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EUROCONTROL

Level 1 - Implementation Overview

LSSIP 2018 - BULGARIALocal Single Sky ImPlementation

25 YEARS

of ATM Implementation Reportingin Europe

LSSIP Year 2018 Bulgaria Released Issue

Document Title LSSIP Year 2018 for Bulgaria

Infocentre Reference 19/02/05/08

Date of Edition 25/04/19

LSSIP Focal Point I. Iliev - [email protected]

LSSIP Contact Person A.P. Frangolho - [email protected]

Status Released

Intended for Agency Stakeholders

Available in http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/lssip

Reference Documents

LSSIP Documents http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/lssip

LSSIP Guidance Material

http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/lssip

Master Plan Level 3 – Plan Edition 2018

http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/european-atm-master-plan-level-3-implementation-plan

Master Plan Level 3 – Report Year 2018

http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/european-atm-master-plan-level-3-implementation-report

European ATM Portal https://www.eatmportal.eu and http://www.atmmasterplan.eu/

STATFOR Forecasts http://www.eurocontrol.int/statfor

Acronyms and abbreviations

https://www.eurocontrol.int/sites/default/files/content/documents/official-documents/guidance/Glossaries.pdf

National AIP https://www.bulatsa.com/uslugi/aeronavigatsionna-informatsiya-i-publikatsiya

FAB Performance Plan http://www.danubefab.eu/uploads/media/f59_danube-fab_rp2_performance_plan_body_and_annexes_signed.pdf

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APPROVAL SHEET PAGE 1/5

The following authorities have approved all parts of the LSSIP Year 2018 document and their signature

confirm the correctness of the reported information and reflect their commitment to implement the actions

laid down in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan - Edition 2018 (also known as the

ESSIP Plan).

Stakeholder/ Name Position Signature

Organisation & Date

DGCAA

BULATSA

Military authorities

Sofia Airport EAD

Fraport Twin Star

Airport Management AD

-Varna APT and

Burgas APT

Plovdiv Airport EAD

Civil Airport Gorna

Oryahovica 2016

Pie.

LSSIP Year 2018 Bulgaria

Stanimir Leshev

Georgi Peev

General-Major Tsanko

Stoykov

Vladimir Rapondzhiev

Ulrich Heppe

Spas Shumanov

Yelin Stoimenov

Director General

Commander of the

Bulgarian Air Fore

Executive Director

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Manager

Executive Manager

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Stakeholder / Name Position Signature

Organisation & Date

DGCAA

BULATSA


Sofia Airport EAD

Fraport Twin Star


-Varna APT and

Burgas APT

Plovdiv Airport EAD

Civil Airport Gorna

Oryahovica 2016

Pie.


Stanimir Leshev

Georgi Peev


Stoykov


Ulrich Heppe

Spas Shumanov

Velin Stoimenov

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Sofia Airport EAD

Fraport Twin Star


-Varna APT and

Burgas APT

Plovdiv Airport EAD

Civil Airport Gorna

Oryahovica 2016

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Stanimir Leshev

Georgi Peev


Stoykov


Ulrich Heppe

Spas Shumanov

Yelin Stoimenov

Director General

Director General

Commander of the

Bulgarian Air Force

Executive Director


Executive Manager

Executive Manager

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Organisation & Date

DGCAA

BULATSA


Sofia Airport EAD

Fraport Twin Star


-Varna APT and

Burgas APT

Plovdiv Airport EAD

Civil Airport Gorna

Oryahovica 2016

Pie.


Stanimir Leshev

Georgi Peev


Stoykov


Ulrich Heppe

Spas Shumanov

Velin Stoimenov

Director General

Director General

Commander of the

Bulgarian Air Force

Executive Director


Executive Manager

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Fraport Twin Star


-Varna APT and

Burgas APT

Plovdiv Airport EAD

Civil Airport Gorna

Oryahovica 2016

Pie.


Stanimir Leshev

Georgi Peev


Stoykov


Ulrich Heppe

Spas Shumanov

Velin Stoimenov

Director General

Director General

Commander of the

Bulgarian Air Force

Executive Director


Executive Manager

Executive Manager

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CONTENTS

1. National ATM Environment ............................................................ 7

Geographical Scope ............................................................................................ 7

National Stakeholders ...................................................................................... 13

2. Traffic and Capacity ...................................................................... 22

Evolution of traffic in Bulgaria .......................................................................... 22

ACC Sofia .......................................................................................................... 23

3. Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Report conclusions ............. 27

4. Implementation Projects .............................................................. 28

National projects .............................................................................................. 28

FAB projects ..................................................................................................... 30

Regional projects .............................................................................................. 34

5. Cooperation activities .................................................................. 36

FAB Co-ordination ............................................................................................ 36

5.1.1. Work structure ................................................................................................. 38

5.1.2. Strategy & Planning .......................................................................................... 38

5.1.2.1. Achievements for 2018 .................................................................................... 38

5.1.2.1.1. Free Route Airspace ......................................................................................... 38

5.1.2.1.2. Inter-FAB cooperation ...................................................................................... 38

5.1.2.1.3. FAB Enlargement .............................................................................................. 39

5.1.2.2. Future plans ...................................................................................................... 39

5.1.2.2.1. Free Route Airspace ......................................................................................... 39

5.1.2.2.2. Technical Rationalisation and Infrastructure ................................................... 39

5.1.2.2.3. FAB Enlargement .............................................................................................. 40

5.1.2.2.4. Inter-FAB Coordination .................................................................................... 40

Regional cooperation ....................................................................................... 40

6. Implementation Objectives Progress ........................................... 41

State View......................................................................................................... 41

Detailed Objectives Implementation progress ................................................ 46

Annexes

Specialists involved in the ATM implementation reporting for Bulgaria

National stakeholders’ organisation charts

Implementation Objectives’ links with SESAR, ICAO and DP

Glossary of abbreviations

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Executive Summary

National ATM Context

Within the Republic of Bulgaria, the Minister of Transport, IT and Communications (MTITC) is responsible for the management and supervision of civil aviation, civil aircraft and aeronautical facilities. These functions are exercised through the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA). The DG CAA is a Regulatory Authority and a legal entity within the MTITC responsible for the supervision of safety of aviation in the national airspace, certification of civil aircraft and equipment, certification and licensing of aircraft operators, the staff involved in civil aviation and licensing of aviation training centres.

The state-owned enterprise "Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority" (BULATSA) is a legal entity performing state functions for the provision of air navigation services in the controlled civil airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria, in line with the international agreements in the field of civil aviation signed and ratified by the Republic of Bulgaria.

The Military Authorities involved into the ATM processes in Republic of Bulgaria consist of Ministry of Defence (MoD), Staff of Defence (SoD), Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Military ATM Section, Air Operations Centre (AOC) and the air bases. The military authorities have no responsibility for the provision of air traffic services (ATS) to general air traffic (GAT traffic).

There are 5 international state-owned airports in Bulgaria covered by certain LSSIP objectives. Sofia and Plovdiv airports are state owned and operated. Varna and Burgas airports are operated by the German-Bulgarian consortium “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management” since 2006. Gorna Oryahovitsa airport is operated by the “Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016” Plc. consortium since 2016.

Republic of Bulgaria is one of the founding members, together with Romania, in establishing the functional airspace block DANUBE FAB on November 16, 2012. Through the DANUBE FAB, the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania established a framework for cooperation in the provision of ATM/ANS to general air traffic within the DANUBE FAB airspace.

Effective from the end of 2014, two cross border sectors (CBS) were established on a permanent basis within the DANUBE FAB.

The free route (FRA) phase 1 (night FRA operations) on state level was implemented in 2013, phase 2 FRA implementation (night FRA – SEEN FRA - Danube FAB + Hungary) was implemented in Mar 2017. Seasonal FRA was implemented on 26th Apr 2018.

The situation in Ukraine and the subsequent letters by ICAO and EASA to airline operators to avoid overflying Simferopol FIR, as well as closure of the airspace of Syria and Iraq, due to the ongoing military actions since April 2014, significantly shifted the traffic flow patterns through the airspace of Bulgaria.

In 2017 the European Commission issued Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/2376 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/348 as regards the consistency of the revised targets in the key performance area of cost-efficiency included in the amended functional airspace block plan submitted by Bulgaria. The effects of the revised RP2 targets are essential and will secure the ANS provision by the end of the current RP with the necessary human and technical resources to meet the increased levels of traffic due to the geopolitical situation in the region and will be a sound basis for the subsequent reference periods.


Traffic and Capacity

Traffic in Bulgaria increased by 12.2% during Summer 2018 (May to October), when compared to the same period during 2017.

The EUROCONTROL Seven-Year Forecast predicts an average annual increase between 2.1% and 5.8%, with a baseline growth of 3.8% during the planning cycle.

Progress per SESAR Phase

The figure below shows the progress made so far in the implementation of the SESAR baseline and the PCP elements. The percentage is calculated as an average of the relevant objectives as shown in Chapter 6 (PCP objectives are marked as such, the rest are considered SESAR baseline); note that two objectives – AOM19.1 and FCM05 – are considered as both part of the SESAR baseline and PCP so their progress contributes to the percentage of both phases.

The objectives declared ‘Achieved’ in previous editions (up to, and including, ATM MP L3 Edition 2011-2017) are also taken into account for as long as they were linked to the Level 2 of the ATM Master Plan and implemented by the State.

Pre-SESAR Implementation

2010 2019

78%

PCP Implementation

2015 2023

33%


Progress per SESAR Key Feature and Phase

The figure below shows the progress made so far, per SESAR Key Feature, in the implementation of the SESAR baseline and the PCP elements. The percentages are calculated as an average, per Key Feature, of the same objectives as in the previous paragraph.

ICAO ASBUs Progress Implementation

The figure below shows the progress made so far in the implementation of the ICAO ASBUs Blocks 0 and 1. The overall percentage is calculated as an average of the relevant Objectives contributing to each of the relevant ASBUs; this is a summary of the table explained in Chapter 6.

Block 0 2010 2018

82%

Block 1 2015 2022

44%

n/a

77%

Pre

-SES

AR

85%

50% 70%

76%

18%

Pre

-SES

AR

Pre

-SES

AR

Pre

-SES

AR

PC

P

PC

P

PC

P

PC

P

Optimised ATM Network Services

Advanced Air Traffic Services

High Performing Airport Operations

25%

Enabling Aviation Infrastructure


ATM Deployment Outlook

● State objectives

Deployed in 2017-2018: - ASM Tools [AOM19.1] 100% progress - RNAV 1 for TMA Operations [NAV03.1] 100% progress - APV Procedures [NAV10] 100% progress

- Data Link [ITY-AGDL] 97% progress - Coordination and transfer [ATC17] 95% progress - Aircraft Identification [ITY-ACID] 92% progress - Voice over IP [COM11] 92% progress - Runway excursions [SAF11] 80% progress - eTOD [INF07] 10% progress

- TCAS II v7.1 [ATC16] 74% progress - Surveillance Performance & Interoperability [ITY-SPI] 71% progress - Traffic Complexity [FCM06] 50% progress - NewPENS [COM12] 0% progress

- Aeronautical Information [ITY-ADQ] 48% progress - Interactive Rolling NOP [FCM05] 40% progress - ASM/ATFCM process [AOM19.3] 10% progress - Pre-defined Airspace Configurations [AOM19.4] 0% progress - STAM Phase 2 [FCM04.2] 0% progress - Real-Time Airspace Data [AOM19.2] 0% progress

- 8,33 kHz below FL195 [ITY-AGVCS2] 69% progress - OAT and GAT handling [AOM13.1] 43% progress - AMAN to further en-route [ATC15.2] 0% progress

● Airport objectives - LBSF - Sofia Airport

Deployed in 2017-2018: - A-SMGCS Surveillance (former Level 1) [AOP04.1] 100% progress

- CCOs [ENV03] 0% progress

● Airport objectives - LBBG - Burgas APO

Deployed in 2017-2018: /


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● Airport objectives - LBGO - Gorna Oryahovitsa APO



● Airport objectives - LBPD - Plovdiv APO



● Airport objectives - LBWN - Varna APO



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Introduction

The Local Single Sky ImPlementation (LSSIP) documents, as an integral part of the Master Plan (MP) Level 3 (L3)/LSSIP mechanism, constitute a short/medium term implementation plan containing ECAC States’ actions to achieve the Implementation Objectives as set out by the MP Level 3 and to improve the performance of their national ATM System. This LSSIP document describes the situation in the State at the end of December 2018, together with plans for the next years.

