EUROCONTROL, IFATCA and the SESAR Joint Undertaking are pleased to host a joint conference on “Navigating the Operational Impacts of Environmental Measures”, taking place on 1 October 2026 at EUROCONTROL’s Headquarters in Brussels.
As aviation accelerates its commitment to addressing climate and environmental challenges, this conference will focus on the operational implications, both in the air and on the ground.
Bringing together operational professionals, regulators and subject-matter experts, the event will explore the practical realities where environmental ambition meets operational feasibility.
What to expect
The conference will examine how environmental measures translate into day-to-day operations, including:
- Human factors and workload considerations
- Implementation constraints in real-world environments
- Local trade-offs such as noise and air quality
- Broader climate impacts on aviation systems
Together, participants will explore how to effectively bridge the gap between policy goals and operational practice.
Key topics
Non-CO₂ effects
- Latest scientific developments and modelling approaches
- Implications for policy and operational performance metrics
Operational challenges
- Managing environmental measures without overloading pilots or ATCOs
- Understanding network effects and capacity–fuel trade-offs
Local vs. global trade-offs
- Balancing noise, local air quality and climate objectives
- Addressing measurement and communication challenges
- Aligning local acceptance with global emissions goals
Human factors
- Workload, accountability and safety culture
- The role of training and just culture in managing complexity safely
Climate impacts on operations
- How climate change is affecting day-to-day air traffic management
Our goal
Together, we aim to bridge policy and practice by showcasing practical, actionable solutions that support both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
Further details on the agenda and speakers will be made available soon.