Latest CANSO Air Traffic Management Podcast speaks exclusively to Enrico Parini, CANSO’s Director, Europe Affairs 

17/03/2026

In the latest episode of the CANSO Air Traffic Management Podcast, CANSO’s Director Europe Affairs Enrico Parini talks to Communications Director Deborah Seymour about his first six months in the role. CANSO Europe is a regional group of 36 ANSP members, with a unique set of challenges and issues. What has it been it like to lead this body through uncertain times?

The pair discuss:

  • Enrico’s background working for ENAV and the European Defence Agency;
  • What motivated him to apply for the position as  CANSO’s Director Europe Affairs;
  • What makes CANSO Europe different and how it fits into the wider global CANSO and aviation environment;
  • The big issues over the last six months, such as the new CANSO Europe 2035 Vision, CANSO’s positioning on the EU’s ATM Performance and Charging Scheme, civil-military coordination and the SESAR programme;
  • Issues for the near future, such as ATCO training and licensing, higher airspace operations and drones;
  • Advice to any young person thinking of an ATM career.

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