Chapter 1 provides an overview of the ATM institutional arrangements within the State, the membership of the State in various international organisations, the organisational structure of the main ATM players - civil and military - and their responsibilities under the national legislation. In addition, an overview of the Airspace Organisation and Classification, the ATC Units, the ATM systems operated by the main ANSP are also provided;

Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive picture of the situation of Air Traffic, Capacity and ATFM Delay per each ACC in the State. It shows the evolution of Air Traffic and Delay in the last five years and the forecast for the next five years. It gives also the achieved performance in terms of delay during the summer season period and the planned projects assumed to offer the required capacity which will match the foreseen traffic increase and keep the delay at the agreed performance level;

Chapter 3 provides a set of conclusions extracted from the MP L3 Implementation Report 2018, which are relevant to the State/stakeholders concerned. The State reports how they have handled those conclusions and the actions taken during the year to address the concerns expressed by those conclusions;

Chapter 4 provides the main Implementation Projects (at national, FAB and regional level) which contribute directly to the implementation of the MP Operational Improvements and/or Enablers and Implementation Objectives. Level 1 document covers high level list of the projects showing the applicable links. All other details like description, timescale, progress made and expected contribution to the ATM Key Performance Areas provided by the State per each project are available in Level 2 document;

Chapter 5 deals with other cooperation activities beyond Implementation Projects. It provides an overview of the FAB cooperation and also all other regional initiatives which are out of the FAB scope. The content of this chapter generally is developed and agreed in close cooperation between the States concerned;

Chapter 6 contains aggregated information at State level covering the overall level of implementation, implementation per SESAR Key Feature and implementation of ICAO ASBUs. In addition, the high-level information on progress and plans of each Implementation Objective is presented. The information for each Implementation Objective is presented in boxes giving a summary of the progress and plans of implementation for each Stakeholder. The conventions used are presented at the beginning of the section.

Level 1 document is completed with a separate document called LSSIP Level 2. This document consists of a set of tables organised in line with the list of Implementation Objectives. Each table contains all the actions planned by the four national stakeholders to achieve their respective Stakeholder Lines of Action (SLoAs) as established in the European ATM Master Plan L3 Implementation Plan Edition 2018. In addition, it covers detailed description of the Implementation Projects for the State as extracted from the LSSIP Data Base.

The information contained in Chapter 6 is deemed sufficient to satisfy State reporting requirements towards ICAO in relation to ASBU (Aviation System Block Upgrades) monitoring.


1. National ATM Environment

Geographical Scope

International Membership

Bulgaria is a Member of the following international organisations in the field of ATM:

Organisation Since

ECAC 1991

EUROCONTROL 1997

European Union 2007

EASA 2007

ICAO 1967

NATO 1991

ITU 1880

Geographical description of the FIR(s)

The geographical scope in this section addresses Sofia FIR and provides a brief description of the Sofia ACC sector

groups.

The Division Flight Level (DFL) between upper and lower airspace is FL245.

The following chart provides an overview of the Bulgarian airspace route structure above FL245 (Upper Airspace)

at the end of 2018.


The following chart provides an overview of the Bulgarian night free route airspace above FL175 at the end of 2018.


The following chart provides an overview of the Bulgarian airspace between FL105 and FL245 at the end of 2018.

In effect since 11 December 2014, two cross border sectors (CBS) have been established on a permanent basis within the DANUBE FAB. A description of the CBS’ airspace is depicted below:

Sector DF1:

Horizontal limits Vertical limits Airspace

classification (ICAO)

Upper limit - FL660

C

43 52 13N 025 58 33E –

43 56 47N 025 44 32E –

43 58 46N 025 28 18E –

43 58 24N 025 00 09E –

43 41 53N 024 41 48E –

National border with Romania – Lower limit - FL245 43 52 13N 025 58 33E


Sector DF2:

Horizontal limits Vertical limits Airspace classification

(ICAO)

43 44 08N 028 30 04E – 43 38 55N 028 25 35E – Upper limit -

FL660

C

44 08 26N 027 01 01E – National border with Romania –

43 44 08N 028 30 04E Lower limit -

FL245

The Sofia ACC sector configuration is organised in two family groups: the Sofia family sector group and the Varna family sector group. Following the SATCAS DL upgrade, the CNATCC sector configuration consists of 10 elementary sectors (6 are distributed to Sofia family sectors and 4 to Varna family sectors). These 10 elementary sectors can be further split in up to 40 en-route sectors depending on the operational requirements.

The Sofia family sector group encompasses 4 elementary sector groups (Sofia-Alpha top/upper/middle/lower, Sofia-Bravo top/upper/middle/lower, Sofia-Charlie top/upper/middle/lower, Sofia-Delta top/upper/middle/ lower, Sofia-Echo top/upper/middle/lower, Sofia-Foxtrot top/upper/middle/lower). In 2016, these elementary sectors formed a core group of 8 en-route sectors. During the 2018 summer season, the Sofia family sectors group most frequently accommodated the following sector configurations:

Alpha+ Charlie Upper

Bravo+Delta+Echo+Foxtrot Upper

Alpha+ Charlie Lower Bravo+Delta+Echo+Foxtrot Lower

DFL355/365


The Varna family sectors group encompasses 4 core elementary sectors (Varna Alpha upper/middle/lower, Varna Bravo upper/middle/lower, Varna Charlie upper/middle/lower and Varna Delta upper/middle/lower). During the 2018 summer season, the Varna family sectors group most frequently accommodated the following sector configurations:

Alpha

Bravo+Charlie+Delta Upper

Bravo+Charlie+Delta Lower

Since November 2015 the sector entry rates were replaced by occupancy counts for both Sofia and Varna family sectors.

Airspace Classification and Organisation

With effect from 27 November 2003, the airspace classification has been changed. Airspace ICAO class A from FL245 till FL660 was replaced by ICAO Class C. No modifications have been stipulated for airspace classification below FL125.

With effect from 20 December 2007 the airspace classification ICAO class E from minimum FL defined for each sector up to FL125 has been changed.

1. Airspace class C is applied:

Within the lateral and vertical limits of all CTRs;

Within the lateral limits of Bulgarian TMAs, from 600m height up to the upper limits of the terminal control areas;

To ATS routes within Sofia FIR (from minimum FL defined for each ATS route up to FL660);

Within Sofia FIR airspace outside CTRs, TMAs and ATS routes, from FL105 to FL660.

2. Airspace class E was replaced by ICAO Class C and Class G.

3. Airspace class G is applied:

Within the lateral limits of Sofia FIR with the exemption of CTRs/TMAs/ATS routes and CTAs from GND/sea level up to FL105;

Within TMAs lateral limits, except CTRs from ground/sea level up to 600 m height.

DFL365/375


When the military zones/areas (CTRs/TMAs of military bases and TSAs) are activated, the airspace within those zones and areas is not classified.

In accordance with Regulation No.5 of the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications, both metric and imperial systems are implemented within the Bulgarian airspace with effect as of 27 November 2003.

ATC Units

The ATC units in the Bulgarian airspace which are of concern to this LSSIP are the following:

ATC Unit Number of sectors Associated FIR(s) Remarks

En-route TMA

Sofia ACC/APP 12 1 Sofia FIR SATCAS V2 was implemented in February 2008, which facilitated the transfer of Varna en-route sectors to the CNATCC. The number of sectors shown here is the real number of sectors that can be operational, but they can be manned for a short time only due to staff limitations.

Varna APP - 1 Sofia FIR

Burgas APP - 1 Sofia FIR

FL660 ACC ’s

AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION IN BULGARIA

6 00 m AGL CLASS G 6 00 m AGL

CLASS C

TMA ’s

CLASS C

GROUND/SEA LEVEL

TWR ’s CLASS C

CLASS C

CLASS C

ATS Route

RNAV Route

FL105 FL105


The provision of aerodrome services within the Bulgarian CTRs is performed by the following TWR units: • Sofia TWR; • Varna TWR; • Burgas TWR; • Plovdiv TWR; • Gorna Oryahovitsa TWR.

National Stakeholders

The main National Stakeholders involved in ATM in Bulgaria are the following:

Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA);

Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA);

Military Authorities;

Airport Operators.

Their activities are detailed in the following subchapters and their relationships are shown in the diagram below.

Airspace Management Board

Ministry of Defence

Air Traffic

Services Authority Airport Operators

Ministry of Transport, IT and Communications

Directorate General Civil Aviation

Administration

Air Force Command

Military Air Traffic Services Authority


The Airspace Management Board is not a stakeholder itself but a strategic level body of the unified system for

civil and military airspace management in Bulgaria. It includes stakeholders’ representatives from the Ministry

of Transport, IT and Communications, Ministry of Defence, Directorate General of the Civil Aviation

Administration, Staff of the Bulgarian Army, Air Force HQ, Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA) and

the Military ATM Section. It acts as an executive interagency body of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry

of Defence. The main tasks of the Air Space Management Board are:

• Unification of civil and military operations related to the airspace management;

• State policy management on the strategic planning and distribution of the airspace;

• Co-ordination between the civil and military authorities.

Civil Regulator(s)

General Information

The Minister of Transport, IT and Communications is responsible for the management and supervision of civil aviation, civil aircraft and aeronautical facilities within the Republic of Bulgaria. The Minister exercises his/her functions through the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA).

Activity in ATM: Organisation responsible Legal Basis

Rule-making Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration

(DG CAA)

The legal basis and power to undertake ATM safety regulation in Bulgaria are defined in the Civil Aviation Act. The rules and regulations, as a second level of the safety regulatory framework, are in place and effectively applied by the DG CAA. The Minister of Transport is entrusted with the promulgation of ATM safety regulations/ordinances proposed by the DG CAA. The third level of regulation is DG CAA instructions and decrees as dynamic/temporary measures.

Safety Oversight DG CAA, “ANS” Dept. Civil Aviation Act and DG CAA Structural regulation

Enforcement actions in case of non-compliance with safety regulatory requirements

DG CAA Civil Aviation Act, DG CAA Structural regulation

Airspace Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications and Ministry of Defence

Civil Aviation Act

Airspace management - National Regulation No.19, National Instruction 24 and National Instruction 25

Economic Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications / DG CAA

Charges Regulation applicable for the usage of public airports and for the provision of air navigation services in the Republic of Bulgaria

Environment DG CAA National Regulation No.16, National Regulation No.30

Security DG CAA Civil Aviation Act

Accident investigation Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU)

Civil Aviation Act (Article 16 and Article 142), National Regulation No. 13


DG CAA

The Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DG CAA) is the Bulgarian Regulatory Authority and it is a legal entity within the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications (MTITC) responsible for the supervision of the safety of aviation in the national airspace, certification of civil aircraft and equipment, certification and licensing of aircraft operators, the relevant staff involved in civil aviation and the licensing of aviation training centres. The DG CAA carries out the assigned functions in accordance with the European regulations in the field of Air Transport, the Civil Aviation Act, the related regulations and Ministerial decrees. The DG CAA Structural Regulation (Official Gazette 37/1999, last amended 29/2010) sets out the state administration responsibilities and functions.

The DG CAA is managed and represented by a Director General, who is authorized to promulgate the administrative acts and mandatory directives in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Art.16 (c) of the Civil Aviation Act states that the Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration is a National Supervisory Authority (NSA) regarding the safe and effective operation of air navigation services providers. In performing its functions, the national authority is independent functionally, organisationally and institutionally from the air navigation services providers.

The DG CAA organisation chart is given in the Annexes.

Annual Report published: N The Annual Report covering 2018 activities is still under preparation. Annual reports for previous years can be found on http://www.caa.bg.

National Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP):

N NOTE 1: National CAMP is referenced in ICAO resolutions below:

• A39-23: No Country Left Behind (NCLB) Initiative (Draws the attention of Contracting States requesting technical cooperation and technical assistance to the advantages to be derived from well-defined projects based on civil aviation master plans)

• A39-25: Aviation’s contribution towards the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Urges Member States to enhance their air transport systems by effectively implementing SARPs and policies while at the same time including and elevating the priority of the aviation sector into their national development plans supported by robust air transport sector strategic plans and civil aviation master plans, thereby leading to the attainment of the SDGs)

• A39-26: Resource Mobilization (Requests the Secretary General to develop guidance material to assist States in including and elevating the priority of the aviation sector into their national development plans and developing robust air transport sector strategic plans and civil aviation master plans).

Website: Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration - http://www.caa.bg/. The DG CAA organisation chart is given in Annexes.

http://www.caa.bg/

http://www.caa.bg/


BULATSA (BULgarian Air Traffic Services Authority)

Services provided

Governance: State Enterprise Ownership: 100% state-owned

Services provided Y/N Comment

ATC en-route Y The Common National Air Traffic Control Centre in Sofia was operationally deployed in February 2008.

ATC approach Y Sofia, Varna, Burgas.

ATC Aerodrome(s) Y Sofia, Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv, Gorna Oryahovitsa.

AIS Y 5 airports plus en-route services.

CNS Y All CNS infrastructure is BULATSA’s property.

MET Y 5 airports plus en-route services.

ATCO training Y BULATSA training centre.

