ATCA Bulletin | August 2014

Air Traffic Control Association

No. 8, 2014

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Civil/Military Aviation Conference (CMAC) Session Preview A sneak peek at the world’s largest civil/military air traffic management summit, running September 28 – October 1

IN THIS ISSUE: »» Advertise in the ATCA Today On-Site Newspaper! »» ATCA Welcomes SkyWard »» Annual Membership Meeting and New Member Welcome Breakfast »» World ATM Congress 2013 Wins Best Congress »» The Latest News from AOPA and Guntermann & Drunck »» And More

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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By Peter F. Dumont, President & CEO, Air Traffic Control Association

Two Conferences, Many Events

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ou always hear the saying “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Well, there is a free breakfast for ATCA members next month.

Consider this my personal invitation to every single ATCA member to join us at the Gaylord on September 30, during the Annual Conference and Exposition, for a Member Welcome Breakfast. It will not cost you a penny and you don’t have to be registered for the conference to attend. Of course, you are more than welcome to visit the Exhibit Hall (free of charge), if you are able.

At breakfast, you will hear from our ATCA Board of Directors Chair, Jim Washington. He will discuss the state of association and take any questions you may have. Come and participate or simply come to observe and eat.

Currently, my staff and I are busily preparing for the ATCA 59th Annual Conference and Exposition. This year, for the first time, we are offering two conferences for the price of one. The Annual that you have become accustomed to over the last few years will now feature twice as many sessions on current

issues relevant to you – the members.

The second conference, which I am sure you have read about, is the Civil/Military Aviation Conference (CMAC). My staff and I have been working with the FAA, NATO, ICAO, DOD and numerous worldwide governments and organizations to ensure we have their maximum participation at all levels.

Lastly, whether you are attending the conference or not, I encourage you to join us at the Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Banquet the evening of Wednesday, October 1. This growing industry event will celebrate the many achievements of Monte Belger, President of Metron Aviation and past ATCA Chairman, as this year’s recipient.

This is an opportunity to get dressed up and enjoy an evening out with many of the leaders in our aviation community from throughout the world.

Whether you attend the breakfast, the Gilbert Banquet, CMAC or just come tour the hall and see what the future has to offer our industry, please take time to speak with me and let me know how I can add value to your membership in ATCA.

1101 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-299-2430 Fax: 703-299-2437 info@atca.org www.atca.org President & CEO: Peter F. Dumont

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Civil/Military Aviation Conference (CMAC) Session Preview A sneak peak at the world’s largest civil/ military air traffic management summit, running September 28 – October 1

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he Civil/Military Aviation Conference (CMAC), organized by the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), is the world’s largest civil/military air traffic management summit, where senior civil and military leaders from throughout the world explore plans for civil and military collaboration.

It regularly attracts military commanders and air forces’ chiefs of staff, directors of civil aviation and heads of air navigation service organizations to focus on the latest developments and future directions in air traffic control. Historically, CMAC has attracted more than 300 key decision makers and other centers of influence from 50 nations.

This year’s event, joint with ATCA’s 59th Annual Conference and Exposition for the very first time, is set to impress yet again.

Read below for a preview of the sessions and topics covered by the best and brightest in the industry.

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Session 1: How does the military see its role in future Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems?

As the world continues to deploy newer systems (such as NextGen, SESAR and CARATS), the military will continue to comply with what is being deployed. This panel will go in depth to discuss these future systems and the impact they have on both on the military and civil sides of the house.

Session 2: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integration and access to global airspace This panel discusses what is being done in the worldwide ATM environment to accomplish integration to airspace and how other countries can integrate UAS in a more timely fashion.

Frank Brenner, Director General, EUROCONTROL to Deliver Keynote at Civil/Military Aviation Conference ATCA has confirmed Frank

Brenner, Director General of

EUROCONTROL, as keynote speaker for CMAC on Tuesday,

September 30. Brenner’s experience and diverse knowledge of

air traffic management (ATM) with civil and military ATM will be

a key feature of the conference. He has worked in ATM his entire

career and became the head of EUROCONTROL in January 2013.

Since his arrival, Brenner has revitalized the organization’s vision and strategy, most notably the development of Centralised Services as part of deploying the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) initiative.

With the continued reduction of the DoD budget, the department won’t be able to meet the mandate to equip all aircraft to maintain complete fleet operation. This panel will discuss what can be done to keep the majority of the aircraft compliant and flying during these difficult fiscal times.

