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ENAIRE and COPAC make progress in improving operational safety and sustainability through flight observations
02.02.2022: - The Air Operations Safety and Efficiency Observatory, backed by ENAIRE as part of its 2025 Flight Plan, and by COPAC, received over 1,000 observations in 2021, 60% more than in the previous year
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- The Air Operations Safety and Efficiency Observatory, backed by ENAIRE as part of its 2025 Flight Plan, and by COPAC, received over 1,000 observations in 2021, 60% more than in the previous year
- An environmental sustainability study of operators has been initiated that will allow for reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions of polluting gases, along with other benefits
As part of the strategic initiative of ENAIRE's 2025 Flight Plan, the Air Operations Safety and Efficiency Observatory, with support from ENAIRE and the Official Association of Commercial Aviation Pilots (COPAC), collected over 1,800 direct observations from pilots and controllers, which will be analysed to help improve aviation safety and efficiency in Spanish airspace.
More than 1,000 of these observations were registered in 2021, a 60% increase over the previous year, significantly boosting the information available to identify inefficiencies and improve operational practices.
Thanks to the information collected from flights that land at and/or take off from the five large Spanish airports - Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Málaga Costa del Sol and
Gran Canaria - the Observatory identified various areas for operational improvement throughout 2021. It also tracked operational indicators such as punctuality, operating times and aircraft climb/descent profiles.
Another of the Observatory's advances in 2021 was the development, together with the Advanced Technical School for Computer Systems Engineering and the Advanced Technical School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), of a tool based on flight data (ADS-B) for monitoring environmental sustainability at airports, which can be used to analyse fuel consumption, the emission of polluting gases, and other environmental aspects. The plan is to continue expanding the study of the data provided by this tool in 2022 in order to improve operational efficiency.
The Observatory, which was created in 2019, currently has 41 pilots from various air operators, and 31 ENAIRE air traffic controllers. In 2022, more pilot-observers are planned to be added to increase the amount of data that is collected and its subsequent analysis by the monitoring committees.
This initiative by Enaire and COPAC is also helping to improve pilots' and controllers' mutual knowledge of operations and to foster collaboration in aviation as the level of air traffic continues to recover.
ENAIRE has received the highest score in Europe on the aviation safety key performance indicator. It has also been awarded the EFQM 500 Seal for its safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable management of air navigation services.
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The ENAIRE Foundation announces a new edition of its awards intended to promote aeronautical culture
01.02.2022
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| The ENAIRE Foundation announces a new edition of its awards intended to promote aeronautical culture- There are a total of five categories, including the R&Drone Award more >> |
Air Race E CEO Jeff Zaltman describes momentous first flight of electric race plane - with video
01.02.2022
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| ‘An historic moment and a milestone achievement in the aviation industry’The aviation industry continues to break boundaries with the world’s first flight of a manned electric race plane being the latest in a long list of extraordinary achieve more >> |
ENAIRE obtains the highest level of customer satisfaction since records began
31.01.2022
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| - It achieved an overall perceived quality of 75.4%, a figure that rises to 90.9% in the case of airports- In the key management indicator of aviation safety, the Commission recognised ENAIRE as a European leader for the second year in a row- The efficiency of the Spanish route network reached 96.7%, paving the way for lower CO2 emissions- In order to more >> |
ENAIRE receives the annual ATM Award from Avion Revue magazine
21.01.2022
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| -"ENAIRE's essential role in the development of the drone and urban air mobility sector in the future" is one of the reasons that led to this recognition- It also acknowledges its controller staffing, its help with social integration, its Master's degree in Air Navigation Services Management, and the improved operations at the airports of A Coruña, Jerez and Pam more >> |
ENAIRE to chair the A6 Alliance in 2022
19.01.2022
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| - ENAIRE's Director General, Angel-Luis Arias, took over the rotating presidency of the A6 Alliance at the last meeting of the CEOs Steering Board.- The A6 Alliance is formed by the leading European air navigation service providers, which ar more >> |
ENAIRE and DSNA meet with EUROCONTROL in Barcelona to consolidate their airspace management
18.01.2022
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| ENAIRE hosts a high-level meeting at the Barcelona Control Centre with the French Air Navigation Service Provider (DSNA) and the EUROCONTROL Network Manager- In light of their responsibili more >> |
ENAIRE is presenting its commitment to sustainability, safety and the recovery of the air sector at Fitur
18.01.2022
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| It is taking part in the MITMA Group stand- Visitors to the stand will find audiovisual information about ENAIRE's key role in the advanced development of the drone market in Spain- It will feature a contest on ENAIRE a more >> |
On average, ENAIRE recovered 55.3% of its flights in 2021 compared to 2019 levels
18.01.2022
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| - Although the annual average was 55.3%, many of ENAIRE's air traffic units in 2021 saw similar traffic figures to 2019 in the summer season in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, and in the autumn/winter season in the Canary Islands- Domestic flights fared the best, with an average recovery of 72.6%- In 2021, ENAIRE managed nearly 1.2 million flights more >> |
ENAIRE discusses the advantages of providing satellite services and its leadership in implementing the EGNOS and U-space systems at Expo Dubai
13.01.2022
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| - Daniel García-Monteavaro ensures that innovation and digitisation with U-space are crucial for air transport systems- Nicolás Martín endorses the Startical project and analyses the changes coming to satellite navigation more >> |
