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NewSeason 6 - 31 - Dieter Eier, President, Frequentis USA - Digital towers in the NASNovember 10, 2026 · 40 min
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The podcast by Global Airspace Radar, covering all aspects of air traffic management, unmanned traffic management, high altitude operations, and all aspects of airspace!

Episodes 134

  1. Season 6 - 31 - Dieter Eier, President, Frequentis USA - Digital towers in the NAS

    40 min

    Dieter Eier, President, Frequentis USA joins our Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco to review the latest achievements of the company in the US national airspace (NAS). Starting with a wider range of project …

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    Dieter Eier, President, Frequentis USA joins our Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco to review the latest achievements of the company in the US national airspace (NAS).

    Starting with a wider range of project highlights and milestones across the FAA infrastructure and shifting to the an in-depth discussion of digital towers. There's a lot of different opinions as to what a digital tower is and isn't. This podcast does a great job of clarifying what the technology is, how it can support increased safety awareness, the implications to air traffic controllers and more.

    Lastly, we review the recent announcement of the FAA Service Design Approval (SDA) for the Frequentis digital tower solution and what this means for airports in the US NAS.

    There's a lot to unpack and learn in this podcast!

  2. Season 6 - 30 - ADB SAFEGATE, the US tower market, and the new DPO rules - Gonzalo Moreno-Muñoz and Dr. Thomas Leitner

    21 minSeason 6 · Episode 27

    Gonzalo Moreno-Muñoz and Dr. Thomas Leitner, ADB SAFEGATE join Vincent Lambercy on this episode to discuss the recent acceleration of the ATM market in the US and the rule changes introduced in Europe by EASA …

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    Gonzalo Moreno-Muñoz and Dr. Thomas Leitner, ADB SAFEGATE join Vincent Lambercy on this episode to discuss the recent acceleration of the ATM market in the US and the rule changes introduced in Europe by EASA with the Design or Production Organisation (DPO).

    The tower automation market is changing and ADB SAFEGATE positions itself with their new Airside 4.0 concept. The episode covers:

    • How the US market changes with the push by the FAA for modernisation
    • The next steps of the BNATCS program
    • The positioning of ADB Safegate as a global player
    • The introduction of the DPO framework
    • ADB Safegate preparation for adjusting the new rules
  3. Season 6 - 29 - CIS: The invisible infrastructure for drone flights - Stepan Alexa, CEO of UpVision member of CSG

    25 minSeason 6 · Episode 29

    In the European Union's vision, Common Information Service (CIS) will exchange essential data with Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems. We discuss this with Stepan Alexa, CEO of UpVision a member of …

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    In the European Union's vision, Common Information Service (CIS) will exchange essential data with Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems. We discuss this with Stepan Alexa, CEO of UpVision a member of CSG - the company that provides the CIS system for the Czech Republic.

    We discuss the following topics:

    • CIS and U-Space Services (USS) and their providers (CISP and USSP)
    • Single CISP vs. multiple CISP
    • All actors involved: ANSP, CISP, USSP, drone operators
    • UpVision products and experience in the Czech Republic
    • Different models and their funding
  4. Season 6 - 28 - The status of SESAR JU, Andreas Boschen

    26 minSeason 6 · Episode 28

    Andreas Boschen, Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discuss the current status of the SESAR Joint Undertaking with Vincent Lambercy, ahead of the Annual Conference which will take place on the 12 …

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    Andreas Boschen, Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discuss the current status of the SESAR Joint Undertaking with Vincent Lambercy, ahead of the Annual Conference which will take place on the 12 October 2026.

    The discussion covers the following topics:

    • Andreas' mandate extension, lessons learned form the first four years, and future perspectives
    • The role of smaller industry partners in SESAR
    • The status of the New Service Delivery Model
    • New members joining SESAR
    • What happened since the last Annual Conference, in February 2025

    If you want to learn more about the Annual Conference and want to register, use this link.

  5. Season 6 - 27 - LaKisha Price - FAA's space launch coordination

    19 minSeason 6 · Episode 27

    Global Airspace Radar hosts LaKisha Price, Vice President of System Operations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). LaKisha shares her expertise and views on integrating space transport operations into …

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    Global Airspace Radar hosts LaKisha Price, Vice President of System Operations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). LaKisha shares her expertise and views on integrating space transport operations into shared airspace.

