Key objectives of CP1 are the steps towards Trajectory based operations (TBO) through the digitalization and automation deployed through System Wide Information Management (SWIM). To move towards TBO, an early collaboration
between ATM actors is important, and this project will initiate this through the Participating Airspace Users (Aus).
Specific objectives are:
• Updating of Flight planning system allowing the use of Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) filing service for the submission of flight plans (eFPLs) that include 4D trajectory information, flight specific performance data, and other FF-ICE data elements, such as the globally unique flight identifier (GUFI).
• The consumption of data publication service and make FF-ICE/eFPL available ANSPs operational systems, such as Flow and Traffic Complexity, hence allowing the FMP and Supervisors to rely on enhanced predictions of the traffic expected to use their sectors such as complexity/workload, traffic counts, safety and environmental indicators.
• The consumption of data publication service and make FF-ICE/eFPL available ANSPs operational systems, such as Flight Data Processing systems, preparing the system for the usage of the FIXM digital new flight plan format eFPL.
• Ability to implement 4D management of trajectories through services that support the exchange of flight information using the SWIM yellow profile, as specified in the deployment programme
• Implement a traffic complexity tool and procedures aimed at continuous monitoring of traffic demand and assessment of traffic complexity using the FF-ICE/R1 Services.
• Improved service quality as FF-ICE/eFPL usage will ensure a more precise calculation of entry points, levels and times of aircraft entering ATC sectors. This also makes the prediction of traffic amount of higher quality.

Expected results/benefits:
Flight and Flow information for a collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) is a Global ATM Concept. Flight information is data that describes the gate-to-gate operation of aircraft pre-flight, in-flight execution and post-flight. It powers trajectory-based operations (TBO) such as the exchange, maintenance and use of consistent aircraft trajectory and flight information for collaborative decision-making. FF-ICE will have global applicability and will support all members of the ATM community to achieve strategic, pre-tactical and tactical performance management. This project will be a pioneer implementation of FF_ICE in Europe and globally among AUs and ANSPs.
It is a multi-stakeholder project with 7 organizations partnering to ensure a timely and synchronised implementation of CP1 in accordance with the deployment approach defined in the SDP. The project aims at implementing the requirement in Family 5.6.1,FF-ICE R1 services.

It addresses short-term implementation needs resulting from the CP1 and the supporting SDP, particularly the implementation of the ATM Functionality ‘AF5 – System Wide Information Management (SWIM)’ sub-functionality on Flight Information Exchange (SDP 5.6.1) that needs to be deployed by end of 2025. SWIM aims at the digitalization of information exchanges across European ATM system, enabling direct operational benefits by assuring the provision of quality information delivered to the right place at the right time.

The project delivers a substantial positive impact from the economic and environmental perspectives. The project will start the coordinated transition from ICAO2012 format to eFPL in the FIXM format, starting the digitalization of Flight plan management also moving towards greater automation. This translates into efficiency improvements for air traffic management and its positive consequence in terms of delays and the environment. FF-ICE will allow for a seamless process from filling to the receival of the eFPs, also including the updates to eFPLs through the various FF-ICE R1 Services-information. The interoperability brought by SWIM to ATM systems brings the possibility to connect to other transport modes and brings a truly level playing field, enabling potential new entrants to the market to compete based on what they can offer to the public, rather than based on differences in the local or regional ATM operational environment.


Flight and Flow information for a collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) is a Global ATM Concept. Flight information is data that describes the gate-to-gate operation of aircraft pre-flight, in flight execution and post-flight. It powers trajectory-based operations (TBO) such as the exchange, maintenance and use of consistent aircraft trajectory and flight information for collaborative decision-making. FF-ICE wil have global applicability and wil support al members of the ATM community to achieve strategic, pre-tactical and tactical performance management. This project will be a pioneer implementation of FF_ICE in Europe and globally among AUs and ANSPs.
It is a multi-stakeholder project with 8 organizations partnering to ensure a timely and synchronised implementation of CP1 in accordance with the deployment approach defined in the SESAR Deployment Programme (SDP). The project aims at implementing the requirement in Family 5.6.1 , FF-ICE R1 services

It addresses short-term implementation needs resulting from the Common Project One Regulation (CIR (EU) 2021/116) and the supporting SESAR Deployment Programme, particularly the implementation of the ATM Functionality ‘AF5 – System Wide Information Management (SWIM)’ and it’s sub-functionality on Flight Information Exchange (SDP 5.6.1) that needs to be deployed by end of 2025. SWIM aims at the digitalization of information exchanges across European ATM system enabling direct operational benefits by assuring the provision of commonly understood quality information delivered to the right place at the right time.

The project delivers a substantial positive impact from the economic and environmental perspectives. The project will start the coordinated transition from ICAO2012 format to eFPL in the FIXM format, starting the digitalization of Flight plan management also moving towards greater automation. This translates into efficiency improvements for air traffic management and its positive consequence in terms of delays and the environment. FF-ICE will allow for a seamless process from filling to the receival of the eFPLs, also including the updates to eFPLs through the various FF-ICE R1 Services-information. The interoperability brought by SWIM to ATM systems brings the possibility to connect to other transport modes and brings a truly level playing field enabling potential new entrants to the market to compete based on what they can offer to the public, rather than based on differences in the local or regional ATM operational environment.