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March 8 is International Women’s Day and hence we want to take a moment today to celebrate the remarkable women who are driving progress in aviation and air traffic management. Across our industry, women are leading change, challenging the status quo, and shaping the future of aviation. Over the past year, we’ve been inspired by the women who took the stage at Airspace World 2024, the CANSO Asia Pacific Conference, CANSO Africa Conference, and CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Conference, sharing their expertise, vision, and leadership. A standout moment was the 'Women in Aviation Breakfast', hosted by ATNS in Cape Verde, where industry leaders came together to champion greater inclusion and equity in aviation. At CANSO, we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive industry through initiatives like our newly created Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) working group and Tomorrow’s Voices, which empower and engage the next generation of aviation professionals. Here is a collection of photos celebrating some of the inspiring women who took the stage at our events - leading discussions, sharing insights, and shaping the future of our industry. We look forward to seeing even more women leaders take the stage this year, continuing to drive progress, inspire innovation, and shape the skies of tomorrow. Happy International Women's Day! 💐 #IWD2025 #WomenInAviation #AirTrafficManagement #DiversityInAviation #HappyInternationalWomensDay

At the CANSO Global Safety Conference 2025, starting next week, Peter Clay, Chief Information Security Officer at Aireon LLC, will be speaking in two sessions on cybersecurity—tackling the evolving threats facing the aviation industry. In the below pre-event interview, Peter highlights “Compliance Complacency” as a key issue in cyber threat. Too often, security documentation becomes a checkbox exercise rather than a tool for real protection. Meanwhile, cyber threats continue to grow, and every resource spent on paperwork for its own sake is a resource not spent on proactive defence. So how do we move from a reactive to a proactive cybersecurity approach? Pete suggests: - Think like an attacker—simulate real threats, not just theoretical ones. - Emphasise hands-on training—move beyond PowerPoint presentations. - Pursue radical visibility—use modern monitoring and automation to detect and respond before an attack happens. With over 30 years of experience, Pete has worked globally in technology risk assessment, enterprise security, AI, and machine learning security. He has led multidisciplinary teams in designing and implementing cybersecurity frameworks, published scholarly papers on threat intelligence and risk management, and has been widely quoted in national and international publications. Read below to find out more and Don’t miss Pete’s insights at CANSO Global Safety Conference 2025!

Yesterday a CANSO Europe delegation joined a visit at the Pansa HQ in #Warsaw of a European Commission delegation led by Director-General for Transport, Magda Kopczynska. The visit included a tour of the Pansa Training Academy, Area Control Centre, Airport Tower and the #iTEC #iSNEX ATM system test and validation platform. We also had useful exchanges with Ms. Kopczynska and her team on topics such as: ✈️ Comparison of forecast and actual IFR movements in Europe ✈️Traffic recovery scenarios  ✈️Contribution of the SESAR Joint Undertaking and SESAR Deployment Manager programmes to the technological development of ATM systems operationally used by ANSPs, including PANSA ✈️ Long-term, structural solutions to support provision of more airspace capacity to match the demand from growth in traffic We would like to thank the PANSA team for their hospitality and a well-organised visit 😊 Magdalena Jaworska, Rafal Marczewski, Maciej Sosnowski, Łukasz Godlewski, Jarek Piełunowicz, Mateusz Zelek, Bartosz Orłowski

In the latest episode of the CANSO Air Traffic Management Podcast, CANSO's Rob Howell sits down with Bruno Ochin, Manager, Safety Intelligence at NAV CANADA, to explore how data is transforming safety in air traffic management. From his work at NAV CANADA to his role in CANSO’s Safety Intelligence Workgroup, Bruno shares insights on the challenges of identifying and leveraging the best data to drive real safety improvements. 🎧 Tune in now and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and all major podcast platforms! 🔗 Listen online here: https://lnkd.in/e5G7kXyW #CANSOATM #AviationSafety #AirTrafficManagement #SafetyIntelligence #Podcast

Day 2: Highlights from the CANSO Global Benchmarking Workgroup (GBWG) on Performance Management! Day 2 kicked off with a reflective look back at Day 1 and a sneak peek into today's agenda. Here's what went down, among others: 🔹 CANSO GBWG Update: We delved into the latest on the CANSO Recommended KPIs for Measuring Operational Performance. The meeting also discussed Vertical Flight Efficiency. 🔹 Environmental Metrics Presentation: A deep dive into the CANSO GreenATM update. 🔹 Roundtable Discussion: Engaging talks on implementing environmental KPIs by ANSPs. Stay tuned for more updates! #safeskies #AviationInnovation #SustainabilityInFlight ATNS - Unlocking Winning Partnerships!