2025 Flight Plan - ENAIRE makes progress in safety, efficiency and sustainability ...
29.12.2021
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| ... with the expansion of its service certificate to include ADS-B surveillance- Automatic Dependent Surveillance can provide coverage in areas not covered by other sensors, with a minimal environmental impact more >> |
2025 Flight Plan - ENAIRE launches Green Sky, its new environmental strategy for sustainable aviation
27.12.2021
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| - ENAIRE's strategy will prevent the release of 185,000 tonnes of CO2 over five years- The more direct routes will save 9.8 million kilometres from 2021 to 2025- The programme is expected to save 58,500 tonnes of fuel and 18.7 million euros more >> |
2025 Flight Plan- ENAIRE receives the highest score in Europe on the aviation safety key performance indicator
27.12.2021
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| - It solidifies its standing as a European leader and benchmark in operational air traffic safety management- Already in 2021, ENAIRE's Safety Management System has reached the targets set by European law for 2024- ENAIRE obtained the highest score in all the areas assessed, more than 12 points higher than the average more >> |
ENAIRE wins the 2021 Gran Empresa Award for Change Management
21.12.2021
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| - The award is presented by Group IMm-Institute for Managing Positive Change- The jury gave ENAIRE the prize for its "Agora Transformation" project, a space for debate open to participation and commitment by the entire workforce- Javier Martínez noted the importance of ENAIRE's organisational culture as the driving force for change, and t more >> |
“Una vida en el aire” [A Life Aloft] Elena Morán San Juan, winner of the ENAIRE Foundation's 4th Short Story Competition
17.12.2021
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| - The winning tale honours Abbas Ibn Firnás- The ENAIRE Foundation's "Te lo cuento en el Aire" [I'll tell you in the air] contest seeks to promote the world of aviation and reflect its influence and importance in society- Also presented was the prize for the 1st Artistic Talent & Business Competition, to Marisa Zurita López more >> |
France and Spain successfully controlled a military drone in the same airspace as commercial aircraft
14.12.2021
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• Since January 2017, the French civil and military authorities have been carrying out an experimentation campaign to explore the operational framework and regulatory changes necessary for further integration of Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) RPAS into civil air traffic. more >> |
ENAIRE recovered 81.2% of flights in November compared to 2019 levels
13.12.2021
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| The recovery of air traffic in Spain exceeds the European average
- Domestic flights fared the best, with a recovery of 83.6%- ENAIRE managed more than a million flights in the first more >> |
ENAIRE implements operational improvements in the airports of Jerez, Pamplona and A Coruña
13.12.2021
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| - The Jerez Airport has a new instrument approach procedure based on satellite navigation for runway 02- The Pamplona Airport has a new VOR instrument approach procedure for runway 33- The A Coruña Airport will now be able to use its satellite-based approach manoeuvre at night as well, ending with a visual trajectory on a set course- These impr more >> |
ENAIRE grants nearly 700,000 euros to integrate people with disabilities
13.12.2021
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| - As part of a competitive procedure, 11 entities of public benefit have been selected out of a total of 108 applicants- ENAIRE's CEO, Ángel Luis Arias, noted that "the number of beneficiaries is estimated to be over 1,000, with 534 placements, some of them in the aviation sector"- ENAIRE is offering these subsidies for the second year in more >> |
ENAIRE announces 90 openings for air traffic controllers
06.12.2021
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| - The current forecasts for air traffic growth in coming years confirm the recovery of the aviation sector in the wake of the crisis caused by COVID-19.- In this growth scenario, ENAIRE has resumed its plan to hire new air traffic controllers, in keeping with its pre-pandemic preparations. more >> |
As part of the 2025 Flight Plan ENAIRE, EUROCONTROL and IATA hold their tenth conference to promote aviation safety
29.11.2021
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| - They shared their vision and experiences involving the main safety challenges facing the sector as traffic recovers to pre-pandemic levels- Traffic management has been analysed in response to airspace infringements or exceptional situations, such as volcanic ash or emergencies just after take-off- A new action plan has been drawn up to reduce more >> |
The recovery of air traffic in Spain exceeds the European average
15.11.2021
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| ENAIRE recovered 77.5% of flights in October compared to 2019 levels- Domestic flights fared the best, with a recovery of 87.6%- Nearly 950,000 flights were managed in the first ten months of the year more >> |
Air Race E announces partnership with Kasaero as development gathers pace
15.11.2021
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| • Kasaero joins Air Race E as a Performance Class partner• German engineering outfit to produce standardised electric racing aircraft• Technical expertise set to accelerate powertrain efficiency• Jeff Zaltman: "Development of new racing aircraft is in full swin more >> |
ENAIRE meets with the European Network Manager (EUROCONTROL)
12.11.2021
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| ENAIRE meets with the European Network Manager (EUROCONTROL) ...to coordinate the strategy and changes in air traffic management for the coming summer and the next few yearsI more >> |
Visit Euramec at the Dubai Air Show - Belgian Pavillon 851C
12.11.2021
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| EURAMEC Expanding Activities in Military Flight SimulationEURAMEC, the European Flight Simulation Manufacturers announced today to showcase its strategic expansion into military simulation solutions at the Dubai Air Show, to be held Nov 14-18, more >> |
