Join us as we speak to experts across aviation for their exclusive insights into the industry, the challenges it’s facing and the exciting developments that will lead the future of airspace. ✈️

• Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS explains why events like Airspace World are important to connecting ANSPs and the technology NATS has on display during the event.
• Simon Hocquard, President & CEO of CANSO shares key themes from the event, including the development of AI, space travel and the idea of moving from collaboration to integration & partnerships.
• ESSP's CEO, Charlotte Neyret, shares an exciting announcement for the future of IRIS, the only satellite-based data link technology operational today to provide digital satellite communications that can complement VHF data link.
• Erick Corona, Head of Service Integration at Wisk Aero and Nate Isbell, Head of Business Development at Skygrid both discuss the importance of airspace modernisation and integrating eVTOLs and new users into traditional airspace.
• Dave Sheppard, Vice President & Chief Technology and Information Officer and Marie-Pier Berman, Vice President & COO from NAV Canada speak about recruiting the next generation of talent, as well as the technology and collaboration that is in motion to support the future of aviation.
• Don Thoma, CEO of Aireon reflects on the partnerships that have supported their service, and looks to the future of space-based navigation and surveillance.
• ENAIRE's Director of Operations, Xavier Benavent Navarro, talks us through their new capacity plan, as well as their new controller working position, to manage increased traffic demand.
• Finally, Peggy Devestel, Director at the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre from Eurocontrol updates us with the latest innovations in training.

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The latest episode of Altitude comes from Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE), the global gathering of the people shaping the future of airports. From infrastructure and sustainability to digital transformation and passenger experience, we speak to airport industry leaders from across the world working to meet rising demand and new expectations.

✈️ Luke Bugeja, CEO of Ferrovial Airports, explains how airports are moving beyond passenger processing to become vibrant hubs for entire communities, with retail, hotels, entertainment and more integrated into the experience.

✈️ Javier Echave, Chief Operating Officer at Heathrow, shares what it takes to run one of the world’s busiest hubs, where more than 400 organisations must work together seamlessly every day.

✈️ Tim Walder of the British Aviation Group explores the global opportunities for UK aviation, driven by strengths in design, sustainability and innovation.

✈️ Steve Hathaway from Searidge Technologies discusses the shift from siloed systems to integrated data platforms, enabling smarter, real-time decision-making across airport operations.

✈️ Dr Victoria from Dublin City University highlights how airports are becoming centres of urban and economic activity, and why a more holistic approach to sustainability is essential.

✈️ Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, outlines how major investment is unlocking capacity and driving significant economic growth across the region.

✈️ Albert van Veen, CIO at Vancouver Airport, introduces the idea of “bytes before bricks”, showing how technology can unlock capacity gains without the need for large-scale physical expansion.

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In this month’s Altitude, we look beyond the horizon of traditional aviation to explore one of the most promising innovations in sustainable flight: wake energy retrieval - a technique inspired by birds flying in formation that could help reduce fuel consumption on long-haul flights by up to 5% - the equivalent of 6 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

We’re joined by Airbus’ Laura Montironi, the leader of Project Geese – the aptly named collaborative research initiative that successfully completed a series of eight trial flights over the North Atlantic late last year.

Delta Captain, Kevin May shares his view from the flight deck, describing what it was like to fly an A350 as part of the trial, and how advancing WER research fits into Delta’s broader sustainability commitments.

And Andreas Petrikat, Senior Researcher at NATS walks us through the realities of integrating wake energy retrieval into modern ATC operations, and how truly scalable the idea is in the world’s busiest oceanic airspace.

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