
higher airspace, identifies the main functions required for integration, and describes the actors involved. These 
include service providers, operators, regulators, airports, spaceports, stratoports and military authorities. The package 
also reviews existing ICAO, European and SESAR documentation to identify overlaps, gaps and inconsistencies. 
The initial set of functional building blocks is then described. This covers surveillance, communications, navigation, 
mission planning, tactical planning and separation where applicable. Early models of 4DOZ are outlined, showing 
how dynamic zones might i nteract with other high -altitude users. These elements are captured in the Exploratory 
Research Plan, the market study and the initial OSED and CONOPS. 
Part B (WP4, M13–M24) builds on these foundations and delivers the main technical results. It refines the functional 
building blocks and develops detailed service concepts, extending the 4DOZ models to include coordination 
mechanisms, contingency procedures, degraded mode operations and civil–military use. 
The project then maps these functions into a high -level architecture framework. This framework applies modular, 
service-oriented principles, ensures interoperability through APIs, and incorporates zero -trust cyber  security, 
redundancy, and sovereign control. The mapping of functions to services and interfaces provides a consistent basis 
for future technical development. 

=== PAGE 172 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 6 of 34 
Alongside this, Part B develops a conceptual integrated assurance framework that brings safety, cyber security and 
resilience together in a single process. The framework is exercised through expert review and desk -based studies, 
demonstrating how assurance evidence could be captured once and reused across domains. 
Finally, Part B considers standardisation and regulatory aspects. The concepts developed are mapped against existing 
ICAO, European and national regulations and standards. Areas where clarification or updates may be needed are 
highlighted, including sovere ignty, licensing, contingency and environmental considerations. This commentary 
provides input for later SESAR phases and regulatory work. 
The outputs of Part B include the FRD, final OSED and CONOPS, the Exploratory Research Report, an economic 
evaluation, and a commentary on regulatory and implementation issues. 
The research is supported by WP1 on project management and by WP2 and WP5 on communication, dissemination 
and exploitation. These ensure that results are shared effectively and that open science and FAIR data principles are 
followed. They are described in more detail under Implementation. 
Methodological challenges and mitigation 
A key challenge for higher -airspace research is the absence of operational data. There are no mature fleets of 
hypersonic aircraft or routine space transport missions from Europe today, and HAPS operations remain limited. 
STRATUS addresses this by using a market and stakeholder study to construct realistic traffic profiles and operating 
characteristics. These are complemented by desk-based analysis and expert input, which together provide sufficient 
grounding for concept development without relying on unavailable data. 
Another challenge lies in the regulatory domain. Questions of sovereignty, licensing, contingency responsibility and 
environmental protection are politically sensitive and outside the remit of a research project to resolve. STRATUS 
therefore does not attem pt to prescribe solutions. Instead, it documents how these issues affect ATM integration, 
highlights dependencies and risks, and provides commentary that can inform future regulatory and industrial work. 
The maturity level is also a constraint. STRATUS is scoped to reach TRL 2, which is appropriate for Exploratory 
Research. The project is not designed to deliver prototypes or flight demonstrations. Instead, validation is achieved 
through expert review, stakeholder consultation and small targeted studies where feasible. This ensures that results 
are realistic and technically sound, while leaving space for later industrial research to develop prototypes and 
operational trials. 
Finally, integrating perspectives from operations, system architecture, cyber security and resilience introduces 
complexity. STRATUS mitigates this through an iterative process, where definitions established early in Part A are 
used to guide the service and architecture concepts in Part B. This ensures consistency across operational, technical 
and regulatory strands and reduces the risk of fragmentation. 
Validation approach 
Validation in STRATUS is tailored to the scope of an exploratory research project. The aim is to confirm that the 
concepts and frameworks developed are credible, feasible, and aligned with operational and regulatory realities, 
rather than to demonstrate them in live systems. 
The primary method will be structured expert review, involving regulators, ANSPs, operators and other stakeholders 
with direct knowledge of higher -airspace operations. Their feedback will be used to assess whether the proposed 
functions, services and frameworks are consistent with operational needs and institutional constraints. 
Targeted stakeholder workshops will provide additional opportunities to test assumptions and refine the outputs. 
These workshops will be used to present draft concepts such as hazard area management or 4DOZ coordination, and 
to capture reactions from operational and regulatory perspectives. 

=== PAGE 173 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 7 of 34 
Scenario-based analysis will be applied where a more detailed check is useful, for example to explore how a dynamic 
zone interacts with conventional traffic or how contingency procedures might unfold in a cross-border setting. These 
analyses will be desk-based and scoped to remain within available resources. 
No large-scale simulations or flight trials are planned, which is consistent with the scope of an Exploratory Research 
project. Where feasible, partial proof-of-concept studies may be carried out to illustrate specific technical ideas, and 
any software artefacts produced will be open-sourced to support future research. 
Compliance with cross-cutting requirements 
Do No Significant Harm (DNSH). 
The project does not involve physical systems, prototypes, or flight trials. All activities are desk -based, relying on 
literature, modelling, and expert review. There are no emissions, no resource use, and no waste generated by the 
research itself. Environmental aspects are considered as part of the regulatory commentary, where contingency 
planning and space transport hazard areas are assessed in relation to airspace efficiency and environmental protection. 
The methodology therefore does not cause significa nt harm to any of the six environmental objectives of the EU 
Taxonomy Regulation. 
Use of artificial intelligence. 
STRATUS does not develop or deploy operational AI systems. References to AI-enabled analytics in the assurance 
framework are treated at a conceptual level only. Where relevant, the project will describe how AI could in future be 
made technically robust, explainable and reliable, consistent with the requirements in Horizon Europe guidance, but 
no AI tools will be delivered within the project. 
Interdisciplinarity. 
The work requires expertise across several domains: ATM operations, system and software architecture, cyber 
security, resilience engineering, and regulatory and institutional frameworks. The methodology integrates these 
strands by using a common set of baseline definitions and scenarios in Part A, which are then used to shape technical 
and regulatory work in Part B. This ensures that operational, technical and regulatory perspectives remain consistent. 
Gender dimension. 
The research activities do not involve human participants, biomedical elements, or social-behavioural data. The work 
focuses on operational concepts and technical frameworks. As such, there is no direct gender dimension in the 
research content. This is consistent with the scope of the call and the nature of the work. 
Open science. 
All non-sensitive outputs will be published open access . This includes deliverables such as the CONOPS, OSED, 
FRD, ERR, ECO-EVAL and regulatory commentary. The project will also ensure that results are shared with other 
projects funded under the same call, as required by the SESAR 3 JU. Research data will be m anaged according to 
FAIR principles, with a Data Management Plan delivered at Month 6 and updated during the project. 
Research data management. 
The main research outputs are textual (deliverables, reports, templates, reference models). Limited datasets may be 
generated from desk-based studies or scenario modelling. These will be small in size and primarily descriptive. Data 
will be stored in trusted repositories with persistent identifiers, published in open formats where possible, and licensed 
for reuse under Creative Commons or similar. The DMP will detail responsibilities for data quality, curation and 
preservation. 
#§CON-MET-CM§# #§COM-PLE-CP§# #§REL-EVA-RE§#  

=== PAGE 174 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 8 of 34 
2. Impact #@IMP-ACT-IA@# 
2.1 Project’s pathways towards impact 
STRATUS contributes directly to the expected outcomes of the Work Programme topic on innovative methodologies 
for ATM safety, security and resilience. The project delivers a set of concepts, frameworks and evaluations that 
together provide a consolidated TRL 2 baseline for the safe and secure integration of higher-airspace operations. 
• New methodologies for safety, cyber security and resilience . STRATUS develops an integrated assurance 
framework that links these domains in a single process. The framework is validated through expert review 
and desk-based studies and demonstrates how evidence can be reused across domains. 
• Support for virtualised and distributed ATM architectures. The service architecture framework defines how 
higher-airspace functions can be deployed as interoperable services. It applies principles such as modularity, 
API-based interoperability, redundancy and zero-trust security. 
• Network-wide management of higher airspace and space transport . STRATUS delivers an updated 
CONOPS and OSED, incorporating hazard area management and 4DOZ. These describe how HAO and STO 
services interact with ANSPs, operators and military users, providing a harmonised framework for 
integration into the wider ATM network. 
• Regulatory and implementation insight . Commentary on  sovereignty, licensing, contingency and 
environmental issues is captured as an annex to the CONOPS. This provides regulators and standardisation 
bodies with structured input on where existing frameworks may need to evolve. 
• Market and stakeholder evidence. The updated market study includes HAPS, hypersonic and space transport 
operations, complementing EASA’s HAO market study by assessing the effect of STO on airspace 
availability. This provides a realistic picture of future demand, directly supporting the EASA Higher 
Airspace Operations Roadmap. 
Pathways to impact 
STRATUS ensures that its results are directly usable by SESAR follow-on activities and by regulators through three 
complementary pathways. 
The first pathway concerns concept definition and validation. Operational concepts, service models and architectures 
will be developed with the involvement of regulators, ANSPs, operators, military representatives and service 
providers. Validation will be achieved through structured expert review panels, targeted workshops and scenario -
based desk studies. This approach ensures that the outputs are technically credible, feasible, and consistent with 
institutional requirements. 
The second pathway is packaging for integration. Deliverables will be presented as ready -to-use frameworks and 
reference material that can be incorporated into SESAR industrial projects, EASA rulemaking tasks and ICAO 
provisions. Each deliverable will be mapped against the development priorities of the European ATM Master Plan, 
including integration of new entrants, dynamic airspace configuration, secure digitalisation and resilience. STRATUS 
will also take into account the results of related SESAR projects that addressed these themes in other contexts. 
• SEC-AIRSPACE advanced methodologies for cyber -resilience in digitalised ATM services. STRATUS 
builds on this work by embedding zero-trust principles and cyber-security baselines into its higher-airspace 
architecture. 
• FARO examined evolving safety risk assessment frameworks. STRATUS incorporates these insights into its 
integrated assurance approach, which links safety, security and resilience. 
• FCDI studied operational resilience to disruptive events. STRATUS extends this to higher airspace by 
developing concepts for hazard area management, off-nominal re-entries and contingency coordination. 
 

