Media Releases

04 Dec 2024
The FABEC leadership takes note of the successful cooperation for the delivery of the SES and the joint performance plan for the years 2025-2029
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04 Sep 2024
FABEC NSAs consult stakeholders on draft RP4 Joint Performance Plan in Luxembourg
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02 Jul 2024
FABEC is preparing for increased traffic demand in the core area
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01 Jul 2024
FABEC 2024 Airspace User Associations Consultation: Tackling challenges together
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06 May 2024
Predictability and Flexibility center stage for InterFAB workshop
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16 May 2023
FABEC COOs and airlines discussed results of the FABEC Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022/2023
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08 Mar 2023
CANSO and FABEC partner at FABEC OPS Theatre to deliver critical insights into the future of ATM operations
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11 Jan 2023
FABEC Council welcomes Belgian presidency in annual change of leadership following German tenure
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05 Jan 2023
FABEC CEO Board remains focused on environmental performance in annual leadership change to ANA Luxembourg
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05 Jan 2023
FABEC CEO Board remains focused on environmental performance in annual leadership change to ANA Luxembourg
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13 Dec 2022
The six Member States of the Functional Airspace Block Europe Central reconfirm their commitment to cooperate and to continuously improve the efficiency and performance of their airspace while aiming to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
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08 Dec 2022
Thales and DSNA unveil a new vision of air traffic management with 4-FLIGHT
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05 Dec 2022
FABEC Free route airspace adds Swiss entire upper airspace, adjoining French airspace, and German cross-border routes
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08 Nov 2022
FABEC and ATCA sign Joint Declaration to deepen information exchange and cooperation
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16 Sep 2022
Turbulent times – academics and experts seek solutions for more resilient air traffic management
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23 Aug 2022
FABEC participates in NASA contrail avoidance workshop
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05 Aug 2022
FABEC reports uneven traffic growth since the start of 2022 accompanied by new military airspace needs
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09 Jun 2022
FABEC learning seminar puts emphasis on digital skills and competency training
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07 Jun 2022
FABEC OPS Theatre at World ATM Congress 2022 leads debate on industry challenges and new initiatives
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18 May 2022
FABEC learning seminar embraces new technology and evolving skills in the aftermath of Covid
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17 May 2022
FABEC XMAN measures reduce environmental impact by cutting airport holding and fuel consumption
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26 Apr 2022
FABEC Performance Review 2021 demonstrates resilient services and strong environmental results
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04 Apr 2022
FABEC Social Dialogue Manager underlines importance of open exchange
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24 Mar 2022
DFS and MUAC reducing complexity in the FABEC airspace
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07 Mar 2022
FAB CE / FABEC – Expansion of cross-border free route airspace for climate-friendly air traffic
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02 Mar 2022
Call for Presentation Proposals for FABEC OPS Theatre Agenda at World ATM Congress 2022
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23 Feb 2022
FABEC traffic growth was slow and volatile in 2021
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20 Jan 2022
FABEC CEO Board draws up environmental agenda
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20 Dec 2021
FABEC workshop finds wider industry participation key to vertical flight efficiency improvement
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13 Dec 2021
France’s DSNA successfully introduces free route airspace procedures as part of a coordinated FABEC programme
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22 Oct 2021
FABEC OPS Theatre hosts senior industry speakers at World ATM Congress 2021
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27 Sep 2021
Climate change and the role of air traffic control – turning new scientific evidence into policies, rules and operations
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08 Sep 2021
FABEC traffic sees recovery accompanied by uncertainty and volatility
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02 Sep 2021
FABEC States welcome stakeholders for consultation on Performance Plan for RP3
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31 Aug 2021
FABEC ANSPs recruiting over 300 air traffic control trainees to cope with the traffic recovery