ENAIRE improves operations at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona- El Prat Airport
09.11.2021
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- The safety and consistency of operations is further enhanced, as is the continuity of air navigation services at the airport- This new feature was made available today for runways 25R/L more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group announces the formation of Supernal to lead the Group’s progress in Advanced Air Mobility
09.11.2021
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| Supernal, an evolution of the Group’s Urban Air Mobility Division, is developing an eVTOL vehicle for 2028 entry-into-service and convening diverse stakeholders to responsibly shape the Advanced Air Mobility market Supernal will use the Group’s scaled manufacturing, and mobility technologies and innovations to revo more >> |
ENAIRE and Vueling create a task force to look for digital solutions to airspace management
04.11.2021
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| More sustainable flights- Its goal is to reduce the environmental impact of each flight by 10%- The initiative is part of the SESAR Single European Sky programme more >> |
ENAIRE, a pioneer in GBAS satellite technology, explains the Madrid - Barajas project
30.10.2021
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| - ENAIRE presents its technological advances in air navigation at the World ATM Congress, which is being held from 26 to 28 October in Madrid- The Spanish air navigation service provider prepares landing manoeuvres based on GBAS technology for the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport- GBAS is considered the future of precision approaches more >> |
ENAIRE and DSNA France sign a memorandum of understanding on aeronautical information at the World ATM Congress
28.10.2021
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Enrique Maurer, ENAIRE's Air Navigation Services Director, and Geoffroy Ville, Deputy COO of DSNA France (Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on aeronautical information at the W more >> |
HRH King Felipe VI visits the ENAIRE stand at the World ATM Congress
27.10.2021
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| HRH King Felipe VI today opened the eighth edition of the World ATM Congress, featuring 6,000 professionals from 110 countries, and which also includes a new edition of Expodrónica (Drone Expo), with 50 exhibitors. It is being held in Madrid between 26 and 28 October.
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At the World ATM Congress, ENAIRE will showcase its essential role in promoting the advanced use of drones and Urban Air Mobility in Spain
27.10.2021
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| World Air Traffic Management CongressAt the World ATM Congress 2021, ENAIRE will present its essential role in developing both the drone sector in Spain and the future of Urba more >> |
ENAIRE managed over 147,000 flights in September, just 27% less than in 2019
14.10.2021
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| Month by month, the trend continues as air traffic recovers to pre-pandemic levels. ENAIRE managed over 147,000 flights in September (147,221), which is just 27.6% below the average for the entire network for the same month in 2019, the baseline year for data comparisons, since traffic in 2020 fell to very low levels as a result of COVID-19. more >> |
The president of ENAIRE receives the EFQM 500 Seal
08.10.2021
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| ...for its safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable management of air navigation servicesThe Secretary of State for Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda and ENAIRE's President, more >> |
ENAIRE improves operations at the San Sebastian Airport with satellite manoeuvres
06.10.2021
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| ENAIRE improves the accessibility of the San Sebastian Airport by implementing new procedures based on satellite navigation for departures and arrivals.Since these procedures do not depend on ground-based navaids, they provide a highly useful solut more >> |
Nordic Air Racing Team ready for take-off as Norwegian squad set to claim honors for first-ever electric race plane flight
06.10.2021
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| • First-ever electric race plane set for inaugural test flight• Nordic Air Racing Team designed and developed cutting-edge aircraft• Expert engineering outfit delighted to be leading development race more >> |
ENAIRE celebrates "Human Factor Days" to analyse the relationship between technology and personal skills
01.10.2021
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| Starting today, ENAIRE is holding the "Human Factor Days" congress online until 1 October, with EUROCONTROL, an intergovernmental organisation for air navigation safety; FAA, the US aviation agency; Austro Control, Austria's air navigation service provider, and Aprocta, the professional air traffic controllers association. Ángel Luis Arias, CEO of ENAIRE, opened the congres more >> |
Air Race 1 at San Angelo postponed until 2022
21.09.2021
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| • Air Race 1 meeting at San Angelo delayed until 2022• Decision made in conjunction with The Lions Club San Angelo, San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau and City of San Angelo• Ticket-holders automatically eligible for rescheduled event more >> |
SPAIN - The recovery of air traffic exceeds the European average
14.09.2021
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| ENAIRE managed over 160,000 flights in August, only 26% less than in 2019• Domestic flights fared the best, with a drop of 4%• Over 650,000 flights were managed in the first eight months of the year• If the flights are compared to those of August 2020, the figure is 51% higher more >> |
ENAIRE and the Government of Navarre sign an action protocol to promote R&D in the field of aviation
14.09.2021
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| • The Minister of Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, noted that the agreement provides a boost for the implementation of urban air mobility in our country• ENAIRE assumes the management of automated operations that demand technologies, infrastructures and concepts involving simultaneous drone operations in densely populated more >> |