Others N/A Please specify (ex. Airport management)

Additional information:

Provision of services in other State(s):

Y BULATSA provides air traffic services (ATS), communication service (COM) and surveillance service (SUR) within the cross-border sector (Sector DF 1) as an integral part of the adjacent sectors within SOFIA FIR, having the lateral and vertical limits as described in Section 1.1.2 – Geographical description of the FIR(s).

The navigation service (NAV), meteorological service (MET) and aeronautical information service (AIS) below FL245 is provided within the same volume of airspace (Sector DF 1), by the ANSP of the host State, using the available resources.

Annual Report published: N The Annual Report covering 2018 activities is still under preparation.

The annual reports for previous years covering the activities of the ANSP are available at: http://bulatsa.com/en/activities/finance-and-accounting.

Website: http://www.bulatsa.com/

The BULATSA organisation chart is given in Annexes.

http://bulatsa.com/en/activities/finance-and-accounting

http://www.bulatsa.com/


ATC systems in use

Main ANSP part of any technology alliance1 N

FDPS

Specify the manufacturer of the ATC system currently in use: Leonardo (former FINMECCANICA/SELEX ES)

Upgrade2 of the ATC system is performed or planned? Previous upgrades: December 2014 (minor CDB2 upgrade)

Planned upgrades: New FRA functionalities (2020)

Replacement of the ATC system by the new one is planned? Yes, beyond 2022.

ATC Unit June 2015 (Major system upgrade CDB2 to CDB 6);

On 5th February 2018 Data Link functionality was added with another SWR update for the CPDLC.

SDPS

Specify the manufacturer of the ATC system currently in use: ARTAS (EUROCONTROL) primary. Fall-back tracker (RFB) is provided by Leonardo.

Upgrade of the ATC system is performed or planned? ARTAS was last upgraded in March 2015. A major upgrade for ARTAS is currently planned to be made in February 2019. The fall-back tracker was upgraded in April 2016.

Replacement of the ATC system by the new one is planned? Yes, beyond 2022.

ATC Unit Sofia ACC/APP, Burgas APP and Varna APP.

Airports

General information

There are 5 international state-owned airports in Bulgaria.

• Sofia

http://www.sofia-airport.bg

• Plovdiv

http://www.plovdivairport.com

• Gorna Oryahovitsa

http://www.gornaoryahovitsa-airport.bg

• Varna

http://www.varna-airport.bg

• Burgas

http://www.burgas-airport.bg

1 Technology alliance is an alliance with another service provider for joint procurement of technology from a particular supplier (e.g. COOPANS alliance)

2 Upgrade is defined as any modification that changes the operational characteristics of the system (SES Framework Regulation 549/2004, Article 2 (40))

http://www.sofia-airport.bg/

http://www.plovdivairport.com/

http://www.gornaoryahovitsa-airport.bg/

http://www.varna-airport.bg/

http://www.burgas-airport.bg/


Sofia and Plovdiv airports are state owned and operated. Varna and Burgas airports are operated by the German-Bulgarian consortium “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management” (http://www.fraport-bulgaria.com) since 2006. Gorna Oryahovitsa airport is operated by the “Civil Airport Gorna Oryahovica 2016” Plc. consortium.

Airport(s) covered by the LSSIP

Referring to the List of Airports in the European ATM Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Plan Edition 2018 – Annex 2, it is up to the individual State to decide which additional airports will be reported through LSSIP for those Objectives

The airport fully covered in this LSSIP is Sofia International Airport.

Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv and Gorna Oryahovitsa airports are also covered by the LSSIP, but only within the scope of the APO part of the following objectives:

• ITY-ADQ;

• ITY-AGVCS2;

• SAF11.

The EUROCONTROL Public Airport Corner also provides information for the following airport(s): https://ext.eurocontrol.int/airport_corner_public/LBSF

Military Authorithies

The Military Authorities involved in ATM in Bulgaria are composed of:

• Ministry of Defence (MoD);

• Staff of Defence (SoD);

• Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ);

• Military ATM Section;

• Air Operations Centre (AOC);

• Air Bases.

The SoD, AFHQ, Military ATM Section, AOC and the Air Bases report to the Ministry of Defence.

The military authorities in Bulgaria have no responsibility for the provision of ATS to GAT traffic.

Their regulatory, service provision and user roles in ATM are detailed below.

http://www.fraport-bulgaria.com/

https://ext.eurocontrol.int/airport_corner_public/LBSF


Regulatory role

Regulatory framework and rule-making

Oversight

OAT GAT

OAT and provision of service for OAT governed by national legal provisions?

Y Provision of service for GAT by the Military governed by national legal provisions?

N

Level of such legal provision: Ministerial Decrees and Instructions

Level of such legal provision: N/A

Authority signing such legal provision: Minister of Defence and Commander of the BGR Air Force

Authority signing such legal provision: N/A

These provisions cover: These provisions cover:

Rules of the Air for OAT Y

Organisation of military ATS for OAT Y Organisation of military ATS for GAT

OAT/GAT Co-ordination Y OAT/GAT Co-ordination

ATCO Training Y ATCO Training

ATCO Licensing N ATCO Licensing N/A

ANSP Certification N ANSP Certification N/A

ANSP Supervision Y ANSP Supervision N/A

Aircrew Training Y ESARR applicability N/A

Aircrew Licensing N

Additional Information: ANSP for the military aircraft is the Air Force. The Chief of Air Force licenses the MATCO/aircrew personnel.

Additional Information: N/A

Additional Information: The administrative supervision is exercised by the AFHQ. Specifically, the operational one is done by the MATM section within AFHQ.

Additional Information: N/A

Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions:

Means used to inform airspace users (other than military) about these provisions: N/A

National AIP N/A National AIP N/A

National Military AIP Y National Military AIP N/A

EUROCONTROL eAIP N/A EUROCONTROL eAIP N/A

Other: N/A Other: N/A

OAT GAT

National oversight body for OAT: AFHQ NSA (as per SES reg. 550/2004) for GAT services provided by the military: N/A

Additional information: N/A Additional information: N/A


Service Provision role

Military ANSP providing GAT services SES certified?

N/A If YES, since: N/A Duration of the Certificate: N/A

Certificate issued by: N/A If NO, is this fact reported to the EC in accordance with SES regulations?

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Additional Information: -

User role

OAT GAT

Services Provided: Services Provided:

En-Route Air Operation Centre/AOC Sofia Mil Control

En-Route N/A

Approach/TMA Air Bases Approach/TMA N/A

Airfield/TWR/GND Air Bases Airfield/TWR/GND N/A

AIS Command, Control and Surveillance Base

AIS N/A

MET Separate unit within AOC MET N/A

SAR A transport aircraft and/or helicopter are assigned 24/7 for SAR duty for the entire territory. Additionally, SAR Teams are assigned by the Air Base Commanders for a designated area of responsibility.

SAR N/A

TSA/TRA monitoring Airspace Use and Coordination Centre within the AOC

FIS N/A

Other: CNS services Other: N/A

Additional Information: Additional Information:

IFR inside controlled airspace, Military aircraft can fly?

OAT only - GAT only - Both OAT and GAT Y

If Military fly OAT-IFR inside controlled airspace, specify the available options:

Free Routing N/A Within specific corridors only N/A

Within the regular (GAT) national route network Y Under radar control Y

Within a special OAT route system N/A Under radar advisory service N/A

If Military fly GAT-IFR inside controlled airspace, specify existing special arrangements:

No special arrangements N/A Exemption from Route Charges Y

Exemption from flow and capacity (ATFCM) measures Y Provision of ATC in UHF Y

CNS exemptions: RVSM Y 8.33 Y Mode S N/A ACAS Y

Others: N/A


Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA)

Military in Bulgaria applies FUA requirements as specified in the Regulation No 2150/2005: Y

FUA Level 1 implemented: Y




2. Traffic and Capacity

Evolution of traffic in Bulgaria

2018 Traffic in Bulgaria increased by 12.2% during Summer 2018 (May to October), when compared to the same period during 2017.

2019-2024

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ACC Sofia

Traffic and en-route ATFM delays 2014-2024

Performance summer 2018

Traffic Evolution 2018 Capacity Baseline En-route Delay (min/flight) - Summer

Capacity gap Ref value Actual

+12.2 % 202 (+7%) 0.08 0.00 No

The en-route delay remained at zero minutes per flight during Summer in 2018.

Planned capacity +4% Achieved Comments

Stepped implementation of full FRA Yes

Gradual implementation of AFUA functionalities Yes

Improved ATFCM, including use of occupancy counts and STAM Yes

Implementation of Traffic Complexity Tool Yes

ATS route network development Yes

Airspace changes at the interface with Turkey resulting from the implementation of the Istanbul new airport and of the second runway at Sabiha Gökçen airport.

Yes

Cross sector training Yes

Additional ATCOs Yes

WAM in east part of FIR Yes

WAM in west part of FIR Yes

New EN-route Radar on the Black Sea Coast Yes

Gradual increase of maximum sector configurations available up to 18 sectors Yes

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Peak Day Traffic 2875 3179 2915 2997 3340

Summer Traffic 2355 2513 2405 2490 2812

Yearly Traffic* 1822 2046 2010 2147 2411

Summer Traffic Forecast 2969 3078 3176 3262 3351 3432

High Traffic Forecast - Summer 3026 3206 3364 3512 3651 3784

Low Traffic Forecast - Summer 2917 2958 3012 3056 3102 3141

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Summer 2018 performance assessment

The ACC capacity baseline was measured with ACCESS and was assessed to be at 202. During the period June/July, the average peak 1-hour demand was 187 flights and the average peak 3-hour demand was 170 flights. However, the actual maximum values remain outside the period used for the assessment and are 237 for the peak 1 hour and 209 for the peak 3 hour.

Planning Period 2019-2024

The planning focuses on the Summer season to reflect the most demanding period of the year from a capacity perspective. This approach ensures consistency with the previous planning cycles.

Following the inputs provided by the European Commission at the ad-hoc NMB on 25 October 2018, en-route delay reference values and capacity requirement profiles have been calculated for RP3 (2020-2024) based on the proposal made by the PRB to the European Commission.

Final en-route delay reference values and capacity requirement profiles will be provided after the final decision on RP3 targets.

RP2 Capacity Profiles RP3 Indicative Capacity Profiles

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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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Ref. 206 2% 208 1% 214 3% 215 0% 223 4% 231 4%

L 204 1% 203 0% 204 0% 205 0% 209 2% 211 1%

Open 202 0% 202 0% 202 0% 202 0% 202 0% 202 0%

C/R 209 3% 211 1% 217 3% 220 1% 228 4% 235 3%

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Summer Capacity Plan

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Free Route Airspace Stepped

implementation of full FRA

Airspace Management Gradual implementation of AFUA functionalities

Advanced FUA

Airport & TMA Network Integration

Cooperative Traffic Management

Improved ATFCM, including use of occupancy counts and STAM

Implementation of Traffic Complexity Tool

Airspace Airspace changes at the interface with Turkey resulting from the implementation of the Istanbul new

airport and of the second runway at Sabiha Gökçen airport.

Procedures

Staffing Cross sector training as required

Additional ATCOs

ATC system upgrade New ATC System

Technical

WAM in east part of FIR

WAM in west part of FIR

New EN-route Radar on the Black Sea Coast

Capacity Gradual increase of maximum

sector configurations available up to 18 sectors

Significant Events New airport in Istanbul

Max sectors 18* 18* 18* >18* >18* >18*

Planned Annual Capacity Increase 9% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%

Reference profile Annual % Increase 2% 1% 3% 0% 4% 4%

Current Routes Profile % Increase 3% 1% 3% 1% 4% 3%

Difference Capacity Plan v. Reference Profile 6.8% 10.1% 11.2% 15.3% 15.7% 16.0%

Difference Capacity Plan v. Current routes Profile 5.3% 8.5% 9.7% 12.7% 13.2% 14.0%

Annual Reference Value (min) 0.07 0.16 0.15 0.14 0.10 0.10

Summer reference value (min) 0.09 0.25 0.22 0.21 0.14 0.15

Additional information * According to the traffic demand and ATCO availability. The new ATC system will allow opening a larger number of sectors

2020-2024: Indicative RP3 Reference Values

The opening scheme will be flexibly adapted to the traffic demand and might go up to 18 sectors if needed in summer 2019.


2019-2024 Planning Period Outlook

Following discussions between NM and BULATSA, it was strongly recommended and agreed that the plan for Sofia ACC is based on the High Traffic Growth Hypothesis Capacity Profile. It will cater for the uncertainty on the actual evolution of traffic as a result of the opening of the new Istanbul airport and of the eNM initiative measures foreseen for summer 2019 and beyond. Thanks to this planning approach, which continues to feature high flexibility in controller recruitment, planning and availability, sector opening schemes and sector capacities, no problems are foreseen for Sofia ACC during the planning cycle.

