Article 40
Relations with stakeholders
Air traffic service providers shall establish consultation mechanisms to consult the relevant airspace users, airport operators and military authorities on all major issues related to services provided, including relevant changes to airspace configurations, or major investments which have a relevant impact on air traffic management and air navigation service provision or charges. In particular, their positions shall be taken into consideration at an early stage in the process of developing long-term strategic investment plans, especially as regards aspects requiring synchronisation between air and ground equipment deployment.