Wir können uns nicht vorstellen, dass Frau Ministerin Backes dieses Projekt vorschnell oder leichtfertig vorantreibt. Vielmehr entsteht der Eindruck, dass sie bislang auf einseitige oder unvollständige Informationen angewiesen war. In diesem Zusammenhang trägt der Direktor der Flugsicherungsverwaltung eine besondere Verantwortung. Beim ersten Treffen mit ihm wurde überraschend erklärt, dass der geplante physische Tower nicht mehr…
As the debate around virtual towers continues across Europe, it’s worth noting a key fact: Poland’s new Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), one of the most ambitious transport projects on the continent, is not turning to remote tower solutions. Instead, CPK is moving forward with a full-scale, traditional air traffic control (ATC) tower designed for complex,…
Lately, there’s been a buzz about Munich Airport becoming the next major hub to introduce a virtual air traffic control tower. Some even think it’s already a done deal. But while there’s exciting progress in that direction, the reality is more uncertain, and more experimental, than the headlines suggest. So, What’s Actually Happening? In early…
In recent years, remote (virtual) tower technology has received increasing attention as a potential solution for air traffic control. While this technology could offer certain cost benefits and operational flexibility, its suitability for complex airports with mixed traffic, high movement volumes, and complex layouts remains highly questionable. This feasibility assessment analyzes the safety risks, operational…
We cannot imagine that Minister Backes is pushing this project forward hastily or carelessly. Rather, it seems that so far she has had to rely on one-sided or incomplete information. In this context, the Director of the Air Navigation Administration carries a particular responsibility. At our first meeting with him, it was unexpectedly declared that…
Our Air Traffic Controller recruitment campaign has now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and showed interest in joining one of the most demanding and rewarding professions in aviation. Although this recruitment phase is now over, new opportunities will open again in the future. If you are interested in becoming an Air Traffic Controller,…
Grundlage dieses Faktenchecks sind Aussagen, die als Antworten auf parlamentarische Anfragen („questions parlementaires“) erfolgten. Die GLCCA möchte hierzu einige Punkte klarstellen und Missverständnisse ausräumen. „Règlement 2024/2803 relatif à la mise en œuvre du ciel unique européen qui vise à moderniser la gestion du trafic aérien (ATM) dans l’Union européenne en renforçant l’efficacité, la durabilité et…
