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Federal Aviation Administration Issued Operational Viability Decision on Saab Remote Tower System
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Services organization issued its Operational Viability Decision on the Saab Remote Tower (rTWR) system on September 29, 2021, and has authorized the continued provision of air traffic control (ATC) services by controllers using the system at Leesburg Executive Airport, Virginia. The Saab rTWR system deployed at Leesburg includes fixed High-Definition (HD) cameras and controller displays, maneuverable optical and infrared cameras, microphones, and a signal light gun.
Air Traffic Management and Emerging Airspace Entrants come together for three days in Madrid
The eighth annual World ATM Congress, held at Feria de Madrid, concluded on Thursday, 28 October. The world’s largest air traffic management (ATM) event attracted over 5,400 attendees and 172 exhibitors from 117 countries and territories. His Majesty the King of Spain inaugurated the three-day Congress. His Majesty was joined by Secretary of State for Transportation, Mobility and Urban Agenda and ENAIRE President Isabel Pardo de Vera; CANSO Director General Simon Hocquard; and ATCA President and CEO Brian R. Bruckbauer.
EXPODRÓNICA and World ATM Congress host Combined Operation between Drones and Airplanes, the most Complex Demonstration in the World
Tomorrow Cuatro Vientos Aerodrome will host twelve drone flight test operations with active civil and military air traffic. This is the world’s most complex operation ever held at an active airport. The flight demonstrations will be the final event of World ATM Congress 2021, which hosted the Expodrónica Pavilion. This year’s event has brought together the manned and unmanned aviation industry. - For the first time in the world, drones are going to share active airport airspace with civil and military air traffic.
Adacel to showcase new product evolutions at WATM Congress
Adacel Technologies Limited (Adacel), an industry leader in advanced air traffic management solutions and simulation and training systems, is pleased to announce the company’s participation at the World ATM Congress in Madrid, Spain, October 26-28, 2021. - Adacel Technologies Limited (Adacel), an industry leader in advanced air traffic management solutions and simulation and training systems, is pleased to announce the company’s participation at the World ATM Congress in Madrid, Spain, October 26-28, 2021.
WORLD ATM Congress opens in Madrid, Showcasing advancements in Air Traffic Management and creating an Atmosphere for business
World ATM Congress 2021 opened this morning at IFEMA, Feria de Madrid. With an expected attendance of around 6,700 people from around the globe, including 172 exhibitors and 225 speakers, the world's largest air traffic management (ATM) event will tackle key industry issues. These include expanding airspace capacity, managing drone traffic, integrating new entrants, and continuing the political and regulatory work involved in airspace harmonisation worldwide. The event also showcases the latest products, services, and thought-leadership in ATM.
AIREON: Isavia ANS Expands usage of space based ADS-B System
Isavia ANS, Iceland’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Aireon LLC (Aireon) to expand usage it’s space-based ADS-B data. Isavia ANS provides air navigation services across 5.4 million square kilometers of controlled airspace that extends from the North Pole to Scotland and from the prime meridian in Greenwich to west of Greenland. As an early supporter of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B technology, Isavia ANS was one of the first air navigation service providers to sign an agreement to implement the Aireon system.
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