Associate Sponsors

Schmid Telecom
Website: www.schmid-telecom.com

As a leading manufacturer of reliable Voice Switching Systems, Schmid Telecom is aware of the safety critical operations in civil and military Air Traffic Control. Customers all over the world trust in ICS 200/60, the reliable Voice Switching System for radio and telephone communication. Within a world of fast change of technology Schmid Telecom grants by own hardware and software development for a long-term availability of its products. Moreover the steady, strategic innovation enables access to new standards. With the third generation of the ICS 200/60 platform Schmid Telecom provides the ideal, scaleable solutions for tower, ACC applications up to large country-wide networks.

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, the German air navigation service provider, is a State-owned company under private law and has 5,350 employees. DFS ensures the safe and punctual handling of flights. Staff coordinate up to 10,000 aircraft movements in German airspace every day, and more than 3 million movements every year. Germany has the highest traffic volume in Europe. DFS operates control centres in Langen, Bremen, Karlsruhe and Munich. In addition, DFS staff work in the control towers of the 16 international airports in Germany, as well as at the Eurocontrol Centre in Maastricht, the Netherlands. DFS provides training and consultancy services around the world and develops and sells air traffic control, surveillance and navigation systems. The company's portfolio also comprises flight-relevant data, aeronautical publications and aeronautical information services. DFS has the following business units: Control Centre, Tower, Aeronautical Solutions and Aeronautical Information Management.

Entry Point North
Website: www.trynorth.com

Entry Point North is an international Air Traffic Management (ATM) Academy certified by the Civil Aviation Authority in Sweden. The Academy was established in 2005 and more than 500 students and professionals are every year trained at its advanced training facilities.

Entry Point North offers ATM training solutions that are carried out in accordance with Best Practice and international standards including ICAO SARPS and EUROCONTROL ESARR5. Entry Point North is a total training solution provider assisting with selection and recruitment of future air traffic controllers and ensuring they are fully trained.

The Academy also offers specialised programmes within the Human Factors and Safety areas as well as Aerodrome Flight Information Service training.

NATS

NATS is a market leader in Air Traffic Control and related services and our ability to deliver to the highest safety and quality standards is widely recognised. As part of this offering, NATS Global Consultancy covers a full range of services including:

• Input to the airport and ATC design process
• Operational concepts and procedures
• Airport & Airspace modelling and improvement
• Civil / Military airspace collaboration

Since 2006, NATS have been extensively involved in the design of airspace and operational procedures for Al Maktoum International Airport, which has involved collaborative working with GHQ UAE Armed Forces, DCA Dubai, and the GCAA.

Exhibitor

Czech Air Navigation Institute
member of ANS CR

The Czech Air Navigation Institute (CANI) as an integral part of Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic specializes in the provision of ATC training and also provides consultancy services in ATM. With over 25 years of experience in ATC training, CANI offers a full spectrum of ATC training courses including Ab Initio theory and rating training, tailor made courses for ATC controllers and specialized English courses. All courses are according to ICAO and EUROCONTROL standards. Focus of consulting activities is on airspace design, MLAT, RDP, FDP, ATM system procurement and project management.