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14 Jul 2021
Pandemic impact reviewed in FABEC 2020 performance report
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08 Jul 2021
FABEC Environmental Day delivers four key messages
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28 Jun 2021
InterFAB Expert Talk: Managing traffic volatility in the aftermath of COVID-19
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19 May 2021
InterFAB Expert Talk emphazise the role of non-CO2 emissions for global warming
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06 May 2021
FABEC removes restrictions facilitating greener flights
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26 Apr 2021
InterFAB Expert Talk rethinks the delay indicators
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19 Apr 2021
First ever FABEC Training & Qualification Manual for Airspace Management (ASM) staff released
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07 Apr 2021
“InterFAB Expert Talk” adds clarity to the meaning of economic surplus
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15 Mar 2021
New German-Swiss interface improves flight efficiency and environmental performance in FABEC airspace
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08 Mar 2021
FABEC direct routes saved 1.4 million tonnes CO2 and airspace users €204 million over filed flight plans in 2020
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04 Mar 2021
InterFAB Expert Talk recommends additional qualitative indices to boost accuracy of STATFOR air traffic forecasts
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12 Feb 2021
FABEC wins Research, Innovation and Environment 2020 ATM Award
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26 Jan 2021
FABEC provides critical ATM infrastructure and pursues its structural reforms during health crisis
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19 Jan 2021
FABEC CEO Board incoming Chair and Deputy Chair highlight environmental agenda
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14 Jan 2021
FABEC States endorse long-term commitment to FABEC and Switzerland holds presidency in 2021
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16 Dec 2020
Study on the SES2+ Proposal of the European Commission (2020)
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18 Nov 2020
FABEC recruitment conference prioritises digital skills and stronger branding
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16 Nov 2020
Two FABEC ANSPs optimise arrivals at Frankfurt Airport
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09 Nov 2020
FABEC control centres Karlsruhe and Maastricht reducing complexity in European core area
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05 Nov 2020
interFAB workshop highlights crucial role of harmonised AIM in achieving a digital European sky
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03 Nov 2020
BALTIC FAB, DANUBE FAB, FAB CE and FABEC ANSPs signed Joint Declaration to deepen InterFAB cooperation on Aeronautical Information Management
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29 Oct 2020
Interdependencies within ATM: Time to reconsider the present for a more robust and flexible regulatory system in the future
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19 Oct 2020
InterFAB cooperation delivers added value – Exchange on a better Single European Sky
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07 Oct 2020
FABEC replaced zigzag flight paths with optimised routes
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24 Sep 2020
FABEC ANSPs signed agreement on cross-border Free Route Airspace
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21 Sep 2020
The achievements of FABEC and its importance to Europe’s aviation recovery – and beyond
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15 Sep 2020
FABEC ANSPs lifted over 500 route restrictions to optimise flight profiles
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10 Sep 2020
FABEC offers 234 new direct flight paths
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29 Jun 2020
FABEC introduces shorter Alpine routes over Switzerland and Germany
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17 Jun 2020
FABCE – FABEC ANSP Joint Declaration to deepen interFAB cooperation in support of the Single European Sky
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04 Mar 2020
New Environment Standing Committee prioritises sustainable airspace management
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13 Feb 2020
World ATM Congress 2020: FABEC OPS Theatre hosts operations experts from around the world
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20 Jan 2020
FABEC puts in place a common safety structure
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17 Jan 2020
FABEC renews commitment to joint initiatives under new chairman
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16 Jan 2020
FABEC Council commences new work programme
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13 Jan 2020
Improved operations 2019: Three-way cooperation remains key to success
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17 Dec 2019
xStream won ATM Awards 2019 in the ‘Environment’ category
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16 Dec 2019
Harmonization of aeronautical data at the border of FABEC States: for a seamless airspace.
