Aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN)
The European Commission, DG VII, has published an invitation to tender concerning a study on implementation issues of the aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN). The contract will be for a study of implementation issues of the aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN). ATN is, by definition, cross-border in nature and its implementation needs, therefore, to be coordinated at regional level first and then on a global level. The study aims at: - Identifying any legal, organizational and economic obstacles to the implementation of ATN in Europe and proposing solutions to them; - Proposing a realistic transition plan that identifies the investments to be made and accompanying initiatives to be taken by the aeronautical community, as well as supporting measures (funding, regulatory initiatives, any other action) that the Community should take to facilitate this transition. The study should be completed within ten months. Tender specifications may be obtained from: European Commission DG VII - Transport Mrs. F. Ioannidou Unit C/3 - Air safety, air traffic control, industrial policy and social aspects 200 rue de la Loi (BU33 5/84) B-1049 Brussels Tel. +32-2-2955548/2954443; Fax +32-2-2967082 Completed tenders should be sent to: European Commission DG VII - Transport Archives 200 rue de la Loi (BU33 1/09) B-1049 Brussels