    We learn how the FAA prepares for rocket launches and re-entries, how different organisations coordinate during a launch, and how disruption to airline operations can be minimised.

    LaKisha also shares her views on how space launches could be managed in the future, particularly in the context of the forecasted increase in launch activity, and discusses the technologies that could shape the management of shared airspace over the next 10–20 years.







  6. Season 6 - 26 - The reality of drone threats and the Counter UAS directory

    27 minSeason 6 · Episode 26

    Unmanned Airspace editor Philip Butterworth-Hayes comes back to discuss the latest drone related events which created discussions in the airspace community. From the drones found in Leipzig to the frontlines of …

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    Unmanned Airspace editor Philip Butterworth-Hayes comes back to discuss the latest drone related events which created discussions in the airspace community. From the drones found in Leipzig to the frontlines of Ukraine, his insights are very valuable. We also discuss the difference between perceived and real threats and the role of city councils, police, civil aviation authorities, airports and ANSPs in meeting this challenge.

    Philip also analyses the latest changes in the Unmanned Airspace Global C-UAS directory – with the September 2026 just published – featuring the latest innovations and offerings in this fast changing industry.

  7. Season 6 - 25 - Reinaldo Negron, brings together 2026 focus areas for Wing & GUTMA

    28 minSeason 6 · Episode 25

    Reinaldo Negron joined Global Airspace Radar to share the latest focus areas wearing two hats. He's Head of UTM for Wing and also one of the Co-Presidents for GUTMA. This brings together the key …

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    Reinaldo Negron joined Global Airspace Radar to share the latest focus areas wearing two hats. He's Head of UTM for Wing and also one of the Co-Presidents for GUTMA. This brings together the key opportunities and challenges from both sides of the spectrum - an industry solution provider and an industry organisation working to advance digital aviation, unlock the potential of the uncrewed ecosystem, and enable global harmonisation.

    In this episode you will learn about some of Wing's key achievements to date, how they are working across different markets, and what's next.

    The episode also takes an advance sneak peek at the upcoming GUTMA Harmonized Skies event taking place in Tokyo, Japan on 5-6, October. If you're considering attending, our discussion will share more details as to what you can expect from the event taking place in a region who seems to have unlocked the necessary business model for a true low-altitude economy.

  8. Season 6 - 24 - Lessons from new entrants - Zheng Tao, Airspace Innovation

    29 minSeason 6 · Episode 24

    In this podcast episode, Global Airspace Radar Editor Katarzyna Żmudzinska meets Zheng Tao, Co-Founder and President of AirSpace Innovation to talk about new entrants.As aviation evolves, the airspace is …

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    In this podcast episode, Global Airspace Radar Editor Katarzyna Żmudzinska meets Zheng Tao, Co-Founder and President of AirSpace Innovation to talk about new entrants.

    As aviation evolves, the airspace is becoming home to an increasing number of new entrants, from drones and commercial space operations to high-altitude vehicles. While each presents its own operational challenges, are there common lessons that can help shape the future of ATM?

    Drawing on experience across UTM, commercial space and other emerging operational environments, Zheng explores what these sectors have in common, and how they are reshaping the roles of ANSPs, regulators and air traffic controllers.

    The conversation also examines international approaches to airspace integration and discusses what different regions can learn from each other.

  9. Season 6 - 23 - Sebastian Schier-Morgenthal, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

    28 minSeason 6 · Episode 23

    Sebastian Schier-Morgenthal, Head of the Air Traffic Controller Assistance Department at the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance, part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), joins Vincent Lambercy to discuss how …

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    Sebastian Schier-Morgenthal, Head of the Air Traffic Controller Assistance Department at the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance, part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), joins Vincent Lambercy to discuss how artificial intelligence could support the future of air traffic control through Project LOKI.

