This year’s Airspace World, which took place in Geneva from 19 to 21 March, saw Italian Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), ENAV, underline how the introduction of Frequentis Arrival Manager (AMAN) has elevated airport efficiency and sustainability in north-west Italy, by transforming approach flights within the Milan Area Control Centre.
The system dynamically calculates Estimated Landing Times (ELDT) and updates Target Landing Times (TLDT) to assist air traffic controllers in sequencing arrivals, reducing flight times and promoting fuel conservation at Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio airports.
ENAV said it estimated an average reduction of 30 seconds per flight arriving at Malpensa Airport, resulting in fuel savings of 30 kilograms, equivalent to approximately 93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per flight.
Speaking at Airspace World, Frank Kohne, Member of the Frequentis ATM Executive Board, said: “We are proud to be at the forefront of this monumental achievement. Frequentis remains committed to developing solutions that not only enhance air traffic management but also significantly contribute to a more sustainable aviation ecosystem.”
AMAN operates through expected flight path data and radar system updates, strategically planning the landing order of planes from around 180 miles from the runway. This sequence is continuously refined along the arrival route, optimising traffic flow and reducing environmental impact.
Furthermore, considering operational needs, AMAN innovatively distributes flight delays to active sectors, where air traffic controllers are currently managing flights, supporting the handling of the delay and easing a controller’s workload.
