CANSO Euro-Asia ANSP CEO Summit

The first CANSO Euro-Asia ANSP CEO Summit, which was kindly hosted by Azeraeronavigation (AZANS) in, Baku, Azerbaijan, took place on 23 to 25 January.

The objective of this strategic Summit was to bring together CANSO Full Member CEOs from Euro-Asia’s air navigation service providers together with non-CANSO Members to discuss and address the challenges faced by our industry. Our aim was to identify collaborative solutions and strategies that will enhance air navigation services, improve safety, efficiency and capacity, and foster growth in the aviation sector.

The establishment of this new ANSP CEOs’ cooperation aims to enhance a common understanding among Euro-Asian ANSPs of the key challenges facing the region and identify common solutions, as well as develop and establish a collaborative decision-making process.

We discussed ATM strategies with CANSO Full Member CEOs of AZANS (Azerbaijan); DHMI (Türkiye); Kazaeronavigatsia (Kazakhstan) and Uzaeronavigacija (Uzbekistan) with CEOs of Kyrgyzaeronavigatsia (Kirgizstan); Tajikairnavigation (Tajikistan) and Turkmenhowayollary (Turkmenistan).

Important note: The CANSO Euro-Asia ANSP’s CEO Summit was an invitation only event.

Agenda

Tuesday 23 January

19:00	Bus departs Four Seasons Hotel for Welcome Dinner
19:30-22:30	Welcome Dinner – hosted by Venue: The Hill Restaurant Dress Code: Casual Bus will take guests back to The Four Seasons Hotel after the dinner.

Wednesday 24 January

	The CANSO Euro-Asia ANSP CEO Summit will be held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Rast Meeting room, first floor
08:30-09:00	Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00-09:30	Opening Session Speakers Simon Hocquard, Director General, CANSO Rahman Hummatov, Deputy Minister, Digital Development and Transport Ministry, Azerbaijan
09:30-09:45	Introducing the CANSO Action Plan to Promote Regional Collaboration in Central Asia and Neighbouring Countries
09:45-11:35	Current Opportunities in Air Navigation Services Introducing attendees and their respective organisations and presentations by each ANSP on the current issues faced by air navigation service providers in the region, covering: Operations, Capacity Building, Safety, Sustainability and Environmental Consideration, Regulatory Environment, Technology and Innovation. Speakers Representatives from: AZANS, Azerbaijan DHMI, Türkiye Kazaeronavigatsia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzaeronavigatsia, Kirgizstan Tajikairnavigation, Tajikistan Turkmenhowayollary, Turkmenistan Uzaeronavigacija, Uzbekistan
11:35-12:00	Networking Break
12:00-13:00	Discussion on Potential Strategies to Enhance Collaboration Between ANSPs ·     Identify potential areas for collaboration among Euro-Asia ANSPs ·     Identify joint projects to address common challenges effectively
13:00-14:30	Networking Lunch
14:30-15:30	Closing Remarks
18:45	Bus departs The Four Seasons Hotel for Summit Dinner
19:00-22:00	Summit Dinner and Social Event, hosted by Venue: Mangal Steak House Restuarant Dress code: Business casual Bus will take guests back to The Four Seasons Hotel after the dinner.

Thursday 25 January

09:30	Bus departs The Four Seasons Hotel for Azeraeronavigation ATD
10:00-11:00	Visit Azeraeronavigation ATD
11:00	Bus departs Azeraeronavigation ATD
11:30-16:00	Walking tour of the Old City, bypassing the main landmarks and tasting of Tendir Chorek and Tea ceremony including: 12:00 Visit to Baku Caviar Boutique 13:30 Lunch in Qaynana Restaurant 15:00 Guests are invited to Azerkhalca showroom, for presentation and master class of carpet weaving 16:00 Departure to the Four Seasons Hotel
19:30	Bus departs The Four Seasons Hotel for Closing Dinner
20:00-22:00	Closing Dinner in Baku White City hosted by Dress code: Casual Bus will take guests back to The Four Seasons Hotel after the dinner.