=== PAGE 175 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 9 of 34 
The third pathway is stakeholder engagement and dissemination. Engagement with operational and regulatory 
communities throughout the project provides early buy -in and facilitates post -project uptake. Dissemination will 
target both European and internationa l forums, such as ICAO panels and regional planning groups, to support 
harmonisation beyond the EUR Region. Open science practices will be applied to make all non -sensitive results 
openly available in trusted repositories, following FAIR principles, so that they can be reused by regulators, industry 
and future research projects. 
Together, these pathways ensure that STRATUS outputs are not isolated academic results but are positioned to inform 
regulatory development, support SESAR industrial research, and guide future service implementation. 
Expected long-term impacts (5–10 years after project end) 
In the longer-term STRATUS will contribute to the implementation of the European ATM Master Plan and the 
Digital European Sky. Its concepts will enable scalable and resilient integration of higher-airspace and space transport 
operations in line with Master Plan priorities. This will support a harmonised European approach to HAO/STO 
integration, reduce duplication across States, and strengthen the resilience of ATM services to cyber threats, outages 
and cross-border disruptions. At the global level, STRATUS results are expected to influence ICAO provisions, 
ensuring that European practice shapes worldwide frameworks for higher-airspace operations. 
Strategic economic impact 
Higher airspace is today a largely unused domain with very low traffic density. This creates a unique opportunity for 
Europe to use it as a sandbox to trial new paradigms and technologies with limited operational risk. STRATUS 
contributes to de -risking these innovations, accelerating their path into mainstream ATM. A coherent European 
framework for higher -airspace operations will also strengthen Europe’s sovereign space launch and transport 
capability, support a vibrant industrial ecosystem, and reduce dependence on non-European providers. In the longer 
term, this will reinforce European competitiveness, resilience and technological leadership, consistent with the 
strategic vision set out in the European ATM Master Plan and in wider EU digital and space policy. 
Beneficiaries 
Regulators. 
EASA, national civil aviation authorities and national space regulators will benefit directly from STRATUS outputs. 
The project delivers structured and validated concepts such as the CONOPS, OSED and FRD, along with 
commentary on sovereignty, licensing, contingency management and environmental aspects. These materials provide 
regulators with an evidence base for future rulemaking and oversight, reducing the time and effort required to 
interpret novel higher-airspace activities in the absence of clear standards. By framing the issues in a consistent and 
operationally grounded way, STRATUS helps regulators to avoid fragmented approaches and supports alignment 
with the European ATM Master Plan and the EASA Higher Airspace Operations Roadmap. 
ANSPs and system integrators. 
Air navigation service providers and their industry partners gain from the technical frameworks produced in 
STRATUS. The project describes how higher -airspace functions such as trajectory management, separation, and 
hazard area coordination can be implemen ted as modular services. It also defines interfaces and architectural 
principles that make these services interoperable across borders. For ANSPs and system integrators this reduces 
development effort, lowers cost and minimises the risk of bespoke national solutions that later require re-engineering. 
In the medium term, these outputs provide a practical foundation for testing higher -airspace service provision in 
industrial research phases. 
Space operators. 
Operators involved in orbital launches, sub -orbital missions and re -entries will gain from clearer procedures for 
hazard area generation, dynamic zone coordination and contingency management. STRATUS provides a framework 

=== PAGE 176 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 10 of 34 
that links these functions with conventional ATM, ensuring that space transport operations are integrated into the 
European network in a predictable and consistent way. This reduces regulatory uncertainty for spaceports and launch 
service providers and supports Europe’s ambition to develop sovereign and competitive space transport capability. 
Higher-altitude operators. 
Operators of high-altitude platforms and supersonic/hypersonic transport vehicles will benefit from the definition of 
core functions and services that govern operations above conventional controlled airspace. STRATUS clarifies how 
HAPS fleets, long -endurance missions and supersonic/hypersonic vehicles interact with ATS, how separation or 
deconfliction is managed, and how service continuity is maintained. By capturing these elements in a harmonised 
CONOPS and OSED, the project reduces barriers to market entr y and helps these operators plan for scalable 
operations in European airspace. 
Traditional aviation stakeholders. 
Conventional airspace users and airport operators benefit from the assurance that higher -airspace and space 
operations are managed in a way that does not compromise safety or predictability in lower altitudes. By defining 
how hazard areas and dynamic zones are coordinated with existing ATS, STRATUS ensures that impacts on general 
air traffic are minimised. This protects the efficiency of the ATM network while allowing new entrants to grow. 
Citizens and the general public. 
STRATUS ultimately benefits European citizens by ensuring that new entrants in higher airspace are integrated 
without compromising the safety, security or continuity of air traffic services. A resilient and cyber -secure ATM 
system reduces the likelihood of  large-scale disruption from outages or malicious attacks. The growth of higher -
airspace industries also supports new services and applications, from connectivity to earth observation, which have 
a direct societal benefit. By treating higher airspace as a managed and resilient part of the European network, 
STRATUS helps safeguard the interests of the travelling public and society at large. 
The European Union as a whole. 
At the strategic level, STRATUS supports the EU’s goals in competitiveness, sovereignty and defence. A coherent 
framework for higher -airspace operations strengthens European sovereign launch and space transport capability, 
reduces dependence on non-European providers, and enhances Europe’s role as a global standard-setter. The project 
supports the growth of a competitive European industry in high-altitude and space transport services, creating skilled 
jobs and dr iving innovation. It also contributes to Europe’s knowledge base in space traffic management and 
advanced ATM, reinforcing the EU’s position as a market leader in the global aerospace sector. In the defence and 
security dimension, STRATUS supports civil–military coordination and resilience, contributing to the protection of 
European infrastructure and assets. 
 
2.2 Measures to maximise impact - Dissemination, exploitation and communication #@COM-DIS-VIS-CDV@# 
As an Exploratory Research project, the value of the work lies not only in the concepts developed but in how they 
are transferred into later SESAR phases, regulatory processes and wider societal use. The project therefore devotes 
significant effort to dissemination, exploitation and communicatio n, with a continuous programme in WP2 and a 
dedicated wrap -up in WP5 to ensure post -project continuity. The plan addresses multiple audiences: regulators, 
ANSPs, industry, standards bodies, research organisations and the wider public. It combines early sta keholder 
engagement, alignment with European and international policy agendas, and open science practices to ensure that 
STRATUS results are visible, accessible and ready for immediate reuse. 
  

=== PAGE 177 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 11 of 34 
Exploitation strategy 
The primary exploitation pathway for STRATUS is the uptake of its outputs in SESAR industrial research phases, 
EASA regulatory activities and ICAO regional and global guidance. To achieve this, STRATUS will: 
• Produce deliverables in a ready -to-integrate format. CONOPS, OSED, FRD, ERR, ECO -EVAL and 
regulatory commentary will be drafted in line with SESAR templates and mapped to existing Master Plan 
work packages. They will be structured as reference documents that can be directly cited in SESAR solution 
projects, EASA rulemaking tasks, or ICAO panel working papers. 
• Align early with implementers. Stakeholders positioned to take results forward — including ANSP technical 
teams, industry integrators, regulatory drafting groups and SESAR solution consortia — will be engaged 
throughout the project. This will ensure that STRATUS outputs are framed in a way that these implementers 
can use without translation or adaptation. 
• Identify near-term use cases. The project will highlight specific areas where STRATUS concepts can add 
value immediately. Examples include cross -border coordination of hazard areas for space transport 
operations, the definition of minimum service levels fo r high-altitude service providers, and cyber-resilient 
design principles for distributed ATM services. 
• Enable rapid reuse. Non -sensitive results will be published under open licences (Creative Commons or 
equivalent) to allow direct reuse by industry, regulators and other research teams. Sensitive material will be 
restricted but shared under SESAR JU mechanisms with linked projects. 
Exploitation will also extend to education, training and research communities. STRATUS deliverables will serve as 
material for academic courses, simulation studies and doctoral research on ATM, cyber security and space traffic 
management. In this way, the project seeds knowledge that continues to support European innovation beyond the 
SESAR framework. 
Dissemination activities 
Dissemination will be structured in two stages: WP2 covers dissemination during the research phase, while WP5 
ensures dedicated wrap-up and outreach in the final six months. 
• Regulators and policy-makers. Targeted policy briefs will summarise the regulatory touchpoints identified 
in STRATUS and propose potential pathways for integration into European and international frameworks. 
Workshops with EASA and national authorities wil l discuss regulatory dependencies, sovereignty, 
contingency responsibilities and environmental considerations. 
• Operational stakeholders. Technical briefs, interface diagrams and service concept descriptions will be 
delivered to ANSPs, HAOSP candidates and military coordination units. These will explain not only the 
concepts but also the practical implications for system development, interoperability and operations. 
• Standards and R&D communities. Findings will be disseminated through ICAO panels, EUROCAE working 
groups, CANSO events and SESAR fora. STRATUS results will be aligned with ongoing standardisation 
efforts (e.g. SWIM, cyber security profiles, space traffic c oordination) to maximise their utility for 
harmonisation. 
• Wider aviation community. Accessible summaries, infographics and webinars will be produced to explain 
the significance of higher-airspace integration for aviation safety and resilience. This ensures that industry 
and the public at large understand why these developments matter and how Europe is leading the response. 
Key dissemination channels include SESAR Innovation Days, ICAO EUR/NAT regional meetings, EUROCAE WG-
105 (UAS/UTM), WG-122 (cyber security), and targeted international events such as the Space Traffic Management 
conferences. Mid-project workshops will be held to present interim results and refine them through feedback, while 
final promulgation events in WP5 will showcase outcomes to regulators, industry and research actors. 

