All looks good for RVSM in Europe 2002....of course this is why Eurocontrol are trying to press ahead with 'Free Route'. This is the concept of filing a flight plan which is essentially a direct track from dep to dest. Minor route adjustments sent via datalink when conflicts arise. Sounds easy but expected delays due software lagging behind the actual idea, plus results not received from VHF datalink trials (I think they have started now)
Not sure if Free Route is planned for NAT though.
I once read an early document from a Eurocontrol think-tank which outlined their 10-15 year plan....it showed a potential system where these route adjustments were filtered through the airline ops and then passed to a/c. Just something to help everyone sleep better at night....
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