European Satellite Services Provider. We are the #EGNOS service provider. ESSP offers the provision of space-based CNS services and promotes its deployment.
🛰️ Last week was a great week at #AirspaceWorld2026 for ESSP and its partners!
Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to showcase how satellite-enabled services are contributing to the modernization of European #ATM and the future of #DigitalAviation.
Highlights from the week included:
🔹 #Iris Global: next-generation ATM communications
An insightful panel discussion on the evolution of #Iris towards scalable and interoperable satellite-based #datalink communications supporting future #TBO operations, with contributions from ESSP, ESA, Viasat, Boeing, Thales, Airbus, and EUROCONTROL.
🔹 #EURIALO: resilient ATM surveillance from space
Presentation of the project’s progress towards operational maturity through microsatellites and advanced #MLAT technologies, together with the project consortium, including Spire and Thales.
🔹 #SpaceWeather Alerts for Aviation
Discussion on ESSP’s contribution to the ICAO #SpaceWeather service, #GNSS advisories, and future Higher Airspace Operations (#HAO) through the #SPECTRA and #ASCENT projects.
🔹 #Iris Operational Leaders Cocktail
A major milestone was celebrated as DFS, DSNA, EUROCONTROL MUAC, and Skyguide joined Iris in its commercial deployment through four strategic agreements signed with ESSP, significantly expanding the service footprint across Europe. 👏
🤝 A big thank you to all partners, speakers, stakeholders, and visitors who joined us during the event. Together, we continue shaping a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future for #aviation. ✈️
#ATMModernization #FutureOfFlight #AviationInnovation #SatCom
✈️ Last week, #ESSP showcased its #SpaceWeather activities at #AirspaceWorld2026 during the session “Space Weather Alerts for Aviation” held at the ESSP stand
The presentation explored how ESSP contributes to the #ICAO#SpaceWeather service, providing insights into the monitoring and validation of advisories. 🪐
ESSP also presented ongoing activities within the #SPECTRA project and the #ASCENT initiative, addressing space weather risks and supporting future Higher Airspace Operations (#HAO). 🛰️
👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the discussion.
#AviationInnovation
🤝 #ESSP and @DFS_AS_company – Iris Service Provision Growth
#ESSP and #DFS signed the #Iris commercialization agreement, marking another significant achievement in the deployment of satellite-based #datalink services across #Europe.
After extensive coordination and preparation efforts, the agreement confirmed the commitment of both organisations to support the evolution of more connected, resilient, and digital #ATM operations.
By moving forward with Iris commercial implementation, #DFS joins the first wave of #ANSPs, bringing this innovative #SATCOM service into operational use. 🚀
#DigitalAviation #AviationInnovation #AirspaceWorld2026
🤝 #ESSP and @skyguide – Iris Service Provision Growth
#ESSP and @skyguide marked a key moment for the future of #Iris with the signature of a strategic agreement for the commercial use of the service.
This milestone came after months of joint preparation and reflected the growing momentum of Iris, the satellite-based datalink communication service designed to support safer and more efficient #aviation communications.
Through this agreement, #Skyguide committed to deploying Iris within its operational scope, contributing to the modernisation of European air traffic management. ✈️🛰️
#DigitalAviation #ATMModernization #FutureOfFlight #AirspaceWorld2026
🚀 A major milestone for Iris commercial operations in Europe was celebrated at #AirspaceWorld2026 during the Iris Operational Leaders cocktail
Representatives from @DFS_AS_company, #DSNA (Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne), @eurocontrol#MUAC, and @skyguide received an award in recognition of their operational use of #Iris Satellite #Datalink Services 🛰️
With these four major European #ANSPs onboard, Iris now supports around 40% of European air traffic, marking a significant step forward in the modernization of #aviation communications across #Europe.
👏 A collective achievement made possible thanks to the strong collaboration between #ESSP, @viasat, @esa, and the participating ANSPs.
The #ATM community present at the event celebrated the major #Iris achievements accomplished so far and its steadily growing adoption. ✈️
#DigitalAviation #ATMModernization #FutureOfFlight #SatCom
🤝 ESSP and DSNA – #Iris Service Provision Growth
The expansion of Iris across Europe continued as Charlotte Neyret, CEO of #ESSP and Frédéric Guignier, CEO of #DSNA (Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne), signed a strategic #commercialization agreement for #Iris service.
This represented the result of months of collaboration and preparation and highlighted the increasing maturity of Iris as a satellite-based #datalink communication service for modern #ATM operations.
