EUROCONTROL’s #thinkNetwork 2026 guide for operational aviation staff now available

EUROCONTROL has just published a brand-new version of its hands-on #thinkNetwork guide for operational aviation staff. The guide includes updated information for dispatchers, pilots, air traffic controllers, flow management positions, airports and – for the first time - MET providers to optimise operational decisions and to encourage all aviation actors to think of the impact of their decisions on the network as a whole.
 
As traffic across the network is expected to grow by an average of 2% compared to summer 2025—peaking at 5.1% in some weeks—close collaboration between the EUROCONTROL Network Manager Operations Centre and operational partners across Europe will be key to ensuring efficient air traffic and minimising disruptions this summer.
 
For operational stakeholders across the European network adhering to the following six priorities helps to 🧠✈️#thinkNetwork and to reduce delay:

📣delivering agreed capacities
✈️disciplined flight plan execution
🌄 prioritising first rotation
⌚ realistic scheduling and achievable turnaround times
⛈️adverse weather management
📱 increasing the use of datalink

Download the #thinkNetwork 2026 guide now.