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FF-ICE Implementation Roadmap 2025

This document consists of the FF-ICE/R1 Implementation Roadmap, second edition, as referred in the Work-Package 3 of the PMP (NM/SDM-FF-ICE/R1-PMP-v1.0) of the NM-SDM Initiative. It provides a best-as-possible consolidated view of the current planning of the implementation of FFICE/R1 across the CP1 mandated Stakeholders.
It also provides a consolidated analysis of the planning situation, highlighting in particular the main issues hinting towards the implementation, the assessed risks and actions envisaged to address those issues and risks.

CP1 chapter 5.1.6. ATM sub-functionality on flight information exchange (Yellow profile) mandates that the FF-ICE/R1 Filing, Trial, Data Publication, Flight Data Request and Notification Services are provided by the Network Manager (NM) and consumed by Airspace Users (or their designated representatives) and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) by December 31, 2025. The SESAR Deployment Programme (SDP), chapter “Family 5.6.1 – Flight Information Exchange”, further details the system requirements to be fulfilled by the impacted stakeholders in order to fulfil these CP1 obligations related to FF-ICE/R1.

The SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM), in cooperation with DFS, has conducted an assessment of the functional impact of FF-ICE/R1 on Tower (TWR) systems, taking into account:
- The regulatory framework established by Regulation (EU) 2021/116,
- The architectural diversity and system integration models of Tower environments across Europe,
- The operational characteristics and practical constraints of the TWR domain.
This assessment was initiated in response to stakeholder concerns regarding whether FF-ICE/R1 introduces new operational requirements or additional use cases within the Tower environment. The analysis is based on the current state of implementation planning, existing technical capabilities, and a structured interpretation of the applicable regulatory framework.