Our brand-new European Airspace Training, available in person and online, provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to how European airspace is structured, managed and regulated, with a specific focus on the implications for UAS and drone operations in European airspace.
Through a combination of theoretical foundations, regulatory context and real-world case studies, this training enables attendees to understand how ATM and UTM airspace, airspace classifications and Flight Procedure Design (FPD) interact in day-to-day operations.
Participants will explore key European airspace regulations, operational characteristics, airspace management concepts, the basics of FPD, and an introduction to the ICAO Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) concept, all within the framework of modern Air Navigation Services (ANS).
The course also outlines the key official information UAS operators need to know when implementing their flights, such as useful information on AIPs, national regulations, specific web applications, and how to request flights.
Introduction & Icebreaker
Aviation Organisations and Authorities
Basic Concepts
Sources of Information and Official Applications
Airspace Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Types of air navigation
Introduction to instrumental procedures
Introduction to PBN
UTM and its airspace
Beyond UTM
Case studies Recap
Q&A
+ If required + PRACTICAL CASES, based on the group’s needs.
Rafael Pecos Macías, Senior Manager for Airspace at Murzilli Consulting, holds an Aerospace Engineering degree specialised in Air Navigation and Airports and brings over two decades of hands-on experience across:
Rafael's background ensures participants learn not only what the rules say, but how airspace decisions are made, interpreted and applied by authorities.
Not only will he be available for interactive Q&A's throughout the sessions, but he will also facilitate a follow-up discussion after the module to allow you to explore your learning further.
Rafael holds an Engineering Degree in Aerospace, specialised in Air Navigation and Airports, and has over 26 years of experience in the fields of airspace and flight procedures design, ICAO and European policies and regulations, Air Navigation Services certification and oversight, and Unmanned & NSO coordination. He is the former Head of Airspace Operational Coordination Dept. for New Entrants & Non-standard operations management at ENAIRE, where he led a team of 27 people.
He was also a member of the national PBN Team and a key player in the implementation of Spain’s first GNSS-based procedures and the first in Spain, and the further development and implementation of the PBN plan. He is also a former representative in the Technical Task Force of CANSO Europe, former representative in the ICAO's Instrument Flight Procedures Panel of experts, and some other working teams related to PBN at European and ICAO level.
Two days of intensive European airspace training, combining theory and practical case studies
Training content adapted to the profile and operational needs of participants
Comprehensive training materials designed for real-world reference after the course
Official certificate of completion
Obtain the latest updates on European Airspace from an expert teacher, with over 20 years of experience.
Grow your network with some of the top players in the ecosystem
Receive a training tailored to your needs
Gain lifetime community access via our online channels
Attend each session live on our virtual, interactive platform or in person
Receive official certification upon successful completion
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