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Project: Aircraft RVSM Approval Management & Flight Plan Investigation

NEMAND provides specialised operational and data-management support to EUROCONTROL’s European Regional Monitoring Agency (EUR RMA) for the management of aircraft Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) approvals and flight plan investigations.

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The project supports the continued safety and efficiency of European RVSM airspace by maintaining accurate approval data, validating aircraft and operator records, auditing flight plans, supporting compliance checks and contributing to the management of aircraft restrictions where RVSM approval discrepancies are identified.

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NEMAND’s support includes:

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  • RVSM and PBCS approval data administration

  • Maintenance and validation of EUR RMA approval records

  • Flight plan audits and compliance verification

  • Investigation of potential RVSM airspace misuse

  • Support to the EUR RMA Bulletin process

  • Updates to the European RVSM Restriction List (ERL)

  • Coordination with civil aviation authorities, operators, RMAs and EUROCONTROL operational stakeholders

  • Reporting, quality control and stakeholder communication

Project: NM Flight Plan & Flight Data Evolution and Flight Efficiency Support

NEMAND provides specialised operational support to EUROCONTROL’s Network Manager in the framework of the NM Flight Plan & Flight Data Evolution (FPFDE) strategic project and the NM Flight Efficiency Initiative.

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The project supports the progressive modernisation of flight planning processes across the European ATM network, with particular focus on FF-ICE — Flight & Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment — operational implementation, the coexistence between FF-ICE and ICAO 2012 flight plans, VFR flight plan processing, mixed IFR/VFR operations, stakeholder coordination, implementation documentation and support to flight efficiency and rerouting-related activities.

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  • FF-ICE operational implementation support

  • Flight Plan and Flight Data Evolution coordination

  • VFR Focus Group and expert-group support

  • Stakeholder engagement and implementation enablement

  • Flight efficiency and rerouting operational support

  • Operational documentation and project coordination

Project: Study on Fatigue in Business Aviation

Fatigue is a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness and/or physical activity that can impair a crew member’s alertness and ability to safely operate an aircraft or perform safety related duties. Fatigue can be further divided into Transient, Cumulative and Circadian. In Business Aviation, different operational patterns lead to different fatigue risks.

 

The main goal of the “Study on Fatigue in Business Aviation” was that of conducting real flight trials of business aviation operated aircraft, collecting and analysing a dataset to determine the effects of the different aspects of unscheduled duties and rostering (unscheduled flights are typical for business operations) on pilot fatigue/alertness, and the proposal of  scientifically based mitigation measures to prevent fatigue from reducing alertness to unsafe levels or adversely affecting the health of aircrew. In the role of Manager Safety and Rulemaking in this project, Andrej Němec was in charge as project leader for the whole duration of the project life cycle, (Project management, Quality management, business requirements analysis, drafting of Technical Specifications for the initial tender, selection of the proposals, organisation of flight trials and data gathering, supervision of data gathering and analysis of the final results).

Project: E-CASE

European Commission Regulation 376/2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation requires that safety information is “reported, collected, stored, protected, exchanged, disseminated, and analysed, and that safety actions are taken on the basis of the information collected where appropriate”, whereby the objective is “the prevention of accidents and incidents and not to attribute blame or liability”.

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With the E-CASE project, EBAA proposed itself as a central point to establish a European platform for Business Aviation in which operators, pilots, crew and regulators could anonymous post safety data, share information about common safety concerns, submit voluntary safety occurrence reports and FDM data and interact with one another. The goal was that of creating a trusted community where all participants are encouraged to share data and ideas for the sake of improving safety and can do so comfortably because of the anonymity of the information.

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In the E-CASE project, Andrej Němec was project leader and led the coordination of Business Aviation operators in gathering the requirements of the future tool.

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  • Project management

  • Quality management

  • Requirements engineering

Project: R&D for a GNSS Dual Frequency Multipath Model for Aviation

Drafting of Tender Specifications for the “R&D for a GNSS Dual Frequency Multipath Model for Aviation” project, a R&D project with a 1.75 million Euro budget launched by the DG GROW in September 2017. This project has multiple objectives, as outlined below:

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The first objective is to build and validate a Dual Frequency Multipath Model for Aviation, which will be a fundamental element to provide Navigation Services through ARAIM and SBAS Dual Frequency. The Dual-Frequency model will cover the Galileo E1/E5a frequencies and the GPS L1/L5 frequencies. In addition, a model will be also evaluated and validated to cover single frequency cases GPS L5, Galileo E1 and Galileo E5a. Finally all models will be compared against the currently used model (Appendix J.2.4 Variance of Airborne Receiver Errors of RTCA SC-159 DO-229D). Validation of the model is to include real flight test campaigns with various aircraft types, each of them representative of the existing aircraft categories and the different behaviours of airframe multipath. GNSS signal measurements will be taken in all phases of flight (take-off, initial climb, en-route climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing and roll-out).

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The second objective is to contribute to the preparation of the corresponding standards at the appropriate standardisation bodies. In this respect, standardisation activities in the frame of RTCA SC-159 and EUROCAE WG-62, in which the European Commission and the European GNSS Agency are involved, are currently ongoing (update of Minimum Operational Performance Specification for Galileo / Global Positioning System / Satellite-Based Augmentation System L1/L5 Airborne Equipment and standardisation of dual-frequency multi-constellation SBAS receivers).

Project: Advanced Flexible Use of Airspace (AFUA) Strategic Project

The purpose of this EUROCONTROL contract is to provide tasking support to the Network Manager in the framework of the Advanced Flexible Use of Airspace (AFUA) Strategic Project, supporting the evolution of European Airspace Management, civil-military coordination and ASM/ATFCM processes.