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3. Master Plan Level 3 Implementation Report conclusions

Conclusion Applicable to

COLLABORATIVE FLIGHT PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION DELAYS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND SUPPORT

FOR IMPLEMENTATION FROM NM GIVEN TO THE LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. (page 10 of the Report)

All States with delays in implementation of FCM03

State’s action planned for this conclusion: COMPLETED Description of the planned action: N.A.


AS THE ASM TOOLS AIMING FOR A FULL ROLLING ASM/ATFCM PROCESS ARE ON THE CRITICAL

PATH FOR THE TRANSITION TOWARDS TRAJECTORY-BASED OPERATIONS, ALL CONCERNED

STAKEHOLDERS SHOULD ACTIVATE AND/OR INVIGORATE THEIR IMPLEMENTATION PLANS SO AS TO

ENSURE THAT THE DEADLINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION WILL BE MET AS APPROPRIATE. (page 14 of the Report)

All States with delays in implementation of AOM19.1, AOM19.2 and AOM19.3

State’s action planned for this conclusion: AOM19.1 COMPLETED, the others – Planned or Ongoing. Description of the planned action: The ATM system (SATCAS) used now is at the end of its lifecycle and upgrading it to meet these goals is not cost effective. Therefore, BULATSA is planning to have these functionalities delivered with the new ATM system to be procured.


IMPLEMENTATION OF FRA IS VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED BELOW FL310 AND IN CROSS-BORDER

AIRSPACE. (page 19 of the Report)

ECAC States

State’s action planned for this conclusion: COMPLETED Description of the planned action: N.A.


DELAYS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF A-SMGCS SURVEILLANCE CAN POTENTIALLY IMPACT THE TIMELY

IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SUBSEQUENT A-SMGCS FUNCTIONALITIES. (page 26 of the Report, same as in 2017 LSSIP)

All Airports with delays in implementation of AOP04.1 and AOP04.2 and, in particular, the PCP airports

State’s action planned for this conclusion: COMPLETED at Sofia APT, although N/A for it. Description of the planned action: N.A.


4. Implementation Projects

The table below presents the high-level information about the main projects currently ongoing in Bulgaria. The details of each project are available in Chapter 2 of the Level2 - Detailed Implementation Status document.

National projects

Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: Links:

A-SMGCS at Sofia Airport BULATSA (BG) Completed: 2017 Completed. L3: AOP04.1, AOP04.2 DP: AF2, Family 2.2.1, 2.5.1 RP2 PP: N/A

Communication infrastructure for A/G Data Link Services

BULATSA (BG) 05.02.2018 Completed. L3: ITY-AGDL DP: AF6, Family 6.1.1 RP2 PP: Capex 5

Implementation of traffic complexity assessment tool in Sofia ACC

BULATSA (BG) 01.10.2020 The project progress is according its schedule.

L3: FCM06 DP: AF4, Family 4.4.2 RP2 PP: Capex 5

Modernisation of the A/G radio communication equipment

BULATSA (BG) 31.12.2018 Completed. L3: ITY-AGVCS2 RP2 PP: Capex 5

New ATM system BULATSA (BG) 01.01.2022 Pre-definition phase. L3: AOM21.2, ATC15.1, ATC17, FCM03, ITY-AGDL DP: AF1, Af3, AF4, AF6 RP2 PP: Capex 1

New PSRs and SSRs (en-route and TMA)

BULATSA (BG) 31.01.2018 Completed. L3: ITY-SPI RP2 PP: Capex 2



SATCAS upgrade BULATSA (BG) In compliance with provision of Regulation (EC) 29/2009.

Completed. L3: ITY-AGDL DP: AF6, Family 6.1.1 RP2 PP: Capex 6

Seasonal H24 FRA BULATSA (BG) Implemented. Completed. L3: AOM21.2, ITY-AGDL

VOR/DME upgrade BULATSA (BG) Q1 2019 Ongoing. L3: NAV03.1 RP2 PP: Capex 7

WAM and ADS-B BULATSA (BG) The objective is according the defined plans - procurement was done in Q2 2016, acceptance by Q1 2020.

Ongoing. L3: ITY-SPI RP2 PP: Capex 15


FAB projects


FAB enlargement (DFAP2018/A7)

BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) 2018-2022 As a gateway to Europe, DANUBE FAB is in an ideal position to expand the influence of SES and is open for accession of neighbouring countries. It is a long-term strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope. Having commissioned a study analysing DANUBE FAB’s regional environment and investigating the compatibility of neighbouring third countries; The Republic of Moldova, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia were identified as possible candidates. The Republic of Macedonia presently hold observer status in DANUBE FAB and the Republic of Moldova has expressed interest to gain observer status.

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Free Route Airspace (DFAP2018/A49)

BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) From: July 2012 To: December 2019

DANUBE FAB has committed to implementing FAB-wide Free Route Airspace beyond night time operations by 2019. From 2013-2015, this activity has been supported by TEN-T funds, culminating in a large-scale Real-Time Simulation which was conducted in October and November 2015. The South-East Europe Night Free Route Airspace within Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania (SEEN FRA) was implemented on 30 March 2017. SEEN FRA expanded in December 2018 to include Slovakian airspace (Bratislava CTA), concluding the second phase of FRA implementation for DANUBE FAB. The last step of FRA implementation in the DANUBE FAB airspace is the extension of SEEN FRA to daytime operations (SEE FRA). SEE FRA is scheduled for implementation in 2019 over Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania; Slovakia are to assess joining SEE FRA in the same period.

L3: AOM21.2, ITY-AGDL RP2 PP: FRA - DANUBE FAB



Inter-FAB Cooperation (DFAP2018/A9)

BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) Ongoing process DANUBE FAB is committed to cooperating and coordinating with other FABs, particularly with its neighbouring FABs (BLUE MED FAB and FAB CE). Regarding the Inter-FAB Coordination Platform, DANUBE FAB has remained active by taking part in various fora in the IFCP framework regarding the inter-FAB Operations, Performance and Communication. It is a priority for DANUBE FAB to build on inter-FAB cooperation in order to investigate new projects or extend existing projects regionally with neighbouring FABs.

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Technical Rationalisation and Infrastructure (DFAP/A38-A46)

BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) 2018-2022 Building on the DANUBE FAB's Technical Working Group findings, DANUBE FAB maintains a number of high priority Technical Rationalisation and Infrastructure projects, namely:

Implementation of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in ATM [In Progress];

Implementation of extended set of OLDI messages [In Progress];

Investigate the deployment of space-based ADS-B surveillance services in the DANUBE FAB airspace [In Progress].

L3: ITY-SPI


Regional projects

Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links:

GateOne Initiative BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) - The DANUBE FAB ANSPs are signing parties of the Gate One cooperation agreement on the creation of the regional ANSP platform of Central and Eastern Europe which was established by the designated 13 ANSPs covering 3 existing FABs (Baltic FAB, DANUBE FAB and FAB CE) and 2 non-EU FIRs (Belgrade and Skopje). Through an enhanced cooperation the Gate One service providers are ensuring more powerful and coordinated positions, voice and role of the countries of the region in the European decision-making processes. During 2018, Gate One members met at Coordination Committee level (Bratislava, 19 April 2018) and subsequently at CEO Committee level (Budapest, 11 May 2018) and adopted a number of common statements, as follows:

Gate One position on CANSO Strategy;

Gate One views on the EU Airspace Architecture Study (AAS);

Gate One Recommendations to the Airspace Architecture Study (AAS).

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Name of project: Organisation(s): Schedule: Status: ATM MP Links:

InterFAB Coordination Platform

BULATSA (BG), ROMATSA (RO) - Established, forming a unique platform that brings together political, regulatory and service provision representatives. The platform aims to improve FAB performance through wide ranging cooperation and coordination and provides a place to share lessons learned about successful FAB projects, giving ideas for collective areas of development. Meetings to date:

2nd Inter-FAB Communications Workshop held on 18-19 January 2018, Warsaw;

1st Inter-FAB Performance Worksop on 30 January -1 February 2018, Sofia;

Research Workshop “Volatility in Air Traffic and its impact on ATM Performance”, hosted by FABEC and Baltic FAB, 15-16 May 2018, Warsaw;

2nd Inter-FAB Performance workshop held on 17th May 2018, Warsaw;

Point of Contact Meeting hosted by FABCE on 20/21 September 2018, Sibenik, Croatia;

3rd Inter-FAB Communications workshop on 6/7 September 2018, Vienna.

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OLDI links BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. -

Radar Data Sharing BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. -

Regional Communication Network

BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. -

Regional Route Network Developments

BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. L3: AOM21.2

Voice communication – MFC links

BULATSA (BG) Ongoing. Ongoing. -


5. Cooperation activities

FAB Co-ordination

The DANUBE FAB is currently under phase 4 – FAB Implementation phase. The State Agreement on the establishment of the DANUBE FAB between the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania was signed in December 2011 and was ratified by both governments in 2012. The Agreement entered into force on 16 November 2012, thus ensuring the legal basis for the FAB ahead of the SES deadline.

DANUBE FAB project phases

The DANUBE FAB State Agreement provides the overarching legal framework for the governance of the FAB. The core bodies are:

Governing Council: provides oversight and approval of key FAB documentation (annual plans, safety policy, airspace policy, performance plans etc).

NSA Board: provides a formal coordination and an interface between the NSAs involved in supervisory tasks at DANUBE FAB level.

ANSP Board: oversees implementation of the FAB at the ANSP level via the ANSP agreement.

Airspace Policy Body: responsible for enhancing the joint civil-military coordination process and for the flexible use of airspace application within the cross-border airspace.


DANUBE FAB Governance Structure

The ANSP Board is supported in the implementation of the FAB through its working arrangements, including specialised Standing Committees or other supporting bodies established in accordance with their respective Rules of Procedures.

The ANSP Board is supported by the Strategy and Planning Standing Committee (SAPSC), which is composed of ANSP experts for all DANUBE FAB cooperation domains. In turn, SAPSC is supported by the Operations Standing Committee (OSC) which carries out work in the areas of operations, by the Technical working group and the Training Board, as well as by the Safety, Quality, Environment and Security Standing Committee (SQSESC).

DANUBE FAB ANSP Working Structure

The Administrative Cell supports the SAPSC and is guided in its work by a set of overarching documents including the Project Management Plan (including the Communications Plan and Quality Management Plan) as well as the DANUBE FAB State Agreement and the ANSP Cooperation Agreement.


5.1.1. Work structure

The DANUBE FAB governance structure represents the roles and responsibilities of the involved parties. However, in order to ensure effective project management, it is essential that the governance structure is complemented by a clear work structure.

DANUBE FAB Work Structure

5.1.2. Strategy & Planning

In order to meet its objective, DANUBE FAB has developed the Strategic Program, which provides a high level overview of how and when the strategic objectives are to be achieved. The Strategic Objectives are focussed on the Key Performance Areas of the RP2 Performance Plan and support elements, to ensure the continued evolution of the DANUBE FAB.

5.1.2.1. Achievements for 2018

DANUBE FAB has progressed in several key areas during 2018. As well as retaining a core focus on airspace projects within the FAB framework, DANUBE FAB has been looking further afield towards cooperation initiatives with other FABs and State partners. An overview of some high priority initiatives is given below.

5.1.2.1.1. Free Route Airspace

The Free Route concept implementation in the airspace of DANUBE FAB is divided into three major phases:

Phase I – Implementation of night Free Route operations within national boundaries (implemented in November 2013 - 6 months ahead of schedule);

Phase II – Implementation of night Free Route operations at DANUBE FAB level (implemented in March 2017); and

Phase III – Extension to full 24-hour Free Route operations at DANUBE FAB level (planned for 2019).

Major airspace changes in 2015, implemented by DANUBE FAB partners to improve traffic flows, have necessitated a re-evaluation of the timescales and of the geographical scope for Phase II of the project. Thus, South East Europe Night Free Route Airspace within Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania (SEEN FRA) project has been implemented on 30 March 2017. On 6th December 2018 SEEN FRA expanded towards Slovakia.

Following discussions held with Slovakia, it was agreed that the last step of FRA (H24 Free Routes) will be implemented on 7th November 2019 comprising the airspace of Budapest, București and Sofia CTAs with night FRA operations in Bratislava CTA.

5.1.2.1.2. Inter-FAB cooperation

DANUBE FAB is committed to cooperating and coordinating with other FABs following the signing of ANSP level cooperation agreements with neighboring FABs.


Since the formal establishment of the Inter-FAB Cooperation Platform (IFCP), FABs meet regularly to discuss topics of common interest, as follows:

2nd Inter-FAB Communications Workshop held on 18-19 January 2018, Warsaw;

1st Inter-FAB Performance Worksop on 30 January -1 February 2018, Sofia;

Research Workshop “Volatility in Air Traffic and its impact on ATM Performance”, hosted by FABEC and Baltic FAB, 15-16 May 2018, Warsaw;

2nd Inter-FAB Performance workshop held on 17th May 2018, Warsaw;

Point of Contact Meeting hosted by FABCE on 20/21 September 2018, Sibenik, Croatia;

3rd Inter-FAB Communications workshop on 6/7 September 2018, Vienna.

