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EU Air Traffic passenegers benefit as completed SESAR deployment projects reach the one hundredth milestone
SESAR deployment projects are delivering performance benefits for European Union (EU) air traffic passengers - Air traffic passengers across Europe are benefitting after the number of completed modernisation aviation projects being deployed by SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) and supported by all operational stakeholders, reached the 100th milestone. The total number of fully completed air traffic modernisation projects now stands at 105 - the first 100 representing an investment of EUR403 million - with a further 225 ongoing and 19 more planned, bringing new operational efficiencies as well …
INDRA's Anti-drone shield, tested in the most complex environments and ready to protect airports
The presence of drones recently forced the closure of Gatwick airport for three days, suspending 1,000 flights and disrupting the plans of about 140,000 passengers during Christmas, and Heathrow for one hour. Indra is one of the few companies in the world that has a comprehensive solution specifically prepared and tested to protect an airport or any other space against drones flying without authorization. It is an intelligent shield, called ARMS (Anti RPAS Multisensor System), which detects the presence of drones kilometers away, identifies the model and learns their weaknesses to neutralize …
Andreas Pötzsch new Managing Director at DFS Aviation Services
On 1 January 2019, Andreas Pötzsch (51) joins management at DFS Aviation Services GmbH, a subsidiary of the German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS), at the side of the other Managing Director Oliver P. Cristinetti. In his position as Managing Director, Andreas Pötzsch will be responsible for the operational side of the business, including air navigation services, safety and quality management, human resources strategy and the coordination of the subsidiaries.
European Safedrone project to integrate drones in the future U-Space over cities and rural areas takes off
The European Safedrone project, which will carry out one of the largest European flight demonstrations of drones and conventional aircraft sharing airspace at very low level takes off with the aim to unleash the capability of unmanned aircraft to provide all kinds of services in rural areas and cities in the next decade. Funded by the EU, through H2020 and the SESAR JU, the project is being launched by a consortium led by technology and consultancy company Indra and comprising the Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (FADA-CATEC), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Unifly, the …
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.
Ignacio Mataix, Indra's Executive Director, calls for the EU's support for the ATM Industry to assure future European Aeronautic Leadership
Ignacio Mataix, Executive Director of Indra and Transport & Defense business Senior Vice President, has advocated at the EU Aeronautic Conference for a strong and sustained public investment in and support for the air traffic management industry to secure Europe’s leading position in the civil aeronautics sector going forward. The annual meeting hosted by the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup, led by Monica Holheimer, with the collaboration of ASD, addressed this Wednesday in Brussels current and future European policies and tools, as well as technological …
- Longstanding cooperation with EUROCONTROL: T-Systems and Frequentis celebrate 10th anniversary
- High Level Conference on Drones explores future drone market and new European drone regulation
- SESAR U-space demonstrations: Safe drone traffic integration in the Gulf of Finland (GOF)
- Full speed ahead for drone traffic integration: SESAR establishes U-space demonstrators across Europe
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