Europe's aviation sector is facing increasing pressure to modernize and reduce its environmental impact. Open data is playing a crucial role in addressing these challenges. This approach is fostering a safer, greener, and more efficient future for European skies.
The Data4Safety (D4S) initiative, led by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, aims to identify and mitigate systemic risks. It aggregates data from airlines, national authorities, and air traffic service providers. This enables predictive safety analytics and enhances safety across European airspace.
The NEEDED research project, funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme, focuses on reducing the environmental impact of aviation. It utilizes real-time flight data and local airport measurements to model noise and emissions. This data-driven approach supports quieter, cleaner operations around urban airports.
Open data provides access to flight paths, weather conditions, safety reports, traffic patterns, and fuel use. This empowers airports to operate more smoothly and researchers to develop better tools. Policymakers can also make more informed decisions based on this data.