DANUBE FAB attended, alongside the other FABs, the above-mentioned meetings, thus demonstrating its commitment to cooperate with the respective FABs.

5.1.2.1.3. FAB Enlargement

As a gateway to Europe, DANUBE FAB is in an ideal position to expand the influence of SES and is open for accession of neighboring countries. It is a long-term strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope. Therefore, in August 2016 DANUBE FAB has commissioned a pre-feasibility study for FAB enlargement with the aim to further analyse DANUBE FAB’s regional environment and to investigate the compatibility of neighboring countries with DANUBE FAB.

Following the recommendations of the DANUBE FAB Enlargement Pre-Feasibility Study delivered in spring 2017, DANUBE FAB further elaborated on potential areas of cooperation with neighboring countries. Thus, DANUBE FAB met in the recent past, at the level of air navigation services providers, with Macedonia and Serbia. More meetings are foreseen for the future.

5.1.2.2. Future plans

According to the DANUBE FAB Annual Plan, the High Priority Projects represent major tasks or activities to be undertaken or implemented within the DANUBE FAB. These Priority Projects aim to ensure the focus is on significant projects within DANUBE FAB, and therefore represent the areas where persistant work is necessary in order to ensure the FAB meets EU requirements or to ensure the evolution of the FAB.

These projects are:

5.1.2.2.1. Free Route Airspace

The last step of FRA implementation in the DANUBE FAB airspace is to gradually deploy 24-hour cross-border FRA by the end of 2019, becoming SEE FRA. The extension of FRA to daytime 24-hour operations depends on several factors, including airspace redesign, air traffic management systems upgrades and seamless integration of new technology.

5.1.2.2.2. Technical Rationalisation and Infrastructure

DANUBE FAB jointly plans its CNS infrastructure development and, where possible, conducts common procurement. The objective of this project is to further develop the cooperation in the technical domain by identifying opportunities to coordinate, rationalize and/or share technical infrastructure, thereby generating cost savings.

Building on the DANUBE FAB's Technical Working Group meetings and findings in 2018, as well as the DANUBE FAB workshop on the synchronized implementation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 hosted by BULATSA on 1-3 October 2018 in Sofia, there are new initiatives to develop and explore in this domain. The projects, presented below, are those with the highest priority, namely:

- Implementation of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in ATM;

- Implementation of an extended set of OLDI messages;

- Investigate the deployment of space-based ADS-B surveillance services in the DANUBE FAB airspace.


5.1.2.2.3. FAB Enlargement

DANUBE FAB is in the position to expand the influence of SES and is open for accession of neighboring countries. It is a long term strategy of DANUBE FAB to extend its geographical scope. Since the first step for this hight priority project was achieved, by analysing the FAB’s regional environment and investigating the compatibility of neighbouring third countries, the DANUBE FAB governance decided to further make clear steps towards setting cooperation mechanisms with interested parties for FAB enlargement.

5.1.2.2.4. Inter-FAB Coordination

It is a priority for DANUBE FAB to build on inter-FAB cooperation in order to investigate new projects or extend existing projects regionally with neighboring FABs and its European and internaitonal partners.

DANUBE FAB is committed to cooperating and coordinating with other FABs, particularly with its neighboring FABs (BLUE MED FAB and FAB CE) and especially in the framework of the IFCP.

For more details, please visit the DANUBE FAB website: http://www.danubefab.eu/.

Regional cooperation

Regional cooperation initiatives

Gate One

The DANUBE FAB ANSPs are signing parties of the Gate One cooperation agreement on the creation of the regional ANSP platform of Central and Eastern Europe which was established by the designated 13 ANSPs covering 3 existing FABs (Baltic FAB, DANUBE FAB and FAB CE) and 2 non-EU FIRs (Belgrade and Skopje). Through an enhanced cooperation the Gate One service providers are ensuring more powerful and coordinated positions, voice and role of the countries of the region in the European decision-making processes.

During 2018, Gate One members met at Coordination Committee level (Bratislava, 19 April 2018) and subsequently at CEO Committee level (Budapest, 11 May 2018) and adopted a number of common statements, as follows:

- Gate One position on CANSO Strategy;

- Gate One views on the EU Airspace Architecture Study (AAS);

- Gate One Recommendations to the Airspace Architecture Study (AAS).

InterFAB Coordination Platform

In October 2015 Terms of Reference between all nine FABs in Europe were established, forming a unique platform that brings together political, regulatory and service provision representatives. The platform aims to improve FAB performance through wide ranging cooperation and coordination and provides a place to share lessons learned about successful FAB projects, giving ideas for collective areas of development.

http://www.danubefab.eu/


6. Implementation Objectives Progress State View

Overall Objective Implementation

Progress distribution for applicable Implementation Objectives

Objective Progress per SESAR Key Feature

Note: The detailed table of links between Implementation Objectives and SESAR Key Features is available in Annex C.

Legend:

## % = Expected completion / % Progress = Implementation Objective timeline (different colour per KF)

100% = Objective completed = Completion beyond Implementation Objective timeline


<15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ≥25

AOM13.1 Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) handling

43%

AOM19.1 (PCP) ASM Support Tools to Support AFUA 0%

AOM19.2 (PCP) ASM Management of Real-Time Airspace Data 0%

AOM19.3 (PCP) Full rolling ASM/ATFCM Process and ASM Information Sharing

0%

AOM19.4 (PCP) Management of Pre-defined Airspace Configurations

n/a

FCM01 Enhanced Tactical Flow Management Services 100%

FCM03 Collaborative Flight Planning 100%

FCM04.1 STAM Phase 1

n/a

FCM04.2 (PCP) STAM Phase 2

n/a

FCM05 (PCP) Interactive Rolling NOP 0%

FCM06 (PCP) Traffic Complexity Assessment 0%

15; 33%

7; 15%9; 20%

8; 17%

3; 6%4; 9% Completed

Ongoing

Planned

Late

Not Yet Planned

Not Applicable

Missing Data

Undefined



<15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ≥25

AOM21.1 (PCP) Direct Routing 10%

AOM21.2 (PCP) Free Route Airspace

n/a

ATC02.2 STCA En-Route 100%

ATC02.8 Ground-Based Safety Nets 100%

ATC02.9 Enhanced STCA for TMAs 100%

ATC07.1 AMAN Tools and Procedures

LBSF - Sofia Airport (Outside Applicability Area)

n/a

ATC12.1 Automated Support for Conflict Detection, Resolution Support Information and Conformance Monitoring

100%

ATC15.1 Information Exchange with En-route in Support of AMAN

n/a

ATC15.2 (PCP) Arrival Management Extended to En-route Airspace

n/a

ATC16 ACAS II Compliant with TCAS II Change 7.1 74%

ATC17 Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer

95%

ATC18 Multi Sector Planning En-route - 1P2T Local objective

n/a

ENV01 Continuous Descent Operations


100%

ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations Local objective

LBBG - Burgas APO 50%

LBGO - Gorna Oryahovitsa APO 50%

LBPD - Plovdiv APO 50%

LBSF - Sofia Airport 50%

LBWN - Varna APO 50%

ITY-COTR Ground-Ground Automated Co-ordination Processes

100%

NAV03.1 RNAV 1 in TMA Operations 100%

NAV03.2 (PCP) RNP 1 in TMA Operations

n/a

NAV10 APV procedures 100%

NAV12 Optimised Low-Level IFR Routes in TMA for Rotorcraft

Local objective

n/a



<15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ≥25

AOP04.1 A-SMGCS Level 1


AOP04.2 A-SMGCS Level 2


100%

AOP05 Airport CDM


n/a

AOP10 (PCP) Time-Based Separation

UBBB - Baku - Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Outside Applicability Area)

n/a

AOP11 (PCP) Initial Airport Operations Plan


n/a

AOP12 (PCP) Improve Runway and Airfield Safety with ATC Clearances Monitoring


100%

AOP13 (PCP) Automated Assistance to Controller for Surface Movement Planning and Routing


n/a

AOP14 Remote Tower Services Local objective

LBSA - SOFIA (MIL. MET. COM. CENTER) 0%

ENV02 Collaborative Environmental Management Local objective


SAF11 Improve Runway Safety by Preventing Runway Excursions

80%



<15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ≥25

COM10 Migrate from AFTN to AMHS 100%

COM11 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 92%

COM12 (PCP) NewPENS 0%

FCM08 (PCP) Extended Flight Plan 0%

INF07 Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) 10%

INF08.1 (PCP) Information Exchanges using the SWIM Yellow TI Profile

n/a

ITY-ACID Aircraft Identification 92%

ITY-ADQ Ensure Quality of Aeronautical Data and Aeronautical Information

48%

ITY-AGDL Initial ATC Air-Ground Data Link Services 97%

ITY-AGVCS2 8,33 kHz Air-Ground Voice Channel Spacing below FL195

69%

ITY-FMTP Common Flight Message Transfer Protocol 100%

ITY-SPI Surveillance Performance and Interoperability 71%


ICAO ASBU Implementation

The following table shows, for each of the ASBU Block 0 module, the overall status, the final date foreseen for completion and the percentage of progress achieved in the current cycle.

These results were determined using the LSSIP Year 2018 declared statuses and progress of the relevant Implementation objectives in accordance with the mapping approved by ICAO EUR EANPG/60 (European Air Navigation Planning Group).

Legend:

= Completed (during 2018 or before)

= Missing planning date

= Progress achieved in 2018 = Not applicable

<16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ≥25

B0-APTA Optimization of Approach Procedures including vertical guidance

100%

B0-SURF Safety and Efficiency of Surface Operations (A-SMGCS Level 1-2)

100%

B0-FICE Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground-Ground Integration

100%

B0-DATM Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management

100%

48%

B0-ACAS ACAS Improvements 100%

74%

B0-SNET Increased Effectiveness of Ground-Based Safety Nets

100%

B0-ACDM Improved Airport Operations through

B0-RSEQ Improved Traffic flow through Runway sequencing (AMAN/DMAN)

B0-FRTO Improved Operations through Enhanced En-Route Trajectories

100%

B0-NOPS Improved Flow Performance through Planning based on a Network-Wide view

100%

B0-ASUR Initial capability for ground surveillance 100%

71%

B0-CDO Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDO)

B0-TBO Improved Safety and Efficiency through the initial application of Data Link En-Route

100%

97%


Detailed Objectives Implementation progress

Objective/Stakeholder Progress Code:

Completed Not yet planned

Ongoing Not Applicable

Planned Missing Data

Late

Main Objectives

AOM13.1

Harmonise Operational Air Traffic (OAT) and General Air Traffic (GAT) Handling Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018

43% Late

-

The applicability of EUROAT is being analysed for implementation. The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Instruction No.25 (tactical level of FUA) is in process of amendment. The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface.

31/12/2022

REG (By:12/2018)

BULGARIAN MILITARY AUTHORITY

The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface.

- 100% Completed

-

DG CAA The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Instruction No. 25 concerning the tactical level of FUA is being revised.

- 40% Late

31/12/2019

ASP (By:12/2018)

BULATSA

The principal Letter of Agreement (LoA) between the Civil and Military ATSUs is under consideration. 3 LoAs (out of 5) are signed. The two remaining LoAs between military and civil ATSUs to be amended. One of the MIL airports is currently being renovated and after completion of works the LoA will be signed. Instruction No. 25 concerning the tactical level of FUA is being revised.

- 25%

Late

31/12/2019


The national Regulation No.19 and Instruction No.24 has been amended. Instruction No.25 is in process of amendment.

- 10% Late

31/12/2019

MIL (By:12/2018)


The Bulgarian military authority plans to apply the same rules, principles and procedures concerning the OAT/GAT interface. Revision of the national legislation and recognition of the respective military authorities as military ANSP is in progress. There are no plans for EAD migration. The EUROAT is going to be implemented.

- 47%

Late

31/12/2022


AOM19.1

ASM Support Tools to Support Advanced FUA (AFUA) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2011 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018

100% Completed

-

BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational as of January 2015. BULATSA AMC uses CIAM application to send AUP/UUP on a daily basis.

26/04/2017

ASP (By:12/2018)

BULATSA

BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational as of January 2015. BULATSA AMC uses CIAM application to send AUP/UUP on a daily basis.

- 100%

Completed

26/04/2017

AOM19.2

ASM Management of Real-Time Airspace Data Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2017 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

0% Planned

-

The ATM system SATCAS is at the end of its operational lifespan. The required functionalities will be procured for the future ATM system.

31/12/2021

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA The ATM system SATCAS is at the end of its operational lifespan. The required functionalities will be procured for the future ATM system.

