cONnecting CLOse and Unexplored Destinations with New INter-Adriatic transport sErvices+

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)

Date of latest update: 2025-01-09

Description

Description (EN):

In the last decade, the entire Program area has experienced significant growth in passenger air traffic and the opening of new air routes in Europe and beyond. This positive dynamics can be associated to the contemporary development of the tourism sector. In addition, investments are planned in infrastructure at existing airports and in the construction of new ones (especially in Albania and Montenegro). However, cross-border connections remain scarce, considering that the only air connections available are Bari-Tirana and Brindisi- Tirana. The connectivity of the program territories across the maritime border is a challenge and a major obstacle, as an efficient transport network is a prerequisite for any economic and social interaction. In the cross-border area of the southern Adriatic sea and air connections are delayed or only seasonal. Many areas are poorly accessible, especially some inland areas isolated or some coastal communities, as well as cities, which are connected in a way inefficient at major transport hubs. Even air, road and maritime networks with TEN-T nodes, as well as access to inland areas at the TEN-T nodes, they are late. The overall objective of the project is to promote connectivity through the development strategies for sustainable of air transport to overcome these important obstacles and improve greener and more sustainable transport. The main output developed by the project will be a model for a more sustainable and inclusive air connectivity. This output will improve the work of transport operators providing them with a set of innovative solutions in the field of sustainable air mobility. The ON CLOUD NINE+ project will follow an innovative approach, through the involvement of the relevant stakeholders such as transport and touristic and ICT operators and policy-makers, to identify best practices among the three countries and elaborate cross border joint solution.

Expected Achievements (EN): Create a framework of joint actions for a greener and more sustainable connectivity, by including air transport, tourist and IT economic operators and policy-makers in the identification of best solutions to address sustainable cross-border transit.

Thematic information

Transport and mobility

Priority: (VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivity

Priority specific objective: RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility

Type of intervention: 108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)

Partners (3)

Lead Partner: Aeroporti di Puglia S.p.A.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 03094610726

Address: Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: https://www.aeroportidipuglia.it/

Total budget: EUR 82 692.42

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 66 153.93

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 16 538.49

GBER schemes / de minimis:

AERODROMI CRNE GORE AD

Name: AERODROMI CRNE GORE AD

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 20/31-00135-0

Address: PODGORICA AIRPORT, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.montenegroairports.com/

Total budget: EUR 48 808.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 41 486.80

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 7 321.20

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Autoriteti i Aviacionit Civil Shqiptar

Name: Autoriteti i Aviacionit Civil Shqiptar

Partner’s ID if not PIC: L01927451M

Address: Str “Sulejman Delvina”, 1019 Tirana, Albania

Legal status: public

Organisation type: National public authority

Website: https://www.aac.gov.al/

Total budget: EUR 53 437.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 45 421.45

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 8 015.55

GBER schemes / de minimis:

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Summary

Project name (EN): cONnecting CLOse and Unexplored Destinations with New INter-Adriatic transport sErvices+

Project acronym: ON CLOUD NINE+

Project ID: SA-0100205

Project start date: 2024-02-01

Project end date: 2025-01-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 184 937.42

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 153 062.18

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 82.76%

Co-financing sources:

IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 153 062.18. Co-financing rate, 82.76%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Workshop kit
Workshop Kit
Workshop kit
Action Plan for sustainable air transport in Italy
Action Plan for sustainable air transport in Albania
Action Plan for sustainable air transport in Montenegro
Action Plan for sustainable air transport in South Adriatic area
B2B Kit
Report of the Testing Activity
B2B Kit
B2B Kit
Conference kit
Conference kit
Conference kit
Application Form complete and signed declarations.
2% Flat Rate REPORT FOR LP

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

The project is in full compliance with the Pillar 2 “Connecting the Region”, Action - Development of air transport, since the project ON CLOUD NINE+ is establishing a dialogue amongst stakeholders on regional flight connections aiming to develop better links within the South Adriatic Region and to optimise year-round regional flights connections with outside destinations. The project aims to develop feasibility studies on new air routes and air transport strategies to overcome the existing cross-border connectivity challenges in the southern Adriatic Sea. By doing so, the project will contribute to improving the transport connectivity of the region, which aligns with the EUSAIR Action Plan's priority area of developing a multi-modal transport system to improve connectivity within the region. Additionally, though the workshops, the project aims to start discussion on improvement of accessibility to poorly connected areas, such as some inland areas and cities. By doing so, the project will help address the connectivity challenges faced by these areas, which is a priority area identified in the EUSAIR Topic 2 - Intermodal connections to the hinterland. Finally, the project will also establish a platform for discussion on development of greener and more sustainable transport strategies to improve the transport infrastructure framework in the region. By doing so, the project will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, which aligns with the EUSAIR strategy's objective of promoting environmental sustainability in the region.
The European Commission adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The project's focus on promoting sustainable transport solutions aligns with the European Green Deal's objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. By promoting greener and more sustainable transport, the project will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, which are key objectives of the European Green Deal.
AAM National Strategic Plan (2021-2030) for the development of Advanced Air Mobility in Italy: The AAM aim to define a National AAM Roadmap aimed at bridging the regulatory, technological and infrastructural gaps identified with respect to the creation of the ecosystem; drafting of this Strategic Plan, as a tool for guiding and implementing public and private initiatives for the creation of the national ecosystem for AAM. Part of project’s workshops aim to highlight these gaps and remedy them through sustainable and digitally advanced solutions.
The National Air Transport Plan (PNTA), or PIANO NAZIONALE TRASPORTI AEREI (PNTA) in Italian, covers the period 2019-2024. This plan outlines Italy's objectives and strategies for improving the competitiveness and sustainability of its air transport system. The project could align with the PNTA's objective of improving air transport connectivity and sustainability, particularly in the southern regions of Italy. By promoting the development of feasibility studies of new air routes and air transport strategies to improve connectivity with Albania and other destinations, the project could support the PNTA's objective of enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Italy's air transport system. The project's focus on studying new air routes to overcome existing cross-border connectivity challenges in the southern Adriatic Sea could contribute to achieving this objective.
The Airports of Puglia Development Plan, or Piano Strategico di Aeroporti di Puglia: It is a strategic document that outlines the development objectives and priorities for the airports in the Puglia region of Italy and is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the airports in the region, as well as improving the overall air connectivity of the region. The plan includes several key objectives, such as expanding airport capacity and infrastructure, improving the quality of airport services, and increasing the number of airlines and destinations served by the airports. The plan also aims to promote sustainable growth and development of the airport sector, while ensuring the protection of the environment and natural resources. In terms of the ON CLOUD NINE+ project, the Airports of Puglia Development Plan is relevant policy document to consider, particularly in terms of enhancing the connectivity of Puglia with Albania and Montenegro by valorizing Foggia airport. The project could align with the objectives of the development plan by promoting the development of air transport strategies to improve connectivity with Albania and Montenegro, and by supporting the sustainable growth and development of the airport sector in the Puglia region.

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2025-01-09

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

45 / 80 (56.25%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

189 / 351 (53.85%)

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cONnecting CLOse and Unexplored Destinations with New INter-Adriatic transport sErvices+

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