With Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos going to space, it's a good time to consider what space tourism means for air traffic management.
Indeed, there are eight prospective UK spaceports currently in the works. All would need their own segregated airspace to safely manage their launches. You can explore the NATS blog to find out what they think the impact will be on ATM.
In other news, there are reports from EUROCONTROL on the steady increase in air traffic as Europe moves through the pandemic. Interestingly, air traffic at London Gatwick is now up 50% compared to 2020. This is exciting to see!
For those interested in new technology in ATM, ENAIRE is installing a data link monitoring system from Skyguide. It's designed to record all CPDLC messages exchanged between pilots and ENAIRE’s air traffic controllers. You can find out more about it here.
If you'd like to check out another one of our podcasts, you can use this link. In this podcast, we explore the expertise of consulting companies and how they contribute to the ATM industry. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.