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Air traffic control chaos: how human error can lead a tiny glitch to spiral out of control

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Several thousand passengers were stranded at airports, hotels and connection depots following the recent system-wide glitch of the UK air traffic control systems.

Key Points: 
  • Several thousand passengers were stranded at airports, hotels and connection depots following the recent system-wide glitch of the UK air traffic control systems.
  • So what was the glitch and how did it create so much chaos?
  • The problems appear to have been caused by unusual data in a flight plan submitted into the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) system by a French airline.
  • But, in my experience as a researcher of management, managers further up the chain can often pay more attention to immediate threats.
  • They may therefore underestimate the impact of accumulated errors, or may not have enough time to monitor them.

Bigger picture

    • “This system should be designed to reject data that’s incorrect, not to collapse,” Walsh explained.
    • Lundgren said a review of the situation should determine whether NATs is “really fit for purpose, not only on the systems but on the technology, on the staffing levels”.
    • Another point to bear in mind: many senior managers – particularly at chief executive and managing director level – are not necessarily technicians.
    • Unfortunately, as long as the glitch is not salient and the machine still works, people usually ignore it.

Next steps

    • But managers and authorities should also offer replacement flights, coupons or other objects of comparable value as compensation.
    • Managers have been improving communication between technicians and non-technicians and should be praised for this change in attitudes.
    • The risk for the industry is that passengers affected by the problems may look to alternative forms of transport in the future.

Unmanned Traffic Management Market to Reach $3.21 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 17.8%

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Friday, December 9, 2022

The unmanned traffic management market is expected to grow from US$ 867.99 million in 2022 to US$ 3,217.40 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2022 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The unmanned traffic management market is expected to grow from US$ 867.99 million in 2022 to US$ 3,217.40 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2022 to 2030.
  • The unmanned traffic management market is segmented into four major regions - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the world.
  • The unmanned traffic management market is segmented on the basis of type, component, application, and end use.
  • In terms of application, the unmanned traffic management market is segmented into communications, navigation, surveillance and monitoring, and others.

Unmanned Traffic Management Market Report 2022: Advancement in UAS Leading to Increasing Application of UTM - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 5, 2022

The increasing demand for drones in commercial, logistics, and aviation applications is anticipated to drive the demand for unmanned traffic management systems in the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • The increasing demand for drones in commercial, logistics, and aviation applications is anticipated to drive the demand for unmanned traffic management systems in the coming years.
  • The unmanned traffic management market is segmented into four major regions - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the world.
  • The unmanned traffic management market is segmented on the basis of type, component, application, and end use.
  • In terms of application, the unmanned traffic management market is segmented into communications, navigation, surveillance and monitoring, and others.

Analytics Insight Announces 'World's 10 Best Drone Companies to Watch in 2022'

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif. and HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytics Insight has announced World's 10 Best Drone Companies to Watch in 2022' in its September magazine issue.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif. and HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytics Insight has announced World's 10 Best Drone Companies to Watch in 2022' in its September magazine issue.
  • The issue is focusing on amazing drone companies that are building the core infrastructure for the global aviation ecosystem.
  • Here is the list of the world's 10 best drone companies that are scaling huge distances both vertically and horizontally and collecting valuable data through advanced drone technologies.
  • In this issue, Analytics Insight aims to recognize and celebrate top drone companies that are opening wide aviation avenues and providing the ability to reach places humans simply cannot," says Adilin Beatrice, Content Manager at Analytics Insight.

Regulatory Breakthrough for Percepto Drones to Fly at Israeli Industrial Sites Without Operators Onsite

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

MODI'IN, Israel, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percepto, pioneering autonomous inspection by industrial robotics, today announced that the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) has approved the operation of their drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for three industrial locations in Israel, including national water company Mekorot at its Eshkol site. The approval means that companies using Percepto drones to monitor their facilities no longer need an observer to be present during their operation.

Key Points: 
  • The approval means that companies using Percepto drones to monitor their facilities no longer need an observer to be present during their operation.
  • Thisfield-proven software for industrial sites, combined with Percepto's market-leading autonomous drone-in-a box, offers an end-to-end solution that automatically deploys Percepto drones to help minimize hazards, reduce downtime, boost efficiency, and lower operational costs.
  • Percepto's Israeli customers can now use their drones from a remote location without BVLOS-certified RPICs, a designation originally created for operators of military drones with very rigorous criteria that is extremely challenging to obtain.
  • Percepto is the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, revolutionizing how industrial sites monitor and inspect their critical infrastructure and assets.

Regulatory Breakthrough for Percepto Drones to Fly at Israeli Industrial Sites Without Operators Onsite

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

MODI'IN, Israel, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percepto, pioneering autonomous inspection by industrial robotics, today announced that the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) has approved the operation of their drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for three industrial locations in Israel, including national water company Mekorot at its Eshkol site. The approval means that companies using Percepto drones to monitor their facilities no longer need an observer to be present during their operation.

Key Points: 
  • The approval means that companies using Percepto drones to monitor their facilities no longer need an observer to be present during their operation.
  • Thisfield-proven software for industrial sites, combined with Percepto's market-leading autonomous drone-in-a box, offers an end-to-end solution that automatically deploys Percepto drones to help minimize hazards, reduce downtime, boost efficiency, and lower operational costs.
  • Percepto's Israeli customers can now use their drones from a remote location without BVLOS-certified RPICs, a designation originally created for operators of military drones with very rigorous criteria that is extremely challenging to obtain.
  • Percepto is the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, revolutionizing how industrial sites monitor and inspect their critical infrastructure and assets.

Global Crossing Airlines Hires Key Advisor to Launch South American Cargo Operations

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Roberto comes to this advisory with over 23 years of experience in varied industries, including Aviation, Banking, and Capital Markets.

Key Points: 
  • Roberto comes to this advisory with over 23 years of experience in varied industries, including Aviation, Banking, and Capital Markets.
  • At GlobalX, Held will be responsible for initiating new cargo contracts for the GlobalX fleet of A321 freighters by working with airlines, freight forwarders, and logistics companies.
  • Additionally, he will be working with GlobalX senior management and the board of directors to create new A320 charter airlines in Ecuador and Colombia, and develop alliances with key industry partners.
  • Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking information.

Lords examines Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill

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Friday, February 7, 2020

The Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill begins its committee stage, the first chance for detailed line by line examination, in the Lords on Monday 10 February.

Key Points: 
  • The Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill begins its committee stage, the first chance for detailed line by line examination, in the Lords on Monday 10 February.
  • Members are expected to discuss a range of subjects, including:
    government reporting on Civil Aviation Authority resources.
  • Members discussed a number of subjects highlighted by the bill, including:
    the detail of the Civil Aviation Authority's strategic modernisation programme.
  • make changes to airspace arrangements, air traffic services and licensing
    provide greater enforcement capability to police regarding the use of drones.