The EUROCONTROL Standard Inputs for Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis provides harmonized data and assumptions used in the economic appraisal of aviation and air traffic management projects. The guidance aims to ensure consistency and comparability in cost-benefit analyses across studies in the European aviation sector. It presents recommended values for key economic parameters such as the value of time for passengers and airlines, fuel costs, delay costs, environmental externalities, and discount rates. The document also includes assumptions related to traffic growth, aircraft operating costs, and emission valuation to support reliable economic modeling. By standardizing these inputs, the guidance reduces methodological differences between analyses and improves transparency in project evaluation. Overall, it helps analysts and policymakers conduct robust economic assessments of aviation initiatives and prioritize investments that deliver the greatest operational, economic, and environmental benefits.
