Air traffic control/management (ATC/ATM)

Just how safe is Europe’s ‘ultra-safe’ aviation industry?

27 March 2017 | By European Cockpit Association

Members of the European Parliament, researchers and pilots gathered last week (22 March) for a breakfast debate.

UK-Irish air traffic controllers collaborate to reduce delays and airline fuel burn

21 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Irish air traffic controllers have implemented an advanced system which significantly reduces delays for aircraft and passengers travelling into Heathrow.

Airlines saved $3 billion thanks to improved air traffic control says new study

7 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Increasing airspace capacity leads to more aircraft being able to choose optimum flight levels, saving time and fuel....

Bureau Veritas urges transition to updated aerospace standard

6 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Following the update to the AS9100 Series for Aerospace, Bureau Veritas is urging all organisations to begin transition preparations as soon as possible.

Fresh wave of ATC strikes in France to result in thousands of flight cancellations

6 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

A week of disruption is ahead of hundreds of thousands of European passengers who will see their travel plans thwarted by a wave of air traffic control (ATC) strikes.

No Country Left Behind: New Zealand’s key collaboration with the Pacific Islands

6 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

Athol Glover's work in the Pacific represents precisely what the wider aviation community needs to achieve. Athol Glover represents mutual accountability.

Technical advances in air traffic services puts Jersey Airport at the forefront

2 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Jersey Airport is set to become the first provider of Remote Tower Service technology in the British Isles following a major development programme.

Gatwick provides UK jobs boost with more than 1,000 positions available

2 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport announces vacancies for more than 1,000 seasonal summer jobs, further demonstrating the airport’s commitment to boosting employment...

CANSO: Dealing with new entrants to our airspace

23 February 2017 | By Jeff Poole | Director General | CANSO

Jeff Poole, Director General at the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), queries how drones can safely be incorporated into our airspace.

Who’s really in charge of an in-flight aviation crisis?

22 February 2017 | By Captain Tom Walsh | Aviation Security Consultant

Aviation Security Consultant, Captain Tom Walsh, addresses the issues of ‘captain’s authority’ and ‘common strategy’ by government officials, airport security managers, airport law enforcement and other first responders to security events involving commercial airliners at their airports, and discusses where the responsibility lies.

Frequentis to the rescue of Polish “IT-COM” after Schmid Telecom bankruptcy

22 February 2017 | By International Airport Review

Frequentis steps in to support Polish “IT-COM” after the bankruptcy of Schmid Telecom AG

CANSO Chair Ed Sims to step down

17 February 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

Ed Sims will step down from his role as Chair of CANSO in May 2017, following his decision to resign as CEO of Airways New Zealand to take up an international position.

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A4E calls on European Union to make 2017 the real year of delivery

9 February 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

A4E call for governments to abolish aviation taxes which have fleeced passengers by more than €5.6 billion over the course of the last year.

New think-tank launched to promote Air Traffic Management liberalisation

8 February 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

A group of industry players have come together to launch a debate about how the performance of ATM could be improved through greater market liberalisation...