    Project LOKI explores how AI can work alongside human controllers by introducing the Digital Interactive Reliable Controller (DIRC), designed to act as a trusted digital teammate rather than replace the human controller. The discussion covers:

    • How Project LOKI is redefining the relationship between human controllers and AI through collaborative task distribution
    • The opportunities and limitations of AI in air traffic control, from routine operations to complex decision-making
    • The path from research to real-world implementation, including certification, industry collaboration and the future of digital controller technology
  10. Season 6 - 22 - Reinhard Grimm, Frequentis shares their strategy for the ATM industry

    20 minSeason 6 · Episode 22

    Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President, ATM Civil, Frequentis joins our Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco to discuss a strategic overview of the current state of the ATM market, ANSP challenges, innovation for …

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    Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President, ATM Civil, Frequentis joins our Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco to discuss a strategic overview of the current state of the ATM market, ANSP challenges, innovation for the future and technology.

    Reinhard Grimm has over 20 years of experience in mission-critical communications, with a strong focus on public safety and air traffic management. Since joining the Frequentis Group in 2006, he has held various leadership roles in product and solution management. In July 2024, he was appointed Executive Vice President Air Traffic Management.

    Prior to this, he served as Director Product Line Incident & Crisis Management, leading the development of solutions that support control rooms and crisis teams worldwide.

    Reinhard is particularly passionate about modernising ATC infrastructure, and under his leadership, Frequentis continues to advance the integration of voice and automation technologies, unlocking the final silos in air traffic control and paving the way for next-generation safety and efficiency.

  11. Season 6 - 21 - ANSP and technology providers - Rita Somogyi, Tern Systems

    29 minSeason 6 · Episode 21

    Rita Somogyi, Managing Director of Tern Systems' branch in Hungary and Chief Commercial Officier of Terns Systems globally sat down with Vincent Lambercy to discuss how technology providers and ANSPs get …

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    Rita Somogyi, Managing Director of Tern Systems' branch in Hungary and Chief Commercial Officier of Terns Systems globally sat down with Vincent Lambercy to discuss how technology providers and ANSPs get the best results when they work hand in hand. The discussion covers:

    • Latest news about Tern's Polaris ATM system becoming operational with HungaroControl
    • How Tern's proximity, and open and direct communication with partners yields great results
    • Modularity as a way to fulfill the needs of multiple customers with the same software, putting it in perspective with the SESAR new software delivery model (SDM) and EASA Design and Production Organisation (DPO) regulation
    • An outlook on Tern Systems' projects for the coming years

    Rita's answer to our signature question is pretty interesting and opens possibilities so listen till the end...

  12. Season 6 - 20 - Maartje van der Helm - LVNL

    20 minSeason 6 · Episode 20

    Maartje van der Helm, General Manager Performance & Development at LVNL, the Dutch air navigation service provider (ANSP), speaks with Global Airspace Radar Editor Marita Lintener about the specific challenges …

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    Maartje van der Helm, General Manager Performance & Development at LVNL, the Dutch air navigation service provider (ANSP), speaks with Global Airspace Radar Editor Marita Lintener about the specific challenges of managing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Dutch airspace.

    The discussion covers operational challenges, stakeholder and community relations, civil-military integration, LVNL's technological transformation, and the current state of play in the implementation of Advanced Air Mobility and unmanned aviation. The conversation also includes advice for the next generation and explores how the aviation sector can attract new talent.


  13. Season 6 - 19 - Christine Raab, drone and defence strategist answers some tough questions

    38 minSeason 6 · Episode 19

    Christine Raab is a seasoned drone and defence strategist. She is Advisor to the Alliance for New Mobility Europe (AME), a leading European drone organisation and also an angel investor in the drone sector.Her …

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    Christine Raab is a seasoned drone and defence strategist. She is Advisor to the Alliance for New Mobility Europe (AME), a leading European drone organisation and also an angel investor in the drone sector.

    Her experience includes 10 years in EU drone regulation and before that 15 years in European security and defence policy-making including Executive Director for Drone Alliance Europe (DAE), Chairman of the European Security Round Table (ESRT), working in the European Parliament.

