
## Review progress

The systematic literature review led by EuroUSC and supported by all consortium partners has screened over 200 papers across Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and arXiv. The review follows the PRISMA methodology to ensure transparent and reproducible reporting.

### Preliminary findings

Early results indicate a rich field of computationally complex problems spanning:

- Dynamic airspace configuration and sectorisation
- Traffic flow management and flight scheduling
- 4D trajectory planning and conflict resolution
- Gate assignment and sequencing
- UAM route optimisation and drone swarm coordination

The full catalogue will be published as Deliverable D4.1 at month 12, along with an effort-versus-impact analysis identifying the most promising candidates for quantum computing implementation.


Systematic literature review reaches 200 papers


## Call for participation

The JANUS consortium is pleased to announce its first stakeholder workshop, to be held online on 15 October 2026. The workshop aims to engage the wider ATM research community in identifying and describing computationally complex problems in air traffic management that could benefit from quantum computing.

### Workshop goals

- Present the JANUS project methodology and objectives
- Gather detailed technical descriptions of optimisation and AI/ML problems from the community
- Facilitate one-on-one follow-up interviews with researchers
- Build a shared catalogue of quantum-amenable problems

Researchers who have published on ATM optimisation, traffic flow management, airspace configuration, or related topics are especially encouraged to participate.


First stakeholder workshop announced


## A new beginning

The JANUS project officially launched with a kick-off meeting hosted by the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences (FTTS) in Zagreb, Croatia. Representatives from all six consortium partners gathered to set the stage for three years of research into quantum computing applications in air traffic management.

### Meeting highlights

- Presentation of the overall project vision and methodology
- Detailed planning of the first work package activities
- Establishment of the Steering Board and communication channels
- Agreement on the initial systematic literature review scope

The consortium agreed on an ambitious timeline for the first reporting period, with the Catalogue of Quantum-Amenable Problems (D4.1) and the Cryptography Needs Report (D3.2) set as key milestones for month 12.


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