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Kathleen Martin
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World ATM Congress 2021, recently held in Madrid, presented an opportunity for companies and industry partners to come together in-person and discuss exactly what it will take to thrive in the post-COVID world.
From new and innovative ways to bolster sustainability, to management of new entrants into the airspace, to the future of space tourism, World ATM Congress 2021 demonstrated that the future is in the clouds and take off isn’t far away.
For our readers that were not able to attend, Connected Aviation Today captured some of the biggest moments and highlights from the event:
Inmarsat and the EU Team Up for a Greener Airspace
In an increasingly eco-conscious world, air passengers are looking for ways to travel in a more sustainable manner. While many in the industry are working on new eco-friendly fuels or more streamlined aircraft, Inmarsat and the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) agreed to bring a space satellite Air Traffic Management (ATM) system to Europe by 2023. The agreement outlined a system that will use satellites to guide flights across the continent and find more efficient and less carbon-intense flight plans, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of air travel.
Inmarsat added further information on the announcement, sharing that the two entities are working on the final testing, certification, and integration phase of its Iris air traffic modernization program. With commercial rollout expected in the coming two years, the new program provides an example for other national airspaces looking to further meet their sustainability goals.
Continue reading: https://connectedaviationtoday.com/world-atm-congress-2021-drones-data-decreased-carbon-future-airspace/#.YZO-EGDMI2w
From new and innovative ways to bolster sustainability, to management of new entrants into the airspace, to the future of space tourism, World ATM Congress 2021 demonstrated that the future is in the clouds and take off isn’t far away.
For our readers that were not able to attend, Connected Aviation Today captured some of the biggest moments and highlights from the event:
Inmarsat and the EU Team Up for a Greener Airspace
In an increasingly eco-conscious world, air passengers are looking for ways to travel in a more sustainable manner. While many in the industry are working on new eco-friendly fuels or more streamlined aircraft, Inmarsat and the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) agreed to bring a space satellite Air Traffic Management (ATM) system to Europe by 2023. The agreement outlined a system that will use satellites to guide flights across the continent and find more efficient and less carbon-intense flight plans, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of air travel.
Inmarsat added further information on the announcement, sharing that the two entities are working on the final testing, certification, and integration phase of its Iris air traffic modernization program. With commercial rollout expected in the coming two years, the new program provides an example for other national airspaces looking to further meet their sustainability goals.
Continue reading: https://connectedaviationtoday.com/world-atm-congress-2021-drones-data-decreased-carbon-future-airspace/#.YZO-EGDMI2w