Session 4: Civil/military network dependency New equipment is being deployed daily across the world on both the civil and military sides of aviation. With more efforts being made to collaborate and harmonize the airspace, where is the aviation world headed regarding dependency on both sides on the network? How will it prevent cyberattacks on these networks? This panel will describe current

and future plans to provide a safe and reliable network on both sides of ATM.

Session 5: Civil/military operations: Best practices in worldwide collaboration efforts With continued demand to open up airspace to allow civilian aircraft to enter into restricted military airspace, this panel will discuss what is being done to open this space to accommodate entering civilian aircraft to have more direct routing. In turn, the panel will cover greater allowances for the military to operate in civilian airspace.

To register to attend, become a sponsor or an exhibitor at CMAC, please visit http://www.atca.org/CMAC2014 for more information.

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Session 3: Future environment: What is the effect of the reduced Department of Defense (DoD) budget in regards to military fleet operations?

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THE FUTURE OF CIVIL AND MILITARY THE FUTURE OF CIVIL AND MILITARY

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ATCA Welcomes SkyWard

Spotlight on a new software solutions Corporate Member

SkyWard CEO, Jonathan Evans

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kyWard, the pioneer in Drones as a Service (DaaS) software solution, recently raised $1.5 million in seed-round financing to build the

first operations management platform for commercial robotic aircraft. Voyager Capital led the round with participation from Draper Associates and Toivo Annus, founder and former head of engineering at Skype.

Aviation management has historically been highly fragmented, paperbased and slow. SkyWard is digitizing the environment to connect commercial operators, regulators and insurers on a global platform that operates at the speed of the market.

“Commercial aerial robotics will be as common to our infrastructure as the smartphone, a physical extension of the Internet which will allow users to exchange information – and even physical products – like never before,” said SkyWard CEO, Jonathan Evans. “Aerial robotics is the next movement in package delivery, search and rescue, environmental surveys, utilities inspection, precision agriculture, commerce and

transitour software; it allows stakeholders to manage operations in a safe and compliant way through a global digital platform.”

The SkyWard system allows businesses to focus on flying rather than the time-consuming tasks of regulatory compliance, risk management and manual record keeping. The software offers custom tools, including a cloudbased work flow to stay in compliance, a Geographic Information System (GIS) overlay map with up-to-date airspace rules and guidelines, automated flight logs and a unique and secure digital identity that can be used with regulators and insurers around the world.

SkyWard is enabling the aerial robotics network and ushering in the future of aviation technology.

Want more information on SkyWard?

Visit www.skyward.io, @SkyWardIO on Twitter or contact Jessica Moody at jessica@skyward.io.

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World ATM Congress 2013 Wins Best Congress

International ATM event recognized with top honors by Eventoplus Awards in Spain

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orld ATM Congress’s first edition in 2013 recently won the top prize at the Eventoplus Awards. Out of 159 submissions, World ATM was awarded gold as the Best Congress overall. As subsequent editions continue to grow, Madrid provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the industry’s best practices, brands and talent.

It’s especially gratifying to receive this award on our first effort,” Peter F. Dumont, President & CEO of the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), said. “AIM Group Madrid has worked diligently with our team to meet the

demand for access to the ATM community in an innovative and vibrant environment. Madrid CVB and Ifema went above and beyond to make our attendees welcome and the event successful.”

Jeff Poole, Director General of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), said: “We are honoured to receive such positive and remarkable recognition for the first event. But the most important recognition is the year-on-year growth and success of World ATM Congress, which reaffirms the strong need and support for a single global ATM forum by the industry, for the industry.”

The 2013 event hosted 5,084 participants from 104 countries. In 2014, the World ATM Congress attendance grew to 6,265 people from 128 countries, making it the largest ATM event in the world.

Attendance for the 2015 event is expected to significantly exceed this year’s record. It encompasses all sectors of the air traffic community – from senior executives, controllers, aviation manufacturers and suppliers, airline executives, military and government, young aviation professionals and aviation trade associations.

The next World ATM Congress will take place March 10-12, 2015 in Madrid.

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Midwest ATC was honored to be awarded the 2014 IHS Jane’s Runway Award for its Kandahar Runway Efficiency program at the CANSO ATM dinner in Madrid, Spain on 3 March.

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After being selected in 2003 as the first company to provide air traffic control and airfield management services in a combat zone for the U.S. Department of Defense, Midwest ATC continues to deliver safe and reliable aviation services throughout Afghanistan. That this award was earned on one of the world’s busiest single runway airfields while at the same time supporting intense combat operations is testament to the professionalism and dedication of the Midwest team at Kandahar AB. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments as indicative of our commitment to safety and professional performance.

