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.
Timescales | From | By | Applicable to |
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Entry in force of regulation | 01-08-2018 | — | |
Rotorcraft RNP0.3, RNP1 or RNAV1 ATS routes above FL150, where established. | — | 03-12-2020 | Applicability Area 1 |
Rotorcraft RNP0.3, RNP1 or RNAV1 ATS routes below FL150, where established. | — | 25-01-2024 | Applicability Area 1 |
One rotorcraft RNP0.3, RNP01 or RNAV1 SID and STAR per instrument RWY, where established. | — | 25-01-2024 | Applicability Area 1 |
All rotorcraft RNP0.3, RNP01 or RNAV1 SIDs and STARs per instrument RWY, where established. | — | 06-06-2030 | Applicability Area 1 |
IFR ATS route above/below FL150, SID and STAR for Rotorcraft Operations, where established | — | 06-06-2030 | Applicability Area 2 |
Code | Title | IOC | FOC | Related Elements |
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AOM-0810 | Integration into the TMA route structure of optimised Low Level IFR route network for rotorcraft using RNP-1/RNP-0.3 | 31-12-2020 | 31-12-2026 |
Code | Title | Program | Related Elements | Analysis |
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#113 | Optimised low-level instrument flight rules (IFR) routes for rotorcraft | SESAR1 | Analysis |
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REG01 |
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ASP01 |
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ASP07 |
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ASP08 |
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Title | Related SLoAs |
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EASA - EASA Decision 2018/013/R - AMC & GM to Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (PBN IR) – Annex II to EASA Decision 2018/013/R 11/2018 https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/Annexes%20to%20EDD%202018-013-R.pdf |
ASP04, ASP05, ASP06, ASP07, ASP08, REG01 |
EC - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/373 - (OJ L 62, 8.03.2017, p. 1) - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 03/2017 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R0373&from=EN |
ASP03 |
EUROCONTROL - Airspace Concept Handbook for the Implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) - Edition 4.0 / 04/2021 |
ASP01, ASP02, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05, ASP06, ASP07, ASP08, REG01 |
EUROCONTROL - Helicopter low level route operations in controlled and uncontrolled airspace - Edition 1.3 / 10/2019 |
ASP03 |
EUROCONTROL - Helicopter point in space operations in controlled and uncontrolled airspace - Edition 1.4 / 10/2019 |
ASP03 |
ICAO - Doc 4444 - Air Traffic Management - Edition 16 / 11/2016 |
ASP02 |
ICAO - Doc 7030 - Regional supplementary Procedures - Edition 5 / 07/2011 |
ASP01, ASP02, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05, ASP06, ASP07, ASP08, REG01 |
ICAO - Doc 8168-Volume II - Aircraft Operations - Volume II - Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures - Edition 5 / 11/2011 |
ASP01, ASP02, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05, ASP06, ASP07, ASP08, REG01, USE01 |
ICAO - Doc 9613 - Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual - Edition 4 / 03/2013 https://store.icao.int/en/performance-based-navigation-pbn-manual-doc-9613 |
ASP01, ASP02, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05, ASP06, ASP07, ASP08, REG01, USE01, USE02 |
ICAO - Doc 9992 - Manual on the Use of Performance-based Navigation (PBN) in Airspace Design - First Edition / 01/2013 |
ASP01, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05, ASP06, ASP07, ASP08, REG01 |
SJU - SESAR Solution 113: Data Pack for Optimised Low Level IFR routes for rotorcraft https://www.sesarju.eu/sesar-solutions/optimised-low-level-ifr-routes-rotorcraft |
ASP01, ASP04, ASP05, REG01 |