Airport Collaborative Decision Making

Airport Collaborative Decision Making

Manchester Airport is actively progressing towards the full implementation of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), with a planned go-live date in Spring 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, Manchester 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 Manchester 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

As we move closer to full integration with EUROCONTROL and the European aviation network, Manchester 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@manairport.co.uk

External Links

• Eurocontrol A-CDM Website

• A-CDM Manual