Graham Lake - Articles and news items

CANSO Members Control 1.8% More Flights in 2011

Airport news / 26 January 2012 /

In 2011 48 CANSO Member air navigation service providers (ANSPs) around the world were responsible for handling 51.5 million IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) movements compared to just over 50.6 million in 2010. This represents an increase of 1.8%.

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Aviation partners report on roll-out of joint programme to combat airport congestion, reduce fuel burn & CO2 emissions

Airport news / 29 November 2011 /

The threat of climate change, the global economic crisis and the resulting changes in the structure of the European aviation market have led to a renewed focus on efficiency and performance for Europe’s airports.

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CANSO steps up to lead change

Airport news / 16 June 2011 /

CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has been tasked by the world’s aviation leaders to ‘step up’ and lead industry change.

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Paul Riemens appointed as CANSO Chairman

Airport news / 15 June 2011 /

CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has today announced the appointment of Mr Paul Riemens as Chairman of the CANSO Executive Committee. He succeeds Interim Chairman Mr Eamonn Brennan effective immediately.

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CANSO welcomes Airport & Aviation Services (S.L.) Limited (AASL) as a full member

Airport news / 27 May 2011 /

CANSO, the Global Voice of ATM, has welcomed Airport & Aviation Services (S.L.) Limited (AASL) as its newest Full Member.

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CANSO appoints Robert Hutchison as Director of Communications and Marketing

Airport news / 2 March 2011 /

CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has announced the appointment of Robert Hutchison as Director of Communications and Marketing. Robert took up his appointment on 1 March 2011 reporting to Director General Graham Lake.

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CANSO ATM Dinner & Jane’s ATC Awards 2011 “Social Event of the Year” for ATM Industry

Airport news / 3 February 2011 /

CANSO has announced that its ATM Dinner, in association with Jane’s ATC Awards, on 7 March in Amsterdam is set to be the “social event of the year” for the ATM industry.

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Historic agreement on aviation emissions “Welcome first step” says CANSO

Airport news / 11 October 2010 /

CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has welcomed the announcement by ICAO that it has agreed a framework to stabilise and reduce aviation emissions. But CANSO warned that the industry’s efforts to cut emissions faster and further need greater government support if they are to succeed.

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CANSO joins ACI EUROPE and EUROCONTROL’s partnership to combat airport congestion and reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions

Airport news / 5 October 2010 /

The threat of climate change, the global economic crisis and the resulting changes in the structure of the European aviation market have led to a renewed focus on efficiency and performance for Europe’s airports.

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CANSO Welcomes Two More Associate Members

Airport news / 9 September 2010 /

CANSO, the Global Voice of ATM, is pleased to welcome Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and ATC Network as Associate Members.

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CANSO creates Americas office

Airport news / 16 June 2010 /

CANSO, the global voice of Air Traffic Management, has established an Americas Office, based in Mexico and supported by CANSO Members Aena (Spain), FAA (USA), NAATC (Netherlands Antilles), NAV Portugal and SENEAM (Mexico).

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CANSO CEOs Discuss Volcanic Ash – Call for Stronger European Safety Regulator

Airport news / 15 June 2010 /

CANSO, the Global Voice of ATM, has held a discussion on the fallout from the volcanic ash situation in Europe. This was the first time the CEOs of ANSPs from across the globe have been gathered together to discuss this issue.

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CANSO Response to IATA on CNS “A Vital First Step” Toward Harmonising Global Priorities

Airport news / 8 June 2010 /

CANSO, the Global Voice of ATM, has responded to the IATA Report on User Requirements for Air Traffic Services as a “vital first step” in facilitating the industry’s efforts to harmonise global Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) operations priorities.

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“Swift, sensible and safe” resumption of European flights, with “unprecedented” level of cooperation

Airport news / 20 April 2010 /

CANSO, the global voice of Air Traffic Management, has praised European Air Traffic Control organisations for their “swift, sensible and safe” approach to opening up European airspace, and stressed that the level of cooperation between different aviation sectors is “unprecedented”.

CANSO Director General Graham Lake said:

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Welcome news for global aviation: European airspace likely to resume operations Tuesday morning

Airport news / 19 April 2010 /

CANSO, the Global Voice of ATM, has welcomed the decision by European air traffic control organisations to recommend resuming flights by 8am UTC Tuesday morning (20th April) as “welcome news for airlines and passengers around the world”.

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