‘Airspace’ is CANSO’s flagship quarterly journal, exploring in-depth the most vital ATM issues.

Airspace publishes comment and interviews from the leading thinkers in ATM. It also contains features on key topics of interest and technical articles on the latest developments in the industry, as well as a focus on a CANSO Member or region.
 
Airspace Issue 9 - Quarter 2 2010

Comment

Let's Unite Asia's Skies, Ashley Smout - 2008 - Quarter 1
Airways New Zealand’s Ashley Smout talks about uniting Asia’s skies
Performance: The Inconvenient Truth, Alexander ter Kuile - 2008 - Quarter 1
Alexander ter Kuile looks at why ANSPs need to focus on performance
Business Transformation, Dieter Kaden - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
Dieter Kaden of DFS on the principles of Business Transformation
Letter from America - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
A lack of leadership at the highest levels is hampering the reform of US ATM
Guest Column, Christopher Barks - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
Christopher Barks reflects on his time as an FAA man in London
The CEO Column, John Crichton - 2008 - Quarter 4
John Crichton on NAV CANADA’s Safety Management Systems and culture
The Guest Column, Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez - 2008 - Quarter 4
Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez, the President of ICAO, on two recent successes for ATM safety
Letter from America - 2008 - Quarter 4
Our American correspondent ‘Thomas Paine’ sets out what the FAA needs to do to progress the NextGen programme
The CEO Column, His Excellency Abdullah M.N. Al-Rehaimi - 2009 - Quarter 1
The President of GACA Saudi Arabia explains GACA’s plans to work with CANSO and its neighbours in the Middle East

The Guest Column, Marie Desseaux - 2009 - Quarter 1
CANSO’s Director of European Affairs, discusses the effects of positive lobbying in Brussels

Letter from America - 2009 - Quarter 1 
‘Thomas Paine’ sets out the options facing the FAA, and reveals the thoughts of Ray LaHood, the new Secretary of Transportation

The CEO Column, Ashley Smout - 2009 - Quarter 2
The CEO of Airways New Zealand and CANSO Chairman explains how Airways NZ is negotiating the economic crisis, and gives six suggestions for CEO leadership

The CANSO Column, Hai Eng Chiang - 2009 - Quarter 2 
CANSO’s Director of Asia-Pacific Affairs, reflects on one year of operation of the CANSO Asia-Pacific Regional Office

Letter from America - 2009 - Quarter 2
‘Thomas Paine’ on the challenges facing Randy Babbitt, the new FAA Administrator, and the efforts of ‘task force 5’ to deliver NextGen benefits

Letter from America - 2009 - Quarter 3
Eugene Juba of the FAA ATO explains that the recruitment of ATCOs is on track
CEO Column, Daniel Weder - 2009 - Quarter 3
Daniel Weder of skyguide gives his 8-point plan for the future of ANS
CEO Column, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi - 2009 - Quarter 4
H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE, on important developments for GCAA at the end of 2009
Letter from America - 2009 - Quarter 4
Hank Krakowski describes the change of emphasis with the FAA ATO to focus on metrics of prevention rather than reaction to safety incidents
The CANSO Column, Luis Ramirez - 2009 - Quarter 4
Luis Ramirez, Co-Vice Chair of CANSO’s new Operations Standing Committee, explains the priorities for the group, and how it will raise global ATM operational performance
The CEO Column, Air Chief Marshal Somchai Thean-anant - 2010 - Quarter 1
ACM Somchai Thean-anant of AEROTHAI discusses achieving continuous improvement
The CANSO Column, Howard Goldberg - 2010 - Quarter 1
Howard Goldberg, Chairman of the CANSO Global Benchmarking Workgroup discuses the future of global benchmarking
Letter from America, Hank Krakowski - 2010 - Quarter 1
Hank Krakowski of the FAA explains that NextGen is no longer just a promise - it's happening now
 

 

Features

SES Hopes for Real Progress in 2008 - 2008 - Quarter 1
With SES becoming an increasing priority for the European Commission, States, ANSPs, and their customers are going to have to work together and show real political will if progress is to be made
ANSPs and the Environment - 2008 - Quarter 1
The environment, particularly CO2 emissions, is a major issue for aviation. What steps are ANSPs taking and what more needs to be done?
Brave New World: Transforming Air Navigation Services - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
Business Transformation is now one of the key objectives of CANSO for the coming years. What will this mean for the organisation, for ANSPs, and for aviation, struggling under the weight of high oil prices?

9/10ths of the Law: Sovereignty and Ownership of the Skies- 2008 - Quarter 2/3
With ATM under constant pressure to find efficiencies, CANSO’s Legal and Policy Committee has set out the ground rules for a new approach to airspace sovereignty

Illuminating the Unknown: CANSO's Imagine 2010 Safety Programme- 2008 - Quarter 4
In the last of our Imagine 2010 special issues, Airspace looks at
ATM Safety, and the plans CANSO has to lead the safety agenda
African Airspace: A New Safety Era?- 2008 - Quarter 4
Investigating the work of AviAssist
The Global Safety Seminar - 2008 - Quarter 4
We look forward to this year’s Seminar, in New Zealand on November 10-15th

ATM and Climate Change - Targeting Airspace Efficiency - 2009 - Quarter 1
Emissions reductions are firmly on the agenda for the Copenhagen talks at the end of this year, and aviation is expected to be included, but how does CANSO’s environmental work fit in?

Aviation in Crisis: Reforming ATM Charges - 2009 - Quarter 1
Airlines are calling for drastic measures to prevent ATM charges rising. But what measures are ANSPs already taking, and what are the obstacles preventing genuine ATM finance reform?

Breaking the Boundaries - ANSP Cross-Border Collaboration - 2009 - Quarter 2
With traffic and revenues falling sharply in 2009, airlines are asking what ANSPs are doing to reduce costs. Here we run down some of the key projects delivering efficiencies across the board – and across borders

New Ideas Buzzing Through US Airspace - 2009 - Quarter 2
As CANSO Members arrive in San Diego for the 13th AGM & CEO Conference, event Hosts the FAA are finding new techniques to respond to the new complexities in its airspace

Tackling Fragmentation in Latin America - 2009 - Quarter 3
Latin American airspace remains among the most disjointed in the world. But ANSPs in the region have begun ambitious changes to address the problem

Mind the Gap? CANSO Reports on ATCO Staff Forecasts and Remuneration - 2009 - Quarter 3
CANSO’s Human Resources workgroup has been busy looking at future demand for ATCOs, as well as their current pay and conditions. What conclusions can be drawn from their work?

CANSO Global Benchmarking: The Complete View of ANS - 2009 - Quarter 4
With its fifth iteration, the CANSO Global Benchmarking Report has come of age
CANSO Strategic Review Gathers Pace - 2009 - Quarter 4
The CANSO Strategic Review, which will set the direction of the Association after the Imagine 2010 programme concludes at the June AGM, is entering a crucial phase
CANSO Safety Standing Committee: Setting the Strategic Agenda - 2010 - Quarter 1
Safety experts increasingly agree that new approaches are needed to deliver improved safety against a backdrop of competing ATM priorities
CANSO Strategic Review - Towards 'Waypoint 2013' - 2010 - Quarter 1
A look at some of the key components of the Waypoint Strategy, designed to take the Association forward for the next three years and beyond

 

People

Saleh Al-Ghamdi - 2008 - Quarter 1
Head of Business Planning and Development, General Authority of Civil Aviation/Air Navigation Services, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Scott Carson - 2008 - Quarter 1
Executive Vice President of the Boeing Company and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Owen Dell - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
Cathay Pacific’s Manager of International Operations talks to Airspace about the challenge facing ATM in the Asia-Pacific region, and what needs to be done about it
Philippe Rochat - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
As he retires from his final aviation role, as the Executive Director of ATAG, the Air Transport Action Group, Rochat explains to Airspace what aviation needs to do to win the environment debate
Bill Voss - 2008 - Quarter 4
President and CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation gives his views on the state of ATM safety and what needs to be done to improve it
Job Bruggen - 2008 - Quarter 4
The outgoing Chairman of the CANSO Safety Standing Committee reviews his time at the helm and his hopes for ATM safety in the future

Paul Riemens - 2009 - Quarter 1
The acting Chairman of the Board of LVNL on aviation clusters, why CO2 will never be a bigger priority than noise, and the similarities between community relations and wine making

Christoph Baubin - 2009 - Quarter 1
The former CEO of AustroControl and the CANSO ExCom champion for Business Transformation talks to Gudrun Held about the future of ATM

Samer Majali - 2009 - Quarter 2 
The CEO of Royal Jordanian and 2008-2009 Chairman of IATA’s Board of Governors, on ATM challenges in the Middle East, and the opportunities presented by the economic crisis

Dmitry Kosolapov - 2009 - Quarter 2 
The Director of Safety and Quality Management at State ATM Corporation (Russia) explains why a good fishing trip can improve ATM safety, and on growing a good safety culture

Marion Blakey - 2009 - Quarter 3
On the eve of the annual ATCA event in Washington, Airspace talks to Marion Blakey, President of Aerospace Industries Association, about the challenges facing ATM, and how her members will help to solve them
Massimo Garbini - 2009 - Quarter 3
CANSO’s new operations committee has the daunting task of bringing together the world’s ANSPs to work towards greater operational efficiency and harmonisation. ENAV’s Director of Operations, Massimo Garbini, is one of the leaders of that task
Alexander ter Kuile - 2009 - Quarter 4
CANSO’s first full-time Secretary General, who has left the Organisation after nine hugely successful years, reflects on his time in charge, and the future for the Association
Holger Matthiesen - 2009 - Quarter 4
EUROCONTROL’s UAS/ATM integration manager answers some key questions on UAS developments in Europe and at ICAO
Tim Clark - 2010 - Quarter 1
The President of Emirates Airline on capacity constraints, ATM coordination, technological change, ANSP reform, and quick wins for CANSO in the Middle East
Tim Rees and Phil Stollery - 2010 - Quarter 1
CANSO's new Environment manaher and Chairman of its Global Environment Committee discuss the aftermath of Copenhagen and the future of CANSO's environment work