=== PAGE 178 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 12 of 34 
Communication activities 
The communication strategy is designed to promote STRATUS throughout its full lifespan and beyond. It is built on 
three principles: visibility, accessibility and continuity. 
• Core message. STRATUS demonstrates how Europe can safely and securely integrate higher -airspace 
operations and space transport, creating a resilient and cyber-secure foundation for the Digital European Sky. 
• Public narrative. Communications will explain the societal benefits of STRATUS, including safer airspace, 
more resilient critical infrastructure, and new services enabled by HAO/STO (e.g. broadband connectivity, 
Earth observation, space launch capability). 
• Tools and channels. The project will maintain a dedicated website hosting public deliverables, news updates 
and event registrations. Social media accounts will be used to reach wider audiences, with content tailored 
to industry, regulators and the general public. Periodic newsletters will provide updates to stakeholders. 
• Timing. Communications will be linked to key milestones: publication of the market study, interim OSED 
and CONOPS, mid-project workshops, and final results in WP5. This ensures that interest peaks at moments 
when stakeholders can engage directly with outputs. 
Communication activities will also support citizen engagement, making clear how STRATUS contributes to safer 
skies, stronger European resilience and the economic opportunities of space and higher airspace. 
Post-project continuity 
A defining feature of STRATUS is WP5, a dedicated work package for CDE wrap -up after the technical work 
concludes. This ensures that dissemination and exploitation continue beyond Month 24 and that outputs are not lost 
when the research ends. WP5 will: 
• Deliver a final exploitation and impact strategy, with clear pathways for results to enter SESAR IR, EASA 
regulatory plans and ICAO provisions. 
• Establish a repository of non-sensitive deliverables and supporting material, hosted on a trusted platform, to 
guarantee long-term access. 
• Organise a high -visibility promulgation event to present results to regulators, ANSPs, operators, industry 
and research partners. 
• Maintain engagement with EASA, SESAR JU, ICAO and EUROCAE working groups, ensuring STRATUS 
outputs continue to inform policy and technical development after project close. 
By dedicating the final six months to dissemination and exploitation, STRATUS will demonstrate its commitment to 
delivering lasting impact, not just short-term research results. 
Intellectual property, open science and data management 
All partners will sign a consortium agreement defining ownership and access rights. A results ownership list will be 
delivered in the final periodic report. Results with exploitation value will be identified early and categorised as either 
open, restricted or protected. 
• Open results. Deliverables such as the market study, CONOPS, OSED, FRD, ERR, ECO -EVAL and 
regulatory commentary will be released under open licences (Creative Commons). 
• Restricted results. Materials containing sensitive information (e.g. cyber threat analysis) will be shared only 
under SESAR JU agreements with linked projects. 
• Protected results. Where partners develop novel methods with wider commercial potential, appropriate IPR 
protection (copyright, trade secrets, design rights) will be considered. 

=== PAGE 179 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 13 of 34 
The Data Management Plan (M6) will ensure all data are FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable). 
Persistent identifiers will be used, datasets will be published in open formats, and all publications will be open access. 
Contribution to EU policy, society and further research 
STRATUS does not stop at technical deliverables: its outputs will shape the European ATM and space policy 
landscape. The project provides commentary that feeds into EASA rulemaking tasks, SESAR Master Plan updates, 
and ICAO provisions, supporting the design and adaptation of European and international policy. 
For society and citizens, STRATUS improves the safety and resilience of European skies, ensuring that cyber-attacks, 
outages or off-nominal space events do not disrupt mobility or endanger public safety. It also underpins the growth 
of industries that deli ver tangible benefits, such as high -altitude connectivity, scientific observation, and secure 
European access to space. 
For the EU economy, STRATUS contributes to competitiveness and sovereignty by de -risking higher -airspace 
integration, supporting European launch capability and stimulating industrial innovation. By providing a sandbox for 
innovation in low-density airspace, STRATUS allows Europe to test and adopt new paradigms before competitors, 
ensuring leadership in the global aerospace sector. 
For further research, STRATUS establishes a validated TRL 2 baseline that SESAR industrial phases can take 
forward into prototyping, large -scale validation and standardisation. Deliverables will also be made available to 
academia and research organisations as a basis for doctoral work, simulation studies and applied research in ATM, 
cyber security and space traffic management. 
 
 
#§COM-DIS-VIS-CDV§# 

=== PAGE 180 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 14 of 34 
2.3 Summary  
KEY ELEMENT OF THE IMPACT SECTION 
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIFIC NEEDS EXPECTED RESULTS 
 
D & E & C MEASURES 
 
What are the specific needs that triggered this 
project? 
 
Global and technological developments since 
the creation of the original ECHO CONOPS 
mean that certain key concepts need to be (re) 
considered, in order to support the 
development of the HAO and STO industries, 
and the benefits they are expected to deliver 
for European citizens. 
Existing airspace users need to be assured that 
HAO and STO can be developed and 
exploited within European Airspace without 
causing excessive disruption to their 
operations. 
 
 
What do you expect to generate by the end of 
the project? 
 
An agreed Concept of Operations, updated 
from that produced by ECHO 1 and 
considering the various developments since.   
 
This includes the  report on EASA’s Opinion 
on ECHO 1 following consultation of 
Member States and Industry Stakeholders, 
published in June 2025.  
What dissemination, exploitation and communication measures 
will you apply to the results?  
 
A dedicated project website will act as the central hub for public 
information, deliverables, and news. 
Mid-project stakeholder workshops will present interim results 
and gather feedback. 
End of project promulgation events will present outcomes and 
promote adoption. 
STRATUS will engage with target audiences through SESAR 
events, ICAO EUR/NAT meetings, EUROCAE working groups, 
industry conferences, and webinars. 
During the project period, the STRATUS team will identify 
exploitation pathways and potential users of project results, to 
ensure that communications and dissemination methods are 
effective, and lead to the path to exploitation 

=== PAGE 181 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 15 of 34 
#§IMP-ACT-IA§# TARGET GROUPS OUTCOMES IMPACTS 
 
Who will use or further up -take the 
results of the project? Who will benefit 
from the results of the project?  
 
European State Regulators (Space and 
Airspace) 
EASA 
Potential HAO and STO operators  
(both civil and military) 
European citizens and businesses who 
will make use of the services offered 
by HAO and STO operators. 
 
 
What change do you expect to see after 
successful dissemination and exploitation of 
project results to the target group(s)?  
 
European Regulators, Airspace Users and 
Service Providers will have a clearer view of 
the future operating concept for Higher 
Airspace Operations and Space Launch / 
Return.  
ICAO will understand what activities are 
necessary at global level to enable effective 
and efficient HAO and STO at the anticipated 
numbers, without creating excessive levels of 
disruption to existing airspace users.  
Research Organisations and Manufacturing 
Industry will have a better understanding of 
the concepts and equipment which will need 
more detailed technical development.  
 
Clean-sheet HAO technology baseline. A 
documented concept and interface set that 
allows HAO to adopt advanced digital CNS, 
automation and coordination services without 
legacy retrofit constraints, while defining 
clear transition rules for climb and descent  
through conventional airspace.     
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? 
The scientific community will have an updated 
concept to help them identify areas requiring further 
detailed research. 
Potential providers/users of space transportation / 
higher airspace services will have a clearer idea of the 
path to commercial/personal exploitation of these 
capabilities – in the longer term leading to a viable 
new industry sector. 
Technology leapfrogging by design. By treating HAO 
as a clean -sheet environment above FL550, the 
project specifies architectures that can use modern 
communications, navigation and surveillance, high -
automation decision support and data -centric 
coordination that would be impractical to mandate 
fleet-wide below due to retrofit costs and backward -
compatibility constraints.  
    Spillover benefits to the network. Clear HAO –
ATM interface requirements and transition 
procedures enable safe mixed operations and create a 
pathway for selective downstream adoption in lower 
airspace where benefits justify change, reducing long-
term technical debt. 

