ATCA Bulletin | November 2013

Air Traffic Control Association

November 2013

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BE AT THE HUB OF THE INDUSTRY Make Your Connections at World ATM Congress 2014 in Madrid

IN THIS ISSUE: »» Safety in Air Traffic Control »» ATCA’s Holiday Open House and Luncheon »» ATCA’s Newest Members »» And More

ATCA’s First UAS Day The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) will be hosting UAS Day on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel located at 2800 South Potomac Ave in Arlington, Va. Join ATCA for a special, one-day event outlining UAS involvement in the NAS. Speakers include the FAA’s Jim Williams, UAS policy experts, technology leaders, and more.

See ATC policy become reality at ATCA’s first UAS Day

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December 11, 2013

ATCA Holiday Luncheon and Open House 1101 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, Va.

March 4 - 6, 2014

World ATM Congress IFEMA Madrid, Spain www.worldatmcongress.org

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3rd–4th December 2013, London Heathrow Marriott Hotel, London

Exploring ways to harmonise safety strategy globally Attend this unique, safety-focused event to: Discuss and share definitions of safety to ensure a global standard is met Find ways to overcome human factors affecting safety, including fatigue management strategies Learn how to incorporate regulatory changes and implement SMS into day-to-day operations Clarify the impact of SESAR and NextGen on ATC safety Explore what technology is available to help improve safety standards Understand how the role of ATCOs is constantly changing Examine ways to encourage Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) Meet and network with your industry peers

Hear industry insights from leading experts including: José Calvo Fresno Chief, Regulation, SESAR JU

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Captain Peter Beer OX Safety Services Officer / Advisor TYROLEAN AIRWAYS

Richard J Taylor ATS Investigator, CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (CAA)

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Peter Dumont, President & CEO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSOCIATION (ATCA)

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Make Your Connections at World ATM Congress 2014

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or its second annual air traffic management event, World ATM Congress will meet 4-6 March, 2014, in Madrid, Spain. The event combines a large-scale exhibition, worldclass conference, and social events providing premier networking opportunities and the chance to learn the latest trends and developments in air traffic. A joint effort between the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), World ATM Congress has succeeded in being an event organised for the industry, by the industry.

The Top Three Reasons to Visit Madrid in March 1. Connect with the Community

Air Navigation Service Providers. Air Traffic Controllers. Large manufacturers of aviation products. Consultants.

Government and military representatives. All of these groups and more have committed to taking an active role of participation in World ATM Congress.

The event attracts Air Navigation

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Service Providers from throughout the world, ranging from North America to Eastern Asia. Regardless of their size, your customer will be at World ATM Congress.

With more than 150 organisations signed on to exhibit at World ATM Congress, it is the largest gathering of ATC and ATM technology showcased under one roof. Airbus ProSky, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NTT Data, Raytheon, Thales, and more return to Madrid as well as new exhibitors from Japan, Russia, Europe, and the United States.

You can see the entire list of 2014 exhibitors at www.worldatmcongress. org/findsupplier.aspx. View a map of the floor and plan your visit before you come to make the most of the three days.

In addition to the free exhibition hall, World ATM Congress 2014 is offering free educational programming from exhibitors once again. Experience additions to the System Wide Information Management presented by SESAR Joint Undertaking, and Exhibit Hall Theatres showcasing research findings, new product launches, new ATC technology, and perspectives on ATM policy

How to Connect Website: worldatmcongress.org Twitter:

@WorldATM_now Facebook:

facebook.com/WorldATMCongress LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/groups/World-ATMCongress-4395622 Conference Programme Agenda & Speakers: worldatmcongress.org/ WorldConference

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www.worldatmcongress.org/ Sponsorship News, Media & Press Releases: worldatmcongress.org/Press

Personalised Meeting Planning and Trips at the Event: Email worldatmcongress@aimspain.es

Exhibit at World ATM Congress and define your position in the aviation community. Customize your booth space to showcase your products and services, hold private meetings, and generate leads.

2. The Speakers You Respect. The Issues of the Day.

World ATM Congress leverages its unique network to develop a programme that is both stimulating and thoughtprovoking. The Conference Programme provides a unique platform for discussing the future of air traffic by bringing together the world’s foremost aviation leaders to share their insights, views, and expertise on the priority issues and challenges facing our industry.

3. Experience Madrid: Leisure, Accommodations, and More

World ATM Congress will be a true celebration – taking a note from its location of Madrid, Spain’s capital city and the European Union’s third largest. The significance of such is wide-ranging, as multiple implications have molded the city’s singular personality. The diversity of Madrid’s neighborhoods and buildings informs the city’s role in political and economic spheres. And its historic monuments stand as icons of a city which has wielded administrative power for more than four centuries.

Madrid is not only a beautiful city filled with cafés and terraces; you will

also find some of the world’s most exciting museums in what is called the Triangle of Art. World ATM Congress has established several hotel room blocks throughout the city, specifically to fit attendee and exhibitor needs for location and nearby attractions.

World ATM Congress staff are ready to help organise meetings in Madrid as well, including but not limited to: the venue (in a hotel or special location), catering, audiovisual requirements, business lunches, informal dinners, and more.

To take advantage of the most Madrid has to offer, World ATM Congress staff will also organise leisure activities for those who want to explore Madrid during the event!

Activities will include tours, museum visits, dinners, and activities in the city such as football matches, flamenco shows, and tapas tours. AIM International, the official show management company of World ATM Congress, would be pleased to help organise trips to nearby Spanish cities such as Sevilla, Granada, Barcelona, and Toledo. If you are interested, email worldatmcongress@aimspain.es.

