The implementation objective is aligned to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down requirements for PBN.

The objective describes the implementation of:

a) ATS routes for rotorcraft operations,
b) SID and STAR for rotorcraft to instrument RWYs,
c) Low-level IFR routes (LLR) for rotorcraft.

PBN Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018, does not impose obligatory establishment of ATS routes, SID or STAR for rotorcraft operations. However, the regulation does prescribe obligatory set of specifications to be complied with, where a stakeholder had decided to establish ATS routes, SID or STAR for rotorcraft operations.

Where ANSPs have established ATS routes, SID or STAR for rotorcraft operations, they shall implement those routes in accordance with the requirements of the RNP 0.3, or RNP 1, or RNAV 1 specifications. In that case, they shall be entitled to decide which of those three requirements (specifications) they comply with.

This Objective supports implementation of SESAR Solution #113 “Low-level IFR routes (LLR) for rotorcraft” which improves connectivity between the airports included into the TMA airspace and also introduces the use of "Standard PinS - Point In Space" procedures concept. The PinS procedures consist in flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) to/from a Point-In-Space in the proximity of the landing/departure site using very high accuracy (RNP0.3 or better).

The segment joining the 'PinS" and the landing/departure site (FATO - Final Approach & Take-Off areas) is flown visually. The point-in-space procedures allow an easier way to manage both traffic flows - fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft - at medium and large airports, simultaneously and in a non-interfering way (SNI operations). If this objective is implemented where NAV03.2 is also applied, it should be part of the airspace concept developed in SLoA NAV03.2-ASP01.

NOTE: System improvements for controller support tools which may be required are covered by other Implementation Objectives like ATC12.1 (MTCD, conflict resolution support info and MONA), ATC02.9 (STCA) and ATC02.8 (APW).

NOTE FOR MILITARY AUTHORITIES: It is the responsibility of each military authority to review this implementation Objective IN ITS ENTIRETY and address each of the SLoAs that the military authority considers RELEVANT for itself. This has to be done on top and above of the review of "MIL" SLoAs which identify actions EXCLUSIVE to military authorities.

Edition

2022

Stakeholders

Regulator / Air Navigation Service Provider / Airspace Users

Type

SES

Scope

ECAC+

Status

Active