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Projet AMEA

ATN Multilink Expansion in European Airspace

The AMEA project (ATN Multilink Expansion in European Airspace) is a strategic European initiative aiming to enhance digital air-ground communications across the European airspace.

Funded by the European Union under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme and supported by CINEA and the SESAR Joint Undertaking, AMEA contributes to the modernization of aeronautical communication infrastructures required for the future European Air Traffic Management system.

The project supports the digital transformation of the Single European Sky, enabling a safer, more connected and more resilient aviation ecosystem.

Vision

The vision of the AMEA project is to enable a robust, secure and multilink air-ground communication ecosystem capable of supporting the future needs of European aviation.

As air traffic continues to grow and airspace operations become more complex, reliable digital communications are essential for improving operational efficiency, safety and sustainability.

AMEA aims to support the transition toward a data-driven Air Traffic Management system, where aircraft, ground infrastructure and satellites operate as part of a fully connected digital aviation network.

Objectives

The AMEA project addresses several key objectives for the modernization of European aviation communications.

Expansion of ATN multilink capacity

Increase the capacity of the Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) to support the growing demand for digital communications between aircraft and ground systems.

Implementation of a Multi-CSP environment

Enable the use of multiple Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to ensure greater reliability, redundancy and resilience of air-ground communication services.

Deployment and validation of Iris SATCOM

Support the integration and operational validation of the Iris satellite communication service, developed within the SESAR programme to improve aviation connectivity.

Operational demonstrations

Conduct large-scale demonstrations in real operational environments involving:

  • equipped aircraft

  • airline operators

  • communication service providers

  • technology providers

  • Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)

Contribution to the Single European Sky

Align the project outcomes with the objectives of the SESAR programme, contributing to the modernization and digitalization of European Air Traffic Management.

Project Roadmap

Implementation Timeline (2025 – 2029)

The AMEA project follows a four-year implementation roadmap, structured in progressive phases ranging from system design to operational validation and preparation for large-scale deployment across the European aviation ecosystem


Key Impacts

  • Enhanced communication resilience

    Improved reliability through multilink and multi-CSP environments

  • Increased airspace capacity

    More efficient handling of growing traffic demand

  • Operational validation at scale

    Demonstrations in real aviation environments across Europe

  • Integration of satellite communication

    Seamless combination of terrestrial and space-based systems

  • Acceleration of ATM digitalisation

    Contribution to SESAR and Single European Sky objectives.