=== PAGE 182 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 16 of 34 
3. Quality and efficiency of the implementation #@QUA-LIT-QL@# #@WRK-PLA-WP@#  
3.1 Work plan and resources  
The STRATUS work plan is designed to deliver a coherent TRL 2 baseline for the safe and resilient integration of 
higher-airspace operations. The structure follows SESAR 3 JU guidance for Exploratory Research, with a focus on 
two research work packages aligned to the two reporting periods, supported by management and CDE activities. This 
ensures that the project progresses in a logical sequence, allows for interim review of early concepts, and devotes 
sufficient resources to dissemination and exploitation. 
The plan is organised into five work packages: 
• WP1 – Project Management (M1 –M30). Covers coordination, reporting, financial and quality 
management, and includes delivery of the Project Management Plan and Data Management Plan. 
• WP2 – Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation (M1 –M24). Provides continuous engagement 
with stakeholders and early dissemination of results, ensuring alignment with SESAR, EASA and ICAO 
activities. 
• WP3 – STRATUS Research Activity, Part A (M1–M12). Establishes the baseline. It delivers the market 
and stakeholder study, definitions of actors and functions, and the initial OSED and CONOPS. 
• WP4 – STRATUS Research Activity, Part B (M13 –M24). Builds on WP3 results. It develops service 
concepts, the architecture framework, the integrated assurance methodology and regulatory commentary. 
Outputs include the FRD, final OSED and CONOPS, the ERR, ECO -EVAL and implementation 
commentary. 
• WP5 – CDE Wrap-Up (M25–M30). Ensures post -research impact. It delivers the final exploitation and 
impact strategy, open -science compliance report and a final promulgation event to hand over results to 
regulators, SESAR industrial phases and standards bodies. 
 
The work plan is structured to reflect the exploratory nature of the project: Part A focuses on scoping and establishing 
foundations, while Part B consolidates and extends the results into frameworks that are ready for uptake. WP2 and 
WP5 provide a strong CDE framework, ensuring that outputs are visible, accessible and integrated into the European 
ATM Master Plan and EASA HAO Roadmap. WP1 provides governance and quality assurance across the project. 
This structure ensures efficiency: each work package corresponds to a substantial body of work with clear objectives 
and deliverables, and resources are concentrated in WP3 and WP4 where the technical work is carried out. The plan 
also ensures continuity, with CDE activities running throughout and a dedicated final phase to maximise impact 
beyond the lifetime of the project. 
Inter-relations between work packages 
The work plan is designed to follow a clear progression from scoping to consolidation, with continuous management 
and dissemination. The dependencies between work packages are straightforward and ensure that results are delivered 
in a coherent and timely manner. 
• WP3 (Part A) sets the foundations for the project. It produces the market and stakeholder study, defines 
actors and functions, and delivers the initial OSED and CONOPS. These outputs provide the baseline 
material needed for subsequent work. 
• WP4 (Part B) builds directly on WP3. The initial concepts, functions and services defined in Part A are 
refined and expanded into service concepts, the architecture framework, the assurance methodology and 
regulatory commentary. The FRD, final OSED and CON OPS, ERR and ECO -EVAL represent the 
consolidated technical outputs of the project. 

=== PAGE 183 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 17 of 34 
• WP2 (CDE) runs in parallel with WP3 and WP4, ensuring that interim and final results are disseminated as 
they are produced. WP2 also collects feedback from stakeholders, feeding it back into WP3 and WP4 to 
refine definitions and concepts. 
• WP1 (Management) provides coordination, quality assurance and reporting throughout the project, and also 
delivers the Project Management Plan and Data Management Plan to ensure consistency in both technical 
and administrative aspects. 
• WP5 (CDE Wrap -Up) begins once the technical research has been completed in WP4. It ensures that the 
outputs are not only finalised but also positioned for uptake, through the final exploitation and impact 
strategy, open-science compliance, and a closing promulgation event. 
 
In Gantt terms, WP1 runs across the full project duration. WP2 overlaps with WP3 and WP4 to ensure communication 
and dissemination during both technical phases. WP3 is focused in the first reporting period (M1–M12), WP4 in the 
second (M13–M24). WP5 is dedicated to the final six months (M25–M30). 
 
This simple and logical structure minimises dependencies, reduces risks of delay, and ensures that each stage of the 
project builds cleanly on the previous one. 
3.2 Capacity of participants and consortium as a whole #@CON-SOR-CS@# #@PRJ-MGT-PM@# 
The STRATUS consortium has been deliberately assembled to provide the full range of expertise needed to address 
the challenges of integrating higher -airspace operations and space transport into the European ATM system. The 
work requires not only technical innovation but also operational credibility, regulatory insight, and strong 
dissemination. The consortium reflects this balance, combining organisations with extensive ATM operational 
experience, recognised regulatory competence, deep technical expertise i n architectures and cyber -security, 
established academic and research institutions, and specialists in communication and stakeholder engagement. 
The project’s objectives cannot be achieved by a narrow group of partners. Instead, STRATUS relies on a 
multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team that covers the operational, technical, regulatory, research, and societal 
dimensions of the problem. The consortium is structured to ensure that each of these dimensions is represented, while 
avoiding duplication and ensuring efficiency. The combined capacity of the team ensures that results will be 
technically credible, aligned with operational constraints, f easible for regulatory uptake, and communicated 
effectively to the relevant communities. 
Breadth of expertise 
The consortium provides a broad spread of expertise, covering all areas required for STRATUS: 
• Operational expertise. Several partners have long experience in air navigation service provision and day-to-
day ATM operations. They provide the knowledge required to judge whether new concepts are realistic, safe, 
and capable of integration into the netwo rk. This ensures that STRATUS outputs are firmly grounded in 
operational reality rather than theoretical models. 


=== PAGE 184 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 18 of 34 
• Technical and systems expertise. Research centres and engineering partners bring competence in designing 
modular, service-oriented architectures, applying cyber -resilience and zero-trust principles, and modelling 
interoperability in distributed environment s. This capability is essential to developing the architecture and 
assurance frameworks required in STRATUS. 
• Regulatory and policy expertise. Partners with backgrounds in civil aviation authorities, international 
organisations, and regulatory processes contribute the experience needed to understand how concepts can be 
translated into standards, rulemaking material, and guidance. They provide the link between technical 
research and the regulatory processes that will ultimately implement the results. 
• Academic and research expertise. Universities and research institutions ensure methodological rigour and 
bring the ability to review international state of the art. They provide the systems thinking needed to link 
operational, technical, and policy domains , and ensure compliance with open science and FAIR data 
principles. 
• Stakeholder engagement and communication. Specialist organisations within the consortium contribute the 
capability to plan and execute effective dissemination, engagement, and exploitation strategies. This includes 
organising workshops, developing outreach  materials, and ensuring that project outputs reach the relevant 
European and international forums. 
Complementarity of roles 
The consortium is structured to ensure that each work package is led by a partner with recognised expertise in the 
relevant domain. Project management is supported by partners with experience in coordinating European research. 
The communication, dissemination and exploitation activities are led by partners with strong networks and outreach 
experience. The two main research work packages are supported by a balance of operational, technical, and research 
expertise, ensuring that definitions and concepts developed in Part A are expanded into service models, architectures 
and assurance frameworks in Part B. The wrap-up phase is supported by organisations with experience in exploitation 
and regulatory alignment, ensuring that results are visible and accessible after the project closes. 
This complementarity avoids duplication and ensures that all aspects of the project are covered by the most 
appropriate expertise. The project benefits from the credibility of established operational and regulatory 
organisations, the innovation of technical and research partners, and the reach of communication specialists. 
Capacity to deliver 
Collectively, the consortium has demonstrated the ability to deliver results at the scale and scope required for 
STRATUS: 
• Extensive participation in European ATM research and development, including previous SESAR exploratory 
and industrial projects, which ensures familiarity with SESAR methodologies, deliverable structures, and 
validation approaches. 
• Direct involvement in ICAO and EASA activities, ensuring that STRATUS outputs will be aligned with 
current international initiatives and can be fed directly into ongoing regulatory and standardisation processes. 
• Access to operational data, modelling facilities, simulation environments, and in some cases infrastructure 
such as airports and spaceports, ensuring that the work is grounded in practical realities. 
• Experience in developing concepts to TRL 2 –3 maturity, validated through expert review, scenario -based 
analysis, and structured stakeholder consultation. 
• Established networks across the ATM and aerospace communities, including regulators, ANSPs, operators, 
industry associations, and standards bodies. These connections ensure that STRATUS results will reach the 
communities that can take them forward into implementation. 
 

