Air carrier costs may be reduced by shorter flight routes

A new traffic concept is tested in cooperation with other Central European countries (ANSPs) in Budapest Besides Hungary, both Poland and Slovakia contribute to the testing of potential development paths in the airspace of the Central European region during the simulation carried out at the research, development and simulation centre of HungaroControl. As a result of the international project, the travelling time in North-South direction is expected to shorten, thus resulting in the reduction of fuel consumption and harmful aircraft emissions. The presently tested “free route” concept may substantially reduce airline costs. The test series held in Budapest runs from 21 to 31 May 2013.

Air navigation officers of the EU and Balkan states meet in Budapest

The European Union intends to unify the issue of Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) licenses, the quality of air navigation educational institutions and the system of official inspections by a new common regulation. The European consultation process arrived at an important station in Budapest on 11 and 12 of April 2013 because representatives of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and of non-EU states encountered at the international seminar organised in the headquarters of HungaroControl. The Hungarian air navigation service provider did not only contribute to the integration by its assistance, but also demonstrated a successful example to the participants by its international training academy.

HungaroControl’s latest innovation is a likely success

HungaroControl's MergeStrip process will be beneficial to air traffic controllers, airlines and the public alike The Hungarian air navigation service provider is currently finalizing the development of MergeStrip, a unique process to help air traffic control become more efficient, make the operation of aircraft more economical and less polluting, and reduce noise in the vicinity of airports. The air navigation industry in Europe is already showing significant interest in the new process.

New air traffic control centre – topping-out ceremony

The new air traffic control centre of HungaroControl was built in five months. Finishing the construction works of the structure was celebrated by the topping-out ceremony on 1 September 2011. In the frameworks of the project unparalleled in the Central-European region, HungaroControl develops its navigation infrastructure by means of the most modern technology. The renewing environment allows the Company to locate its already operating international training, simulation and R+D ventures in one place and by doing this, establish the only air traffic control knowledge centre in the region.

The Centenary of Hungarian Motor Aviation

Mechanical engineer and aircraft designer János Adorján (1 January 1882 – 2 July 1964) with the financial support of Count Géza Andrássy, has built the original of the “Libelle” (Flying adder) aircraft in 1909 based on the monoplane of Louis Bleriot with a twin-cylinder (18,4 KW) Adorján-Dedics type engine. He executed his first successful takeoff on 10 January 1910 near Budapest. This flight was also the first in our country.

Airspace use plan

The effective application of the EUROCONTROL Flexible Use of Airspace Concept requires that airspace allocation decisions of the HungaroControl Pte. Ltd. Co. Airspace Management Cell are promulgated daily in an efficient, timely and accurate manner by the Airspace Use Plan (AUP). More information for professionals on our website.

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