Seamless operations support aviation sector development in terms of market integration through improved air navigation efficiency and safety. Improved air navigation efficiency has a positive impact on costs, safety, travel time, connectivity and the environment. There is need to put in place regional frameworks and procedures for seamless operations supported by the right infrastructure and equipment, flexible use of the airspace, resource and information sharing. There is need to create awareness of the importance of the flexible use of airspace and training on its actual implementation. Establishment of aeronautical regional databases will enhance information sharing required for seamless operations. There will also be need to adhere to the regulatory framework as espoused by ICAO. The programme will support member states in the implementation of the ICAO Standards and Procedures as they relate to seamless operations.

Enhanced airspace coordination for Regional Seamless Upper air space

This focuses mainly on flexible use of upper airspace through enhanced civil-military coordination which affects routing of aircraft. Improved cooperation between the civil and military results in direct routing which positive effects on costs, travel time and the environment. Training in civil -military coordination, drafting of model agreements and awareness campaigns. Support towards implementation of of the ICAO Standards and Procedures will be provided in support of this result.

Enabled data sharing through centralised regional aeronautical information databases.

This involves exploring and establishing regional aeronautical information databases to support information sharing for seamless operations.