With its slogan ”Bridging CNS and ATM” giving ample guidance as to the theme of 2012’s Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, it will attract the best presenters and the best audience you can find in the industry. A wonderful opportunity to learn new things, network with your peers and ask all the questions you… Continue reading ICNS – Washington D.C., USA, 24-26 April 2012
Will there ever be a new Malev?
It is well known now that experts and enthusiasts alike started thinking about a new Hungarian airline almost the day after the sad collapse of the 66 years old icon, Malev. Not much has happened so far, obviously, investing in a new airline is not a high priority for anyone and investing in a new… Continue reading Will there ever be a new Malev?
Standard Inputs for EUROCONTROL Cost Benefit Analyses
All right, I will be the first to admit that creating cost-benefit analyses is not my favorite occupation on sunny afternoons. On the other hand, my company had been the lead for numerous projects aimed at developing the CBA for things like Collaborative Decision Making, among others. As such, I know the value of standard… Continue reading Standard Inputs for EUROCONTROL Cost Benefit Analyses
The aircraft delivery room
Most of us have memories of what it felt like to go to the hospital to pick up our partner and new-borne baby. It is something super special and no matter how many times it happens, it feels each time like it was the first time. However, very few of us have had the pleasure… Continue reading The aircraft delivery room
The Darkest Winter
Spring has arrived and we are leaving behind Ferihegy’s darkest winter. Although I could write about weather-related problems or minor aviation incidents, there is something far worse for the storyteller to write about. What has previously figured only in our worst nightmares has become reality on 3 February. I have written about this before and… Continue reading The Darkest Winter
Boeing and CANSO Call to Accelerate Air Traffic Management Improvements
Boeing and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) have called on the aviation industry to accelerate the pace of change in air traffic management improvements by taking advantage of existing aircraft capabilities. At the 6th Aviation & Environment Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, the two entities issued a joint technical paper outlining critical actions necessary… Continue reading Boeing and CANSO Call to Accelerate Air Traffic Management Improvements
Viewfinder View 10 – Seat with extra legroom
Pirate attack developing
Although this is not strictly aviation related, the marine radar image is so special, I decided to share it with you anyway. Somewhere on the Arabian Sea… The cargo vessel on which the radar is located is in the right hand lower corner, sailing in the direction of the arrow (pointing to the left and… Continue reading Pirate attack developing
The new ICAO flight plan – 2012 is the year of change
As I wrote a while back, ICAO is introducing new flight plan content effective November 2012. Announced in June 2008 in ICAO State Letter (AN 13/2.1.1-08/50), the purpose of the change as stated by ICAO is the following: “The nature and scope of the amendment is to update the ICAO model flight plan form in… Continue reading The new ICAO flight plan – 2012 is the year of change
Protesters carry Malev flag in Budapest
March 15 is the National Day in Hungary. This year anti-government protesters were out in force, their numbers impressive and a clear sign that patiernce with the conservative, largely unsuccesful government is running thin. This flag, the Hungarian tricolor combined with an image of a Malev aircraft, was a stark reminder of one of the most painful… Continue reading Protesters carry Malev flag in Budapest