The Technical Work Programme (TWP) 2025 is a strategic document which presents a clear view of the EUROCAE scope of work. It provides insight into the context of current and potential future EUROCAE activities for aviation executives and stakeholders of standardisation in the broad field of aviation. The TWP also briefly summarises the achievements in the context of the current aviation environment. A list of the current EUROCAE Working Group activities can be found in the Appendix of this document together with a more detailed outline of those activities covered in the EUROCAE Annual Report.

The focus of this TWP is to provide guidance for future activities in a globally consistent and harmonised way. A clear view of planned activities for EUROCAE is given. This does not contradict the fact that EUROCAE is a flexible organisation – it amends its plans as necessary. As shown in the recent past, EUROCAE is well-able to react on short notice and produce high-quality standards on demand.

The increasing importance of more environmentally friendly aviation shapes the Technical Work Programme of EUROCAE by introducing standards on sustainability topics such as alternative jet fuel, new propulsion systems and emissions to support the global sustainability goal for net zero. The Programme also considers advanced air mobility, the need for the reduction of collision risks, for the dynamic configuration of airspace, for the increase of automation (including the efficient and interoperable use of artificial intelligence in aviation systems), for the transformation towards trajectory-based operation (TBO), for the virtualisation of operations, for the transition towards high performance of air-ground connectivity, for the CNS optimisation (including the use of spectrum), the new technological platforms, and support to the European space strategy.

Complementing the activities, the Technical Work Programme describes the standardisation stakeholders and assists coordination between industry, research & development, operational users and the political framework. The standardisation programme is closely coordinated with the SESAR Digital European Sky Programme and its roadmap, the EUROPEAN ATM Master Plan, for which an updated version will be adopted by the SESAR JU Governing Board in December 2024. Thus, the TWP reflects the key values of EUROCAE, being transparent, fostering collaboration and being up-to-date with regard to innovation, harmonisation and international presence.

Read the Technical Work Programme (TWP) 2025 here