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IFATCA & ECA are deeply concerned about the negative impact of judicial decisions on air transport safety in and over Switzerland
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations, IFATCA, and the European Cockpit Association, ECA, are extremely disappointed to learn of the conviction of two Air Traffic Controllers in Switzerland. In April and December 2018, two air traffic controllers were convicted by the Federal Penal Court and by the Cantonal Court of Zurich respectively for operational incidents. No one was injured in either event, nor was there any damage sustained to any of the involved aircraft or to ground infrastructure. This reaction does nothing to improve aviation safety.
ENAIRE has overcome the barrier of 2 million managed flights
ENAIRE, the Spanish air navigation operator and fourth most important in Europe, has exceeded the mark of two million managed flights. It is an all-time record in air navigation in Spain. With 19 days left to end the year, ENAIRE expects to manage in 2018 approximately 90,000 flights more than in 2017, transporting over 300 million people. Cumulative over the first 11 months From 1 January to 30 November of this year, ENAIRE has managed 1,943,544 flights, which represent a 4.8% increase on the first eleven months of 2017.
Enter the ATMosphere for Business at World ATM Congress 2019
Aviation and air traffic management (ATM) professionals from around the globe will gather on 12-14 March 2019, in Madrid, Spain, for World ATM Congress 2019 – the world's largest international ATM exhibition and conference. Members of the global aviation community are invited to register today. World ATM Congress 2019 combines a large-scale exhibition, world-class conference and educational presentations, and exclusive networking opportunities, plus the chance to learn the latest trends and developments in the ATM industry – all under one roof.
UK’s first Digital Air Traffic Control Centre opens at Cranfield
Cranfield Airport’s new Digital Air Traffic Control Centre was today officially opened by the Aviation Minister, Liz Sugg. The airport is the first in the UK to have an operational digital air traffic control centre. Over the next few months, the airport will continue its work with the regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, in order to complete the transition from a traditional air traffic control tower to the new digital centre, providing a high-quality air traffic control service.
IATA Launches Platform Enabling Airlines to Share Turbulence Data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Turbulence Aware data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight. Turbulence Aware augments an airline’s ability to forecast and avoid turbulence by pooling and sharing (in real time) turbulence data generated by participating airlines. Today airlines rely upon pilot reports and weather advisories to mitigate the impact of turbulence on their operations.
Italy Announces National Airspace Strategy
ENAV (the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented the first edition of the Italian National Airspace Strategy. Air travel is set to grow 50% across Europe over the next 20 years. The goal of the air traffic management (ATM) network in Italy is to service this demand. Airlines and ENAV have joined forces to continue the ongoing modernization of the network, while ensuring safety, improving environmental performance, and reducing costs and delays.
- Saab Receives Order from FMV for Core Military Airport Systems
- Expanding the use of Free Route Airspace in one of the most complex area of Europe
- OneSKY milestones reached
- Ignacio Mataix, Indra's Executive Director, calls for the EU's support for the ATM Industry to assure future European Aeronautic Leadership
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