    Christine joined our editor-in-chief, Claudia Bacco, to answer some tough questions about the state of the drone industry today. Topics you will learn about:

    - Dual use between Civil and Military along with lesson learned transferral

    - The importance of situational awareness and how we get there

    - Connecting communities: B2B and B2C

    - The state of EU regulation

  14. Season 6 - 18 - Debriefing Airspace World with Global Airspace Radar

    21 minSeason 6 · Episode 18

    Airspace World 2026 is in the books and the team takes a look back:Vincent looks at the general impression and some technical progressKasia reports on space launches and training, mentioning this previous …

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    Airspace World 2026 is in the books and the team takes a look back:

    • Vincent looks at the general impression and some technical progress
    • Kasia reports on space launches and training, mentioning this previous episode
    • Marita discusses her conversations about resilience and civil-military integration, the future of SESAR, and C-suite executive presence at the event
    • Claudia shares her thoughts on the Seamless Skies Awards, and challenges CANSO to create a space for start-ups in coming editions.

    What was your highlight from the show?

  15. Season 6 - 17 - Marie-Christine Cloutier - CAE Air Traffic Services training

    17 minSeason 6 · Episode 17

    Marie-Christine Cloutier is Vice President Strategy and Air Traffic Services at CAE. On this episode, sponsored by CAE, we discuss:The need for Air Traffic Services professionals in the coming years, as …

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    Marie-Christine Cloutier is Vice President Strategy and Air Traffic Services at CAE. On this episode, sponsored by CAE, we discuss:

    • The need for Air Traffic Services professionals in the coming years, as reported in CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast
    • CAE’s end-to-end training services ‒ from delivery to courseware modernization and consultancy
    • How CAE integrates new technologies like immersive 3D visualization and eye-tracking into air traffic services training
    • How CAE’s pilot training expertise drives synergies with air traffic services training ‒ mutually enhancing both disciplines


  16. Season 6 - 16 - Looking forward to Airspace World with Global Airspace Radar

    18 minSeason 6 · Episode 16

    Airspace World is coming soon and the Global Airspace Radar editorial team looks ahead to their key areas of interest for this year:AI across the industry - will it or won't it?Integrated airspace …

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    Airspace World is coming soon and the Global Airspace Radar editorial team looks ahead to their key areas of interest for this year:

    • AI across the industry - will it or won't it?
    • Integrated airspace management - drones, eVTOLs, HAPS, space and of course airplanes!
    • SESAR in the future and other regulatory aspects
    • New ways of training to bring more ATCOs onboard

    And naturally, the Seamless Skies Awards!

  17. Season 6 - 15 - Martin Rolfe - CEO, NATS

    54 minSeason 6 · Episode 15

    Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS National Air Traffic Services of the UK, and one of the longest serving CEOs of an ANSP in Europe talks with Global Airspace Radar editor Marita Lintener about his learnings during his …

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    Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS National Air Traffic Services of the UK, and one of the longest serving CEOs of an ANSP in Europe talks with Global Airspace Radar editor Marita Lintener about his learnings during his career and the challenges for the sector.

    They are unpacking the strategic topics of Air Traffic Management (ATM): Implementation of new technologies and integrated systems, the importance of space operations, introduction of Advanced Air Mobility and its business case, and his predictions for the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Air Navigation Services. Do not miss the conversation concluding on future skills, appeal of the aviation sector in competitive job markets and how the ATM profession will look in 2035.

  18. Season 6 - 14 - Heather Arneson & Jeff Homola - NASA

    14 minSeason 6 · Episode 14

    In today’s episode, two guests from NASA Ames Research Center - Heather Arneson, Deputy Project Manager for Execution of the Air Traffic Management and Safety Project, and Jeff Homola, Aeronautics Researcher …

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    In today’s episode, two guests from NASA Ames Research Center - Heather Arneson, Deputy Project Manager for Execution of the Air Traffic Management and Safety Project, and Jeff Homola, Aeronautics Researcher and Higher Airspace Traffic Management Concept Lead speak with Global Airspace Radar editor Katarzyna Żmudzińska about high-altitude traffic management.

    Heather and Jeff explain that high-altitude operations are meant to take place at altitudes from 50,000 feet, well above traditional air traffic, and that there are numerous promising use cases currently being explored, such as imagery, emergency response and telecommunications.

    The guests also explain why high-altitude traffic management is very different from traditional Air Traffic Control (ATC), and what is being done to develop safe and efficient coordination between high-altitude and conventional air traffic.


