The Lufthansa Group will retrofit its Airbus A320 aircraft with state-of-the-art automatic flight profile transfer technology.
Equipped with the FANS-C digital communication system, the aircraft will use ADS-C EPP (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract Extended Projected Profile) technology to automatically transmit 4D flight trajectory information—position, altitude, heading, and time—to air traffic control in real time. Based on this more accurate information on the planned flight path, air traffic controllers will be able to manage airspace more efficiently, optimize aircraft flight routes, and make more effective use of airspace with real-time flight trajectory data. This is also expected to contribute to reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and improvements in on-time performance.
The number of aircraft to be retrofitted is 134, with introduction starting in 2026. The European Commission (EC) will cover up to 50% of the modification costs. This technology is already in use in the Maastricht airspace, and deployment in other airspaces is also planned. From 2028 onward, it will be mandatory for newly introduced aircraft and air traffic control ground systems in Europe to be equipped with this technology at the time of delivery.
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