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February figures show that UK air traffic growth continues
UK ANSP, NATS has released figures which show that February 2019 saw an increase of 2.8 per cent on air traffic in UK airspace from 2018, an additional 4,769 flights in a year.
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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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Drone Series: End-to-end drone detection systems
In the latest instalment of our Drone Series, Lee Mansell details how drone detection needs to adapt to the challenges we face as an industry, whilst ensuring that the good drones can do is not overlooked.
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iTEC and EUROCONTROL develop Single European Sky initiative
A strong collaboration in delivering a Single European Sky, and the signing of the Collaboration Agreement, sees the partnership between iTEC and EUROCONTROL continue to grow.
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Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) introduces remote digital towers
A new partnership between EANS and Cybernetica has led to a remote air traffic control tower solution, which allows air traffic at several aerodromes to be controlled simultaneously.
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Now is the time for a revolution in air traffic service provision
Martin Rolfe, NATS’ Chief Executive Officer, reveals the challenges posed by managing air traffic in today’s world, with rapidly increasing pressure to maximise capacity, resilience and performance in the face of growing demand and customer expectation.
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Frequentis discuss bridging the air traffic capacity gap
Frequentis reveals how deploying an integrated controller working position solution can help air traffic controllers to work more efficiently and effectively.
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Interview Spotlight: Andy Taylor, Chief Solutions Officer, NATS
Andy Taylor, Chief Solutions Officer for Digital Towers at NATS, reveals how industry collaborations are revolutionising digital tower offerings to challenge assumptions and pave the way for smarter digital airport operations.
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UK Transport Secretary presses urgency of airspace modernisation
At the Airport Operators Association (AOA) annual dinner, Chris Grayling explained that reforming UK airspace is vital to meet the growing needs of the industry.
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Pakistan’s airspace has partially reopened, allowing some flights in and out
Pakistan's airspace has reopened in-part following a political dispute with neighbouring nation, India, which caused a complete closure.
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ATC/ATM In-Depth Focus 2019
As passenger numbers continue to increase, the air traffic management industry is becoming increasingly overwhelmed by capacity limits and how close they are to them. However, improvements in the technology available to air traffic controllers will help to relieve some of these pressures. This In-Depth Focus explores these developments.
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International Airport Review Issue 1 2019
In this issue: ensuring operational efficiency during the winter season, using passenger projections to create a seamless experience, and how AI can enhance threat detection.
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Drone sighting at Dublin Airport forces suspension of operations
Services at Dublin Airport are now back up and running, but the drone caused approximately 30 minutes of disruption.
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Drone Series: Keeping the unexpected on your radar
Handling the backlash from a crisis is almost as important as the crisis itself. Brand perception continues to bear the brunt of a magnitude of ills as a result of the continued drone crisis, but what can be done? Jonathan Barrett, Managing Director of real-time information provider, Dataminr, explains more.
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Show Preview: Head to the ATMosphere for business
Aviation professionals from around the globe will once again gather in the Spanish capital of Madrid, for the annual World ATM Congress, on 12-14 March 2019, the world’s largest air traffic management (ATM) conference and exhibition.
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CANSO honoured for improving safety and efficiency of airspace
CANSO's Director General, Jeff Poole, has been honoured with the inaugural Keramianakis Award for improving the safety and efficiency of airspace.
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