  19. Season 6 - 13 - Nicki Harricharan, CANSO - The important link between operations and safety

    26 minSeason 6 · Episode 13

    Nicki Harricharan - Operations Programme Manager, CANSO talks with Global Airspace Radar, Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco about the importance of operations and safety being an integrated effort within our …

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    Nicki Harricharan - Operations Programme Manager, CANSO talks with Global Airspace Radar, Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco about the importance of operations and safety being an integrated effort within our industry.

    This topic spans beyond traditional air navigation service provider (ANSP) activities related to air traffic management and unmanned traffic management integration. Today the presence of drones is increasing along with the introduction of advanced air mobility, high altitude operations and space traffic. The conversation considers the implications of this shift in traffic and concepts to ensure safety remains the top priority as this evolution occurs.

    There's also a look toward the upcoming Airspace World, 26 - 28 May in Lisbon.

  20. Season 6 - 12 - Thomas Neubauer, Dimetor - Drone detection and telecom networks

    34 minSeason 6 · Episode 12

    Thomas Neubauer, CEO of Dimetor discusses with Vincent Lambercy about the latest progresses in drone detection technology. This episode covers various technologies that can be used but also Dimetor speciality …

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    Thomas Neubauer, CEO of Dimetor discusses with Vincent Lambercy about the latest progresses in drone detection technology. This episode covers various technologies that can be used but also Dimetor speciality: extracting intelligence from telecom data.

    When drones are controlled using 5G networks, simple RF-scanners can't detect them anymore. Identifying drone-related traffic in the flow of 5G data is possible using artificial intelligence and seeing the network as a sensor.

    An interesting second use case is detecting GNSS jamming and spoofing, which is also a growing concern for aviation.

  21. Season 6 - 11 - Report from xponential Europe 2026

    25 minSeason 6 · Episode 11

    Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Publisher of Unmanned Airspace and Urban Air Mobility News, turns the tables and interviews Claudia Bacco, Editor-in-Chief, Global Airspace Radar about the recent xponential Europe …

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    Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Publisher of Unmanned Airspace and Urban Air Mobility News, turns the tables and interviews Claudia Bacco, Editor-in-Chief, Global Airspace Radar about the recent xponential Europe conference and exhibition.

    The discussion looks at what's different about the topics covered during this event, the event itself - hot or not, and a bit of a side step in cybersecurity. It isn't the same conversation about why it's taking so long for drones to scale in Europe!


  22. Season 6 - 10 - Is Spain leading the way toward High Altitude Operations (HAO)?

    33 minSeason 6 · Episode 10

    Sergio Diaz Martinez, Business Development and Strategic Projects, Technology Park of Fuerteventura and Juanjo Sola, Chief Regulatory Office, Murzilli Consulting bring our Editor-in-Chief, Claudia Bacco up to …

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    Sergio Diaz Martinez, Business Development and Strategic Projects, Technology Park of Fuerteventura and Juanjo Sola, Chief Regulatory Office, Murzilli Consulting bring our Editor-in-Chief, Claudia Bacco up to speed on their answers to this question.

    Do you already know about the Technology Park and their role in Canarias Geo Innovation Program 2030? You'll learn more about their work and the opportunities they are supporting to bring new concepts to life. One of the areas discussed is airspace risk assessment.

    Airspace risk assessment is also an area Murzilli Consulting has supported in their work with U-space and SORA implementation work. If you are following this topic, then you understand the importance of solving this challenge not only for high altitude operations (HAO), but to scale the drone industry.

    There's a lot of interesting work taking place in Spain, to help us get there. Listen and learn more....


  23. Season 6 - 09 - Analysing the NTSB report of the accident in DCA - Philip Mann and Mathew Lewallen

    58 minSeason 6 · Episode 9

    The NTSB report about the accident in Washington DCA is over 400 pages long. Understanding its air traffic control implications is not easy and Vincent Lambercy has two guests on this special episode:Philip …

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    The NTSB report about the accident in Washington DCA is over 400 pages long. Understanding its air traffic control implications is not easy and Vincent Lambercy has two guests on this special episode:

    • Philip Mann, author of “The SCAR Framework: A Systematic Approach to AI Decision-Making in Critical Systems,” with nearly 30 years of experience in complex, safety-critical environments, including 17 years at the Federal Aviation Administration

    • Mathew Lewallen, whose career has spanned multiple continents and conflict zones, with roles ranging from air traffic control crew supervisor to managing international altitude reservations across NATO, U.S., and partner nation airspaces.

