Eurocontrol’s Maastricht operation has implemented the first step of its Free Route Airspace Maastricht program, which will put into place a direct route network to reduce flight times and fuel burn. This now covers 142 new direct routes in the MUAC-controlled airspace, initially only during the off peak hours of the night to ensure maximum safety.
EUROCONTROL REACHES FIRST STAGE IN FREE ROUTE PROGRAM
Eurocontrol’s Maastricht operation has implemented the first step of its Free Route Airspace Maastricht program, which will put into place a direct route network to reduce flight times and fuel burn. This now covers 142 new direct routes in the MUAC-controlled airspace, initially only during the off peak hours of the night to ensure maximum safety.