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Airspace Abu Dhabi 2026 announced as tri-regional platform for ATM transformation

The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) today announced the launch of a bold new regional initiative: Airspace Abu Dhabi 2026. Hosted at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, an ADNEC Group venue, this brand-new event will be the only air traffic management (ATM) platform purpose-built that unites the Middle East, Africa, and Euro-Asia regions. Airspace Abu Dhabi 2026 is not simply a new addition to the global aviation calendar but a strategic response to the growing demand for implementation-focused collaboration across the tri-regional airspace ecosystem.

EUROCAE Symposium Brings Together Industry Leaders to Advance Aviation Standards

Aviation professionals from across the globe participated in the EUROCAE Symposium on 23 and 24 April in Madrid, marking the third time Spain has hosted this prestigious event since EUROCAE's foundation in 1963.EUROCAE successfully hosted its 2025 Symposium on 23 and 24 April at the El Beatriz Auditorium in Madrid, Spain. This flagship event attracted more than 150 esteemed professionals, including specialised experts and industry leaders from Europe and beyond.

INDRA Air Traffic Inc. is set to renew the man-portable tactical navigation systems of the US Air Force

Indra Air Traffic Inc., the U.S.-based company of the Indra Group, one of the leading global defense, aerospace, and advanced digital technology companies, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to renew its Man-Portable (MP) military air navigation systems, with a budget ceiling of 198,360,000 US dollars and performance period through 2032. The contract with the U.S. Air Force includes the design, engineering, commissioning, technical maintenance, and potential future upgrades of the man-portable TACAN systems, a variant of Indra’s TACAN solution, which provides accurate …

skeyes and SkeyDrone support the deployment of drones by the Brussels police force

The Brussels Capital-Ixelles local police zone have officially received the green light for the deployment of three drone-in-a-box systems in the conduct of police operations. This innovative step marks an important evolution in the use of technology for public safety. The unmanned aircraft will be deployed to map the situation on site prior to the arrival of patrols. Based on this real-time information, the emergency services can make a better estimate of the necessary resources and personnel. The drones and pilots are provided by Citymesh.

NATS signs strategic partnership with Bristol Airport

NATS has signed a strategic partnership with Bristol Airport that will see it provide air traffic services at the Airport until at least 2036. NATS, which has managed air traffic control at Bristol Airport for 20 years, will continue providing air traffic and associated engineering services, with the new contract coming into effect in January 2026. Bristol Airport saw its busiest ever summer in 2024 with 10.6 million passengers and last year began major works as part of a £400m investment over five years that will enable 12 million passengers a year to use the Airport.

VoIP quality monitoring takes off: R&S AVQA from Rohde & Schwarz now operational for ANS Czech Republic

Rohde & Schwarz concludes successful deployment of R&S AVQA advanced voice quality assurance system for enhanced VoIP quality monitoring in Czech air traffic management. - Rohde & Schwarz is pleased to announce the successful deployment and final acceptance of the R&S AVQA advanced voice quality assurance system, now fully operational already for a few months. This groundbreaking solution is set to transform voice communication monitoring within the Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR), ensuring compliance with the stringent ED137 standard.

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