- 0% Planned

31/12/2021

AOM19.3

Full Rolling ASM/ATFCM Process and ASM Information Sharing Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2014 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

10% Ongoing

-

BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational from January 2015. We are working on CIV/MIL system integration.

31/12/2021

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA

BULATSA has implemented LARA Tool according to the signed agreement with EUROCONTROL. The Mutual CIV/MIL agreement for implementation of LARA was signed. LARA is operational from January 2015. We are working on CIV/MIL system integration.

- 10%

Ongoing

31/12/2021


AOM19.4

Management of Pre-defined Airspace Configurations Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

0% Planned

-

The ATM system SATCAS is at the end of its operational lifespan. The required functionalities will be procured for the future ATM system.

31/12/2021

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA The ATM system SATCAS is at the end of its operational lifespan. The required functionalities will be procured for the future ATM system.

- 0% Planned

31/12/2021

AOM21.2

Free Route Airspace Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

100% Completed

-

Night FRA was implemented in Bulgaria in 2013. Cross border FRA operations started in 2017. Seasonal FRA as of 2018; H24 FRA planned for 2019.

30/11/2013

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA Night FRA was implemented in Bulgaria in 2013. Cross border FRA operations started in 2017. Seasonal FRA as of 2018; H24 FRA planned for 2019.

Free Route Airspace / New ATM system / Regional

Route Network

Developments / Seasonal

H24 FRA

100%

Completed

30/11/2013


AOP04.1

Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System A-SMGCS Surveillance (former Level 1) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2007 Full operational capability: 31/12/2011

100% Completed

LBSF - Sofia Airport

The A-SMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according the local needs. The procurement of a new A-SMGCS system comprising a Surface Movement radar, Multi-lateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays started in 2012. These technical upgrades, accompanied by ATCO training /licensing in ground movement control are the main pre-requisites for the implementation of the Sofia Airport ground control operations. The A-SMGCS is installed, tested, passed site acceptance tests and all pre-operational activities were carried out. It was commissioned on 10.07.2017.

10/07/2017

REG (By:12/2010)

DG CAA - - 100% Completed

10/07/2017

ASP (By:12/2011)

BULATSA

The A-SMGCS is planned outside the objective implementation timeframe according the local needs. The procurement of a new A-SMGCS system comprising a Surface Movement radar, Multi-lateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays started in 2012. These technical upgrades, accompanied by ATCO training /licensing in ground movement control are the main pre-requisites for the implementation of the Sofia Airport ground control operations. The A-SMGCS operations were delayed due to a requirement to redesign and re-test the current antenna system of the SMR.

A-SMGCS at Sofia Airport

100%

Completed

10/07/2017

APO (By:12/2010)

SOFIA AIRPORT

- - 100% Completed

10/07/2017

AOP04.2

Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) Runway Monitoring and Conflict Alerting (RMCA) (former Level 2) Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable


The implementation of A-SMGCS level 2 - some elements of the control and monitoring function will be implemented in due course. BULATSA does not intend to implement A-SMGCS Routing and Guidance functions.

-

ASP (By:12/2017)

BULATSA

Surface Movement radar, Multi-lateration sensors, data fusion and situation awareness displays were installed. The controllers are trained for the use of A-SMGCS. The A-SMGCS level 2 - Elements will be operationally used after fine tuning processes are completed and after the A-SMGCS level 1 is fully operational.

A-SMGCS at Sofia Airport

%

Not Applicable

-

APO (By:12/2017)

SOFIA AIRPORT

The surface movement surveillance equipment is a property of BULATSA, therefore this action is not applicable for the Sofia Airport operator.

- % Not Applicable

-


AOP05 Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable


Bulgaria is not within the objective applicability area. -

ASP (By:12/2016)

BULATSA - - % Not Applicable

-

APO (By:12/2016)

SOFIA AIRPORT

- - % Not Applicable

-

AOP10 Time-Based Separation Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable



REG (By:12/2023)

DG CAA - - % Not Applicable

-

ASP (By:12/2023)


-

AOP11 Initial Airport Operations Plan Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable



ASP (By:12/2021)


-

APO (By:12/2021)

SOFIA AIRPORT


-


AOP12

Improve Runway and Airfield Safety with Conflicting ATC Clearances (CATC) Detection and Conformance Monitoring Alerts for Controllers (CMAC) Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable



ASP (By:12/2020)


-

APO (By:12/2020)

SOFIA AIRPORT


-

AOP13

Automated Assistance to Controller for Surface Movement Planning and Routing Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable



REG (By:12/2023)

DG CAA - - % Not Applicable

-

ASP (By:12/2023)


-

ATC02.8

Ground-Based Safety Nets Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2009 Full operational capability: 31/12/2016

100% Completed

-

SATCAS has APW function since 2009 and MSAW function since 2010. The implementation of Approach Path Monitoring is not intended.

31/10/2010

ASP (By:12/2016)

BULATSA SATCAS has APW function since 2009 and MSAW function since 2010. The implementation of Approach Path Monitoring is not planned.

- 100% Completed

31/10/2010

ATC02.9

Enhanced Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) for TMAs Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability: 31/12/2020

100% Completed

-

SATCAS has STCA function since 2009. -

ASP (By:12/2020)

BULATSA SATCAS has STCA function since 2009. - 100% Completed

-


ATC07.1 AMAN Tools and Procedures Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable


Bulgaria is outside the objective applicability area, therefore the overall objective progress is not applicable. Arrival sequencing and metering has been implemented by Sofia APP unit within the CNATCC. The implementation of Arrival sequencing was completed for Burgas and Varna APP units in 2009. No plans exist for the application of AMAN procedures and implementation of AMAN functions for any Bulgarian TMA.

-

ASP (By:12/2019)

BULATSA No plans exist for the application of AMAN procedures and implementation of AMAN functions for any Bulgarian TMA.

- % Not Applicable

-

ATC12.1

Automated Support for Conflict Detection, Resolution Support Information and Conformance Monitoring Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

100% Completed

-

By 31.12.2016, the MTCD was upgraded with new functionalities and features (EXE/PLN ATCO role distribution regarding the conflict detection/monitoring, geo markers, further enhancements, etc.). MTCD/MONA functions have been implemented within the first version of SATCAS. Further MTCD upgrades and new MONA functions (potential level bust, potential co-ordination failure, SSR code assignment) have been implemented with SATCAS v.2. There is no Resolution Support Function included. ATCO training on how to use the MTCD and MONA functions has been performed. ATCO training on the enhanced MTCD and TCT functions was completed in 2016.The safety assessment report is completed and delivered to the NSA.

31/12/2016

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA See State Comment. - 100% Completed

31/12/2016

ATC15.1

Information Exchange with En-route in Support of AMAN Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2019

% Not

Applicable

-

Bulgaria intends to implement AMAN in en-route operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul high density TMA. The actual implementation and planning dates were set and aligned with the deployment of the AMAN at the new Istanbul airport, but the latter was postponed UFN (Until Further Notice).

-

ASP (By:12/2019)

BULATSA

BULATSA intends to implement AMAN in en-route operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul airport. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of AMAN at Istanbul airport. The integration of en-route AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered. The plans are to have it implemented in the new future ATC system.

New ATM system

%

Not Applicable

-


ATC15.2

Arrival Management Extended to En-route Airspace Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2023

0% Planned

-

BULATSA intends to implement AMAN in en-route operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul airport. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of the AMAN at Istanbul airport. The integration of en-route AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered. BULATSA carried out a RTS in February 2018. Operations were expected to start on 31.12.2018 as planned by the DHMI of Turkey but were delayed UFN (until further notice).

31/12/2023

ASP (By:12/2023)

BULATSA

BULATSA intends to implement AMAN in en-route operations to enable smooth operations with Istanbul airport. The actual implementation and planning dates are further to be discussed and aligned with the deployment of the AMAN at Istanbul airport. The integration of en-route AMAN for operational use into the current ATM infrastructure is to be considered. The plans are to have it implemented in the new future ATM system.

- 0%

Planned

31/12/2023

ATC17

Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018

95% Late

-

Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer was implemented in 2008 with SATCAS v.2 system. Operational use is pending and depends on an agreement with the neighbouring ACCs and availability of the functions in their ATC systems.

31/12/2019

ASP (By:12/2018)

BULATSA

Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer was implemented in 2008 with SATCAS v.2 system. Operational use is pending and depends on an agreement with the neighbouring ACCs and availability of the functions in their ATC systems.

New ATM system

95%

Late

31/12/2019

COM10

Migrate from AFTN to AMHS Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/12/2011 Full operational capability: 31/12/2018

100% Completed

-

The new AFTN/AMHS system is operational since 2012. 31/01/2015

ASP (By:12/2018)

BULATSA The new AFTN/AMHS system is operational as of 2012. The AMHS is operational on FAB level.

- 100% Completed

31/01/2015


COM11

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2020

92% Ongoing

-

The upgrade of analogue radio with VoIP is in progress and is planned to be completed by the end of 2019.

31/12/2019

ASP (By:12/2020)

BULATSA The upgrade of analogue radio with VoIP is in progress and is planned to be completed by the end of 2019.

- 92% Ongoing

31/12/2019

COM12

New Pan-European Network Service (NewPENS) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability (33 ANSPs): 31/12/2020

0% Ongoing

-

BULATSA is a NewPENS signing party as of 17 April 2018. 31/12/2020

ASP (By:12/2024)

BULATSA The plans are according to the contract for the New PENS in EU.

- 0% Ongoing

31/12/2020

APO (By:12/2024)

GORNA ORYAHOVITSA AIRPORT


-

VARNA AIRPORT


-

SOFIA AIRPORT


-

BURGAS AIRPORT


-

PLOVDIV AIRPORT


-

ENV01 Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable



ASP (By:12/2023)

BULATSA

PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in 2016. STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation (to be ready in 2019) to introduce CDO/CCO at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified.

- %

Not Applicable

-

APO (By:12/2023)

SOFIA AIRPORT


-


FCM03

Collaborative Flight Planning Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2000 Full operational capability: 31/12/2017

100% Completed

-

The current FDPS (SATCAS v.3) is able to receive and transmit FPL data in ADEXP format. BULATSA still reviews the institutional arrangements with the IFPS for flight data exchange in ADEXP format.

31/12/2016

ASP (By:12/2017)

BULATSA

The current FDPS (SATCAS v.3) is able to receive and transmit FPL data in ADEXP format. BULATSA still reviews the institutional arrangements with the IFPS for flight data exchange in ADEXP format.

New ATM system

100%

Completed

31/12/2016

FCM04.1

Short Term ATFCM Measures (STAM) - Phase 1 (Outside Applicability Area) Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable

-

Bulgaria is outside of the objective applicability area. -

ASP (By:10/2017)

BULATSA The objective is not applicable to Bulgaria. - % Not Applicable

-

FCM04.2

Short Term ATFCM Measures (STAM) - Phase 2 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/11/2017 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

0% Planned

-

There is a common EU policy for STAM - Phase 2 that BG is a part of. 31/12/2021

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA There is a common EU policy for STAM - Phase 2 that BG is a part of.

- 0% Planned

31/12/2021

FCM05

Interactive Rolling NOP Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/09/2013 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

40% Ongoing

-

The Bulgarian AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM. LARA is operational since January 2015.

31/12/2021

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA

The Bulgarian AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM. The AMC uses a CIAM terminal to send all AUP/UUP to NM. LARA is currently operational, but it does not use AIXM5.1 B2B.

- 10%

Ongoing

31/12/2021

APO (By:12/2021)

SOFIA AIRPORT

Sofia Airport sends the airport slots information in SSIM format to EUACA on daily basis.

- 100% Completed

31/01/2007


FCM06

Traffic Complexity Assessment Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2015 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

50% Ongoing

-

Plans are in place for the deployment of a Local Traffic Load Management tool. The implementation scope includes Sofia ACC operational environment (en-route sectors only).

31/12/2020

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA

BULATSA intends to deploy a decision support tool which uses a combination of the predicted traffic to create a cognitive workload assessment and provide analysis of the complexity of the ATC operations to allow accurate planning of ANSP resources to manage that complexity in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The tool will be active on a continuous 24/7 cycle using latest Flight Plan and Flight Data Processing Systems (FDPS) information combined with other traffic prediction data to continuously evaluate the estimated workload for all possible airspace configurations defined for a specific geographical area.

Implementation of traffic complexity assessment tool in Sofia

ACC

50%

Ongoing

31/12/2020

FCM08

Extended Flight Plan Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2016 Full operational capability: 31/12/2021

0% Not yet planned

-

The project is still immature with some enablers still to be defined. -

ASP (By:12/2021)

BULATSA The project is still immature with some enablers still to be defined.

- 0% Not yet planned

-

INF07

Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/11/2014 Full operational capability: 31/05/2018

10% Late

-

The national TOD policy and implementation programmes, setting up the necessary steps to enable the provision of electronic terrain and obstacle data will be established according to the objective.

