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LINK 2000+ Programme | Eurocontrol
The LINK 2000+ Programme started in 2001 and is now in the full scale implementation phase governed by the DLS IR which requires:
All newly delivered aircraft operating above FL285 to be equipped as of 2011,
Core European ANSPs to be operational by 7 February 2013,
The rest of European ANSPs to be operational by 5 February 2015,
All existing aircraft operating above FL295 to be retroffited by 5 Feb 2015 (unless exempt).