ABOUT CANSO


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CANSO is the global voice of the companies that provide air traffic control, and represents the interests of Air Navigation Services Providers worldwide. CANSO members are responsible for supporting 85% of world air traffic, and through our Workgroups, members share information and develop new policies, with the ultimate aim of improving air navigation services on the ground and in the air. CANSO also represents its members’ views in major regulatory and industry forums, including at ICAO, where we have official Observer status.

Director General, CANSO

Graham Lake has been Director General of CANSO since December 2009. He brings 30 years of international aviation experience to the role, including management roles at SERCO, SITA and ARINC.

Director General's Blog

  • 10 Mar 2010My First 100 Days
    So, it’s the end of my first 100 days at CANSO. And what a way to conclude – with a CANSO CEO Conference, and then ATC Global. I’ve been taking the opportunity to renew some old acquaintances as well as meet lots of new faces. I will save my perspectives on this week to my next blog.
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  • 9 Feb 2010Aspiring to Singapore
    With hardly a chance to rub the sands of the desert from my eyes, it was off the Singapore for the big aviation event of the Asia Region this year, the Singapore Air show.
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  • 8 Feb 2010Reflections on Middle East Progress
    Late January and the first part of February has been a period of heavy travel, despite the drawbacks of being away from the office, it has been a welcome opportunity to meet and discuss with a very wide range of the thought leaders and key decision makers in our industry.
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  • 21 Jan 2010Director General Meets IATA, ATAG and AEA
    This week I have been in Geneva meeting the Director General and CEO of IATA, Mr. Giovanni Bisignani, and some of his senior managers. I met Giovanni on the 19th and he gave me an overview of IATA, a history of the organisation, its membership, role and responsibilities.
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