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NEMAND Aviation Consulting provides specialised Airspace Management expertise to:

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  • analyse available data and information on the application and operational performance of the Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA);

  • support the preparation of annual FUA performance assessment reports for ECAC States;

  • contribute to guidance material for harmonised FUA application;

  • support improvements to ASM/ATFCM/ATS processes and related action plans;

  • prepare working and information papers for ASMSG and other relevant EUROCONTROL working arrangements;

  • support ASM interoperability between national ASM tools and Network Manager systems;

  • contribute to the implementation and assessment of Dynamic RAD;

  • support the definition of ASM system requirements for NM maintenance releases and iNM developments.

Project: VLD Project Management Coordination Support

The purpose of this EUROCONTROL contract is to provide tasking support to the EUROCONTROL NMD/ACD/PCI Unit for coordinating all NM development/implementation projects. The aim is to ensure complementarity of work, alignment with the approved strategic direction (NSP), and support project leaders in identifying cross-project interdependencies and overlaps. This coordination function will be facilitated by tools that generate roadmaps and reporting materials. Additionally, the NMD/NSD/PCI Unit directly leads several strategic projects, including Advance Flexible Use of Airspace (AFUA), Flight Plan and Flight Data (FPFDE), Cooperative Traffic Management (CTM), and nCONECT. These projects are responsible for planning, consultation, and implementing agreed improvement solutions in areas such as ATFCM, Flight Planning, Flight Data exchanges, and NM service interfaces (HMI, B2B). These improvements align with NM's role as defined in the NMF-IR and are guided by ICAO, PCP/CP1, and the Deployment Manager, as outlined in the Network Strategy Plan..

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NEMAND Aviation Consulting is providing Tasking support to:

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  • Monitor the evolution of PCP/CP1 CEF awarded NM projects managed by PCI Unit,

  • Annual reporting for the SDM on the progress of CEF awarded NM projects managed by PCI Unit,

  • Support Head of PCI Unit for the management of strategic projects,

  • Organize support activities for SESAR validation,

  • Provide technical support for the ASM/ATFCM integration process development,

  • Provide technical support for the improved Flight Efficiency project.

Project: Technical Support for the Execution and Monitoring of the Network Strategy Plan (NSP) and Relevant CONOPS

NEMAND Aviation Consulting's partnership with EUROCONTROL involves a critical role in enhancing Air Traffic Management (ATM) strategies. Our responsibilities include comprehensive maintenance and monitoring of the Network Strategy Plan (NSP) to ensure its effective implementation. Additionally, we oversee the high-level Network CONOPS, aligning it with the ATM Master Plan for seamless integration. Our tasks further extend to performing detailed Cost Benefit and Performance Analyses for strategic network documents.

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NEMAND Aviation Consulting is dedicated to providing specialized support in several key areas for the EUROCONTROL project. These tasks include:

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  • Updating and maintaining the Network Strategy Plan (NSP),

  • Monitoring the execution of the NSP, 

  • Maintaining and monitoring high-level Network CONOPS,

  • Aligning Network Strategic Documents with ATM Master Plan (ATMMP),

  • Preparing Cost Benefit and Performance Analysis for Network Strategic documents.

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These efforts aim to enhance EUROCONTROL's strategic and operational capabilities in ATM, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of aviation strategies and concepts.

NIAG Study Group 289 on Precision Approach & Landing Systems – Future Technologies

The NIAG (NATO Industrial Advisory Group) Study Group 289 embarked on a comprehensive examination of future technologies for Precision Approach and Landing Systems (PALS) within NATO operations. This pivotal study aimed to uncover and evaluate advanced technological solutions capable of enhancing the safety, resilience, and efficiency of military aircraft during the critical phases of approach and landing. The initiative addressed the necessity for PALS to operate reliably across a spectrum of operational scenarios, including peacetime, crisis conditions, and potential conflict environments. Collaborating with an international coalition of defense organizations and industry partners, the study group undertook an extensive exploration of emerging technologies. Through this collaborative effort, the study identified innovative solutions that promise to significantly improve the precision and reliability of approach and landing operations. The findings of the study are intended to guide the strategic direction of NATO’s PALS, ensuring alignment with the evolving demands of air traffic management and enhancing the operational readiness of military aviation assets.

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NEMAND Aviation Consulting's contribution to the NIAG Study Group 289 is focused on advancing Precision Approach and Landing Systems (PALS) through several critical avenues:

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  • Engaging in the comprehensive evaluation and exploration of innovative technologies for PALS, aimed at ensuring secure and resilient operations across varying conditions including peace, crisis, and potential conflict scenarios,

  • Collaborating with an international consortium of companies and defense organizations from NATO member states, leveraging collective expertise to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of military aviation platforms, 

  • Identifying cutting-edge solutions that promise to revolutionize PALS, emphasizing the development of technologies that enable reliable and precise aircraft landings under diverse operational circumstances,

  • Providing specialized knowledge in aerospace technologies and defense systems, thereby contributing significantly to the strategic direction of future advancements in NATO's approach and landing capabilities,

  • Facilitating a knowledge exchange platform that incorporates insights from global leaders in the aerospace and defense sectors, setting the stage for groundbreaking enhancements in NATO's PALS.

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These efforts highlight NEMAND's commitment to supporting NIAG and NATO's strategic endeavors, demonstrating a dedication to the effective and significant advancement of aviation strategies and concepts within the alliance's framework.

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