    Together, they take a deep dive in the report and then extract what makes sense for air traffic control experts.

  24. Season 6 - 08 - James Evans - Airways International

    34 minSeason 6 · Episode 8

    James Evans, General Manager - Commercial, Airways International joins our Editor-in-chief, Claudia Bacco to look ahead at 2026 from the perspective of his new role in the organisation.One of the main areas of …

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    James Evans, General Manager - Commercial, Airways International joins our Editor-in-chief, Claudia Bacco to look ahead at 2026 from the perspective of his new role in the organisation.

    One of the main areas of discussion focussed on their shift in marketing priorities to ATC training and selection. Although this topic was important in 2025, it has now become the leading topic for them. Listen to learn more about why and the success they are seeing with the programme. There are some amazing statistics shared.

    Drones and AAM are also included, with an overview of the first deployment of Airshare outside of New Zealand. From the perspective of expanding internationally, there are highlights of other successes outside of the region related to simulation and training.

    And last, a sneak peak of what to expect from them at the upcoming Airspace World event in May.



  25. Season 6 - 07 - Reclaiming the Skies, book by John van Hoogstraten

    46 minSeason 6 · Episode 7

    John van Hoogstraten is the author of Reclaiming the Skies. In this episode, he discusses the book and the discussion it triggers online. John’s experience as an air traffic controller (ATCO), operations and …

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    John van Hoogstraten is the author of Reclaiming the Skies. In this episode, he discusses the book and the discussion it triggers online. John’s experience as an air traffic controller (ATCO), operations and safety manager, and consultant all over the globe gives him an interesting perspective. His current position as an independent consultant allows for a refreshing, free tone of speech.

    The book starts with a razor-sharp analysis of how airlines imposed schedules on air traffic control (ATC) and how changes following the liberalisation phase pushed all actors into a race where each was focused on different achievements:

    • Airlines for on-time performance
    • Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) for capacity
    • Airports for runway throughput

    The second part of the book focuses on solutions. According to “Reclaiming the skies”, what ATC needs is predictability, rather than last-minute actions to handle demand. The key to bringing predictability to ATC is to establish ownership of the trajectories – including the timing aspects. It introduces concepts like Airline Flight Optimisation System (AFOS) and the SmartSlot tool by Shift Aviation Solutions.

  26. Season 6 - 06 - Oksana Bardygula, Vice President Oliver Wyman – Second edition of the “Lift off to Leadership” report

    33 minSeason 6 · Episode 6

    Oksana Bardygula, Vice President Oliver Wyman, joins Marita Lintener, Global Airspace Radar Editor to discuss leadership, career advancement and employee retention in the global aerospace sector. We dive into …

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    Oksana Bardygula, Vice President Oliver Wyman, joins Marita Lintener, Global Airspace Radar Editor to discuss leadership, career advancement and employee retention in the global aerospace sector. We dive into the findings of the report "Lift Off to Leadership" Edition 2, jointly released jointly in February 2026 with the International Aerospace Women’s Association (IAWA).

    For decades, the aviation and aerospace sector has struggled to attract and retain employees from diverse backgrounds. Beneath this well-known challenge lies a deeper issue: the significant underrepresentation of women in leadership positions - highlighting the need for immediate and sustained action. This need has become more urgent given a worldwide industry talent shortage that is limiting both innovation and growth.

    This discussion is a must-listen for aviation and aerospace professionals. In this episode we bring you evidence-based insight from a survey of 250 global aviation and aerospace leaders, on the root causes of talent attrition, reveal the pathways of successful leadership, and deliver actionable recommendations for individuals, organizations, and the industry. Join us for data-driven insights and real-world strategies you can use today.

    You can download the full report under https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2026/feb/aviation-aerospace-women-leadership-barriers.html and on https://iawa.org/lift_off_to_leadership_second.php. Everybody is invited to join the discussions on Linkedin with the hashtag #LiftOffChallenge.

