Real-time tracking trial begins over the North Atlantic
For the first time, air traffic controllers now have real-time data on the position of planes anywhere in the world, including previously unsurveilled airspace.
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For the first time, air traffic controllers now have real-time data on the position of planes anywhere in the world, including previously unsurveilled airspace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The digital-twin programme ensures that every known eventuality has been planned for, ensuring that air traffic management is optimised.
With fewer delays, and continued positive growth, 2019 could be a very busy year for air traffic controllers at NATS in the UK.
In his second instalment for International Airport Review, Lee Mansell describes how sensor technology can detect, track and identify drone activity.
NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic services, has been recognised for its progress in reducing the environmental impact of its operations.
Due to their height and movement patterns, wind turbines can have a range of impacts on navigational systems, mimicking the appearance of real aircraft.
The artificial intelligence technology could reclaim 20 per cent of lost capacity caused by low cloud and reduced visibility from the control tower.
NATS has welcomed the agreement to change airspace regulations which have been in place since the 1950s to accommodate the growing air traffic of the UK.
Runner up in our Airport of the Year award category 2018, Bristol Airport has introduced a new Spoke Electronic Flight Progress Strip (EFPS) to increase stand management at the airport.
The British public remain sceptical about the use of drones, according to the latest figures released by air navigation service provider, NATS.
McLaren Deloitte has announced a collaboration agreement with UK air traffic services provider NATS, to bring Formula 1 technology and data science into the aviation industry to transform how operational decisions are made in the air traffic management space.