Final Call: ATM Awards Submissions Close Tomorrow! The final deadline to submit your entries for the ATM Awards 2025 is Wednesday, March 12. Winners will be announced at Airspace World (13- 15 May, Lisbon) during a special ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, at 16:00. Plus, the shortlist will be revealed well in advance—so stay tuned! Six Award Categories: 🔹 Innovation for sustainable skies – Advancing tech & automation for future aviation 🔹 Resilient ATM frameworks – Strengthening operations to handle disruptions 🔹 Collaboration & community – Driving cross-industry efficiency 🔹 Pathway to AAM – Scaling advanced air mobility solutions 🔹 Unleashing drones’ potential – Addressing drone integration & airspace use 🔹 Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) – Recognizing impactful DEI programs An overall winner will also be selected, alongside winners and runners-up in each category. 🔗 You can submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/ekM5AUT7 #ATMAwards #AirTrafficManagement

The CANSO Global Safety Conference 2025 will be hosted by Airways New Zealand. As we approach the event, we had a conversation with Kim Nichols, General Manager Safety & Assurance of Airways New Zealand on what it means to be a host this year and the principles of Just Culture. Kim specialises in safety, governance, change and safety culture. Since joining Airways in 2010, she has integrated Airways’ governance functions for safety (health and safety and operational safety), audit and risk management, security management and analysis, advisory and regulatory assurance. Kim has led the creation of the integrated Airways Safety Management System, encompassing the CANSO standard of excellence, CAA Rule Part 100 and the Health and Safety Act 2015. Becoming a Just Culture Champion in 2015, Kim’s focus is on embedding a safety culture that enables positive reporting, accountability and learning. Kim is also the Crisis Manager for Airways. She is also part of the Global Safety Network for CANSO, a participant in the NZ Business Leaders forum and a member of a number of risk and audit forums. We are looking forward to welcome you all in Chirstchurch in a couple of weeks! #CANSONewZealand #CANSOSafety

🌍✈️ ATNS Welcomes Global Aviation Experts to South Africa! ✈️🌍 We are thrilled to announce that the CANSO Global Benchmarking Workgroup (GBWG) Performance Management event is now in full swing in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Over the next three days (March 11-13, 2025), aviation leaders from around the world will delve into key topics, including: 📊 Global Air Navigation Services Performance Report ⚙️ Operational Performance 🌱 Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 🌐 Focus on Global Participation This morning, GBWG Chair James Carr from Nav Canada officially welcomed participants, setting the stage for an engaging and insightful event. 🌟 We are also excited to have numerous Air Navigation Services Providers joining us virtually, ensuring a truly global collaboration. 🌍💻 Leading the discussions is Michelle Bishop, CANSO Director of Programmes, who is guiding participants through a series of dynamic and informative sessions. 🎤✨ Stay tuned for more updates and insights from this pivotal event in the world of aviation! 🚀✈️ #Aviation #GlobalBenchmarking #CANSO #ATNS #CapeTown #AirNavigation #Sustainability #Innovation

Time is running out for ATM Awards submissions! The final deadline for submitting your entries is next Wednesday March 12!! Winners will be announced at Airspace World (May 13-15 in Lisbon) during a ceremony at 16.00 on Tuesday, May 13. Read more and submit your entry here : https://lnkd.in/evDabdq6 #atmawards #airtrafficmanagement #airspaceworld

We're delighted to announce an upcoming webinar, in collaboration with CANSO: 🧲 Winning Strategies to Become a Gen-Z Talent Magnet 🧲 ⏰ Thursday 20th March 12-1330 GMT Head to https://lnkd.in/ejcDRb8V to register now. Speakers to be announced shortly; follow the Firstfruits page or sign up to the event using the link to receive more info.