Digitalisation is transforming every area of aviation – and the world of NOTAMs is no exception. Thanks to the new European CP1 regulation, major airports in the EU face a significant change: by the end of 2025, they must transition to publishing Digital NOTAMs. This shift will bring greater accuracy, improved clarity, and the ability for automated data processing. R-SYS is playing a key role in this transition in cooperation with LVNL, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and NG Aviation.

Why change is needed

The current system of traditional NOTAMs has its limitations. Information is often written in a specific, abbreviated code that can be difficult for humans to quickly read and interpret. NOTAMs also tend to contain a large amount of information that cannot be easily filtered for relevance.

As a result, important alerts may be lost in a flood of less critical messages.
For example, at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, even after filtering NOTAMs for this single airport only, a pilot or dispatcher may still receive dozens of entries daily. In such a volume, it is challenging to instantly identify the information crucial for a safe and efficient flight. This increases the risk of overlooking important details and complicates operational planning.

The move to Digital NOTAM

The European CP1 regulation requires selected large airports in the EU (including Amsterdam Schiphol) to transition to Digital NOTAM (DNOTAM) by the end of 2025.

DNOTAM represents a modern way of creating and sharing NOTAMs, enabling their processing in a machine-readable format. This means:

• more precise and detailed information,
• easier filtering by exact location, time, or type of event,
• the possibility of automatic processing in planning and navigation systems.

The result? Less “information noise” and faster orientation for everyone working with the data.

How it will work at Schiphol

As a NOTAM originator, Schiphol Airport can create NOTAMs, but all must be approved by the Dutch air navigation service provider LVNL.

To produce DNOTAMs, Schiphol has purchased a system from Slovak company NG Aviation. This system will allow the airport to prepare DNOTAMs, which will then be sent for approval to LVNL and subsequently to Eurocontrol.

The role of R-SYS

R-SYS already operates the NOTAM Portal for LVNL for traditional NOTAMs. The implementation of DNOTAM into this portal is planned for 2026.

In the meantime, R-SYS will develop an API that will ensure the automated transfer of DNOTAMs from Schiphol to LVNL and onwards to Eurocontrol, where they will be validated and published. This process will enable DNOTAMs to be distributed in compliance with European requirements and made available to all users.

Significance for the aviation community

The introduction of Digital NOTAM is an important step towards a more modern and safer aviation industry. For airports, air traffic controllers, and pilots, it means:

Automation – the ability to integrate directly into planning and navigation applications.

Less chaos – better filtering and clearer information.

Higher precision – detailed location data and exact time intervals.

Conclusion: Building the Future of Aeronautical Data

The transition to Digital NOTAM is not just a regulatory requirement – it is a milestone in the modernization of air traffic management. For airports and ANSPs, it means cleaner data, fewer operational risks, and the foundation for future automation. For pilots and dispatchers, it brings clarity and efficiency where information overload once dominated.

R-SYS, in cooperation with LVNL, Schiphol Airport, and NG Aviation, is ensuring that this transition will not remain an abstract regulation, but will become a functioning reality. By bridging systems, aligning standards, and enabling interoperability, R-SYS strengthens its role as a trusted integrator in Europe’s aeronautical data infrastructure.

As the aviation industry continues its digital evolution, projects like DNOTAM demonstrate how international cooperation and the right technological partners can transform regulation into tangible improvements. At R-SYS, we see this not only as compliance with CP1, but as an opportunity to shape the future of safe, connected, and data-driven aviation.