Summary of capacity performance
Lithuania experienced an increased in traffic from 183k flights in 2922, with zero en-route ATFM delay, to 188k flights in 2023, also with zero en-route ATFM delay. Traffic levels remain substantially below the 302k flights in 2019, due to war and international sanctions.
NSA’s assessment of capacity performance
The target was reached with overperformance and generated 0 min delay per flight instead of targeted 0,02 min. Respectfully, the ATSP Oro Navigacija is subject to reward of 218,8 kEur, in line with the set incentive scheme.
Monitoring process for capacity performance
Is performed monthly by analysing data provided in the EUROCONTROL Aviation Intelligence Unit dashboard.
Capacity planning
Capacity planning was carried out by Oro Navigacija taking into account the STATFOR and Seasonal NOP Rolling plan and communicated to ANSP airspace users plans.
Application of Corrective Measures for Capacity (if applicable)
Not applicable.
Additional Information Related to Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine
Traffic over Vilnius FIR is very uncertain. STATFOR MAY 2024 outlook for Lithuania 2024-2025 has been revised upwards partially due to a stronger domestic traffic in the Russian Federation (RF) (i.e. with its enclave Kaliningrad) that was underestimated in STATFOR February 2024 forecast.
The traffic flow west-south (so called Kaliningrad transit) shifted to transit north-south above the Baltic Sea after the restrictions RF registered aircraft to operate in Lithuanian airspace. Due to EU sanctions EUROCONTROL CRCO is not able to collect charges due by RF operators despite the traffic is increasing in the Baltic sea region (above Baltic High Seas, so called “neutral” waters).
En route Capacity Incentive Scheme
SE Oro Navigacija: The actual performance is better than the national target and deadband range. Therefore Oro Navigacija is due a bonus of 218,776 €.
In accordance with Article 3(3)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1627: The incentive scheme shall cover only the calendar years 2022 to 2024.