Tag: ATM

ASBU – What is this?

ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrades Although air traffic demand is not growing evenely everywhere, almost no part of the world is without some kind of air traffic management modernization project. In terms of overall cutting edge concepts and technology plans, the US, Europe and Japan are the undisputed leaders. At the same time, other regions… Continue reading ASBU – What is this?

Consultation on the Updated European ATM Master Plan Launched

The SESAR JU has handed over the final draft of the European ATM Master Plan Update to the members of its Administrative Board on 10 May 2012. This very important revision is the result of an intensive six months update campaign involving about 30 representatives from all air transport sectors gathered in the Master Planning… Continue reading Consultation on the Updated European ATM Master Plan Launched

Performance Review Commission (PRC) 2011 Report (Draft) is now available

The Performance Review Commission (PRC) provides independent advice on European Air Traffic  Management (ATM) Performance to the EUROCONTROL Commission through the Provisional Council.  The PRC was established in 1998, following the adoption of the European Civil Aviation Conference  (ECAC) Institutional Strategy the previous year. A key feature of this Strategy is that “an independent Performance… Continue reading Performance Review Commission (PRC) 2011 Report (Draft) is now available

Free flight…or…Flight of Fancy?

If you utter the words ”free flight” these days, a number of interesting reactions are likely. These can range from blank stares via violent reactions to sad headshaking. On one occasion somebody actually asked me.…”But you still have to pay airport taxes…?” But jokes apart, there are plenty of experts who will remember how much… Continue reading Free flight…or…Flight of Fancy?

ICNS – Washington D.C., USA, 24-26 April 2012

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

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

SESAR Interview – A Roger-Wilco Exclusive

For the second year now, as part of the preparations for ATC Global in Amsterdam, Roger-Wilco editor Steve Zerkowitz has been granted an exclusive interview with an officer of SESAR. This time he talked with the JU’s Michael Standar, Chief Strategies and International Relations about the achievements and challenges of the SESAR Program. Last year… Continue reading SESAR Interview – A Roger-Wilco Exclusive

Manual on Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE)

It is recognized that the air transport industry plays a major role in world economic activity and to maintain a safe, secure efficient and environmentally sustainable air navigation system at global, regional and local levels, it is required the implementation of an air traffic management (ATM) system that allows maximum use to be made of… Continue reading Manual on Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE)