Air navigation service providers

NAV Canada cuts will undermine safety, air traffic controllers surveyed

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Aviation, Air navigation service providers, Human activities, Air traffic control, National Airports System, Nav Canada, Area control center, Gander International Airport

As part of an ongoing NAV Canada review, layoff notices have been issued to more than 100 air traffic controllers at Area Control Centres (Edmonton, Montreal, Moncton and Gander) and air traffic control towers from coast to coast.

Key Points: 
  • As part of an ongoing NAV Canada review, layoff notices have been issued to more than 100 air traffic controllers at Area Control Centres (Edmonton, Montreal, Moncton and Gander) and air traffic control towers from coast to coast.
  • Before the onset of the pandemic, NAV Canada faced a 13 per cent shortage of air traffic controllers and spent more than $100 million annually on overtime.
  • More than 80 per cent of air traffic controllers surveyed said that, before the decline in air traffic as a result of COVID-19, they were concerned (31.9 per cent) or very concerned (39.5 per cent) about understaffing, fatigue management and an overreliance on overtime by NAV Canada.
  • A full 92 per cent of air traffic controllers surveyed said NAV Canada's workforce adjustments, including layoff notices, have resulted in increased stress levels.

BAE Systems to Sustain Air Traffic Control Systems With $65.7 Million Contract From the US Navy

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Technology, Contracts, Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Networks, Hardware, Defense, Radar, BAE Systems, Aviation, Air traffic control, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, Air navigation service providers

The U.S. Navy selected BAE Systems for a five-year $65.7 million single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for air traffic control (ATC) platform sustainment and engineering services.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Navy selected BAE Systems for a five-year $65.7 million single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for air traffic control (ATC) platform sustainment and engineering services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210201005095/en/
    Under this new contract, BAE Systems will provide sustainment and engineering services for air traffic control (ATC) platforms, similar to the expeditionary ATC radar unit shown here being carried by a U.S. Marine Corps Humvee.
  • Under the contract, the company will develop and maintain operational software and supporting test beds, field change programs, and supplies for ATC systems.
  • Whether it is upgrading radar, installing software, fixing hardware, or certifying tactical and shore-based ATC systems, BAE Systems engineering, technical, and sustainment work will ensure airfield systems remain reliable and precise.

Airports Authority of India goes Live with Aireon System, Providing the Highest Safety Standards for Air Travel in the Region

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Air traffic control, Avionics, Aireon, Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast, ADS, Aviation, Human activities, Air navigation service providers, Transport

As the third largest airspace in the world, AAI is making significant strides towards enhancing safety and efficiency across their ever-growing, highly trafficked area.

Key Points: 
  • As the third largest airspace in the world, AAI is making significant strides towards enhancing safety and efficiency across their ever-growing, highly trafficked area.
  • AAI's deployment of space-based ADS-B now provides an additional layer of surveillance, backing up the existing ground-based network.
  • When travel picks up again, AAI will be ready to support the rapid increase of aircraft in a cohesive and efficient manner."
  • Aireon operates the first ever, space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe.

Airports Authority of India goes Live with Aireon System, Providing the Highest Safety Standards for Air Travel in the Region

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Air traffic control, Avionics, Aireon, Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast, ADS, Aviation, Human activities, Air navigation service providers, Transport

As the third largest airspace in the world, AAI is making significant strides towards enhancing safety and efficiency across their ever-growing, highly trafficked area.

Key Points: 
  • As the third largest airspace in the world, AAI is making significant strides towards enhancing safety and efficiency across their ever-growing, highly trafficked area.
  • AAI's deployment of space-based ADS-B now provides an additional layer of surveillance, backing up the existing ground-based network.
  • When travel picks up again, AAI will be ready to support the rapid increase of aircraft in a cohesive and efficient manner."
  • Aireon operates the first ever, space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe.

Canada's Air Traffic Controllers warn Transport Committee of safety risks from tower closures and service cuts

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Aviation, Human activities, Air navigation service providers, Air traffic controller, Traffic management, Air traffic control, Nav Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA), the union representing all air traffic controllers in the country, today will raise serious public safety concerns at the House of Commons Transport Committee about anticipated air traffic control tower closures and service reductions as a result of an ongoing NAV Canada review.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA), the union representing all air traffic controllers in the country, today will raise serious public safety concerns at the House of Commons Transport Committee about anticipated air traffic control tower closures and service reductions as a result of an ongoing NAV Canada review.
  • "Air traffic control is known to be one of the most demanding and high-stress professions going.
  • Last month, more than 100 air traffic controllers received layoff notices, which will severely impact serviceat four area control centres in Gander, Moncton, Montreal and Edmonton, and at air traffic control towers in St-Jean, Que., Windsor, Sault Ste.
  • If NAV Canada proceeds with its planned service level cuts, CATCA estimates that the shortage of air traffic controllers will grow to 20 per cent by June 2021, and nearly all trainees in the system have been terminated.

NAV CANADA Announces Private Placement Financing

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Air traffic control, Aviation, Human activities, Air navigation service providers, Air traffic management, Nav Canada, Airspace, Federal Aviation Administration

The Offering is scheduled to close on February 9, 2021 and will be subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The Offering is scheduled to close on February 9, 2021 and will be subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The general obligation notes to be issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to hold periods under applicable securities laws.
  • NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.

NAV CANADA reports December traffic figures

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Monday, January 18, 2021
Air navigation service providers, Musicians, Nav Canada, Air traffic control, Aviation, Singers, Air traffic management, NAV

OTTAWA, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of December 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of December 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year.
  • Traffic in December 2020 decreased by an average of 53.6 per cent compared to the same month in 2019.
  • NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.

NAV CANADA announces President & CEO transition

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Air navigation service providers, Nav Canada, Air traffic control, NAV

OTTAWA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA today announced the appointment of Raymond G. Bohn as President & CEO, effective February 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA today announced the appointment of Raymond G. Bohn as President & CEO, effective February 1, 2021.
  • NAV CANADA is recognized as a world leader in the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of air navigation services.
  • Mr. Bohns appointment follows the previously announced retirement of Neil R. Wilson, as President and CEO, effective January 31, 2021.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.

NAV CANADA reports November traffic figures

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Air navigation service providers, Musicians, Nav Canada, Aviation, Air traffic management, Air traffic control, NAV

OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of November 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of November 2020, as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year.
  • Traffic in November 2020 decreased by an average of 53.4 per cent compared to the same month in 2019.
  • NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.

Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Speak Out Against Layoff and Service Reduction

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Air navigation service providers, Nav Canada, Air traffic control, Airport, Transport, Human activities, Aviation

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Over the past three months, NAV Canada has announced their intention to close seven air traffic control towers and reduce the level of service at their respective airports.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Over the past three months, NAV Canada has announced their intention to close seven air traffic control towers and reduce the level of service at their respective airports.
  • Additionally, NAV Canada has served the Union notice of their intent to further reduce the air traffic control workforce outside these units.
  • The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA) represents Canada's 1900 controllers and is vehemently opposed to these initiatives as they are contrary to the mission statement and purpose of NAV Canada, which runs Canada's Air Navigation Service.
  • Despite chronically understaffed air traffic control units across the country, Canada has enjoyed the safest levels of air travel in the world since NAV Canada's inception in 1996.