As Airspace World 2025 draws closer, here are 10 ways you will love being part of the world’s largest airspace event. And if you have yet to register, you can do so here.

• Airspace World 2025 is the must-attend global event for professionals shaping the future of airspace. From crewed to uncrewed aviation, Airspace World brings together the brightest minds, cutting-edge innovations, and influential decision-makers to tackle the most significant challenges and opportunities in creating a safe, fair, and interoperable airspace.
• Network with 6,000 other attendees (2,000 from ANSPs), see 200 exhibitors from 145 countries, across a 20,000 square metre exhibition.
• It’s all about the connections – at Airspace World 2025 you will join senior executives, policymakers, ANSPs, technologists, strategists, and innovators. From aviation visionaries to thought leaders driving sustainability and technology, Airspace World is your opportunity to connect with those at the forefront of our industry.
• A conference like no other. This year Airspace World has five theatres, each running a packed agenda of debate and discussion across the three days. With more than 200 speakers from around the world and across every aspect of our industry, our theatres will bring you content based around eight key themes, namely:

1. Innovation to enable future skies
2. Optimised and sustainable skies
3. Pathway to advanced air mobility (AAM)
4. Connectivity, data sharing, and cybersecurity
5. Strengthening safety and resilience in ATM
6. Fostering a thriving aviation community
7. Unleashing the potential of drones
8. Higher airspace operations: Safe and efficient integration

• Inspiring the next generation: Through the Future Skies and Tomorrow Voices initiatives, we spotlight the rising talent and groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of global airspace. Engage with young innovators and learn from their fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
• A glittering start. Kick off your week at Airspace World by attending our Airspace World Opening Reception. Held in the ancient and beautiful Convento Do Beato in Lisbon’s historic core, you’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we open Airspace World in the most stylish way possible. Tickets cost just Euros 199 and can be purchased when you register.
• Take a tour. Get an exclusive inside look at the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) programme and its groundbreaking contributions to modernising airspace management. These guided tours offer a firsthand experience of cutting-edge projects and innovations that set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability in European airspace. Don’t miss this opportunity to see SESAR in action and learn how these advancements can shape global aviation.
• Celebrate success at The Air Traffic Management (ATM) Awards. The awards celebrate pioneering concepts and significant achievements within the ATM and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) industries. The awards ceremony will be hosted with Airports International and CANSO during Airspace World 2025 in Lisbon. The awards will be presented in the SANS/NERA theatre on Tuesday 13 May 16:00, followed by a drinks reception.
• It’s Lisbon, in May. A beautiful city in the late spring sunshine. We look forward to seeing you there.
• Register here.

UFA launches ATTranscribe

UFA, Inc., a world leader in aviation safety solutions, today announced the launch of ATTranscribe, a revolutionary software product that dramatically reduces licensed controllers’ workloads while increasing safety.

Currently, air traffic operators and safety organizations devote significant time to reviewing safety incidents, including transcription of communication between air traffic control and pilots. Because audio from ATC communications is notoriously difficult to understand – dense, fast-paced, and packed with specialized phraseology, yet often masked by cockpit and VHF noise – skilled controllers must expend substantial effort to produce transcripts, taking time away from their core duty of managing live traffic.

ATTranscribe, which was purpose-built and trained using machine learning on ATC communications, can support controllers by producing initial transcription, analysis, and reports with fully secure data.  ATTranscribe provides more than 60% reduction in transcription work hours while delivering greater than 90% accuracy across 3000 hours of recorded ATC audio. 

"We believe ATTranscribe will completely transform the workflow of incident review," said David Wolff, CEO of UFA. "By translating raw ATC communications into structured, analyzable data, we are saving the time of skilled workers while helping safety teams extract valuable insights faster and more accurately than ever before."

Beyond saving controller time, Wolff noted, the new technology can also help controllers to identify trends and warning signs of systemic issues through automated analysis of large historical archives.  With time-synced playback and searchable data, investigators can replay ATC communications alongside transcriptions, filter by keywords, and extract relevant segments for reports.