=== PAGE 185 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 19 of 34 
Cross-cutting dimensions 
The consortium also brings together expertise across cross -cutting areas. Social sciences and human factors are 
addressed through partners with operational and human -centred expertise, ensuring that concepts are not only 
technically sound but also institutionally and socially acceptable. Open science practices are embedded in the project 
through academic partners with strong records in FAIR data management and open access. Gender aspects are 
considered in the composition of teams and in recruitment policies, even though the research content itself does not 
involve gender analysis. 
Geographic and international reach 
The consortium spans a broad set of European States, ensuring that diverse operational environments and regulatory 
regimes are represented. This supports the goal of developing harmonised concepts that are valid across Europe. The 
presence of international partners extends the reach of the project to the global level, ensuring alignment with ICAO 
processes and supporting interoperability with non -European systems. This geographic and institutional spread 
maximises the chances that STRATUS results will be not only relevant to Europe but also influential worldwide. 
 
#§CON-SOR-CS§# #§PRJ-MGT-PM§# 
Tables for section 3.1 
Table 3.1a:  List of work packages 
Work 
package 
No 
Work 
Package 
Title 
Lead 
Participant 
No 
Lead 
Participant 
Short Name 
Person-
Months 
Start 
Month 
End 
month 
WP1 Project 
Management 
1 EUROCON
TROL 
30 M1 M30 
WP2 Communicat
ion, 
Disseminatio
n, & 
Exploitation 
1 EUROCON
TROL 
18 M1 M24 
WP3 STRATUS 
Research 
Activity, 
Part A 
20 EUROCON
TROL 
 
154.53 M1 M12 
WP4 STRATUS 
Research 
Activity, 
Part B 
20 EUROCON
TROL 
 
120.78 M13 M24 
WP5 CDE Wrap-
up 
1 EUROCONT
ROL 
10.50 M25 M30 
 
  

=== PAGE 186 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 20 of 34 
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 STRATUS is 
delivered on time, within scope, and in line with SESAR 3 JU requirements for Exploratory Research. Its 
objectives are to: 
a) Establish and operate a governance structure that supports clear decision -making, effective 
communication, and timely conflict resolution. 
b) Manage all contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of the Grant Agreement, including all 
mandatory reporting to SESAR 3 JU. 
c) Monitor progress against the approved Project Management Plan (PMP) and Data Management Plan 
(DMP), ensuring risks are tracked and corrective action taken when required. 
d) Deliver all mandatory SESAR milestones and reviews on schedule, including the ERP and ERR. 
e) Apply structured quality assurance to ensure all project outputs meet SESAR JU evaluation and open 
science standards. 
 
Description of work  
WP1 runs for the full 30 months of the project and covers governance, reporting, quality assurance, risk 
management, and contractual/financial administration. 
 
Governance and coordination 
The governance structure rests on three layers. The Project Management Board  (PMB), chaired by 
EUROCONTROL and including all partners, meets quarterly to review overall progress, confirm resource use, 
address risks, and approve major deliverables. Monthly Work Package Lead (WPL) meetings, chaired by the 
Coordinator, monitor technical progress, manage interdependencies, and resolve emerging issues. An 
Advisory Board (AB), composed of external stakeholders such as Launch & Re -entry Operators, national 
regulators, and defence/space organisations, meets twice (midway and close to project end) to provide 
independent feedback and ensure alignment with broader European initiatives. Governance and coordination 
activities require about 8 PM across the project. 
 
Project Management Plan (PMP) 
EUROCONTROL produces the PMP at Month 3, consolidating inputs from WP leaders and partners. It defines 
governance roles, reporting flows, risk and quality processes, communication and document control, and 
incorporates the baseline schedule in the SESAR reporting platform. The PMP is updated at Month 12 to reflect 
any changes. Preparation and review require around 2 PM in total. 
 
Data Management Plan (DMP) 
EUROCONTROL also leads the DMP, due in Month 3 and updated in Month 12. It specifies how STRATUS 
outputs are handled in line with FAIR principles, covering formats, metadata, repositories, preservation, and 
access rights. All partners participate in the process with document control, while technical partners contribute 
information on expected data types. Around 2 PM are allocated to this activity. 
 
Reporting and reviews 

=== PAGE 187 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 21 of 34 
WP1 coordinates the preparation of all mandatory SESAR 3 JU and Horizon Europe reviews. 
EUROCONTROL consolidates inputs from WP leaders into technical and financial reports at M12 and M24. 
Although not deliverables, these reports require significant effort  (~10 PM). At project close, 
EUROCONTROL prepares the Final Project Report (D1.6) with partner contributions, consolidating results, 
financials, lessons learned, and updated exploitation and dissemination planning. This requires around 2 PM 
across the consortium. 
 
Risk management 
EUROCONTROL maintains the project risk register, opened at the kick -off meeting. Risks are updated 
monthly at WPL meetings, with escalation of high -priority risks to the PMB. All partners contribute to 
identifying and monitoring risks. Around 1 PM are assigned to this activity. 
 
Quality assurance 
All deliverables undergo a two -stage review: an independent technical review by a non -authoring partner, 
followed by a compliance review by EUROCONTROL. This ensures consistency with SESAR templates, 
Horizon standards, and PMP criteria. Reviews are schedul ed at least two weeks before submission. The QA 
process requires about 2 PM across the project. 
 
Financial and administrative management 
EUROCONTROL monitors resource allocation under the lump -sum model, tracks person -months and 
deliverable completion, and prepares consolidated financial statements. Partners provide quarterly inputs on 
effort and resource use. At M30, EUROCONTROL oversees s ubmission of the Final Project Report and 
archiving of all documentation. This requires around 2 PM in total. 
 
Role of participants 
• EUROCONTROL (Coordinator): leads WP1, chairs the PMB, prepares the PMP and DMP, 
consolidates reports, manages financial and contractual compliance, and ensures quality control. 
• Advisory Board: external input at mid-term and project close to ensure alignment with wider European 
and international frameworks. 
 
Work package number  WP2 
Work package title Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation 
 
Objectives 
WP2 ensures that STRATUS results are visible, accessible, and positioned for adoption by SESAR follow-on 
projects, regulators, and international bodies. Its objectives are to: 
a) develop and maintain a communication and dissemination framework that ensures project visibility 
from the outset; 
b) provide targeted engagement with regulators, ANSPs, operators, standards bodies, and other 
stakeholders to build early buy-in; 
c) prepare interim and final exploitation strategies that map STRATUS outputs to SESAR and regulatory 
priorities; 
d) ensure compliance with Horizon Europe open science and FAIR principles, so that all non -sensitive 
results are accessible and reusable; 
a) deliver structured stakeholder workshops and promulgation events to validate concepts and maximise 
impact. 
 

=== PAGE 188 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 22 of 34 
Description of work  
WP2 runs from Month 1 to Month 24 and is led by EUROCONTROL and supported by all  partners for 
outreach, content development, and event organisation. A follow -up package (WP5) ensures continuity of 
dedicated CDE work during the final six months. 
 
The work begins with the preparation of the Communication & Dissemination Plan (D2.1), delivered at Month 
3. This document defines the communication strategy, identifies target audiences, sets key messages, and 
establishes performance indicators. It includ es an editorial calendar, event plan, and alignment with SESAR 
JU branding requirements. About 2 PM are allocated across the consortium for this deliverable. 
 
In parallel, the project website and online presence (D2.2) are established by Month 3. The website functions 
as a public repository of results, news updates, event announcements, and non -confidential deliverables, and 
is linked to the SESAR JU portal. This activity requires around 1 PM for setup and ongoing updates. 
 
The plan is updated at Month 12 (Updated CDE Plan, D2.3) to reflect progress, stakeholder feedback, and 
adjustments in dissemination strategy. This ensures the project remains visible and aligned with evolving 
SESAR priorities. The update is concise but requires coordination, with about 1 PM allocated. 
 
A central activity is the Mid -project Stakeholder Workshop (D2.4), held around Month 18. Organised by 
EUROCONTROL, this event presents the interim CONOPS and OSED to regulators, ANSPs, military 
representatives, and service providers. The workshop collects structured feedback on the concepts, which is 
then fed into WP3 and WP4 work. The Workshop Report records participants, discussions, and how feedback 
is integrated into Part B. Organising and documenting the workshop requires around 5–6 PM in total, reflecting 
the need for preparation, facilitation, and reporting. 
 
WP2 also produces the Draft Post -Research Exploitation & Impact Strategy (D2.5) at Month 20. This maps 
STRATUS outputs to potential users and adoption pathways, highlights standardisation hooks, and identifies 
areas requiring further R&D. It positions the results for continuation in SESAR industrial projects, EASA 
regulatory roadmaps, and ICAO provisions. About 4 –5 PM are allocated across the consortium for this 
deliverable. 
 
Throughout WP2, dissemination takes place via multiple channels. Partners present results at SESAR events, 
ICAO EUR/NAT meetings, EUROCAE working groups, and targeted industry conferences. Academic 
partners prepare scientific publications, while operationa l partners contribute to professional forums. Public 
outreach is maintained through infographics, social media updates, and newsletters. This continuous activity 
ensures that STRATUS maintains visibility across its stakeholder community. 
 
WP2 accounts for around 15 PM of effort in total. This is proportionate for an ER project and justified by the 
need to build awareness and uptake of the project’s outputs well before the final phase. WP5 then extends this 
effort to cover post-research exploitation and dissemination, ensuring continuity beyond Month 24. 
 