As one of the pioneering #ANSPs engaging in Iris commercial deployment, #DSNA reinforced its commitment to next-generation satellite-based aviation communications and digital transformation. ✈️
#FutureOfFlight #ATMModernization #DigitalAviation #AirspaceWorld2026
🤝 #ESSP and @eurocontrol's #MUAC – Iris Service Provision Growth
A new milestone for the #Iris service has been reached as #ESSP and #EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (#MUAC) formalised their strategic commercialisation agreement.
The signature followed months of preparation and collaboration, reinforcing the shared ambition to modernise European #ATM through #Iris, the satellite-based #datalink communication service enabling secure and efficient air-ground communications.
As one of the first #ANSPs to adopt Iris commercially, EUROCONTROL’s #MUAC is taking an important step towards integrating next-generation satellite communications into its operational environment. 🛰️✈️
#DigitalAviation #FutureOfFlight #SatCom #AirspaceWorld2026
🛰️ Today, at #AirspaceWorld2026, ESSP participated in the session “EURIALO: Resilient ATM Surveillance from Space” together with #Spire and #Thales
The presentation highlighted EURIALO’s progress towards operational maturity and its role in strengthening resilient, sovereign, space-based #ATM surveillance through micro-satellites and #MLAT technologies. 👏
Currently in its In-Orbit Demonstration phase, #EURIALO represents an important milestone towards future operational space-based #surveillance services. 🚀
🤝 A big thank you to the project consortium: @SpireGlobal, @ThalesAerospace, and #ESSP as well as to @esa.
#ATMModernization #AviationInnovation
✈️ At #AirspaceWorld2026, ESSP successfully participated in the panel “From Europe to the World: How Iris Global enables harmonized next-generation air traffic management”
The discussion highlighted the evolution of #Iris towards a scalable and interoperable satellite-based #datalink communication service supporting next-generation #ATM and #TBO operations. 🛰️
With more than two years of successful operations and major European #ANSPs now entering commercial deployment, Iris continues consolidating its role as a key enabler of next-generation #AviationCommunications. 👏
🎤 A big thank you to all speakers and participants for the insightful discussion!
Pierre Lahourcade (#ESSP)
Davide Tomassini (@esa)
Ghislain Nicolle (@viasat)
Greg Saccone (@Boeing)
Pascal Rohault (@ThalesAerospace)
Thierry Harquin (@Airbus )
Véronique Travers Sutter (@eurocontrol)
#DigitalAviation #SatCom #FutureOfFlight #ATMModernization #AviationInnovation
🗓️ ESSP at #AirspaceWorld2026 – Agenda
📍 Join us at Stand #H1D10 at Feira Internacional de #Lisboa, where our team will be delighted to welcome you and showcase our latest innovations in satellite-based #CNS services.
Find out where to connect with ESSP at #AirspaceWorld2026—and be sure to catch all our key activities and highlights throughout the event.
👉TUESDAY, 26 May
⏰ 12:00 – 12:50
📍 Viasat Theatre
📚 From Europe to the World: How Iris Global enables harmonized next-generation air traffic management
⏰ 13:00 – 13:25
📍 Wing Theatre
📚 EURIALO: Resilient ATM Surveillance from Space
👉 WEDNESDAY, 27 May
⏰ 15:30
📍 ESSP Stand #H1D10
📚 Space Weather Alerts for Aviation
✈ We look forward to seeing you!
#ATM #DigitalAviation #FutureOfFlight #AviationInnovation
🚀 ESSP is heading to #AirspaceWorld 2026!
Join us from 26-28 May at Feira Internacional de #Lisboa, where global experts will come together to shape the future of #airspace.
This year, #ESSP will be present at Stand #H1D10, highlighting its role in advancing satellite-based #Communication, #Navigation and #Surveillance (#CNS) services for #ATM. Discover how our operations and initiatives are driving #innovation in aviation.
🏨 Stand #H1D10 | Feira Internacional de Lisboa
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
📅 26-28 May 2026
📣 Stay tuned! We will be sharing updates on our presentations and activities taking place at the stand.
#SustainableAviation #NetZero2050 #FutureOfFlight #AviationInnovation
✈ ESSP at #AirspaceWorld2026: Space Weather Alerts for Aviation
Join ESSP at Stand #H1D10 to discover how we support aviation resilience through #SpaceWeather services and #GNSS advisories.
The session will cover our participation in the #ICAO Space Weather service through the #SPECTRA project, recent developments to the GNSS advisories we disseminate for this service, and the #ASCENT project on Higher Airspace Operations (#HAO).
📍 ESSP Stand #H1D10
📅 27 May 2026
⏰ 15:30 h
🛰 Discover how #ESSP contributes to safer and more resilient aviation operations through space-based services.
