The paradigm necessitates that ANSPs become technology-driven and efficient to avoid becoming just another local service provider.
FREMONT, CA: Before the pandemic, the aviation industry's challenges will return with renewed vigor, and the critical aviation stakeholders, airlines, airports, and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) will return with renewed energy. They must reorganize the airspace capacity to accommodate traffic while reducing the industry's greenhouse gas footprint under extreme operational constraints if they do not act immediately. To fulfill future market demands and pursue new prospects, ANSPs must, given the conditions, make a massive shift.
Cooperating with all parties involved
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Common and agreed-upon rules, procedures, and regulatory frameworks are essential for defining a stable and trustworthy environment that could speed up the recovery process. Encourage the development and deployment of innovative environmentally friendly technology, such as accessible route airspace and arrival manager.
Reconsidering footprint and labor expenses
In order to deal with the fluctuating demand and the rigidity of the fixed costs structure, a more flexible operational footprint and economic structure are required. Putting investments first is essential, and one should practice careful cash management by waiving, lowering, or reprioritizing investments.
Dynamic
Airspace management is dynamic. Enhance airspace design and the capacity to dynamically group sectors based on traffic conditions while maximizing personnel utilization. Combined with a new airspace architecture design, these steps, initially designed to combat COVID-19, can contribute to the long-term improvement of the ATM system.
Harmonization and coordination in operation
Align all air traffic control (ATC) centers and guarantee that they follow operational best practices in an organized manner. Enhance airport and airline coordination and decision-making. ATM equipment's automation helps increase capacity and flight predictability through trajectory-based operations that boost productivity and efficiency.
Virtualization and digitization
Develop virtual centers and standard data services accessible to all ANSPs, to enhance the adaptability of ATM services. ATC operations are independent of the sector. Utilize automation solutions that permit ATC services without requiring sector-specific training and rating. Utilizing AI and ML techniques enhances network state prediction, facilitates decision-making, and optimizes airspace capacity.
