Transformation to trajectory-based operations
Horizon SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Research and Innovation Actions - HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA1-1
€4.0M - €10.0M
16/09/2025
Non-profit, Private Business, Research Institution, Public Institution
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What is the Transformation to trajectory-based operations Call?
Expected Outcomes
• Significant advancement of IR-1-03: advanced network trajectory synchronization in execution, including real-time ANSP-triggered NM impact assessment and integrated NM-ANSP validations.
• Significant advancement of IR-1-04: full integration of FMS, EFB and FOC functionalities for trajectory optimization, seamless SWIM-based data exchange, FMS-twin services, cockpit clearance amendment support and airborne A/G FF-ICE/R2 negotiations.
• Significant advancement of IR-1-05: evolution of RAD toward a RAD-by-exception paradigm, with dynamic waiver of RAD/LoA constraints throughout all phases, PFP automation support, and a digital repository of LoAs embedded in NM systems.
• Overall: demonstrable improvements in flight efficiency, network throughput and trajectory predictability through advanced airborne and ground system capabilities and collaborative processes.
Scope Requirements
– Projects shall advance both airborne systems (FMS, EFB) and ground systems (FOC/WOC, ATS, NM).
– Proposals may include additional R&I beyond listed elements if justified by impact on expected outcomes.
– All technical solutions must plan integrated validation activities with related Work Areas (WA 1 for NM, WA 3 for ANSPs, WA 1/WA 3 for prototypes) and include high-fidelity airborne trials or simulators where trajectory revisions require 2D route changes.
– Projects must allocate resources to international coordination, notably ICAO ATMRPP engagement, and produce a human-machine teaming annex for the SESAR TBO ConOps.
– Consortia addressing the FOC/EFB/FMS/ATC integration element must include or demonstrate capability equivalent to established FOC, ATS and FMS system manufacturers for prototype development at required maturity levels.
– Maximum project duration 36 months.
Special Conditions
– Lump sum MGA [HORIZON-AG-LS] applies; beneficiaries submit budget as lump sums per work package.
– Projects are subject to Horizon Europe General Annexes:
• Protection of European communication networks restrictions.
• Admissibility, eligibility, exclusion and financial capacity per General Annexes.
– Dissemination obligations: royalty-free, timely sharing of relevant results with other grants under the same call; exploitation obligations: release relevant results under fair, reasonable non-discriminatory conditions, with non-exclusive royalty-free licences for standardisation and mutual access for linked actions (HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-IR-01, ‑ER-01).
– Evaluation criteria weighting: Excellence 40%, Impact 40%, Implementation 20%.
– Collaboration agreement required with related linked actions.
– Gender dimension is recommended but not mandatory.
– Proposals must plan adequate resources for international coordination activities (e.g., ICAO ATMRPP).
Open from: 01/04/2025
Deadline:16/09/2025
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