"ATTranscribe has the potential to reshape how we investigate and learn from air traffic communications," said Lawrence Pennett, President of UFA. "By enabling rapid transcription and automated analysis of recorded or live communications, we can accelerate safety improvements across the industry."

The new technology can be applied to incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and training debriefs, Pennett added. In addition, the tool exports the finalized transcript into the end-user's required format, saving valuable time for safety investigators and compliance teams. Pennett also noted that the tool can be customized with facility-specific terminology, additional languages, and integrations via standardized APIs.

The launch of ATTranscribe represents an important step forward in modernizing Air Traffic Management technology to improve the safety of flying and alleviating the critical shortage of skilled air traffic controllers.

The EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) today announced the appointment of Denmark-based GATE Aviation Training as its new student air traffic controller (ATCO) training provider. The agreement will see GATE provide initial training to MUAC’s student ATCOs at its modern academy located near Copenhagen Airport for up to a seven-year period.

“We are delighted to partner with GATE Aviation Training to provide initial training to our new student ATCOs. With its proven track record in delivering customised training solutions for complex upper airspace environments, GATE is the ideal partner to support our commitment to operational excellence. This partnership will allow us to maintain a full complement of controllers into the future ensuring we are best placed to embrace the challenges that increasing traffic levels will bring in the years ahead,” said Peggy Devestel, Director of the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC).

Over the course of the agreement, over 110 students are expected to participate in the training programme that has been designed to equip the next generation of MUAC ATCOs with the required skills, knowledge and technical capabilities.

“We are honoured to partner with MUAC to collaborate on ATC Ab-initio training. MUAC is widely recognised for its rigorous training standards, and through this partnership, MUAC will benefit from GATE’s innovative, dynamic and approach to delivering customised training solutions. I am particularly proud of the way MUAC and GATE have engaged with one another. In a short period of time, we have established an open and constructive dialogue, aligning expectations with mutual professionalism and respect. I am confident that this collaboration will foster new and impactful initiatives in the field of ATC training,” said Dirch Jans, Chief Executive Officer of GATE Aviation Training .

Tailored to MUAC’s specific requirements, GATE’s initial training programme delivers a powerful combination of foundational excellence and advanced specialisation. The programme includes two key courses: a comprehensive Basic Training module, which provides the fundamental knowledge and skills related to the role of an air traffic controller, followed by an Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating course, designed to develop the high-level competencies, performance skills and analytic skills required for MUAC’s complex upper airspace.

The first group of ATCO students from MUAC are scheduled to commence training at the GATE academy in July 2025. They will benefit from GATE’s state-of-the-art facilities including access to high-fidelity simulators, innovative training methodologies and 24/7 self-training opportunities as well as modern accommodation, psychological support and industry familiarisation visits.

AgentFly Technologies is proud to announce the launch of boxed product AgentFly ATM Aircraft, an advanced simulation solution for comprehensive runway-to-runway air traffic evaluation. The new product will be officially presented at Airspace World 2025 at stand H21360.

AgentFly ATM Aircraft provides detailed simulation capabilities that enable users to:

• Evaluate airspace capacity under various operational scenarios
• Analyze aircraft fuel consumption and optimize flight trajectories
• Assess the environmental impact of aircraft emissions
• Model aircraft noise with high resolution in airport vicinity areas

Designed for airports, air navigation service providers, municipalities, research institutions, and environmental analysts, AgentFly ATM Aircraft supports data-driven decision-making toward safer, greener, and more efficient airspace operations.

"At AgentFly Technologies, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools for the future of aviation. AgentFly ATM Aircraft represents a major step forward in simulation capabilities, offering a unique, detailed view from runway take-off to runway landing packaged in a single solution," said Přemysl Volf, CEO of AgentFly Technologies.

Visitors at Airspace World are invited to experience live demonstrations and meet the development team at stand H21360.

For more information, visit www.agentfly.com or contact us at info@agentfly.com.

42 Solutions, a trusted integrator of mission-critical systems for aviation and defence, is pleased to announce its participation in Airspace World 2025, taking place 13–15 May at FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre.

