CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, advocates strong regional collaboration and the acceleration of innovation to improve the performance of air traffic management (ATM) in Africa. The CANSO Africa Conference, CANSO’s annual regional event dedicated to the transformation of ATM in Africa, is being held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 2-6 September. The theme is ‘Towards a seamless …
Data Centres At The Heart Of Digital Transformation
By Isabel Franke-Chaudet Digital transformation is fast becoming the centre of discussions surrounding the future of Air Traffic Management (ATM), with the introduction of virtual centres and digital towers and potentially ATM Data Service Providers highlighting the importance of data management. For example, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) are increasingly looking to use private clouds or data centres as the …
Robert FIR Stepping Up To ATM Improvement
Roberts Flight Information Region (FIR) which manages a portion of West Africa’s airspace recently clinched Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation’s (CANSO) award for its strides in safety management improvement. Mr. Badara A. Tarawaley, Secretary General/CEO of Roberts FIR, in this revealing interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal, tells a story of dedication and turn-around of the FIR, and also …
As CANSO Gears Up For ATM Improvement In Africa
By Boni Dibate, Director, CANSO-Africa The trend of aviation development globally, including air traffic management (ATM), makes it vital for partners to re-double efforts to improve ATM in Africa. In terms of aviation professionals, facilities and policies, Africa’s ATM thrust needs to be realigned to serve the region in line with available and emerging global standards. The Civil Air Navigation …
Who Will Replace Africa’s Ageing ATM Professionals?
By Roland Ohaeri Depleting Pool A disturbing number of Africa’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) professionals have retired over the past 10 years, and, perhaps, with their spouses equally retired, are now lounging in the cool breeze of their country homes or engaging in other pastimes, leaving a gap in the demanding air navigation services environment in Africa. More African ATM …