31/12/2019

REG (By:05/2018)

DG CAA

The national TOD policy and implementation programmes, setting up the necessary steps to enable the provision of electronic terrain and obstacle data will be established according to the objective.

- 10%

Late

31/12/2019

ASP (By:05/2018)

BULATSA Objective will be completed after the establishment of the national TOD policy implementation programmes.

- 10% Late

31/12/2019

APO (By:05/2018)

SOFIA AIRPORT

Objective will be completed after the establishment of the national TOD policy implementation programmes.

- 10% Late

31/12/2019


INF08.1

Information Exchanges using the SWIM Yellow TI Profile Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability: 31/12/2024

0% Not yet planned

-

This objective has not reached yet full readiness for implementation. -

ASP (By:12/2024)

BULATSA This objective has not reached yet full readiness for implementation.


-

MIL (By:12/2024)


This objective has not reached yet full readiness for implementation.


-

APO (By:12/2024)

ITY-ACID

Aircraft Identification Timescales: Entry into force of the Regulation: 13/12/2011 System capability: 02/01/2020

92% Ongoing

-

Aircraft ID functionality is already implemented in the ATM system. Mode S surveillance contract is signed. All Mode S radar station were operational before the end of 2018. WAM sensors in TMA Varna and TMA Burgas are installed and tested, while those in Sofia TMA will be deployed by the end of 2019.

31/12/2019

ASP (By:01/2020)

BULATSA

Aircraft ID functionality is already implemented in the ATM system. Mode S surveillance contract is signed. BULATSA has deployed three Mode S radar stations. Both ADS-B and WAM systems will be deployed by the end of Jan 2020. WAM sensors in TMA Varna and TMA Burgas are installed and tested, while those in Sofia TMA will be deployed by the end of 2019.

- 92%

Ongoing

31/12/2019


ITY-ADQ

Ensure Quality of Aeronautical Data and Aeronautical Information Timescales: Entry into force of the regulation: 16/02/2010 Article 5(4)(a), Article 5(4)(b) and Article 6 to 13 to be implemented by: 30/06/2013 Article 4, Article5(1) and Article 5(2), Article 5(3) and Article 5(4)(c) to be implemented by: 30/06/2014 All data requirements implemented by: 30/06/2017

48% Late

-

The ITY-ADQ implementation is in progress. 31/12/2021

REG (By:06/2017)

DG CAA ITY-ADQ implementation is in progress. - 50% Late

31/12/2020

ASP (By:06/2017)

BULATSA ITY-ADQ implementation is in progress. - 66% Late

31/12/2020

APO (By:06/2017)

SOFIA AIRPORT

APO's implementation of ITY-ADQ is in progress. - 28% Late

31/12/2020



31/12/2021

PLOVDIV AIRPORT


31/12/2021

VARNA AIRPORT


31/12/2020

BURGAS AIRPORT


31/12/2020


ITY-AGDL

Initial ATC Air-Ground Data Link Services Timescales: Entry into force: 06/02/2009 ATS unit operational capability: 05/02/2018 Aircraft capability: 05/02/2020

97% Late

-

Communication infrastructure to handle AGDL services is deployed in December 2014 to comply with the provisions set in the Commission Regulation 29/2009 (Part B, Annex I). The communication infrastructure is capable to ensure AGDL with operators which have contract with SITA. The start of operations was postponed due to lack of ATN backbone contract and ATN routing ambiguity problem the system can not be used operationally. New Service contract with SITA is foreseen to be signed in 2019. The implementation of communication infrastructure which will serve operators having contract with ARINC is also planned for 2019.

31/03/2019

REG (By:02/2018)

DG CAA National regulation No.141 will be used for the certification of communication infrastructure and ATM system data-link capabilities.

- 100% Completed

05/02/2018

ASP (By:02/2018)

BULATSA

Communication infrastructure to handle AGDL services is deployed in December 2014 to comply to the provisions set in the Commission Regulation 29/2009 (Part B, Annex I). The communication infrastructure is capable to ensure AGDL with operators which have contract with SITA. The start of operations was postponed due to lack of ATN backbone contract and ATN routing ambiguity problem the system can not be used operationally. New Service contract with SITA is foreseen to be signed in 2019. The implementation of communication infrastructure which will serve operators having contract with ARINC is also planned for 2019.

Communication

infrastructure for A/G Data

Link Services / Free Route Airspace / New ATM system / SATCAS

upgrade / Seasonal H24

FRA

96%

Late

31/03/2019

MIL (By:01/2019)


The existing military transport aircraft are not capable of flying above FL 285.

- % Not Applicable

-


ITY-AGVCS2

8,33 kHz Air-Ground Voice Channel Spacing below FL195 Timescales: Entry into force: 07/12/2012 New and upgraded radio equipment: 17/11/2013 New or upgraded radios on State aircraft: 01/01/2014 Interim target for freq. conversions: 31/12/2014 All radio equipment: 31/12/2017 All frequencies converted: 31/12/2018 State aircraft equipped, except those notified to EC: 31/12/2018 State aircraft equipped, except those exempted [Art 9(11)]: 31/12/2020

69% Late

-

The necessary actions are planned as per the objective description according Regulation (EU) 1079/2012. A derogation till 2025 has been approved by the EC.

31/12/2025

REG (By:12/2018)


- - 43% Late

31/12/2025

DG CAA Local exemptions will be analysed and published accordingly. The 8,33 kHz channel spacing capability of the radios was tested in 2016.

- 47% Late

31/12/2025

ASP (By:12/2018)


- - 30% Late

31/12/2025

BULATSA All finished. Implemented on 08.11.2018.

Modernisation of the A/G

radio communicati

on equipment

100%

Completed

31/12/2018

MIL (By:12/2020)


The necessary actions will be planned as per the objective description according Regulation (EU) 1079/2012.

- 30% Ongoing

31/12/2020

APO (By:12/2018)

VARNA AIRPORT

The 8,33 kHz channel spacing capability achieved. - 100% Completed

31/12/2018

BURGAS AIRPORT


31/12/2018


The 8,33 kHz channel spacing capability achieved. - 70% Late

31/12/2025



31/12/2018

PLOVDIV AIRPORT

The 8,33 kHz channel spacing capability will be achieved in 2019.

- 70% Late

31/03/2019

SOFIA AIRPORT


31/12/2018


ITY-FMTP

Common Flight Message Transfer Protocol (FMTP) Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 28/06/2007 All EATMN systems put into service after 01/01/09: 01/01/2009 All EATMN systems in operation by 20/04/11: 20/04/2011 Transitional arrangements: 31/12/2012 Transitional arrangements when bilaterally agreed between ANSPs: 31/12/2014

100% Completed

-

The current ATM system (SATCAS v.3) is capable of supporting information exchange via FMTP. FMTP exchange is implemented between Sofia, Constanta, Otopeni, Ankara and Belgrade. The migration of the existing OLDI links to TCP/IP is dependent on the TCP/IP capabilities of the neighbouring States.

31/12/2014

ASP (By:12/2014)

BULATSA The current ATM system (SATCAS) is capable of supporting the OLDI data exchange via TCP/IP.

- 100% Completed

31/12/2014

MIL (By:12/2014)


The objective is not applicable for MIL. - % Not Applicable

-

ITY-SPI

Surveillance Performance and Interoperability Timescales: Entry into force of regulation: 13/12/2011 ATS unit operational capability: 12/12/2013 EHS and ADS-B Out in transport-type State aircraft: 07/06/2020 ELS in transport-type State aircraft: 07/06/2020 Ensure training of MIL personnel: 07/06/2020 Retrofit aircraft capability: 07/06/2020

71% Ongoing

-

Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA surveillance infrastructure was completed.

07/06/2020

REG (By:02/2015)

DG CAA Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA surveillance infrastructure was completed.

- 100% Completed

31/12/2013

ASP (By:02/2015)

BULATSA Interoperability of surveillance data is already ensured. Safety Assessment for the existing BULATSA surveillance infrastructure was completed.

New PSRs and SSRs (en-route and

TMA) / Technical

Rationalisation and

Infrastructure / WAM and

ADS-B

100%

Completed

31/12/2014

MIL (By:06/2020)


In total, 34% of the military transport and training aircraft are equipped with Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance equipment. There are no plans to retrofit those with missing the required surveillance performance equipment. All new aircraft will be properly equipped.

- 23%

Ongoing

07/06/2020


NAV03.1

RNAV 1 in TMA Operations Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2001 Full operational capability: 31/12/2023

100% Completed

-

PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs was completed in 2015. PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Gorna Oryahovitsa CTR was completed in 2016. PBN implementation in Plovdiv TMA was completed in 2018.

24/05/2018

ASP (By:12/2023)

BULATSA

PBN implementation for Varna and Burgas TMAs was completed in 2015. PBN implementation in Sofia TMA and Gorna Oryahovitsa CTR was completed in 2016. PBN implementation in Plovdiv TMA was completed in 2018.

VOR – DME upgrade

100%

Completed

24/05/2018

NAV03.2

RNP 1 in TMA Operations Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2018 Full operational capability: 31/12/2023

0% Not yet planned

-

- -

ASP (By:12/2023)

BULATSA No plan yet. - 0% Not yet planned

-

NAV10

RNP Approach Procedures with Vertical Guidance Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/06/2011 Full operational capability: 31/12/2023

100% Completed

-

The APV/Baro implementation for Burgas TMA was completed in April 2015. The APV/Baro implementations for Gorna Oryahovitza CTR and Varna TMA were completed in 2016 and 2017 correspondingly. The APV/Baro implementations for Plovdiv and Sofia TMAs were completed on 24 May and 16 August 2018 correspondingly.

31/12/2018

REG (By:12/2023)

DG CAA

The national Regulation No.37 from 05.10.2007, on the terms and procedures for the issuance and control of air operator certificates for commercial air transportation refers to JAR OPS.

- 100%

Completed

30/04/2011

ASP (By:12/2023)

BULATSA

The APV/Baro implementation for Burgas TMA was completed in April 2015. The APV/Baro implementations for Gorna Oryahovitza CTR and Varna TMA were completed in 2016 and 2017 correspondingly. The APV/Baro implementations for Plovdiv and Sofia TMAs were completed on 24 May and 16 August 2018 correspondingly.

- 100%

Completed

31/12/2018


SAF11

Improve Runway Safety by Preventing Runway Excursions Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/09/2013 Full operational capability: 31/01/2018

80% Late

-

Most of the measures envisaged in the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions are implemented. The remaining measures are to be analysed and implemented accordingly.

31/01/2019

REG (By:01/2018)

DG CAA Most of the measures of the EAPRE are implemented. Some are to be analysed in 2019 for implementation.

- 25% Late

31/01/2019

ASP (By:12/2014)

BULATSA

Most of the measures are already implemented. Guidance material as specified in the EAPRE is used in the rating training plans. The Unit Training Plans remain to be updated, the action is planned for 2019.

- 92%

Late

31/01/2019

APO (By:12/2014)

VARNA AIRPORT

All appropriate measures are implemented by the Bulgarian airports serving international flights.

- 100% Completed

31/12/2014

SOFIA AIRPORT


- 100% Completed

31/12/2014

BURGAS AIRPORT


- 100% Completed

31/12/2014

PLOVDIV AIRPORT


- 100% Completed

31/12/2014



- 100% Completed

31/12/2014


Additional Objectives for ICAO ASBU Monitoring

AOM21.1

Direct Routing (Outside Applicability Area) Timescales: - not applicable -

% Not

Applicable

-

The FRA operations in Republic of Bulgaria are being implemented using a phased approach (with 3 major stages). Currently FRA operations are implemented during night at state level, night FRA operations on FAB level started in 2017. The objective is not applicable to Bulgaria.

-

ASP (By:12/2017)

BULATSA - - % Not

Applicable

-

ATC02.2

Implement ground-based safety nets - Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) - level 2 for en-route operations Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/01/2008 Full operational capability: 31/01/2013

100% Completed

-

BULATSA has implemented a state of the art STCA function within the CNATCC project (SATCAS system) for Sofia ACC/APP. Further adaptation of the STCA parameters and working methods was made in 2009. In the context of the 'Tight Tower Project', considered as an extension of SATCAS system, the STCA implementation at the Burgas APP unit was completed in 2009. STCA was implemented also at the Varna APP.

31/12/2009

ASP (By:01/2013)

BULATSA

BULATSA has implemented a state of the art STCA function within the CNATCC project (SATCAS system) for Sofia ACC/APP. Further adaptation of STCA parameters and working methods was made in 2009. In the context of the 'Tight Tower Project', considered as an extension of SATCAS system, the STCA implementation at the Burgas APP unit was completed in 2009. STCA was implemented also at the Varna APP.

- 100%

Completed

31/12/2009


ATC16

Implement ACAS II compliant with TCAS II change 7.1 Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/03/2012 Full operational capability: 31/12/2015

74% Late

-

NSA supervision tasks are undergoing. The training plan and package has been developed by the ANSP, the ATCOs were trained in 2014 accordingly. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the ATC environment has been established. Some of the military transport-type aircraft are still equipped with TCAS II, Version 7.0. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the military ATC systems has not been established.

