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Successful VCS switch-over at Edinburgh
An important result has been achieved in recent days at Edinburgh Airport. Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL), the resident Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), successfully completed the transition to the new Voice Communication System (VCS) provided by SITTI. The old system, which has been serving the Scottish capital for many years, has been definitively switched off in favour of a new modern Voice over IP (VoIP) system. SITTI, world leading supplier of VCS systems, has been awarded the supply of a full standard compliant new voice switching solution that …
Denmark’s first integrated digital tower completes proof of concept testing with FREQUENTIS DFS AEROSENSE
Naviair, the Danish Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), has successfully completed proof of concept testing for its integrated digital tower and approach solution. The concept testing took place at Frequentis premises in Austria and allowed Naviair to see several remote tower components on the integration platform MosaiX for the first time. The testing also allowed Naviair to request customisation based on its requirements, proving the flexibility of the solution.
Entry Point North signed a simulator software contract with ROSE Simulation GmbH
After a public procurement process, Entry Point North has awarded ROSE Simulation GmbH a contract to deliver software for the simulators which are used in Air Traffic Controller training. The simulator system from ROSE Simulation will, together with Entry Point North´s well-proven know-how, be a strong and innovative concept promoted by Entry Point North as “NorthSim” for current as well as new customers and partners. The contract will come into full force by November 2022 for a duration of 5 years, with the possibility to extend the contract by 5+5 years.
Airbus and TNO to develop aircraft laser communication terminal
Airbus and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) have launched a programme to develop a laser communication terminal demonstrator for aircraft, known as UltraAir. The project, which is co-financed by Airbus, TNO and the Netherlands Space Office (NSO), is part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ScyLight (Secure and Laser communication technology) programme. It covers the design, construction and testing of the technology demonstrator.
“InterFAB Expert Talk” adds clarity to the meaning of economic surplus
The second InterFab Expert Talk brought together more than 80 delegates from all over Europe to discuss the interpretation of financial data by the European Commission’s Performance Review Body (PRB) and air navigation service providers (ANSPs). A presentation by Eckhard Drews, DFS Director Controlling, and Vitan Todorov, BULATSA Director Finance and Chief Accountant, explained how different interpretations of the term ‘economic surplus’ have a profound impact on the reporting of financial results.
IATA: Air Cargo Demand Up 9% in February Compared to Pre-COVID Levels; Negative Passenger Demand Trend Continues in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels with demand up 9% over February 2019. February demand also showed strong month-on-month growth over January 2021 levels. Volumes have now returned to 2018 levels seen prior to the US-China trade war. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons to follow are to February 2019 which followed a normal …
- Insero Air Traffic Solutions extends collaboration with PANSA regarding multi-stage upgrade of Insero SERIS
- ERA has signed a new contract to provide ADS-B coverage of airspace in Bhutan
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- Construction starts on camera mast for remote tower operation at Groningen Airport Eelde
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