🎤 In this episode of the ‘Sustainability in the Air’ podcast, Shashank Nigam, CEO of SimpliFlying, speaks with Siân Andrews, SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services.
👩💼 Siân is a valued member of the Safe Landing global community, and we appreciate the brilliant insight on sustainability measures within air traffic management that she brings to our discussions.
🎧 In the episode she shares insights into how air traffic management can significantly reduce aviation’s environmental impact through innovative solutions and research projects.
“We are the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services,” explains Andrews. “Our function as an air navigation service provider is to ensure the safe flow of air traffic and make sure that flights can be as efficient as possible while ensuring their safety.” – Siân Andrews
👉 The episode is available on: Apple podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict and YouTube Music.
SimpliFlying have also published an article based on the interview here: https://green.simpliflying.com/p/sian-andrews-sesar-nats
Here are the key highlights of the conversation:
- NATS’ role in air traffic management (2:12)
- How NATS’ research is helping reduce carbon emissions (4:10)
- The environmental impact of contrails (12:20)
- Green route charging concepts (20:55)
- Managing fuel efficiency and contrail avoidance (25:20)
- Balancing safety and efficiency with environmental concerns (31:20)
- Promising future innovations (37:03)
- Rapid Fire! (39:40)