Webinar: Implementing modernization programs: Innovation in air traffic management by MA Business

Implementing modernization programs: Innovation in air traffic management

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Air Traffic Technology International is proud to announce the first in a series of Virtual Roundtable events for ANSPs that will provide a forum to exchange the latest ideas and information about Air Traffic Management.

During these challenging times many ANSPs have been forced to look closely at how they allocate resources for technology investment and modernization.

This roundtable will seek to answer the question: “What does the future look like for ANSPs and what technologies will matter the most to them in the future?”

Industry leaders on this high-level roundtable will discuss the new developments and innovations ANSPs consider vital to delivering an efficient and integrated airspace as we learn to live with the Covid-19 virus.

Using real world case studies and examples, our panel of experts will describe the projects and R&D they are investing in to build a more integrated and efficient airspace to support the aviation sector’s return to growth and the latest innovations.

Attendees will learn about the latest developments in ATC systems and how IT and communications technologies are enabling a more integrated and efficient management with increased digitalization. The roundtable will discuss the steps ANSPs are taking to prepare for the large amount of unmanned aircraft to be integrated into the airspace in the future, as well the latest airspace optimization techniques, and remote towers.

Topics to be covered include:
• Digitalization in ATM, including upgrades in IT & communications infrastructure such as cloud / web systems
• Airspace management efficiency improvements and regulation
• Remote towers
• Technology and methodologies to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of unmanned drones into airspace (such as UTM / U-Space program)

Presenters

Klaus Meier

Chief Technology Officer - Skyguide

Klaus Meier leads skyguide’s Engineering and Technology department. Besides providing safe and reliable air-traffic-management systems, his strategic objective is to transform today's classic systems towards a flexible architecture and a new operational concept. The strategic initiatives behind those objectives are the Virtual Center Program of skyguide, CNS as a Service and an integrated UTM solution.
During his earlier career he owned his own company developing innovative microwave measurement systems and engineering services to improve the design of antennas in the mobile telecommunication industry. With Swissair Group his focus was on business development based on new technologies in the area of Internet Sales, e-tickets and integrated Supply Chain. With Schindler he was in the USA part of Schindler’s ambitious globalization and harmonization program as the CIO for North and South America.
Klaus is an electrical engineer by training, holds a Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and has an Executive Degree from MIT Sloan.

Friedrich-Wilhelm Menge

Chief Technology Officer - DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH

Friedrich-Wilhelm Menge joined the DFS Board of Managing Directors on 01.03.2020 as Chief Technology Officer / Managing Director Technology.
Holding a degree in computer science, he began his professional career in 1993 in the mobile communications division of the Mannesmann Group. Via several positions in the areas of privacy / security, sales and, above all, IT management, he came to DFS. In his last position, he was Chief Information Officer at BVG, the public transportation company for Berlin. He has been in executive management positions for over 20 years and was awarded CIO of the Year in the Public Sector in 2019.

Andy Taylor

Chief Solutions Officer - Digital Towers

With nearly 30 years of experience in the air traffic management industry Andy Taylor has lead, developed and delivered innovative ATC solutions for global customers to increase airport capacity and operational performance.
As Chief Solutions Officer, Andy works across both NATS and Searidge Technologies. He is responsible for the joint development of the partnership’s Digital Tower capabilities and delivery models. Andy is currently leading the NATS/Searidge deployment of the world’s largest Digital Tower programme at Singapore’s Changi Airport, together with establishing a network of Digital Tower Laboratories.

Ben Sampson

Editor, Aerospace Testing International

Ben has worked as a journalist and editor, covering almost all aspects of technology, engineering and industry for the last 20 years. Initially writing about subjects from nuclear submarines to autonomous cars to future design and manufacturing technologies, he was editor of a leading UK-based engineering magazine before eventually becoming editor of Aerospace Testing in 2017.