10 QUARTER 3 2019 AIRSPACE

17 – 19 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland

A record-breaking 275 delegates from 63 countries and territories attended the CANSO Global ATM Summit and 23rd AGM. CANSO’s flagship member event, it was kindly hosted by skyguide in Geneva, Switzerland, with lead sponsor Aireon, on 17-19 June.

The event brought together key industry players for extensive discussions about the importance of cohesive partnerships, driven through shared data, collaborative decision-making and a common sense of purpose.

The CANSO Global ATM Summit also highlighted significant sucess stories of CANSO Members, who presented a selection of initiatives delivering progress across the ATM industry. The inaugural CANSO Award of Excellence in ATM, voted for by CANSO Members, went to Aireon, NATS and NAV CANADA for their joint project to deploy space-based ADS-B in the North Atlantic (see page 22).

Domaine de Penthes was the venue for a lively Welcome Reception full of Swiss character, kindly hosted by skyguide.

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CANSO GLObAL ATM SUMMIT AND 23RD AGM

The hills are alive with the sound of music, Swiss-style at the Welcome Reception.

Panels of subject matter experts provided intriguing insight and debate on major ATM themes

including human performance management.

A packed audience for the opening of the CANSO Global ATM Summit at Geneva’s Intercontinental Hotel.

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skyguide hosted a spectacular dinner and drone show at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices.

Delegates had a great opportunity to network, meeting friends old and new to discuss ATM and forge important business links.

CANSO GLObAL ATM SUMMIT AND 23RD AGM

A swathe of exhibitors provided key insights into new technologies.

Aireon, NATS and NAV CANADA took the inaugural CANSO Award of Excellence in

ATM, for their joint project to deploy space-based ADS-B in the North Atlantic.

Collaborative approach: Keynote speakers Alexandre de Junaic, Director General and CEO, IATA and Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI (centre), flanked by David McMillan, Gatwick Airport Non-Executive Director (left) and Jeff Poole, former Director General, CANSO.