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Estonia revolutionises drone flying as FREQUENTIS state-of-the-art UTM suite is put into operation

Drone operators in Estonia can now fully utilise the Frequentis UTM suite covering services and applications, implemented for Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS). Users now have access to up-to-date drone flight information, can register themselves as operators and securely exchange data, monitor airspace conditions, file flight plans, and even apply for take-off clearance. This solution marks a significant milestone in the development of uncrewed aviation services in Estonia and will transform the drone flying experience. “Uncrewed aviation and drone markets are growing fast.

ATCA Welcomes Carey Fagan as Incoming President & CEO; Thanks Brian Bruckbauer for His Service

The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is pleased to welcome Carey Fagan as its incoming CEO and President. Carey recently retired from the FAA after 33 years of public service. Rachel Jackson, Chair of the Board, said "We are so grateful that Carey is willing to join ATCA as the organization moves forward in exciting new directions. She will strengthen and build ATCA’s advocacy and policy leadership in air traffic operations, investments, and improvements.

U-ELCOME will be at Airspace Integration Week Madrid

Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) and Expodrónica organize from September 25th to 28th, Airspace Integration Week Madrid. Governments and private organizations, as well as industry leaders, will participate in the largest airspace community event as Exhibitors, Sponsors, Panelists or all of them. Anticipating a registration of 6,000 attendees, Airspace Integration Week Madrid is a weeklong event, focused on all aspects of airspace industry.

SITTI present at the Italian Air Force Day

The Italian Air Force (AMI) was officially founded in 1923, exactly 100 years ago. This event has been celebrated in many places in Italy with exhibitions and shows, one of which took place in Milano on September 10 at the Linate Airport, not far from the operational office of SITTI. Several thousands of enthusiastic and curious people of all ages crowded the airport to have the opportunity of having a close view of aircrafts and military vehicles.

Israel to Activate World’s First Nationwide UTM Network for Eighteen-Month Period, Selects High Lander’s Vega UTM as Official Solution

Israeli national authorities have begun an eighteen-month initiative in which, for the first time, uncrewed traffic management (UTM) technology will be used to manage air traffic in U-spaces across the country. They selected High Lander, a leading provider of drone fleet management and uncrewed traffic management solutions, and Ayalon Highways, a Ministry of Transport-linked transportation solution provider, to supply the requisite technology.Specifically, the Israeli Government Companies Authority and Israel Innovation Authority have elected to use High Lander’s Vega UTM platform to …

Fuel Efficiency: No Stone Unturned in Quest for Net Zero

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reemphasized that every drop of fuel avoided counts in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the latest result from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA). LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is one of the airlines to undertake the FEGA, which identified the potential to shave its annual fuel consumption by several percent. That equates to an annual reduction by tens of thousands of tonnes of carbon from LOT’s operations. “Every drop counts.

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