Eurocontrol report: 2023 marks one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in two decades
The recently released Performance Review Report (PRR) from Eurocontrol reveals that 2023 was one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in the past...
Ryanair demands urgent reform of European Air Traffic Control
Ryanair has called for immediate reforms in European Air Traffic Control (ATC) due to severe underperformance causing significant disruptions. The airline reported over 60...
Belgium creates unified Air Navigation Information Office
Belgium's military and civilian air navigation stakeholders will now receive information from a single NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) office. This new office, located at...
Northern Norway airspace reopens after fibre optic fault grounds flights
A fibre optic cable break in Bodø, Norway, caused major disruptions to air traffic in northern Norway on Friday afternoon. Flights were grounded for...
Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider skeyes unveils digital tower test centre, paving the way for future air traffic control
skeyes introduces the 'Digital Tower Test Centre' at its Steenokkerzeel site, marking a significant advancement in Air Traffic Management. This centre serves as a...
Air traffic controllers in France have called off their strike – Ryanair cancels 300 flights
French air traffic controllers cancel strikeOn Wednesday, April 24, the primary union representing French air traffic controllers announced the cancellation of a planned one-day...
SkeyDrone marks milestone with automated BVLOS flight for remote perimeter inspection at DronePort
SkeyDrone, a joint venture between Belgian air navigation service provider skeyes and Brussels Airport Company, achieved a significant milestone by conducting the first fully...
Air traffic controllers’ strike in Greece disrupts flights on February 28, 2024
Greece's Union of Air Traffic Controllers, as part of a broader 24-hour strike announced by ADEDY (the Confederation of Greek Civil Servants’ Trade Unions),...
The air traffic control system at Belgian ANSP skeyes is scheduled to undergo a major upgrade
Hardware and software to be upgraded overnight on 24 FebruaryOn 24 February, skeyes, the Belgian air navigation service provider, will be upgrading its air...
Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider skeyes hosts job days for future air traffic controllers
Skeyes, the air navigation service provider based in Steenokkerzeel, Belgium, is hosting a job day on 16th March 2024 for aspiring air traffic controllers....
Unexpected strike at the control tower of Brussels Airport: no landings or takeoffs allowed for two hours
Skeyes, the autonomous public company managing Belgian airspace, was affected by a strike this Saturday evening. According to a statement from Skeyes, "On Saturday,...
New French law is positive first step to reducing delays from ATC strikes but more action needed, says Airlines for Europe
To reduce disruptions caused by air traffic controller (ATC) strikes, France has introduced a law mandating a 48-hour advance notice for individual participation in...
Icelandair warns: continued ATC strikes will reduce the likelihood of all passengers reaching their destination before the holidays
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, is grappling with a severe disruption to its flight schedule as air traffic controllers initiated a strike on...
Icelandic air traffic controllers’ strike disrupts dozens of flights and thousands of travellers, airlines seek compensation
Thousands of travellers faced disruptions as Icelandic air traffic controllers initiated a temporary strike yesterday from 04:00 until 10:00. Negotiations between the Icelandic Air...
Icelandic air traffic controllers planning a strike for better wages
Icelandic air traffic controllers are planning a strike due to their discontent with wage issues following the expiration of their wage agreement on October...
Greater efficiency in European airspace: aircraft can now fly thousands of additional direct routes in the core area of Europe
A significant enhancement in European airspace efficiency has been achieved through the implementation of H24 cross-border free route airspace operations over Belgium, Luxembourg, the...
Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider skeyes achieves GreenATM Level 3 accreditation
skeyes, the Belgian air traffic control authority, has attained Level 3 accreditation in CANSO's GreenATM environmental programme. This accolade signifies skeyes' dedication to reducing...
Strategic alliance unlocks long-range drone operations over North Sea and regional airports in Belgium
A skeyes press release today announces a collaboration between the national air traffic authority, skeyes, and the West Flanders Development Agency (POM West Flanders)...
A new milestone for digital towers at airports in Belgium’s Wallonia region: a camera mast at Liege Airport
Belgium's Wallonia region is set for a significant aviation milestone as it gears up to establish its first digital control tower center by 2026...
Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider skeyes surprised by the strike notice served by ATC unions
The common trade union front at skeyes has issued a surprise strike notice, catching the management off guard.The strike notice follows extended discussions between...