  27. Season 6 - 05 - Malte Seifert, director of XPONENTIAL Europe, looks towards the upcoming event

    21 minSeason 6 · Episode 5

    Malte Seifert, director of XPONENTIAL Europe met with our Editor-in-Chief, Claudia Bacco to look ahead at the upcoming event on the 24-26th March in Düsseldorf, Germany.The event is only in its second year but …

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    Malte Seifert, director of XPONENTIAL Europe met with our Editor-in-Chief, Claudia Bacco to look ahead at the upcoming event on the 24-26th March in Düsseldorf, Germany.

    The event is only in its second year but has seen a great amount of growth from exhibitors and registered attendees compared to last year's event. There are also more live demonstrations planned for this year, a hackathon, startup pitching competition and additional conference tracks.

    In addition to the XPONENTIAL Conference programme there are also Partner Conferences including the European Drone Forum, Cybersecurity Forum, Standards Forum, Bundeswehr German Drone Defence & Innovation Forum and the Autonomous Inland & Short Sea Shipping Conference.

    Bringing together these topics under one roof allows for different participants to network and learn from other industry verticals facing similar challenges.

  28. Season 6 - 04 - Peter Sachs, Zipline shares 10 years of evolution

    32 minSeason 6 · Episode 4

    Peter Sachs, Head of Airspace Integration, Zipline spoke with Claudia Bacco, Editor-in-Chief, Global Airspace Radar about the 10 year path that has helped Zipline evolve to where they are at today.We discuss …

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    Peter Sachs, Head of Airspace Integration, Zipline spoke with Claudia Bacco, Editor-in-Chief, Global Airspace Radar about the 10 year path that has helped Zipline evolve to where they are at today.

    We discuss the market needs in two very different markets. The support of medical requirements via drone delivery in Africa and the delivery of food and household supplies in the US.

    In order for this to be successful, UTM is a key component. Building on UTM functionality, we look at Remote ID, electronic conspicuity, detect-and-avoid and more. These technologies all get us closer to autonomy, which is required for this concept to scale to it's full potential.


  29. Season 6 - 03 - Stephen Creamer, President & CEO, ATCA - Changing times in the NAS

    47 min

    Stephen Creamer, President & CEO, ATCA joins Claudia Bacco, Global Airspace Radar Editor-in-Chief to discuss changing times in the US National Airspace (NAS). The last year has brought a great deal of change …

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    Stephen Creamer, President & CEO, ATCA joins Claudia Bacco, Global Airspace Radar Editor-in-Chief to discuss changing times in the US National Airspace (NAS). The last year has brought a great deal of change within the NAS, and we dive into these topics. One key topic of discussion is the promise of BNATCS and the challenges to getting there.

    The opportunities for modernisation of the US infrastructure are many. It will take time to phase in how to achieve this goal. Maybe a shore up of the existing infrastructure before introduction of altogether new technology?

    ATCA Connect 2026 is in a new location, with a new format this year. Learn more about the goals for the event and what you will gain by joining in March. Think about connecting all of the players in aviation.

    Let's listen to the new entrants to our industry more, we could learn something that benefits all of us by considering their 'fresh look'.


  30. Season 6 - 02 - Gabriele Enea Ph.D. - MIT Lincoln Laboratory - Managing disruptive weather

    32 minSeason 6 · Episode 2

    In this episode, Katarzyna Zmudzinska meets Dr Gabriele Enea, Assistant Group Leader of Air Traffic Control and Weather Systems at MIT (The Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Lincoln Laboratory, for a …

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    In this episode, Katarzyna Zmudzinska meets Dr Gabriele Enea, Assistant Group Leader of Air Traffic Control and Weather Systems at MIT (The Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Lincoln Laboratory, for a discussion about disruptive weather and air traffic.

    We get to know Gabriele’s story and hear about the most common types of disruptive weather events and how they impact operations. Gabriele explains what we can expect from the weather in the coming years and the ways in which its impacts can be mitigated.

    From the episode, we learn about the different approaches taken in Europe and the USA to handling weather impacts, as well as some of the most exciting research projects currently underway at MIT.

    Gabriele answers the standard questions and asks a surprise question of the host.


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