European Parliament Backs Sesar Extension to 2024
The European Union Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the final act extending the life of the ATM joint undertaking this summer.
Airbus's A320 MSN001 flight-test aircraft flew the second initial 4D flight trial under the Sesar program in March. (Photo: Airbus)
Airbus's A320 MSN001 flight-test aircraft flew the second initial 4D flight trial under the Sesar program in March. (Photo: Airbus)

The European Parliament has voted to extend the mission of the Single European Sky ATM Research (Sesar) Joint Undertaking (SJU) by eight years, until 2024. The organization expects the European Union Council of Ministers, the second chamber of the EU legislature, will adopt the final act extending its life this summer.