Whether you are looking for air traffic control, weather observing and reporting, training, ground handling, or airfield management, Midwest has over 35 years of global experience and expertise to assist in the successful accomplishment of your mission. With a track record of servicing over 100 facilities across nine countries, Midwest is a proven low-risk, best value partner with tested operational procedures to ensure the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic. Its team of supremely qualified aviation experts is dedicated to providing clients with an outstanding level of safety and commitment throughout the world. Using Midwest’s flexible and professional approach will enable you to achieve success.

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Join ATCA for an Annual Membership Meeting and New Member Welcome Breakfast!

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ome one, come all! Join ATCA members at 7:30 a.m. on September 30 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland Ballroom A. Enjoy breakfast and an update on what actions the association Board of Directors, committees, and members are taking to help further the industry and science of air traffic control.

Taking place during the ATCA 59th Annual Conference and Exposition, members do not have to be registered for the event to attend the Membership Meeting and New Member Welcome.

During the event, new and existing members can enjoy:

• The Chairman’s Report on the association

• Continental breakfast

• Updates on ATCA committees

• Networking opportunities with other members

• A look back at what the association has accomplished in 2014 You are not required to be registered for the conference to attend the breakfast.

Don’t miss out!

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Media Release from AOPA

AOPA Announces Transition Back to Jeppesen for Online Flight Planner Service

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rederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is announcing a change in its online flight planning member benefit. Starting in 2015, AOPA will return to the AOPA Internet Flight Planner (AIFP) powered by Jeppesen, thus retiring the current flight planner, FlyQ Web. AIFP will remain a free member benefit.

“We are excited to be partnering with Jeppesen to once again offer the popular AOPA Internet Flight Planner to our members,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “Jeppesen is a longtime supporter of AOPA and its mission and I am pleased that together, we will deliver the free internet-based flight planner that our members already know and value.”

Since its initial launch in 2007, AIFP became a popular feature on the organization’s website. AOPA is already working with Jeppesen on migrating user data from FlyQ Web. In the transition back to AIFP, AOPA will be returning to the same version as existed when the switch was made to FlyQ Web. A “beta” version of AIFP will be available for members to start using this fall. A full transition will occur after AOPA is comfortable with the user experience and has ensured that the full transition will be as smooth and seamless as possible. AOPA will keep all members and flight planner users informed as the process goes forward.

About AOPA Since 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly for thousands of pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts. AOPA is the world’s largest aviation member association, with representatives based in Frederick, Md., Washington, D.C. and seven regions across the U.S. AOPA provides member services that range from advocacy to legal services, flight planning products, safety programs and award-winning media. To learn more, visit www.aopa. org.

For more information, please contact: Steve Hedges, 301-695-2159 or steve.hedges@aopa.org

Media Release from Guntermann & Drunck

KVM for Ships, Harbors and Offshore Platforms

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MM, the international maritime trade fair, takes place in Hamburg, starting September 9.

There, Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) who have been KVM pioneers for almost three decades will present KVM products for maritime IT applications on ship bridges, in control rooms and on offshore platforms – all compliant with IEC 60945.

SMM is considered Europe’s biggest trade fair for the maritime industry and takes place across Hamburg’s entire trade fair showground. Here, German KVM manufacturer G&D will present their KVM portfolio for the maritime industry. KVM, which allows you to separate computer hardware from

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users, equipment can be applied in the most versatile ways: • On ship bridges and technical control rooms • In control rooms monitoring harbours and seaways • On offshore platforms G&D carefully selected specific products of their portfolio to have them tested according to specification IEC 60945. Complying with this norm, G&D KVM products are now ready to be applied in engine rooms, technology rooms and even on ship bridges. The specification includes numerous tests regarding the environment (heat, cold, vibration), security and electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) and meets an international standard.

Thanks to in-house development and manufacturing, all G&D products can be combined into a broad variety of solutions. As a special offer to the ship building industry, G&D provides devices with power supplies of 12 or 24 volt.

See you in Hamburg The team of Guntermann & Drunck GmbH look forward to meeting visitors of SMM at Stand 415 in Hall B6 where interested parties can discuss individual ideas, projects and their challenges directly with the team of KVM experts.

TRAFFIC JAM AHEAD. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

Transforming the air traffic management (ATM) system is essential for improving safety, efficiency and the environment around the globe.

Boeing is fully committed and uniquely qualified to help make ATM transformation a reality. It’s the right time and Boeing is the right partner.

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