Let me give you a quick taste of just some of the themes we have in store for you:
A message from Simon
Beyond our new vision and focus areas, CANSO has renewed our commitment to members and the aviation industry.
As the organisation marks 25 years as the global voice of the air traffic management, we carry with us a deep desire to continue to deliver value at every level.
We are both partner and protagonist, pioneer and pragmatist. We stand for safety and security, seamless service and sustainable operations. And we will continue to connect and corral the industry to progress and excel in every part of the globe.
I am proud to be championing fresh momentum and to be writing a new chapter for ATM. Every player has a part to play, and each individual an important purpose to convey. Together we are rebuilding and reimagining our industry and ultimately, together we are shaping our future skies.
Delivering value
I am sure that has whetted your appetite!
Also, I am delighted to announce that from 2025 the event will move to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa Exhibition and Convention Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. Lisbon's excellent connectivity, cost-effectiveness, and vibrant culture make it an ideal choice. And the facilities will add to this and make it a world-class experience for all attendees.
CATS and Airspace World mark the future of ATM. But we have learned from the past and built a strong foundation in the present. Air navigation services are in good shape. We are making progress daily and if we continue collaborating CATS and Airspace World will not be about what we want to achieve but about what we are achieving.
According to EUROCONTROL, flights increased 7% over the 2022 figure for the June-August period, and yet, disregarding the weather element, air traffic flow management delays per flight fell 18% to 2.3 just minutes per flight.
Remember, the war in Ukraine has reduced available airspace by about 20% and there was a major military exercise in June. Despite this affecting core European airspace, only 12,474 flights (4%) were directly delayed out of a total of 293,928 flights.
The efficiency seen this summer – largely a result of excellent planning and collaboration among the various stakeholders – is not the only positive news. From sustainability to safety, we are making good progress.
Is there more we can do? Always. But we recognise that and are putting in place the support and tools ANSPs need for effective air traffic control.
Arguably the biggest item is the complete air traffic system (CATS), a vision of the skies in 2045 and beyond. CATS has established roadmaps and there are a number of work programmes underway. Airspace optimisation and digitalisation will be our next steps in the months ahead. The diversity of the CATS Global Council and its alignment with such other industry bodies as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will build the platform we need to succeed.
It is impossible to overstate how important CATS will be. Aside from ICAO, the Global Council comprises NASA, academia, and a host of other industry stakeholders. It is about rethinking airspace to make it fit for purpose in the future for all users, from civil aviation to drones to space travel. They all deserve safe, sustainable, and efficient skies and we aim to give them that. We have never had a project like this before in air traffic management (ATM).
Changing the mindset and introducing a swathe of new technologies will not be easy. However, every year, the ATM community comes together at Airspace World where we can not only debate the key issues but also decide on meaningful action.
The next Airspace World is on the 19-21 March 2024 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. I am pleased to report that we already have over 100 exhibitors, 4 theatres with rich content, and industry-leading speakers, and we are expecting well over 5000 attendees. Make sure you’re there because the event really will shape our future skies.
Air navigation service providers (ANSPs) have handled the northern hemisphere summer well. It is traditionally a tough time with delays caused by congested airspace, but the anticipated problems never fully materialised.
I am sure that has whetted your appetite!
Also, I am delighted to announce that from 2025 the event will move to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa Exhibition and Convention Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. Lisbon's excellent connectivity, cost-effectiveness, and vibrant culture make it an ideal choice. And the facilities will add to this and make it a world-class experience for all attendees.
CATS and Airspace World mark the future of ATM. But we have learned from the past and built a strong foundation in the present. Air navigation services are in good shape. We are making progress daily and if we continue collaborating CATS and Airspace World will not be about what we want to achieve but about what we are achieving.
Let me give you a quick taste of just some of the themes we have in store for you:
According to EUROCONTROL, flights increased 7% over the 2022 figure for the June-August period, and yet, disregarding the weather element, air traffic flow management delays per flight fell 18% to 2.3 just minutes per flight.
Remember, the war in Ukraine has reduced available airspace by about 20% and there was a major military exercise in June. Despite this affecting core European airspace, only 12,474 flights (4%) were directly delayed out of a total of 293,928 flights.
The efficiency seen this summer – largely a result of excellent planning and collaboration among the various stakeholders – is not the only positive news. From sustainability to safety, we are making good progress.
Is there more we can do? Always. But we recognise that and are putting in place the support and tools ANSPs need for effective air traffic control.
Arguably the biggest item is the complete air traffic system (CATS), a vision of the skies in 2045 and beyond. CATS has established roadmaps and there are a number of work programmes underway. Airspace optimisation and digitalisation will be our next steps in the months ahead. The diversity of the CATS Global Council and its alignment with such other industry bodies as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will build the platform we need to succeed.
It is impossible to overstate how important CATS will be. Aside from ICAO, the Global Council comprises NASA, academia, and a host of other industry stakeholders. It is about rethinking airspace to make it fit for purpose in the future for all users, from civil aviation to drones to space travel. They all deserve safe, sustainable, and efficient skies and we aim to give them that. We have never had a project like this before in air traffic management (ATM).
Changing the mindset and introducing a swathe of new technologies will not be easy. However, every year, the ATM community comes together at Airspace World where we can not only debate the key issues but also decide on meaningful action.
The next Airspace World is on the 19-21 March 2024 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. I am pleased to report that we already have over 100 exhibitors, 4 theatres with rich content, and industry-leading speakers, and we are expecting well over 5000 attendees. Make sure you’re there because the event really will shape our future skies.
Air navigation service providers (ANSPs) have handled the northern hemisphere summer well. It is traditionally a tough time with delays caused by congested airspace, but the anticipated problems never fully materialised.
A message from Simon
