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Flying without fear: How the EU keeps us safe when we fly
EUROCONTROL Network Manager's alarming system ensures that unsafe aircraft are detected before they enter European airspace.
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ATC/ATM
According to Definitions in Article 2(1) and (10) of Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky, air traffic control (ATC) means a service provided for the purpose of preventing collisions, and expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic; whilst air traffic management (ATM) means the aggregation of the airborne and ground-based functions required to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during all phases of operations.
Both are two vital sectors within the aviation industry – all management of arriving and departing aircraft is of course essential for the safety of both passengers and staff.
Furthermore, ATC/ATM has the potential to assist in increasing an airport’s capacity, therefore enhancing revenue generation and traffic growth. By processing flights more efficiently, an airport could increase its output; greatly enhancing its future potential.
Of course this cannot come at a cost to safety, so within this core topic International Airport Review details how airports, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airport operators and airport authorities are balancing the need for stringent safety policies with the want to increase capacity, using new technologies, automation, updated regulations and revised management systems.
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NAV CANADA to install time-based spacing system at Toronto
Intelligent Approach works by dynamically calculating the optimum time between arriving aircraft based on their type and the prevailing weather conditions.
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CANSO release plans to mitigate capacity restraints over summer 2019
Following the challenging summer of 2018, where a record number of flights placed a strain on parts of Europe’s air traffic management network, ANSPs across Europe are stepping up their collaboration.
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New ATC simulator to be implemented in universities and research centres
A new version of EUROCONTROL's ESCAPE air traffic control simulator will facilitate academic research around the world and improve future training.
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Air traffic control: Making the best of your assets – a runway package
The EUROCONTROL ‘Challenges of Growth 2018’ study predicts there will be a lack of capacity at European airports in 2040 preventing around 1.5 million flights from flying. Such a lack of capacity could mean 160 million passengers would not be able to travel with a potential economic loss of around…
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Air traffic control In-Depth Focus: Why does ATM reform matter?
David McMillan, Chair of the ATM Policy Institute, says that the development and digitalisiation of the air traffic management industry is a change that has taken a long time to be accepted industry wide, and this ongoing development can only happen with continued liberalisation within the industry.
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Drones can now be tracked using the mobile communications network
Droniq provides a technical platform to track drones, enabling flights beyond the visual line of sight of the pilot in the future.
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CANSO lays out vision for safe and efficient air traffic management
CANSO says that network approach, new technologies and a performance-based regulatory framework is key to improving the future of Europe's ATM.
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Strong regional focus is vital for seamless airspace across Asia-Pacific
CANSO highlights how best practice developed for the region by the region is increasingly effective in addressing common issues.
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UK launches ‘Innovation Sandbox’ to be at forefront of aviation technology
With projects ranging from air taxis to AI in air traffic control, the UK CAA's 'Innovation Sandbox' plans to keep UK aviation at the forefront of technology.
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Beijing Daxing International Airport begins test flights
Four flights take-off and land at Beijing Daxing International Airport as trials begin ahead of the opening of the new structure in September 2019.
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IATA provides three suggestions to boost aviation benefits in France
Three key ways in which France can reap more benefits from aviation have been highlighted, including economic regulation reform and the implementation of an ATM strategy.
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How IoT is helping to achieve safer and more efficient airside operations
16 May 2019 | By Honeywell
Airports are among the most heavily trafficked establishments, with travel expected to continue to increase. As airports work to accommodate more travellers — all while adhering to the latest industry standards — doing so efficiently becomes more difficult. Fortunately, technology developments are helping mitigate these challenges and helping airports can…
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Frequentis: Remote digital towers are multiplying operational efficiencies
Remote tower – the concept of carrying out air traffic control services from any location using a multitude of local sensors, visual and infrared cameras and surveillance solutions – has created an exciting opportunity to enhance the way air traffic is monitored and managed and reduce the cost of operations.…
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EUROCONTROL will continue to run Europe’s skies
EUROCONTROL has been reappointed as Network Manager of the European skies by the European Commission for the next decade.
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