![]() ![]() Iridium is hosting Aireon’s specially designed receivers on each Iridium satellite, covering 100 percent of the globe. Iridium’s next generation satellite constellation is delivering exciting new innovations and opportunities, while ensuring continued high performance and reliability, far into the future. Eight Iridium launches on Space-X Falcon 9 rockets successfully occurred between January 2017 and January 2019. The backbone of Aireon’s technology resides on Iridium constellation of satellites. This significantly improves Air Traffic Management (ATM) safety, efficiency, predictability and capacity, while reducing overall infrastructure costs. the oceans, polar regions, mountainous regions, jungles, deserts). ![]() Space-based ADS-B provides full, continuous global air traffic surveillance, whereas before, 70 percent of the world had no access to ATS surveillance information (i.e. ![]() ATS surveillance is clearly defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) but, put simply, it’s the ability to reliably, and in near-real-time detect key flight attributes such as position, level and intent. The data is broadcast every half-second from the aircraft and is used by Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) to identify and separate aircraft in near-real time. ADS-B is an air traffic surveillance technology that relies on the aircraft broadcasting their identity, a precise Global Positioning System (GPS) position and other information derived from onboard systems. ![]() Standing strong with over 750 dedicated, passionate people, ATNS strives to continuously provide for the safe, orderly, expeditious and efficient management of air traffic.Īs a globally competitive employer of choice, ATNS is committed to diversity, having already achieved ranking within the top ten companies in South Africa with regards to female representation at executive management and board level.Aireon has deployed the first global air traffic surveillance system using a space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) network that meets the strict, real-time Air Traffic Service (ATS) surveillance requirements for separation services, anywhere in the world. At OR Tambo International, we intend to increase from 52 aircraft arrival and departure movements to 72 per hour, from 30 to 44 at Cape Town International and from 24 to 36 movements at Durban International. Increased runway throughput capacity at the three major airports is also planned. This will allow increased airspace capacity without any degradation of safety. One of the ways we have of dealing with the increase in aircraft within our skies is to investigate the possibility of reducing aircraft separation on final approach as well as within specific pieces of airspace. We expect an additional 300,000 international passengers over a five-week period, which is extremely exciting.Īs far as changing procedures or operating practice within our airspace, ATNS will continue to do business as usual. Working in partnership with fellow stakeholders, such as ACSA, CAA and the Department of Transport (DoT), ATNS will ensure that the 2010 Football World Cup is a success.ĪTNS’ continued application of the highest safety standards and procedures as they are currently implemented will be assured. Working together with our partners ensures strengthened performance, accelerated change and the ability to be the best in air traffic management. Patrick holds an MBA from the University of Wales and a BA in commerce from the University of Durban Westville. Prior to SAA, he most recently held positions of chief operations manager and then business unit executive at Transnet Port Terminals. Our CEO, Patrick Dlamini, was previously the executive vice-president and general manager at SAA Cargo, a business unit of South African Airways. Both SADC VSAT and NAFISAT systems will be interoperable, making the Cape to Cairo connection a reality. It has succeeded in integrating a regional communications network, contributing to increased communication allowing for greater safety on air traffic movements and is financially sustainable. This network is fulfilling the region’s communication requirements in terms of the ICAO Africa / Indian Ocean (AFI) plan. The SADC VSAT network has been operational since 1998 and has eliminated all communication deficiencies in the SADC region. Regional air traffic communications network The terrestrial-based stations make voice and data satellite communications between air traffic control centres in the region possible. The network, dubbed NAFISAT, provides a VSAT satellite communications network for the North-East African region. ![]()
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