Airport Collaborative Decision Making

Airport Collaborative Decision Making

Stansted Airport is actively progressing towards the full implementation of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), with a planned go-live date in Winter 2026. A-CDM is a proven approach to improving operational efficiency by enhancing the predictability of flight events and optimising the use of airport resources.

By implementing A-CDM, Stansted will satisfy the mandate for UK airports under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014, which establishes the Pilot Common Project (PCP) in support of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan. This regulation ensures that airports play a key role in delivering a more connected and efficient European aviation network.

By fostering real-time information sharing and collaboration between all airside partners—including airlines, ground handlers, the airport operator, Air Traffic Control and EUROCONTROL—A-CDM enables better decision-making and a shared understanding of the operational picture.

Investment in A-CDM ensures that Stansted Airport’s operation benefits in the following ways:

• Improved on-time performance

• Enhanced delay recovery

• Reduced fuel burn and emissions

• More effective runway and capacity planning

The A-CDM project at Stansted was previously co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) of the European Union, through the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA). This funding supported the delivery of the project titled Synchronized stakeholder decision on process optimisation at airport level (Project Reference: 2017_022_AF2), with A-CDM as a key foundation deliverable.

As we move closer to full integration with EUROCONTROL and the European aviation network, Stansted Airport remains committed to delivering a more predictable, efficient and sustainable airfield operation.

Contact Us

For more information on A-CDM, please contact us: acdm@stanstedairport.com

External Links

• Eurocontrol A-CDM Website

• A-CDM Manual