31/12/2020

REG (By:12/2015)

DG CAA The supervision tasks for compliance with regulatory provisions, airworthiness certification and operational approval is in progress.

- 100% Completed

31/12/2015

ASP (By:03/2012)

BULATSA

The training plan and package has been developed by the ANSP. The concerned personnel were trained according to the training plan. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the ATC environment has been established.

- 100%

Completed

31/12/2011

MIL (By:12/2015)


Some of the transport-type aircraft are equipped with ACAS II (TCAS II Version 7.0). Training plans for aircrews flying aircraft not equipped with ACAS II have not been developed. A monitoring system of the performance of ACAS in the military ATC systems has not been established.

- 10%

Late

31/12/2020

FCM01

Implement enhanced tactical flow management services Timescales: Initial operational capability: 01/08/2001 Full operational capability: 31/12/2006

100% Completed

-

The SATCAS system in operation at the CNATCC provides standard correlated position reports in ASTERIX cat.62. The dissemination of CPRs to the CFMU by the CNATCC started in August 2009. FSA messages for all departures from Bulgarian airports, as well as for overflight traffic, entering Bulgarian airspace, is transmitted to the ETFMS. FSA implementation in case of re-routing and holding was introduced in 2010, with the SATCAS v.2 LINUX.

31/12/2009

ASP (By:07/2014)

BULATSA See State comment. - 100% Completed

31/12/2009


ITY-COTR

Implementation of ground-ground automated co-ordination processes Timescales: Entry into force of Regulation: 27/07/2006 For putting into service of EATMN systems in respect of notification and initial coordination processes: 27/07/2006 For putting into service of EATMN systems in respect of Revision of Coordination, Abrogation of Coordination, Basic Flight Data and Change to Basic Flight Data: 01/01/2009 To all EATMN systems in operation by 12/2012: 31/12/2012

100% Completed

-

Objective is partially implemented. Full implementation is planned. The current ATM system at Sofia ACC is capable of sending and receiving a complete set of basic OLDI messages (ACT, LAM, PAC, REV, MAC ABI, INF). The system supports the transfer of communication messages (ROF/MAS/COF/TIM/HOP/SDM) and co-ordination dialogue messages (RAP, RRV, SBY, ACP, RJC, CDN). The implementation of LOF and NAN messages was achieved in 2016.

05/05/2016

ASP (By:12/2012)

BULATSA

The current ATM system at Sofia ACC is capable of sending and receiving a complete set of basic OLDI messages (ACT, LAM, PAC, REV, MAC ABI, INF). The system supports the transfer of communication messages (ROF/MAS/COF/TIM/HOP/SDM) and co-ordination dialogue messages (RAP, RRV, SBY, ACP, RJC, CDN). The implementation of LOF and NAN messages was achieved in 2016. Data link capabilities were implemented into the system in 2016.

- 100%

Completed

05/05/2016

MIL (By:12/2012)


The military unit integrated in the Common National Air Traffic Control Center (CNATCC) shares the complete FP data with Civilian ATS units. BULATSA and the military units (not located in CNATCC) exchange the FP data using CPL message. SATCAS is equipped with the internal system capabilities for XIN/XRQ data exchange. All requests for crossing the reserved military airspace will be handled within the SATCAS in CNATCC.

- %

Not Applicable

-


Local Objectives

Note: Local Objectives are addressing solutions that are considered beneficial for specific operating environments, therefore for which a clear widespread commitment has not been expressed yet. They are characterised with no deadline and voluntary applicability area.

AOP14 Remote Tower Services Applicability and timescale: Local

% Not

Applicable

LBSA - SOFIA (MIL. MET. COM. CENTER)

Not Applicable -

ATC18 Multi-Sector Planning En-route - 1P2T Applicability and timescale: Local

% Not

Applicable

-

Not practically possible with the ATM system used. To be considered for the new ATM system. -

ENV02 Airport Collaborative Environmental Management Applicability and timescale: Local

% Completed


Bulgaria is not within the applicability area of this objective. Nevertheless, CEM was established formally in 2013 by adopting and signing two documents as per the EUROCONTROL CEM guidelines: -Shared Environmental Vision for Aircraft Operations, and -Terms of Reference of CEM Council. These documents have been revised for compliance with the EUROCONTROL Specification for Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) (published in September 2014) and adopted by the stakeholders in 2015. The following stakeholders have signed the above mentioned documents for the establishment of CEM: A. operational stakeholders: A.1 ASP - BULATSA A.2 APO - Sofia Airport EAD, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD (Varna and Burgas airports), Plovdiv Airport EAD, Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport EAD A.3 USE - Bulgaria Air, Air Via, Wizz Air; Qatar Airways, BAA - Bulgarian Airlines Association B. other stakeholder: B.1 REG - DG Civil Aviation Authority

31/07/2013


ENV03 Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) Applicability and timescale: Local

0% Planned

LBBG - Burgas APO

PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV and LNAV/VNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in 2015. STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them in 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified.

31/12/2019


0% Planned

LBGO - Gorna Oryahovitsa APO

PBN IAPs (LNAV and LNAV/VNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in 2016. IAPs and SIDs are constructed in a way that partially allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO depending on traffic density, flight paths and entry/exit points. Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them in 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified.

31/12/2019


0% Planned

LBPD - Plovdiv APO

PBN STARs, IAPs (LNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design will be implemented in 2017. STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that partially allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO depending on flight paths, entry/exit points and availability of active TRAs in the airspace of CTR. Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them in 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified.

31/12/2019


0% Planned


PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in 2016. STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them in 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified.

31/12/2019


0% Planned

LBWN - Varna APO

PBN STARs (Transitions to final), IAPs (LNAV and LNAV/VNAV) and SIDs and suitable airspace design were implemented in 2015 and upgraded in 2017. STARs and SIDs are constructed in a way that allows aircraft to perform CDO and CCO. Bulatsa is currently developing a plan for CDO/CCO implementation with a target to introduce them in 2019 at all civil airports for public use where operational benefits are identified.

31/12/2019

NAV12 Optimised Low-Level IFR Routes in TMA for Rotorcraft Applicability and timescale: Local

% Not

Applicable

-

No heliports at present. Rotorcraft use existing RWYs. -


ANNEXES

Specialists involved in the ATM implementation reporting for Bulgaria

LSSIP Co-ordination

LSSIP Focal Points Organisation Name

LSSIP National Focal Point BULATSA Ivan ILIEV

LSSIP Focal Point for NSA/CAA DG CAA Milan MARINOV

LSSIP Focal Point for ANSP BULATSA Alexander ZARBOV

LSSIP Focal Point for Airport BULATSA Alexander ZARBOV

LSSIP Focal Point for Military Military Authorities Col. Hristo STANEV

EUROCONTROL LSSIP Support

Function Directorate Name

LSSIP Contact Person DECMA/ACS/PRM Ana Paula FRANGOLHO


National stakeholders’ organisation charts

DG CAA organisational chart


BULATSA organisational chart


Implementation Objectives’ links with SESAR, ICAO and DP

Objective SESAR

Key Feature

ICAO ASBU

B0 and B1 DP Family

AOM13.1

- -

AOM19.1

B1-FRTO

B1-NOPS 3.1.1 ASM Tool to support AFUA

AOM19.2

B1-FRTO

B1-NOPS 3.1.2 ASM management of real time airspace data

AOM19.3

B1-FRTO

B1-NOPS

3.1.3 Full rolling ASM/ATFCM process and ASM

information sharing

AOM19.4 B1-FRTO

B1-NOPS

3.1.4 Management of dynamic airspace

configurations

AOM21.1

B0-FRTO -

AOM21.2

B1-FRTO 3.2.1 Upgrade of ATM systems to support Direct Routing and Free Routing

3.2.4 Implement Free Route Airspace

AOP04.1

B0-SURF 2.2.1 A-SMGCS level 1 and 2

AOP04.2

B0-SURF 2.2.1 A-SMGCS level 1 and 2

AOP05

B0-ACDM

B0-RSEQ

2.1.1 Initial DMAN

2.1.3 Basic A-CDM

AOP10

B1-RSEQ 2.3.1 Time Based Separation (TBS)

AOP11

B1-ACDM 2.1.4 Initial Airport Operations Plan (AOP)

AOP12 -

2.1.2 Electronic Flight Strips (EFS)

2.5.1 Airport Safety Nets associated with A-SMGCS level 2

2.5.2

AOP13

B1-ACDM

B1-RSEQ 2.4.1 A-SMGCS Routing and Planning Functions

AOP14

B1-RATS -

ATC02.2

B0-SNET -

ATC02.8

B0-SNET

B1-SNET 3.2.1 Upgrade of ATM systems to support Direct Routing and Free Routing

ATC02.9

B0-SNET

B1-SNET -

ATC07.1

B0-RSEQ 1.1.1 Basic AMAN

ATC12.1

B1-FRTO 3.2.1 Upgrade of ATM systems to support Direct Routing and Free Routing

ATC15.1

B1-RSEQ 1.1.2 AMAN upgrade to include Extended Horizon function

ATC15.2

B1-RSEQ 1.1.2 AMAN upgrade to include Extended Horizon function

ATC16

B0-ACAS -


ATC17

- 3.2.1 Upgrade of ATM systems to support Direct Routing and Free Routing

ATC18

- No direct link, although implementation is recommended in Family 3.2.1

COM10

- -

COM11 -

3.1.4 Management of Dynamic Airspace Configurations

3.2.1 Upgrade of systems (NM, ANSPs, AUs) to support Direct Routings

(DCTs) and Free Routing Airspace (FRA)

COM12

B1-SWIM 5.1.2 NewPENS: New Pan-European Network Service

5.2.1 Stakeholders Internet Protocol Compliance

ENV01

B0-CDO

B1-CDO -

ENV02

- -

ENV03

B0-CCO -

FCM01

B0-NOPS -

FCM03

B0-NOPS 4.2.3 Interface ATM systems to NM systems

FCM04.1

- 4.1.1 STAM phase 1

FCM04.2

B0-NOPS 4.1.2 STAM phase 2

FCM05

B1-ACDM

B1-NOPS

4.2.2 Interactive Rolling NOP

4.2.4 AOP/NOP Information Sharing

FCM06

B1-NOPS 4.4.2 Traffic Complexity tools

FCM07

B1-NOPS 4.3.1 - Target Time for ATFCM purposes

4.3.2 - Reconciled target times for ATFCM and arrival sequencing

FCM08

B1-FICE 4.2.3 Interface ATM systems to NM systems

FCM09

B1-NOPS -

INF04

B0-DATM -

INF07

- 1.2.2 Geographical database for procedure design

INF08.1

B1-DATM

B1-SWIM

5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.3.1, 5.4.1, 5.5.1,

5.6.1

INF08.2

B1-DATM

B1-SWIM 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.6.2

ITY-ACID

- -

ITY-ADQ

B0-DATM 1.2.2 Geographical database for procedure design

ITY-AGDL

B0-TBO

6.1.1 ATN B1 based services in ATSP domain

6.1.3 A/G and G/G Multi Frequency DL Network in defined European

Service Areas

6.1.4 ATN B1 capability in Multi Frequency environment in Aircraft

Domain

ITY-AGVCS2

- -

ITY-COTR

B0-FICE -

ITY-FMTP

B0-FICE

B1-FICE -


ITY-SPI

B0-ASUR -

NAV03.1 B0-CDO

B0-CCO

B1-RSEQ

-

NAV03.2

B1-RSEQ 1.2.3 RNP 1 Operations in high density TMAs (ground capabilities)

1.2.4 RNP 1 Operations (aircraft capabilities)

NAV10

B0-APTA 1.2.1 RNP APCH with vertical guidance

1.2.2 Geographic Database for procedure design

NAV12

B1-APTA -

SAF11

- -

Legend:

Objective’s link to SESAR Key Feature:






Glossary of abbreviations

This Annex mostly shows only the Abbreviations that are specific to the LSSIP Bulgaria.

Other general abbreviations are in the Acronyms and Abbreviations document in:


Term Description

AFHQ Air Force Headquarters

AOC Air Operations Centre

CBS Cross Border Sectors

CNATCC Common National Air Traffic Control Centre

DFL Division Flight Level

DG CAA Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration

IFCW Inter-FAB Coordination Workshop

LNAV Lateral navigation

MoD Ministry of Defence

MTITC Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications

OPEX Operational Expenditure

PCN Pavement Classification Number

RTS Real Time Simulation

SAPSC Strategy and Planning Standing Committee

SoD Staff of Defence

SQSESC Safety, Quality, Environment and Security Standing Committee

TRA Temporary Reserved Area

SEEN-FRA South East European Night Free Route