At Stand H1580, 42 Solutions will showcase its latest innovations in air traffic management (ATM) and digital system integration, supporting the aviation sector’s transformation toward smarter, safer, and more resilient operations.
With a proven track record in delivering high-assurance solutions for organisations such as NATO, EUROCONTROL, LVNL, and the German Air Force, 42 Solutions enables its partners to navigate complex operational challenges with confidence.

“We are excited to return to Airspace World, this year in Lisbon, and share how we help our partners adapt to the evolving airspace landscape,” said Bert Brouwer, CEO at 42 Solutions. “Our work reflects a commitment to practical innovation, system reliability, and collaborative progress across Europe’s ATM network.”

What to expect at the 42 Solutions stand

Visitors are invited to explore:

• Tailored operational support software for safety-critical airspace management
• Secure and modular system architectures designed to meet modern ATM demands
• Insights into active contributions to EU programmes, including SESIOP and the European Defence Fund (EDF)

The 42 Solutions team will be available throughout the event for in-depth conversations about integration strategies, operational resilience, and collaboration opportunities across both civil and military domains.

Partnering for Europe’s future airspace

Headquartered in the Netherlands, 42 Solutions combines deep technical expertise, regulatory insight, and a hands-on approach to innovation. Through long-standing partnerships with leading ANSPs and defence organisations, the company plays a key role in shaping the next generation of European airspace.\

Join us in Lisbon
We warmly invite all attendees of Airspace World 2025 to visit 42 Solutions at Stand H1580 and catch up over coffee and a Dutch stroopwafel. To schedule a meeting in advance or request more information, please contact us at:
backoffice-airspace2025@42solutions.nl
www.42solutions.nl

We invite you to visit us at Stand H1520 to explore the latest innovations in our StarCaster aviation broadcasting solutions (ATIS/VOLMET/RWAS), designed to meet evolving industry needs, including:

• ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF)
• Integration and data exchange within the ATC environment
• Support for Centralization and Remote Tower Centers (RTC)
• Adoption of ED-137 VoIP standards
• ICAO Meteorological Information Exchange Model (IWXXM) Support
• Direct NOTAM Handling

Joe McNally, CEO, and Robert Metzger, IT/Project Manager, will be attending and are available throughout the event to provide live demonstrations, discuss how our solutions can support your operational goals and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to catching up, learning about what you’ve been up to, and sharing some exciting company updates, including new StarCaster initiatives and upcoming features on our product roadmap.

Feel free to stop by for a visit, or schedule a dedicated meeting with us using the link below:

[Meet the STR Team at CANSO Airspace World 2025]

Alternatively, you can also connect with us at sales@speechtech.com.

EUIROCONTROL and its Europe for Aviation partners look forward to welcoming you to Airspace World 2025.

Over the three days, we will be showcasing how we are supporting European aviation through our demos, exhibits, briefings and panel sessions where we will be exploring the key topics affecting our industry together with the wide aviation community.

Don’t miss the opportunity to catch up with our experts and join the conversation.

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ACAMS AS, a Norwegian leader in advanced integrated solutions for Air Navigation Services in ATC Towers, has signed a significant Midlife Upgrade contract with CISCEA, the Brazilian Airspace Control System Implementation Commission.

Under the contract, ACAMS, working in partnership with Brazil-based ATC Systems, will complete the upgrade of the Integrated Control Tower Systems (I-TWR / SITC) at twelve airport towers across Brazil. This upgrade encompasses all related hardware, software, functional modules, and external system interfaces, transitioning from the current i3 generation to the latest i6 version. The upgrade delivers major functional improvements based on a compact, energy-efficient hardware platform, offering a more sustainable solution in line with DECEA’s strategies.

The twelve towers included in the program are located at the following Brazilian airports: Natal, Maceió, Porto Velho, Rio Branco, Boa Vista, Porto Seguro, São Luís, São José dos Campos, Santa Maria, Canoas, Porto Alegre, and Taubaté.