#AirspaceWorld #AviationInnovation
🛰️ ESSP at the Académie Spatiale de Défense 2026 🇫🇷
On 19 May, ESSP CEO Charlotte Neyret had the pleasure of participating in the panel discussion “Industrial Sovereignty and Space Data Sovereignty” held at ISAE-SUPAERO in #Toulouse as part of the Académie Spatiale de Défense event.
Bringing together key institutional and industrial actors, such as ArianeGroup, DGA - Direction générale de l'armement, Look Up, and Safran, the discussion highlighted the growing importance of trusted #SpaceServices and secure #SpaceData in supporting Europe’s strategic autonomy and #resilience.
#ESSP was delighted to contribute to these important exchanges and to share perspectives on the role of satellite-based services in the future of European #sovereignty.
Thank you to the organisers and all participants for the insightful discussions throughout the day. 🤝
#SpaceSovereignty #EuropeanSpace #SatelliteServices
#ESMADSD at #AirspaceWorld! ✈️
We are pleased to share that the project will participate in the SESAR Walking Tours, highlighting its contribution to the evolution of resilient and sustainable #datalink communications for European #ATM.
📅27 May
⏰11:15h
📍ESSP Stand #H1-D10
✈ ESSP at #AirspaceWorld2026: EURIALO - Resilient ATM Surveillance from Space
At #AirspaceWorld2026, ESSP, together with its partners, will present #EURIALO, an ESA-funded initiative delivering resilient, space-based #ATM surveillance capabilities.
Leveraging nanosatellites and #MLAT (Multilateration) technology, EURIALO enhances aircraft tracking independently of #GNSS, contributing to a more robust and resilient satellite-based surveillance infrastructure.
📍 Feira Internacional de Lisboa – Wing Theatre
📅 26 May 2026
⏰ 13:00h – 13:25h
📚 EURIALO: Resilient ATM Surveillance from Space
🛰 Discover how EURIALO is paving the way for resilient space-based #surveillance.
#SustainableAviation #NetZero2050 #FutureOfFlight #ATMModernization #AviationInnovation
📢#ESSPCareers📢
We are looking for a CNS Service Development Engineer to support Service Development activities within ongoing CNS (Communication, Navigation, Surveillance) contracts and space-based projects, including Satellite Communications and Surveillance 🛰️✈️.
This role requires at least 3 years of experience in the aviation sector or 2 years of experience in a field relevant to CNS.
More info ➡ https://t.co/cVTNhN1Iu4
#jobs #careers #vacancies
👋 Planning your visit to #AirspaceWorld2026?
ESSP’s presence at the event reflects our role as a #CNS (Communication, Navigation and Surveillance) Service Provider supporting the #aerospace industry.
We are here to collaborate with partners, share our operational expertise, and contribute to the advancement of satellite-based #datalink communications —helping drive efficiency, #resilience, and continued #innovation across the #aviation ecosystem.
Stop by ESSP Stand #H1D10 to:
✅ Explore the latest on the Iris Service
✅ Join presentations about our surveillance and space weather projects
✅Connect with our team on the future of aviation
🏨 Stand #H1D10 | Feira Internacional de Lisboa
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
📅 26–28 May 2026
Looking forward to seeing you in Lisbon!
#AirspaceWorld #SustainableAviation #NetZero2050 #ATM #FutureOfFlight #AviationInnovation
🔹 ESSP at #AirspaceWorld2026: Iris Driving ATM Evolution
At #AirspaceWorld2026, ESSP —as “EASA certified” Iris Service Provider— together with key partners will showcase how Iris, the datalink communication service, is driving the modernization of #ATM through the next-generation of datalink communication across Europe.
Now, after more than two years of operational experience, Iris has entered a new commercialization phase, with relevant agreements already established with the most important European #ANSPs (Air Navigation Service Providers).
Congratulations on this significant achievement, reflecting its growing adoption and its role as a key enabler of secure, high-performance satellite-based #datalinkcommunications👏🏻.
📍Viasat Theatre
📅26 May 2026
⏰12:00h – 12:50h
📚From Europe to the World: How Iris Global enables harmonized next-generation air traffic management
✈ Join us to discover how Iris is shaping a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future of #aviation.
#SustainableAviation #NetZero2050 #FutureOfFlight #SatCom #DigitalAviation #AviationInnovation
📢 #ESSPCareers 📢
We are looking for an EGNOS Performance Engineer to monitor, analyse, and report the performance of the EGNOS system using dedicated Mission Performance tools.
These tools facilitate system operations, anomaly investigation, and the creation of service reports🛰️📊.
This role requires at least 2 years of experience in satellite navigation (GNSS) and a very good level of English (minimum B2). Experience related to EGNOS performance is considered an asset.
Learn more about the role and apply here ⬇️
https://t.co/2rL926w4HE
#jobs #careers #vacancies