 

Technology & Operations

Airports Collaborative Decision Making - 2008 - Quarter 1
New Customers, New Markets - 2008 - Quarter 1
Ultra-long-haul aircraft and ATM
ADS-B in the South China Sea - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
The first task of CANSO’s new Asia-Pacific office will be to liaise with IATA over a project to push forward the implementation of ADS-B over the South China Sea
Safety Management on the Rise - 2008 - Quarter 4
As CANSO prepares its own Safety Management System Standard, the expertise of its members becomes crucial. Here, Senior Consultant for Safety Management Hans de Jong explains the essential elements of the DFS SMS
Responding to the Crisis: CANSO Members Seek More Efficient Operations - 2008 - Quarter 4
The CANSO Madeira Statement has focused attention on the pressure to reduce fuel burn, for both environmental and cost advantage. A number of key projects are under way which will help ANSPs reduce fuel burn for their customers

PBN – A Key Step Towards Airspace Modernisation - 2009 - Quarter 1 
ICAO’s push for faster implementation of PBN will mean the whole industry pulling together to give it new impetus

The Integrated Glass Tower - 2009 - Quarter 1
The air traffic control tower is an aviation icon, but inside it is undergoing a quiet technological revolution. Tony Lo Brutto of Sensis explains the key elements of the transformation

The Transition from AIS-AIM - 2009 - Quarter 2 
Nowhere is the move from traditional world to the digital age more acute than in the world of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS). The transition from AIS to Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) is crucial to driving the performance-focused ATM of the future

Integrating the Unknown - Eurocontrol UAS ATM Integration Activity and CANSO UAS Guidance - 2009 - Quarter 2 
Unmanned Integration Systems are becoming a familiar feature in Europe and the US. EUROCONTROL is proceeding with a twin-track integration plan to 2020 and beyond. Meanwhile CANSO has issued its own UAS guidlines

Civil-Military Cooperation - 2009 - Quarter 3
Greater cooperation between civil and military air navigation is increasingly seen as essential if significant increases in capacity and efficiency are to occur. Here we see some examples of how CANSO members are promoting such cooperation around the world
Safely Does It - CANSO SMS Standard of Excellence - 2009 - Quarter 3
The first of CANSO’s new Standards of Excellence is in Safety Management Systems. Airspace looks at how this standard works and what it means for ANSPs
Europe's CPDLC Mandate - 2009 - Quarter 3
As the EU lays down new requirements on data links, what are the prospects for similar mandates in other regions?
Approaching the Future: GBAS in Germany, Spain and Australia - 2009 - Quarter 4
With the US FAA granting system design approval for Ground Based Augmentation Systems, a number of ANSPs are pushing ahead with trials of this new precision approach technology
Accommodating UAS: Adapting the Regulatory Framework - 2009 - Quarter 4
The pressure to speed up the regulatory process for Unmanned Aerial Systems is building. Here we explore the key developments taking place at ICAO
SES II - Is Europe Ready for the Development Phase of SESAR? - 2010 - Quarter 1
With the European Commission turning from definition and development to deployment and implementation of SESAR, the focus is increasingly on whether the political reality of SES II is ready for the implications of the project
WAM Vs. SSR: The Benefits of Wide Area Multilateration - 2010 - Quarter 1
As ANSPs begin investing in a new generation of surveillance equipment, attention is falling on the alternatives to the classic Secondary Surveillance Radar solution

 

Focus on...

Focus on Serco - 2008 - Quarter 1
A profile of this CANSO member, in particular its activities in the Middle East
Focus on NAV CANADA - 2008 - Quarter 2/3
A profile of this CANSO member, in particular at the transformation it has undergone in its governance, and its ambitious programme of technological renewal

Focus on NAATC - 2008 - Quarter 4
A profile of CANSO’s newest member, and the first from
Central/South America

Focus on CANSO Middle East Region - 2009 - Quarter 3
A look at CANSO's exciting new work programme in the Middle East
Focus on CANSO European Regional Office - 2009 - Quarter 4
CANSO’s European Office has undergone considerable change in recent months, and faces a vital period of work as European regulatory activity and industry transformation accelerates
Focus on Raising ATM Performance in the Middle East - 2010 - Quarter 1
The CANSO Middle East High Level Meeting and ANSP Conference in Dubai, March, saw a number of significant developments for ATM in the region

 

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