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Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety
- In 2019, NATS and NAV CANADA were the first to adopt Aireon's space-based ADS-B system to enhance the oversight of aircraft operations across the North Atlantic.
- The implementation complied with regulatory standards and sought to modernize tracking methods by utilizing continuous satellite-based monitoring, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- An independent 2023 review showed significant operational benefits, including 45,000 tonnes of CO₂ saved annually, more predictable flight times, and reduced fuel burn compared to 2018.
- Jacob Young, who leads Oceanic Service at NATS, stated that their controllers have been equipped with improved decision-support systems, enabling them to offer airlines a service that is both more reliable and adaptable.
- After securing agreements with air navigation service providers in the Caribbean and West Africa, Aireon aims to bring the proven benefits of its system to the South Atlantic region, enhancing the sustainability of aviation operations there.
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Canadian and European space agencies say that economic and geopolitical turbulence have convinced them to work more closely together.
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Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety
LONGUEUIL - The Canadian and European space agencies say economic and geopolitical turmoil are forcing them to work closer together.
One starry, starry night
How little I know about space and space agencies is embarrassing. Mind you, this lack of knowledge hasn’t kept me awake at night and until recently, I’d kept my ignorance well hidden. Even from myself. I had no clue how much I didn’t know until Łukasz Wyrzykowski gently corrected me. [For those of you who like to know how to pronounce the seemingly unpronounceable, say: Woo-cash Vi-zhi-kov-ski.]
LONGUEUIL — Canadian and European space agencies say that economic and geopolitical turbulence have convinced them to collaborate more closely. On Friday, the leaders of the two organizations signed a joint statement at the headquarters of the Canadian Space Agency, south of Montreal, reaffirming their cooperation. Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, says that space programs must deal with economic uncertainty and gl…
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