Implementation status

ECC/DEC/(05)11

ECC/DEC/(05)11 of 24 June 2005 on the free circulation and use of Aircraft Earth Stations (AES) in the frequency bands 14-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 10.7-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.5-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) latest updated on 8 November 2024 (ECC#65)

Implementation Summary
implemented 42
limited implementation / see remarks 2
planned 0
under study 1
not implemented / see remarks 0
no info / see remarks 1
Country Implementation Status Date (of update) Date (of activation) Remarks
Albania implemented 10-08-2017 License-exemption if licensed by registering country
Andorra implemented 10-08-2017
Austria implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt
Azerbaijan implemented 10-08-2017 No objection letter to be obtained
Belgium implemented 10-08-2017 License-exemption if licensed by registering country
Bosnia and Herzegovina implemented 10-08-2017 BH Rule 72/2014
Bulgaria implemented 22-10-2018 Following the alignment of the legislation with the provisions of the Code, currently implemented by Rules for free use of radio frequency spectrum, published in the Bulgarian Official Gazette No. 92 of November 5, 2021. The use of AES is permitted only if they operate with an ITU-registered satellite system. The use of AES operating under the control of satellite systems that are not registered in the ITU is allowed only when in the process of international coordination Bulgaria has not expressed disagreement with the use of these systems or has given its consent.
Croatia implemented 23-11-2015 Implemented through reference in the NTFA. Issued general licence OD-102
Cyprus implemented 26-10-2015
Czech Republic implemented 26-02-2020 VO-R/1/6.2022-6
Denmark implemented 02-11-2015 Implementation through reference in the national table of frequency allocations and executive order (at present No 758 of 1 June 2015). Note that ECC/DEC/(05)11 is also implemented in Greenland and the Faroe Islands in the respective frequency allocation tables.
Estonia implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt, implemented through reference in "The Estonian radio frequency allocation plan” and "Conditions for use of radio frequencies and technical requirements for radio equipment exempted from frequency authorisation"
Finland implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt; Implemented by Regulation TRAFICOM 4 on radio frequency regulation, see https://www.traficom.fi/en/regulations/radio-frequency-regulation-4
France implemented 03-06-2011
Georgia under study 30-05-2024
Germany implemented 14-07-2015 Earth station network license needed in Germany
Greece implemented 05-02-2016 National measures apply: Operation of AES, mounted on aircrafts, on the ground and below 7000 ft is not allowed
Hungary implemented 09-03-2023 License-exempt; Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands. Information under Decides 2 and due to considering l): The consent of the aviation authority is required for the operation of AES on the ground at airports. Information under Decides 10: the uplink transmissions are possible in the whole band 14-14.5 GHz. Notification relevant to considering o): AMSS network operators are exempted from frequency authorisation and notification
Iceland implemented 10-08-2017 implemented through NTFA
Ireland implemented 10-08-2017 See National Legalisation S.I. 226 of 2020 See National Legalisation S.I.295 of 2007 See National Legalisation S.I. 197 of 2005
Italy implemented 02-11-2015 Implemented by the decree of Ministry of the Economic Development of 13 November 2008 and published in the Italian Official Gazette No. 273 dated 21 November 2008
Latvia implemented 10-08-2017
Liechtenstein implemented 10-08-2017
Lithuania implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt
Luxembourg implemented 10-08-2017 Through reference in Luxembourg's national table of frequency allocation as of 13 January 2016
Malta implemented 12-01-2016
Moldova implemented 10-08-2017
Monaco no info / see remarks
Montenegro implemented 10-08-2017 Implemented through reference in the National Frequency Allocation Table and in the Rulebook on radio-frequencies and the condition under they can be used without individual authorisation
Netherlands implemented 10-08-2017 Exemption from individual licensing is implemented in the relevant executive order
North Macedonia implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt
Norway implemented 20-10-2015
Poland implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt
Portugal implemented 02-11-2015 Press release containing the Decision published (Spectru no 82, January 2006)
Romania implemented 10-08-2017 License-exempt; airport coordination
San Marino implemented 10-08-2017
Serbia implemented Implementation per 3 July 2020 through reference in the national table of frequency allocations
Slovak Republic implemented 10-08-2017 Prior license-exemption with notification
Slovenia implemented 18-05-2015 NTFA
Spain implemented 22-10-2015
Sweden limited implementation / see remarks 21-04-2015 Implemented by the National Frequency Allocation Table and Licence Exemption Regulations. Not all requirements are mandatory. Free circulation de facto implemented by EU RE Directive)
Switzerland implemented 10-08-2017 See https://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/0808/16
Türkiye implemented 28-10-2015 License-exempt, Both nationally-registered (only supplied by the companies those having both Satellite Communication Service and Internet Service Provider authorizations granted by ICTA) and foreign-registered aircrafts, the user shall fill in 'the Information Form for the Electronic Communications Services' and send to ICTA
Ukraine implemented 10-08-2017 on approval by analysis basis
United Kingdom limited implementation / see remarks 17-11-2021 Partly implemented (14- 14.25 GHz only). Authorised under an Earth Station Network licence where individual licensing of terminals is required only in a few number of cases.
Vatican City implemented 10-08-2017