This agreement marks the continuation of nearly two decades of successful collaboration between CISCEA and ACAMS. Over the years, ACAMS has delivered and commissioned tower systems at 36 civilian airports and military airbases across Brazil. The ACAMS I-TWR system’s reliability, scalability, and robust functionality have positioned ACAMS as one of CISCEA’s preferred partners in modernizing Brazil’s critical air traffic control infrastructure.

“This contract reaffirms our long-standing relationship with CISCEA and the confidence they have in our technology,” said Odd Thodesen, Co-founder and Director Business Development of ACAMS. “We are proud to contribute to the Brazilian airspace program by providing integrated tower solutions that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and readiness for future demands across these important airports.”

Major Brigadeiro Alexandre Arthur Massena Javoski, President ofCISCEA, commented: “This Upgrade project is part of CISCEA’s strategic commitment to modernizing Brazil’s air traffic control capabilities. Our continued collaboration with ACAMS and ATC Systems ensures we maintain operational excellence with a unified solution throughout the airports and benefit from the latest technological advancements, fully tailored to our national needs.”

This contract reinforces CISCEA’s mission to maintain a safe, modern, and integrated airspace management infrastructure. It also highlights the value of strategic international partnerships in delivering innovative and reliable solutions to meet the dynamic requirements of modern aviation.

Adacel and ADB SAFEGATE are proud to announce the debut demonstration of their combined solution for an Integrated Digital Tower System (IDTS), enhanced by advanced simulation capabilities, at CANSO’s Airspace World 2025. Visit ADB SAFEGATE’s stand H21130 to experience this ground-breaking solution.

The innovative demonstration will showcase the tangible results of Adacel and ADB SAFEGATE’s ongoing collaboration, delivering a comprehensive solution for all types of IDTS including Digital Towers, Hybrid Towers, Remote Tower Centers, and Contingency Towers.

Built upon Adacel’s innovative FAST tool (Framework for Accelerating System Training) with ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl Tower Solution and Adacel’s REVAL Digital Tower, this integrated demonstration delivers a robust platform for training, testing, and operational excellence. By seamlessly integrating REVAL’s video-based platform with OneControl’s cutting-edge controller working position, this solution provides air traffic controllers with exclusive capabilities for Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control (A SMGCS), Electronic Flight Strips (EFS), Airspace Situation Display (ASD), Departure Management (DMAN) and other Tower automation modules. This IDTS solution is enhanced by the advanced simulation and stimulation capabilities of Adacel’s MaxSim to create a fully integrated and immersive environment for IDTS training and testing.

“We are excited to introduce this demo, which is operationally viable today, not just conceptual,” said Daniel Verret, CEO of Adacel. “It highlights the complementary strengths of Adacel and ADB SAFEGATE in delivering a best-in-class, fully integrated IDTS solution supported by advanced simulation. Together, we offer a compelling and scalable solution that sets a new benchmark for Integrated Digital Tower Systems worldwide.”

“The partnership between ADB SAFEGATE and Adacel proposes a unique value proposition and will continue to evolve to offer even more to our customers,” Laurent Dubois, CEO of ADB SAFEGATE. “By integrating OneControl’s cutting-edge tower automation tools with REVAL’s visual system and coupling it with advanced simulation, we’re offering a powerful solution that addresses two of the most critical needs in today’s ATC environment: seamless system integration and effective testing and training through realistic simulation.”

Attendees of Airspace World 2025 are encouraged to visit Stand H21130 to experience the live demo and engage with subject matter experts from both companies.

Intersoft Electronics is proud to announce the release of a major update to its flagship Radar Environment Simulator (RES®), a cornerstone of the RASS® portfolio of test equipment for radar and other CNS systems. With over two decades of market presence, the RES® has established itself as the reference standard for manufacturers, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), and Air Forces worldwide, pushing the limits of (M)SSR, IFF system testing.

The latest update to the RES® introduces groundbreaking capabilities, including the ability to simulate up to 2048 targets. Compliant with the Eurocontrol EMS 4.0 standard, the RES® now offers enhanced simulation features. Additionally, it will support diverse platforms including ground-based, airborne, moving, and shipboard scenarios, and can replicate complex environments with interference, and jamming.