Industry Talk What Stakeholders are Saying…

“During the show, we signed six new European clients who would like to explore new business in the United States. World ATM Congress is the beginning of growth to a new client base and will bring new technology to the FAA. It will also expand our knowledge of European ATM.” - Steve Kalish, Deep Water Point What Exhibitors are Saying…

“From the product vendor’s point of view, this was a wonderful triumph. The key is that because this conference is supported by the Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), it’s a great meeting place for both the customer and the vendor. I met at least 12 representatives from ANSPs in one day — England, Germany, France, Romania, Poland — both big and little guys. This was the perfect venue for our new product release [VCS21].”

- Bob Coulson, Harris Corporation “As an exhibitor for the first time at World ATM Congress 2013, we were concerned we would not have enough customer flow, but we were pleasantly surprised — we had numerous foreign ANSPs visit our stand.

We had many productive meetings; we will definitely plan to return. How could you not like the weather, the food, and the people?”

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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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Come in from the Cold and join other ATCA members, staff, and friends for the

ATCA’s Annual Holiday Open House and Luncheon Wednesday, December 11 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ATCA Headquarters 1101 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, Va.

RSVP to Marion.Brophy@atca.org Questions? Call ATCA at +1 703-299-2430 www.atca.org/holiday ATCA Bulletin | November 2013

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ATCA’s Newest Members

Here are the newest members to the ATCA family! Welcome to the association!

Fred Adams, Apex Communications Corp Brett Albro, Phase One Consulting Group Bill Allen, SRA International, Inc. Wahab Alshahin, USC James Arena, Raytheon Company Shawn Baerlocher, Harris Corporation Philip Barnett, U of IL Tom Benson, FAA Sean Blanchard, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Daniel Bohleber, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Benjamin Brandt, The MITRE Corporation/CAASD Leonard Brewer, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Robert Brown, Saab Sensis Corporation Forrest Colliver, The MITRE Corporation Jerry Connelly, SRA International, Inc. Mile Corrigan, Noblis Charles Crampton, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Spencer Curtis, BCF Solutions, PMA Division Marcus Fields, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Salvatore Fischetti Tim Foerster, BCF Solutions, PMA Division Brady Foster, BCF Solutions, PMA Division Flavius Galiber, Northrop Grumman Sean Ghazavi, TASC Ahmad Glover, CPS Professional Services Robert Goyer, Harris Corporation Vince Greece, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Stan Griswold, Exelis Matthew Groh, Purdue U. Steve Habicht, CNA Corporation Troy Hemple, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Scott Jacobs, The MITRE Corporation Paul Kayatta, IBM Peter Kearney, Irish Aviation Authority Aaron Klopf, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. John Koenig, Harris Corporation Fabrice Kunzi, Aurora Flight Sciences

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Leah Lackey, Exelis Beth Lambert, The SI Organization Calvin Lawyer, CREC Group Jim Leary, Prafgmatics Steve Leidig, EMCOR Enclosures Stafford Lewis, CPS Professional Services Stacy Lindsay, Ernst & Young Kourtney Logan, U. of North Texas Leslie Mahaffey, Washington Consulting Group, Inc Dermot Mitchell, Joint Venture Solutions, LLC Jackson Morris, U of Alabama Luke Moses, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Brendan Mulligan, Irish Aviation Authority Per Noren, Boeing Jerry Otto, EMCOR Enclosures Andrew Palka, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Phil Panzarella, CPS Professional Services Jon Reed, Harris Corporation Amanda Reeves, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Sam Rozier, CSSI Inc. Joseph Sanzone, Human Solutions, Inc. Charles Selling, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Andrew Sellner, U of North Dakota Derek Smith, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Oliver Staffeld, USNR Giles Stephen, The MITRE Corporation Robert Tarter, C2 Technologies, Inc. Joe Thibault, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Eric Thompson, Midwest ATC Service, Inc. Jason Thompson, Aerosyms Rachael Tracey, Lewis U. William (Bill) Walker, Northrop Grumman Mike Walsh, Gigamon Danila Weatherly, Ernst & Young Andrew White, ERAU Nicholas Wiggins, Midwest ATC Service, Inc.

ATCA’s Young Aviation Professionals Tour Cessna

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TCA’s Young Aviation Professionals (YAP) toured the Cessna manufacturing facilities in Wichita, Kan., November 18, 2013, and received a first-hand look at the design and production of Citation aircraft. The tour marked the first YAP event outside of the Washington, D.C. area since the group started in 2012. Eight young professionals were invited to participate on the tour from five different companies: Architecture Technology Corporation, Evans Incorporated, Lockheed Martin Corporation, SELEX Systems Integration Inc, and Thales.

Frank Bartonek and Randal Atkeisson of Cessna took the group through a detailed tour of their operations, starting on the plant floor, where two Cessna Citation aircraft were under construction. Following lunch at the cafeteria, the group climbed inside a Citation Mustang and Latitude in the display area.

“I’d buy one,” joked Sarah Bates, SELEX Systems Integration, as she climbed out of the Latitude.

ATCA ran a raffle at the YAP Annual Rooftop Networking event, and three young professionals received paid airfare to fly from Washington, D.C. to Wichita, Kan. Because weather delayed their flights, the young professionals were extended an opportunity to enjoy time in a Cessna aircraft during the next YAP flight event.

“This year, we felt that touring the Cessna Manufacturing Facilities in Wichita, Kan. would be an ideal opportunity to expose YAP members to the aircraft and manufacturing aspects of aviation,” said Peter F. Dumont, President & CEO of ATCA. “It also opened up the group to a larger demographic outside of Washington, D.C.” ATCA’s Young Aviation Professionals is committed to fostering the next generation of aviation leaders by empowering young professionals with the knowledge, exposure, and relationships to tackle critical aviation challenges over the course of their careers. If you are interested in getting involved with YAP, please contact Paul Planzer.

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