Role of participants 
• EUROCONTROL (Lead): drafts the CDE Plan, manages the website and branding, leads exploitation 
strategy, coordinates open science compliance , stakeholder engagement and workshops; provide 
content for the website and other communications; support the exploitation strategy; ensure alignment 
with SESAR JU dissemination obligations; contribute through conferences, publications and 
participation in workshops. 
 
 

=== PAGE 189 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 23 of 34 
Work package number  WP3 
Work package title STRATUS Research Activity, Part A   
 
Objectives 
WP3 establishes the operational and analytical baseline for STRATUS. Its objectives are to: 
a) produce an Exploratory Research Plan (ERP) that sets out the validation strategy for an ER project at 
TRL2, including expert reviews, stakeholder consultation, and scenario-based desk studies; 
b) conduct an updated market and stakeholder study to provide a realistic forecast of demand for higher-
airspace services, explicitly complementing the EASA HAO Market Study by extending the scope to 
Space Transport Operations (STO) and military use of higher airspace; 
c) prepare an Initial Operational Services and Environment Description (OSED) that defines actors, 
functions, baseline scenarios, and interactions, forming the reference point for the CONOPS and 
technical frameworks developed in Part B; 
d) establish the baseline assumptions for service models and architecture, describing how key functions 
could in future be deployed as modular services with interoperable interfaces, ensuring consistency 
between operational concepts and the distributed architecture framework refined in WP4; 
e) identify candidate areas for proof-of-concept demonstration, where small, targeted exercises could be 
designed in Part B to illustrate the feasibility of innovative approaches. 
 
Description of work  
WP3 runs during the first 12 months of STRATUS and provides the foundation for the project’s technical, 
operational, and regulatory outputs. It is led by EUROCONTROL. All partners contribute through data 
provision, expert knowledge, and structured review. 
 
The Exploratory Research Plan (ERP, D3.1), due at Month 6, sets out how validation will be carried out in the 
project. While no large-scale trials or simulations are foreseen, the ERP ensures a structured validation pathway 
appropriate for TRL2. It defines the methods for: 
• Expert reviews, specifying the criteria for selecting domain specialists from ANSPs, regulators, 
operators, and industry, and the format of review panels. 
• Stakeholder workshops, which will provide structured opportunities to present draft concepts (e.g. 
early OSED scenarios, preliminary service models) and collect targeted feedback. 
• Desk-based scenario analysis, including “what-if” case studies for HAPS operations, STO launches/re-
entries, and mixed-traffic environments. 
 
The ERP also specifies evidence capture: how comments, risks, and validation results are recorded, and how 
they feed into deliverables. Core preparation requires ~6–7 PM across the consortium. Further effort of around 
8 PM will include background research, structured workshops, expert reviews, iterative drafting, and direct 
partner input. 
 
The Market and Stakeholder Study (D3.2), delivered at Month 8, is a key differentiator for STRATUS. It 
provides a forward-looking picture of who will operate in higher airspace, when, and at what scale. It explicitly 
complements the EASA HAO Market Study, which focuses primarily on HAPS and high-performance aircraft, 
by adding Space Transport Operations (STO) (orbital launches, sub -orbital transport, re-entries) and military 
activity, both of which are critical for airspace availability but under-represented in current studies. 
 
 
 

=== PAGE 190 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 24 of 34 
The study will: 
• Compile demand forecasts for HAPS fleets (communications, ISR, scientific), hypersonic/supersonic 
transports, STO missions, and military operations. 
• Define operational profiles, including flight durations, altitudes, trajectories, and hazard area 
footprints. 
• Assess entry-into-service timelines, drawing on manufacturer announcements, regulatory filings, and 
industry roadmaps. 
• Identify expected service requirements, such as separation assurance, hazard area coordination, 
trajectory exchange, and cyber-resilient communications. 
 
By merging civilian, commercial, military, and STO perspectives, the study delivers a more realistic composite 
picture of higher-airspace occupancy. This picture becomes the baseline for the OSED and CONOPS. Core 
preparation requires ~8–10 PM, with significant partner consultation and structured review utilising around 16 
PM. 
 
The Initial OSED (D3.3), delivered at Month 12, builds on the ERP and market study to describe the 
operational environment, functions, and stakeholder interactions. It defines: 
• Actors: ANSPs, high -altitude service providers, operators (HAPS, hypersonic, STO), regulators 
(aviation and space), military stakeholders, and infrastructure entities such as airports, spaceports, and 
stratoports. 
• Functions: surveillance, communications, navigation, mission and tactical planning, conflict detection, 
separation (where needed), hazard area generation, and contingency response. 
• Scenarios: routine HAPS flights, hypersonic transport corridors, STO launches/re-entries, and mixed 
environments with multiple HAO users. 
 
The OSED also introduces the first mapping of functions into potential service models. For example, hazard 
area generation might be described both as an ANSP-led function and as a candidate modular service that can 
be published via an API. Similarly, conflict detection can be described as both an operator responsibility and 
a function that could be exposed by a higher-airspace service provider. These mappings provide the conceptual 
bridge between operational definitions in WP3 and the distributed architectu re explored in WP4. Core 
preparation and internal review of the OSED require ~12–15 PM across the consortium, with ~28 PM allocated 
to background research, workshops, expert reviews, and any required iterative drafting. 
 
To ensure coherence, WP3 reviews existing ICAO, European, and SESAR documentation (including ECHO 
and ECHO2 outputs) and explicitly records where STRATUS extends the scope. This avoids duplication and 
ensures that STRATUS provides added value in areas not yet addressed, such as STO integration, dynamic 
4DOZ operation, and integrated safety –security–resilience assurance. These cross-cutting tasks will require 
~20 PM across the consortium. 
 
Role of participants 
• EUROCONTROL (Lead): coordinates WP3, drafts ERP, consolidates inputs , leads Market and 
Stakeholder Study, ensures complementarity with EASA HAO Market Study, contributes to ERP 
drafting. 
• SCEYE: ensures coverage of HAPS and novel operational profiles. 
• SkyNav: ensures International & SESAR alignment, supports validation methodology, and reviews 
technical assumptions for service models. 
• Other partners: contribute data, review deliverables, and provide expertise on STO, military, UAS, 
regulation, and system architecture. 
 

=== PAGE 191 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 25 of 34 
Work package number  WP4 
Work package title STRATUS Research Activity, Part B   
 
Objectives 
Work Package 4 consolidates the outputs of Part A and develops the main technical and regulatory deliverables 
of STRATUS. Its objectives are to: 
a) produce a Functional Requirements Document (FRD) that defines the detailed requirements for 
higher-airspace integration functions and their delivery as services; 
b) finalise the OSED to provide a mature and validated description of actors, functions, services, and 
scenarios; 
c) deliver an Exploratory Research Report (ERR) that summarises findings, assesses progress against 
objectives, and captures lessons learned; 
d) perform an economic evaluation (ECO-EVAL) to examine costs, benefits, and incentives associated 
with higher-airspace services; 
e) prepare an Implementation & Regulatory Commentary that analyses how the proposed concepts 
interact with existing ICAO, EASA, and national frameworks; 
f) integrate all results into a Final Report on a Holistic, Secure, and Resilient HAO framework, ensuring 
coherence across operational, architectural, assurance, and regulatory strands. 
 
Description of work  
WP4 runs from Month 13 to Month 24 and represents the consolidation phase of STRATUS. It is led by 
EUROCONTROL, with other partners contributing according to their expertise. The total effort is ~100 PM, 
reflecting its role as the core work package for delivering STRATUS outputs. 
 
The first major deliverable is the Functional Requirements Document (D4.1), due in Month 18. Building on 
the initial OSED, the FRD specifies the detailed requirements for key functions such as trajectory exchange, 
conflict detection, separation (where need ed), hazard area generation and management, and contingency 
response. Requirements are expressed in terms of inputs, outputs, performance indicators, and interfaces. 
Special attention is given to dynamic 4 -Dimensional Operating Zones (4DOZ) for HAPS, STO i ntegration, 
and interoperability with conventional ATM services. Drafting is led by EUROCONTROL with contributions 
from ANSP and other relevant partners to ensure alignment with SESAR standards. Around 25 PM are 
allocated to this deliverable, reflecting the need for detailed modelling and iterative review. 
 
By Month 20, the Final OSED (D4.2) is delivered. This updates and consolidates the initial OSED, 
incorporating feedback from stakeholders, results from the market study, and refined functional definitions 
from the FRD. The final OSED provides a comprehensi ve description of the actors, services, functions, and 
scenarios needed for higher-airspace integration. It clarifies the roles of ANSPs, HAOSP candidates, operators, 
regulators, and military stakeholders, and integrates STO operations and hazard area coor dination more 
explicitly than in Part A. Preparation of the Final OSED requires ~45 PM across the consortium, reflecting its 
importance as a cornerstone reference for future SESAR and regulatory work. 
 
