NAV CANADA Breaks European Barrier with SESAR Joint Undertaking Membership
Event summary
- NAV CANADA becomes first non-European air navigation service provider to join SESAR Joint Undertaking as associate member.
- Membership formalizes Canada's role in four SESAR research projects with combined $7 million contribution.
- Projects align with NAV CANADA's Trajectory-Based Operations program and broader airspace modernization strategy.
- Research spans climate impact reduction, including fuel-efficiency gains and contrail formation studies.
The big picture
NAV CANADA's membership in the SESAR Joint Undertaking marks a significant expansion of transatlantic collaboration in air traffic management modernization. As the first non-European provider to join, NAV CANADA gains direct influence over research shaping the future of global aviation efficiency and sustainability. The move underscores Canada's growing role as a key player in developing next-generation air navigation technologies.
What we're watching
- Strategic Alignment
- How NAV CANADA's integration with SESAR projects will accelerate its Trajectory-Based Operations program.
- Climate Impact
- Whether the wake energy retrieval trials in GEESE 2 can deliver measurable CO2 reductions.
- Global Influence
- The pace at which Canadian air traffic management innovations will be adopted internationally through SESAR partnerships.
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