This significant advancement reaffirms Intersoft Electronics’ commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the radar and CNS systems testing community.

Intersoft Electronics has a global presence, offering comprehensive services and support to clients across continents. With a dedicated team of experts and a robust portfolio of innovative products, Intersoft Electronics continues to lead the industry in radar and CNS systems testing solutions.

For more information, please contact: glenn.bosmans@intersoft-electronics.com

Through an unprecedented operation in central London, the United Kingdom has helped the uncrewed aviation community take a leap forward in implementing highly automated operations that make a difference in the lives of UK residents and patients today.

On-demand medical drone deliveries between Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust hospitals in central London, operating in airspace essentially between The Shard and the London Eye, are supporting faster, better patient outcomes thanks to a broad collaboration between Guy's and St Thomas, healthcare logistics company Apian, and Wing, as well as the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and NATS, the UK's air traffic control provider.

By being able to send pathology samples on demand and by air between Guy's and St Thomas’ rooftops – rather than the crowded streets of London via vans or motorbike – blood samples arrive for analysis in two minutes instead of an average of 30 minutes or more. This significantly reduces the time it takes for these samples to be tested, and results provided - a critical metric for these particular patients who are undergoing surgery and are at high risk of bleeding disorder complications. 

Wing’s ability to safely, efficiently, and effectively deliver these high-impact and time-sensitive deliveries comes from having built its operational foundations in residential deliveries - a use case that centers around safety alongside convenience, speed, precision, and the gentle delivery of goods. With over 450,000 commercial deliveries completed on three continents, leveraging systems designed for highly automated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, the translation to hospital-to-hospital medical deliveries was a logical next step.

Medical deliveries, especially for samples awaiting analysis, need to be convenient for the hospital staff, precise in flight, and pristine upon arrival. In these operations, four simple steps take place to accomplish exactly that: 1)  a transport of blood samples is ordered via Guy's and St Thomas’ pre-existing records system and packed; 2) a hospital porter brings the package to the Wing “Nest,” which is already located at the hospital; 3) the package is securely loaded onto the drone;  and 4) the drone flies to St Thomas’ rooftop in two minutes and lowers the package at the delivery spot. In minutes, it can be signed into a lab and processed.

The Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals operations are taking place through the support from the UK CAA and the regulatory foundations they developed to enable the London Health Bridge trial. Leveraging the available Temporary Reserved Area (TRA) pathway provided by the Civil Aviation Authority and coordinated with NATS, the drones operate within designated airspace between the two hospitals. It represents a significant development from the UK’s airspace authorities to approve BVLOS operations in one of the most urban environments in the world: a clear indication of the readiness of the industry to integrate into our daily lives.

All flights are overseen by a Pilot in Command and leverage Wing’s highly automated drones that plot their own flightpath within the approved service area. Flying at approximately 70m or about 230 feet above ground level and at up to 100km/h or 60 mph, the drones spend just under four minutes round trip in the air. 

To reach this point, the London Health Bridge partners worked to rigorously evaluate the safety of the operations, build a program that would have an immediate positive impact on healthcare logistics, and collaborate in-depth with other airspace stakeholders and the local community. Wing’s lightweight aircraft and infrastructure, highly automated system, and proven operations were uniquely positioned to bring this work to reality. 

Beyond the direct patient and provider advantages, drone delivery also supports environmental benefits. Compared to non-electric cars, drones reduce CO2 emissions by up to 99%, alleviating congestion in central London and supporting efforts to reduce emissions. With the NHS accounting for 4% of England’s greenhouse gas emissions, this is an opportunity to help support the best possible patient care while improving sustainability.

These operations mark a landmark achievement in BVLOS automated drone operations in a major urban area. Being able to deliver blood samples on a routine basis for Guy's and St Thomas’ over a congested city is a key step forward in the opportunity to bring the benefits of drone delivery to urban communities. Each sample carried by air enables an opportunity to expedite and improve a patient’s outcome. Flying within London's complex airspace demonstrates the potential for safe, routine drone integration as well as a path for scalable drone services in UK airspace. 

Watch a video of the operation in action here.