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CANSO Operations and Safety Programme Members gather for working meeting
CANSO Operations Programme announces change in structure
Spanish government authorises the installation of 132 new air controller positions with cutting-edge technology for 43 million euros
ATM and airports join forces to reduce aviation noise and emissions
Greater flexibility and efficiency in European airspace
NAV CANADA to install time-based spacing system at Toronto
Avinor Air Navigation Services reappoints Helios for safety, human performance and security support
FREQUENTIS and SUNHILLO launch UAS-C to securely connect drone pilots and air traffic control (ATC)
New technologies and a network approach are keys to achieving seamless airspace
New CANSO best practice helps deliver air traffic flow efficiencies
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Navigating COVID-19Show all
The new possible: Building a better future for ATM
In this webinar, hosted by CANSO, we take a deeper dive into what a post-pandemic world will look like for ATM. As the industry regains momentum and our focus shifts to recovery and renewal, what are the most pressing priorities for action? How will the industry change and what’s …
Towards Future ATM Networks – Implementing Smart Digital Towers at Remote and Busy Airports in the Asia Pacific and Globally
Remote digital towers are now being rolled out at an increasing rate around the globe. With the greater acceptance of towers going digital, how do we improve their implementation and deployment? What new challenges in terms COVID-19 and of connectivity arise and how can ATM-grade networks mitigate them? Pioneering …
Global Conversations: CEO Series with Graeme Sumner
CANSO invites members to join the Global Conversations: CEO Series, designed to connect ANSPs and industry suppliers in open conversation about the future of our industry. We’re inviting a number of our CEOs to offer insight into the current challenges and changes they face, and the potential solutions, strategies …
Global Conversations: CEO Series with Captain Gilbert Kibe
CANSO invites members to join the Global Conversations: CEO Series, designed to connect ANSPs and industry suppliers in open conversation about the future of our industry. We’re inviting a number of our CEOs to offer insight into the current challenges and changes they face, and the potential solutions, …
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Airspace Q3 2019 – Back to the Future
Far from being a redundant technology, radar will continue to be an integral pillar of ATM services for the foreseeable future. Modern systems, such as automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B), are based on communication protocols. All commercial and most private aircraft are equipped with transponders that transmit information about the …

Remarks of Simon Hocquard, Director General CANSO, to the CANSO Global ATM Operations Conference 2019, 10 April 2019
In his speech to the CANSO Global ATM Operations Conference in Langen, Germany, Simon Hocquard, Director General CANSO, focused on the steps needed to achieve seamless airspace. To achieve seamless airspace, we must take full advantage of the opportunities offered by new technologies, which are helping to harmonise systems, …
Airspace Q1 2019 – Preventing another Gatwick incident
Ben Marcus, Chairman, AirMap, explains the three steps needed if drones are not to continually disrupt airport operations. From 19 December to 21 December 2018, 67 reports of drone sightings close to the runway of Gatwick Airport resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights and brought chaos for an estimated 140,000 passengers. In the …