Speaker Biograghy: Andy joined NATS in 2007 as GM Customer Affairs, which is the focal point for NATS airline, business and general aviation customers. Key elements include consultation with customers on RP2, Future Airspace Strategy, NATS Long Term Investment Plan and the Operational Partnership Agreement. In addition, Customer Affairs manages customer communications for significant events such as the recent Olympics and volcanic ash, through NATS Air Traffic Incident Communication and Coordination Cell (ATICCC). Andy is also Co-Chair of the UK & Ireland Future Airspace Strategy Industry Implementation Group. Prior to joining NATS, he worked for British Airways for 28 years in various roles including flight operations management, engineering and delivery manager for 777. He was also Chairman of a number of industry groups including the airlines CNS-ATM Joint User Requirements Group, Terminal Airspace RNAV Applications user group and Arinc multimode receiver sub-committee. Andy also spent two years on the board of Inter Caribbean Coordination Ltd (IACL) on behalf of BA.


Day 1 - 10 March
Session: Management & Operations

11:35 - 12:00 - Time-Based Separation – a solution for arrival delays
Synopsis: Lockheed Martin and NATS have pioneered Time-Based Separation (TBS), which is a new approach to arrival sequencing that calculates aircraft separation by time instead of the traditional distance approach. By combining Laser Wind Detector technology, arrival management tools, approach control ATC and the core TBS automation, delays can be reduced by up to 40%. As well as offering significant reductions in delays and more efficient use of runway capacity, TBS is in the process of being mandated within some EU airports by SESAR as part of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan.

Audience will learn:

• Reduce arrival delays by up to 40%
• Maintain consistent landing rates in strong headwind conditions
• Review case study at London Heathrow
• Prepare for SESAR Pilot Common Project Requirements