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Analysis of cross-border free route implementation: A case for Turkish and Ukrainian airspaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2024

I. A. Ozcan Open the ORCID record for I. A. Ozcan [Opens in a new window]  and
F. Aybek Çetek Open the ORCID record for F. Aybek Çetek [Opens in a new window]
I. A. Ozcan*
Affiliation:
Department of Air Traffic Control, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Türkiye
F. Aybek Çetek
Affiliation:
Department of Air Traffic Control, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Türkiye
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Corresponding author:I. A. Ozcan; Email: ilkeraozcan@gmail.com
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Abstract

Free route airspace (FRA) are increasingly widespread in European countries. A step further, cross-border FRA aims to implement FRA in a seamless,defragmented airspace in Europe. This study aims to bring a different perspective by extending the scope of cross-border FRA applications beyond socioeconomic status (SES) countries. In the study, analyses were made using fast-time simulation outputs for one of the busiest days of Turkish airspace in 2022. The simulation models of four cases were created and compared in such a way that airspaces of Türkiye, South East Europe free route airspace (SEEFRA) countries and Ukraine combined under different border operations above FL285. Flight trajectories were assessed in terms of flight distance, fuel economy and environmental impact within the aforementioned airspaces. The participation of Turkish airspace in the cross-border region and opening of Ukrainian airspace are examined. Concluded, among all, cross-border FRA implemented through all aforementioned regions (Case 4) may constitute the best benefit for flight trajectories and related variables.

Keywords

air traffic managementfree route airspacecross-border free route operationsfast-time simulation
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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , First View , pp. 1 - 13
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Royal Aeronautical Society

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