While STRATUS does not conduct validation in the sense of large-scale simulations or flight trials, WP4 will 
identify specific components of the concepts that can be subjected to limited proof-of-concept activities. These 
small, targeted exercises will be used to illustrate the feasibility of novel or challenging ideas, such as new 
approaches to hazard area management, innovative 4DOZ coordination mechanisms, or alternative cyber -
resilience methods for distributed architectures. Where feasible, prototype tools or models may be produced at 
conceptual level and shared openly to demonstrate how the research could be applied in practice. These 
activities do not constitute validation in the SESAR sense but provide tangible evidence that the concepts 
proposed are workable and merit continuation in later SESAR industrial research phases. 

=== PAGE 192 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 26 of 34 
The Exploratory Research Report (ERR, D4.3) is delivered at Month 22. It synthesises all findings from 
STRATUS, assesses them against the project’s objectives, and documents gaps and lessons learned. The ERR 
includes evidence from expert reviews, workshops, and desk-based studies, providing a clear picture of what 
has been achieved at TRL2 and where further industrial research is required. Around 32 PM are assigned to 
this activity, covering drafting, consolidation, and review. 
 
Also at Month 22, the Economic Evaluation (D4.4) is delivered. This assesses the likely costs and benefits of 
higher-airspace integration, examining stakeholder incentives and possible business models for service 
provision. It uses qualitative and quantita tive methods, drawing on demand forecasts from the market study 
and functional requirements from the FRD. EUROCONTROL leads the analysis, supported by other partners, 
with ~10 PM of effort. 
 
The Implementation & Regulatory Commentary (D4.5) is produced at Month 24. This commentary maps 
STRATUS concepts against existing ICAO, EASA, and national frameworks, and highlights where updates 
or clarifications may be needed. It covers sovereignty, lice nsing and supervision of new service providers, 
contingency responsibilities, and environmental considerations. Importantly, it does not prescribe solutions 
but provides evidence-based commentary on relevance and potential impacts for implantation. Drafting is led 
by EUROCONTROL with inputs from regulators in the consortium. Around 15 PM are allocated. 
 
Finally, WP4 delivers the Final Report on a Holistic, Secure, and Resilient HAO (D4.6) at Month 24. This 
report integrates the operational, technical, assurance, and regulatory strands into a single consolidated 
package. It describes roles, responsibilities, procedures, contingency arrangements, and information flows in 
a coherent framework. The report ensures that STRATUS outputs can be directly taken forward into SESAR 
industrial research or regulatory processes. This deliverable requires ~17 PM across the consortium. 
 
Role of participants 
• EUROCONTROL(Lead): coordinates WP4, leads drafting of FRD, Final OSED,  ERR and Final 
Holistic Report, ensures operational realism.  Ensures methodological alignment with SESAR 
standards. 
• All partners: provide inputs, review drafts, and participate in expert review of all WP4 deliverables. 
 
Work package number  WP5 
Work package title CDE Wrap-Up 
 
Objectives 
WP5 ensures that the results of STRATUS continue to deliver impact after the research phase is complete. Its 
objectives are to: 
a) consolidate and finalise the exploitation and impact strategy, positioning STRATUS outputs for uptake 
in SESAR industrial projects, regulatory frameworks, and standardisation processes; 
b) ensure that all public deliverables, datasets, and artefacts are archived in trusted repositories and 
compliant with Horizon Europe open science and FAIR requirements; 
c) organise and deliver a final programme of dissemination and promulgation activities, including a 
major public event, to ensure visibility across Europe and internationally; 
d) mobilise the entire consortium during the final six months to focus on active dissemination, both 
internally within their organisations and externally through industry forums, ensuring that STRATUS 
results are carried into the operational and regulatory community. 
 

=== PAGE 193 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 27 of 34 
Description of work  
WP5 runs during the last six months of STRATUS and extends the CDE activities initiated in WP2. It is led 
by EUROCONTROL, devoting resources to dissemination across their networks and stakeholder 
communities. 
 
The Final Exploitation & Impact Strategy (D5.1, M26) consolidates the draft from WP2 and integrates the 
results of WP3 and WP4. It maps STRATUS outputs to SESAR follow -on projects, EASA rulemaking 
priorities, ICAO provisions, and EUROCAE standardisation gr oups. It also outlines adoption pathways for 
ANSPs, operators, and regulators, and identifies barriers that require further R&I. 
 
At Month 28, the Repository & Open Science Compliance Report (D5.2) ensures that all project outputs , 
including deliverables, datasets, and supporting artefacts , are archived in trusted repositories with persistent 
identifiers and licensed for re -use. Technical partners provide correctly formatted data and models, while 
academic partners ensure FAIR compliance. This guarantees that STRATUS results remain accessible to the 
research and regulatory community long after project close. 
 
The final phase culminates in the Promulgation Event and Report (D5.3, M30). This high-profile event, hosted 
with support from SESAR JU, presents the consolidated STRATUS outputs, including the OSED, CONOPS, 
FRD, assurance framework, and regulatory commentary , to regulators, ANSPs, operators, standards bodies, 
and international observers. The event is designed not as a one-way presentation but as a forum for dialogue, 
encouraging stakeholders to commit to carrying the results forward. The accompanying report do cuments 
agenda, participation, outcomes, and evidence of impact. 
 
In parallel with these formal deliverables,  intensive dissemination and communication activities include 
internal dissemination within relevant organisations (e.g. regulatory partners briefing their rulemaking units, 
ANSPs presenting to operational divisions, research partners embedding outputs into academic curricula) and 
external promotion at industry and policy events. Partners will actively pr esent STRATUS results at 
conferences such as ICAO regional planning meetings, EUROCAE working groups, industry forums, 
professional conferences such as IFATCA, and SESAR events, as well as at targeted national workshops. This 
ensures that the outputs are visible in the exact communities that will use them. 
 
Planning for WP5 has accounted for ~6 PM. By design, WP5 is not a passive close-out phase but a concentrated 
campaign to anchor STRATUS results in the SESAR, EASA, ICAO, and industry communities. 
 
Role of participants 
• EUROCONTROL (Lead): coordinates WP5, prepares exploitation strategy, manages repository 
compliance, organises final event , ensure open science compliance , co-organise the final event , and 
actively disseminate STRATUS results in the final six months internally and externally (conferences, 
standards bodies, regulatory fora) to maximise visibility and uptake. 
 
  

=== PAGE 194 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 28 of 34 
 
Table 3.1c: List of Deliverables   
Numbe
r 
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 
Summary of attendees, 
agenda, decisions taken, 
action points, and initial 
risk identification 
WP1 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 1 
D1.2 
Project 
Management 
Plan (PMP) 
Defines how the project is 
executed, monitored, 
controlled, and closed. The 
reference document for all 
project control. 
WP1 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 3 
D1.3 
Data 
Management 
Plan (DMP) 
Defines how data will be 
handled in line with FAIR 
principles. Covers all 
technical documents, 
models, and software 
artefacts. 
WP1 
EUROCO
NTROL DMP PU 3 
D1.4 
Updated 
Project 
Management 
Plan (PMP) 
Update of PMP 
WP1 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 12 
D1.5 
Updated 
Data 
Management 
Plan 
Update of DMP 
WP1 
EUROCO
NTROL DMP PU 12 
D1.6 Final Project 
Report. 
Consolidated technical and 
financial report, integrating 
results, impacts, and 
updated exploitation / 
dissemination plans. 
WP1 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 30 
D2.1 
Communicati
on & 
Disseminatio
n Plan 
Identifies target audiences, 
messages, channels, KPIs, 
and how the project will 
ensure visibility and uptake 
of results. Will include an 
editorial calendar, planned 
events, and alignment with 
SESAR JU branding rules 
WP2 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 3 
D2.2 
Project 
Website and 
Online 
presence 
A public library of results, 
news feeds, event 
announcements, contact 
details, and non-
confidential deliverables, 
linked from the SESAR JU 
portal 
WP2 
EUROCO
NTROL DEC PU 3 

=== PAGE 195 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 29 of 34 
D2.3 Updated 
CDE Plan Update of D2.1. WP2 EUROCO
NTROL R PU 12 
D2.4 
Mid-project 
Stakeholder 
Workshop 
Report 
Records the workshop 
agenda, participants, and 
feedback gathered. 
Captures stakeholder input 
on the interim CONOPS 
and OSED, and how that 
feedback is integrated into 
the project’s second phase 
WP2 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 18 
D2.5 
Draft Post-
Research 
Exploitation 
& Impact 
Strategy 
Will map STRATUS 
outputs to potential users, 
identify adoption barriers 
and standardisation hooks, 
and outline follow-on 
research needs. 
WP2 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 20 
D3.1 
ERP – 
Exploratory 
Research 
Plan 
How expert reviews, desk 
analysis, and scenario 
workshops will be 
conducted, what evidence 
will be collected, and how 
interim deliverables will be 
validated. 
WP3 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 6 
D3.2 
Market & 
Stakeholder 
Study 
Maps stakeholders, 
forecasts demand, and 
identifies service needs and 
implementation timelines. 
Updates earlier EASA and 
SESAR work to reflect the 
evolving high-altitude 
market. 
WP3 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 8 
D3.3 
Initial OSED 
– 
Operational 
Services & 
Environment 
Description 
Captures early service 
definitions, stakeholder 
roles, and baseline 
scenarios, feeding into Part 
B where they are refined 
and finalised. 
WP3 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 12 
D4.1 
FRD – 
Functional 
Requirement
s Document 
Define functions such as 
trajectory negotiation, 
conformance monitoring, 
separation where required, 
and cybersecurity 
principles, with clear KPIs 
and interface requirements. 
WP4 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 18 
D4.2 Final OSED 
Update of D3.3 - a mature 
description of actors, 
services, and interactions 
across high-altitude 
operations. 
WP4 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 20 
 