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11 Dec 2019
FABEC Tripartite meeting underlines the importance of communicating
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05 Dec 2019
MUAC implements H24 free route airspace
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03 Dec 2019
World ATM Congress 2020: Call for Proposals for inclusion in FABEC OPS Theatre 2020 agenda
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29 Nov 2019
Summer 2019: Close cooperation improves network performance
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25 Nov 2019
FABEC ATCO Basic Training certified: 1st course started in Switzerland
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14 Nov 2019
EIWAC 2019 - Study on Volatility in Air Traffic Management
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12 Nov 2019
FABEC Training Seminar: Digital steps to secure the future
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21 Oct 2019
FABEC at ATCA Annual: Sharing expertise to ensure safety in aviation
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10 Oct 2019
Research Workshop: Call for papers "Interdependencies with ATM Performance in the context of a dynamic environment"
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30 Sep 2019
FABEC Training Seminar: ATM Training for the digital generation
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14 May 2019
Academic workshop on fragmentation in European air traffic held in Budapest
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02 May 2019
Greater flexibility and efficiency in European airspace
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01 May 2019
FABEC Social Dialogue activities continued
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21 Mar 2019
INTERFAB AT WORLD ATM CONGRESS 2019
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18 Feb 2019
New leadership for the FABEC CEO board
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29 Jan 2019
New chairman for the FABEC Council
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28 Jan 2019
Social Dialogue in FABEC recognised as fruitful
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10 Dec 2018
Expanding the use of Free Route Airspace in one of the most complex area of Europe
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03 Oct 2018
ATCA awards FABEC for Aviation Traffic Management: FABEC receives award for ground-breaking work
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25 Sep 2018
5th InterFAB Coordination Meeting: FABEC participates in InterFAB Coordination Meeting: Regional cooperation demonstrates sustainable benefits
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18 Sep 2018
FABEC at ATCA Annual: Sharing expertise on air traffic volatility and the impact of climate change on aviation
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11 Sep 2018
Adverse Weather: New procedures help optimise air traffic management over the Alps in adverse weather conditions
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30 Jul 2018
Seasonably air traffic flow management reduces fuel burn and saves CO2 emissions
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02 Jul 2018
New record in safely handled traffic - volatility leads to capacity issues
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24 May 2018
Volatility: Manage the “known unknown”
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27 Mar 2018
FABEC ANSPs control 5.9 million flights safely – volatility and unpredicted traffic growth hampers punctuality and flight efficiency
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15 Mar 2018
FABEC partners DFS and skyguide agree on harmonisation of data publication process
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14 Mar 2018
World ATM Congress: Experts request new solutions to tackle volatility in ATM
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02 Mar 2018
Operations: DFS deploys first step of Free Route Airspace
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12 Feb 2018
World ATM Congress and FABEC sign cooperation contract
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29 Jan 2018
New chairman for the FABEC Council
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15 Dec 2017
New leadership for the FABEC CEO board
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11 Dec 2017
Deployment of Free Route Airspace in the core area of Europe on the fast track
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06 Dec 2017
Operations: Further improvement of airspace management in the European Core Area - Additional Direct Routes available in Swiss airspace
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29 Nov 2017
Operations: «Aix-Geneva»-Interface: improved dynamic cross-border sectorisation between France and Switzerland increases safety and fluidity
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23 Oct 2017
New-generation voice communications system goes live for better- performing and more secure air traffic management
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16 Oct 2017
Understanding weather phenomena in ATM: Need for further analysis of weather phenomena impacting air traffic confirmed by MET Alliance investigation
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13 Oct 2017
FABEC Training Conference attracts participants from all over the world
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09 Oct 2017
Call for Papers: "Research Workshop on Volatility in Air Traffic and its impact on ATM Performance"
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06 Oct 2017
Systems: Common procurement of instrument landing systems
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22 Sep 2017
InterFAB Cooperation: Common tool for ATSEP standard assessment delivered
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19 Sep 2017
Performance first half 2017: Above-average traffic increase affects punctuality
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08 Sep 2017
Operations: Free route airspace in the core area of Europe moves closer – benefits of direct routings increase
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29 Aug 2017
Operations: FABEC cross-border coordination optimises inbound flights to Zurich Airport and reduces emissions
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20 Jun 2017
Performance: Safe and punctual – volatile growth of air traffic
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14 Jun 2017
First InterFAB workshop in Langen
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01 May 2017
FABEC YouTube channel
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25 Apr 2017
Implementation of free route airspace moving closer
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15 Mar 2017
Operations: Flexible agreements improve over 100,000 flight profiles every year
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22 Feb 2017
Safety: ANSPs take a further step towards cross-border cooperation
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13 Feb 2017
Performance: FABEC ANSPs control all-time high – Aviation remains safe and punctual
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10 Feb 2017
Operations: Direct routings offered by ATCOs save 352 million euro for airspace users
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16 Jan 2017
Performance: MET Alliance conducts FABEC study about the impact of adverse weather conditions on ATM
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29 Nov 2016
Successful live trial improves Paris – Munich city pair
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08 Nov 2016
FABEC ANSPs honoured for excellence in safety
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23 Sep 2016
ANSPs signed agreement on data exchange
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05 Sep 2016
Summer thunderstorms have a strong impact on air traffic - New procedures help alleviate the problem
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29 Aug 2016
Special circumstances affect air traffic
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18 Jul 2016
FABEC and SW FAB intensify operational cooperation
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03 May 2016
First InterFAB Operations Workshop in Langen
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15 Oct 2015
Second Inter FAB Coordination Workshop
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19 Nov 2014
interFAB coordination workshop: Functional Airspace Blocks: added value with different approach
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