=== PAGE 196 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 30 of 34 
D4.3 
ERR – 
Exploratory 
Research 
Report 
Summarises findings, 
provides evidence against 
objectives, identifies 
lessons learned, and 
documents gaps for future 
research. 
WP4 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 22 
D4.4 
ECO-EVAL 
– Economic 
Evaluation 
A structured economic 
assessment - a qualitative 
analysis of likely benefits 
and costs, stakeholder 
incentives, and potential 
business models. 
WP4 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 22 
D4.5 
Implementati
on & 
Regulatory 
Commentary 
Describes where ICAO / 
EASA / national 
frameworks may need 
updating, highlights 
sovereignty and 
contingency issues, and 
notes environmental 
considerations 
WP4 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 24 
D4.6 
Final Report 
on a Holistic 
on Secure, 
Resilient 
HAO 
Describes roles, 
responsibilities, procedures, 
contingency arrangements, 
and information flows. 
WP4 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 24 
D5.1 
Final 
Exploitation 
& Impact 
Strategy 
Updated from D2.3, 
showing how STRATUS 
anticipates the project’s 
results to be taken forwards 
by the stakeholder 
community. 
WP5 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 26 
D5.2 
Repository & 
Open 
Science 
Compliance 
Report 
Ensures all outputs (public 
deliverables, datasets, 
software) are archived 
properly and accessible 
WP5 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 28 
D5.3 
Final 
Promulgation 
Event Report 
Documents the closing 
dissemination activity, with 
agenda, participants, 
outcomes, and evidence of 
impact. 
WP5 
EUROCO
NTROL R PU 30 
 
  

=== PAGE 197 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 31 of 34 
 
Table 3.1d: List of milestones  
Milestone 
number 
Milestone 
name 
Related work 
package(s) 
Due date (in month) Means of verification 
1 Project launch 
and governance 
established 
WP1 1 Kick-off Meeting Report 
(D1.1) 
2 PMP and DMP 
approved 
WP1 3 PMP (D1.2), DMP (D1.3) 
3 CDE 
framework 
operational 
WP2 3 Communication & 
Dissemination Plan 
(D2.1), Website online 
(D2.2) 
4 Exploratory 
Research Plan 
validated 
WP3 3 
ERP (D3.1) 
5 Market and 
stakeholder 
baseline 
established 
WP3 8 
Market & Stakeholder 
Study (D3.2) 
6 Interim OSED 
and CONOPS 
complete 
WP3 12 Initial OSED (D3.3), 
Initial CONOPS draft 
7 Functional 
requirements 
agreed 
WP4 18 
FRD (D4.1) 
8 Mid-project 
CDE 
checkpoint 
WP4 
18 Mid-Project Stakeholder 
Workshop Report (D2.4) 
9 Consolidated 
results package 
WP2 22 ERR (D4.3), ECO-EVAL 
(D4.4) 
10 Final 
exploitation 
and close-out 
WP5 30 Final Exploitation 
Strategy (D5.1), 
Promulgation Event 
Report (D5.3) 
 
  

=== PAGE 198 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 32 of 34 
 
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 
Market study – not sufficient sources. 
(Low likelihood, Medium severity) 
WP3 Offset with academic input and 
triangulate using industry roadmaps, 
regulatory filings, and expert 
judgement. 
Lack of attendees at stakeholder 
promulgation events. (Medium 
likelihood, High severity) 
WP2 / WP5 Ensure sufficient advance promotion, 
targeted invitations to key individuals, 
and offer hybrid formats to maximise 
participation. 
Limited regulator engagement. 
(Medium likelihood, High severity) 
WP2 / WP3 / WP4 Early involvement of EASA and national 
authorities via Advisory Board and 
targeted workshops; leverage 
SESAR/ICAO networks. 
Divergent national positions on 
sovereignty and cross-border 
operations. (Medium likelihood, 
Medium severity) 
WP4 Capture differences explicitly in 
regulatory commentary; frame outputs 
as options/evidence rather than 
consensus prescriptions. 
Scope creep across vehicle types 
(HAPS, hypersonic, STO, military). 
(Medium likelihood, Medium severity) 
WP3 / WP4 Maintain strict link to TRL 2 scope; 
prioritise SESAR Master Plan-relevant 
concepts; document excess material as 
future research needs. 
Partner coordination challenges in 
large consortium (20+ partners). 
(Medium likelihood, Medium severity) 
WP1 Regular PMB and WPL meetings; clear 
deliverable ownership; two-stage QA 
reviews by non-authoring partners and 
Coordinator. 
Insufficient data for traffic forecasts 
(immature HAPS/space transport 
markets). (Medium likelihood, 
Medium severity) 
WP3 Use multiple sources and expert 
judgement; transparently document 
uncertainties and assumptions. 
Overlap with other SESAR/EASA 
studies (risk of duplication). (Low 
likelihood, Medium severity) 
WP3 / WP4 Continuous alignment with ECHO2, 
EASA HAO study, SEC-AIRSPACE etc.; 
Advisory Board monitoring to ensure 
complementarity. 
Underestimation of cross-cutting 
complexity (safety, cyber, resilience 
integration). (Low likelihood, High 
severity) 
WP3 / WP4 Iterative approach across work 
packages; early baseline definitions; 
independent expert reviews to validate 
integration. 
#§RSK-MGT-RM§# 
 
  

=== PAGE 199 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 33 of 34 
Table 3.1f:  Summary of staff effort 
 WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 Total Person- 
Months per 
Participant 
1 EUROCONTROL 30,00 18,00 78,00 24,00 8,00 158,00 
2 DFS   1,76 2.56  4,32 
3 ENAV   4,07 4,02  8,09 
4 LUFTARTSVERKET   7,00 7,00  14,00 
5 NATS   2,50 4,20  6,70 
6 ENAIRE   1,50 2,70  4,20 
7 ENAC (IT)   3,20 7,80  11,00 
8 CONSORCIO 
AERODROMO 
AEROPUERTO DE 
TERUEL 
  7,00 7,00  14,00 
9 SkyNav Europe   11,20 11,50  22,70 
10 ENAC (FR)   5,00 4,00  9,00 
11 CIRA   2,00 4,00  6,00 
12 NLR   4,60 6,00  10,60 
13 IFATCA   2,00 5,00  7,00 
14 INECO   5,30 6,00  11.30 
15 CRIDA   2.80 2.80  5.60 
16 IMIEU   0,60 0,70  1,30 
17 OpenUTM    1,20  1,20 
18 DLR   5,00 7,00  12,00 
19 Sceye Spain   6,00 7,80 2,00 15,80 
20 ANRA Technologies 
OU 
  5,00 5,50  10,50 
21 HAPS Alliance 
(Associated partner) 
      
22 IAA (Associated 
partner) 
      
Total Person Months 30,00 18,00 154,53 120,78 10,50 333,81 
 

=== PAGE 200 ===
Call: [HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER3] — [Digital European Sky Exploratory Research 03] 
EU Grants: Application form (HE RIA and IA)( HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-ER-03): V4.0 – 18.12.2024 
 
 
Part B - Page 34 of 34 
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." 
 
Table 3.1g: ‘Subcontracting costs’ items  
16/IMIEU 
 Cost (€) Description of tasks and justification 
Subcontracting  18.900,00 IMIEU will subcontract some tasks within WP3 &WP4 to The 
International Institute of Air and Space Law of the University of 
Leiden.  
 
 
Table 3.1h: ‘Purchase costs’ items (travel and subsistence, equipment and other goods, works and 
services)  
Not applicable. 
Table 3.1i: ‘Other costs categories’ items (e.g. internally invoiced goods and services) 
Not applicable. 
Table 3.1j: ‘In-kind contributions’ provided by third parties 
Not applicable. 
 
#§QUA-LIT-QL§# #§WRK-PLA-WP§# 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

=== PAGE 201 ===
 
 
Commission européenne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË - Tel. +32 22991111 
 
 
  
 
This electronic receipt is a digitally signed version of the document submitted by your 
organisation. Both the content of the document and a set of metadata have been digitally 
sealed. 
This digital signature mechanism, using a public -private key pair mechanism, uniquely 
binds this eReceipt to the modules of the Funding & Tenders Portal of the European 
Commission, to the transaction for which it was generated and ensures its full integr ity. 
Therefore a complete digitally signed trail of the transaction is available both for your 
organisation and for the issuer of the eReceipt. 
Any attempt to modify the content will lead to a break of the integrity of the electronic 
signature, which can b e verified at any time by clicking on the eReceipt validation 
symbol. 
More info about eReceipts can be found in the FAQ page of the Funding & Tenders 
Portal.  
(https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq)