Global Airspace Radar

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127

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Aug 2026

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The podcast by Global Airspace Radar, covering all aspects of air traffic management, unmanned traffic management, high altitude operations, and all aspects of airspace!

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August 4, 2026Episode 2429 min

Season 6 - 24 - Lessons from new entrants - Zheng Tao, Airspace Innovation

In this podcast episode, Global Airspace Radar Editor Katarzyna Żmudzinska meets Zheng Tao , Co-Founder and President of AirSpace Innovation to talk about new entrants. As aviation evolves, the airspace is becoming home to an increasing number of new entrants, from drones and commercial space operations to high-altitude vehicles. While each presents its own operational challenges, are there common lessons that can help shape the future of ATM? Drawing on experience across UTM, commercial space and other emerging operational environments, Zheng explores what these sectors have in common, and how they are reshaping the roles of ANSPs, regulators and air traffic controllers. The conversation also examines international approaches to airspace integration and discusses what different regions can learn from each other.

July 21, 2026Episode 2327 min

Season 6 - 23 - Sebastian Schier-Morgenthal, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Sebastian Schier-Morgenthal , Head of the Air Traffic Controller Assistance Department at the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance , part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), joins Vincent Lambercy to discuss how artificial intelligence could support the future of air traffic control through Project LOKI. Project LOKI explores how AI can work alongside human controllers by introducing the Digital Interactive Reliable Controller (DIRC), designed to act as a trusted digital teammate rather than replace the human controller. The discussion covers: How Project LOKI is redefining the relationship between human controllers and AI through collaborative task distribution The opportunities and limitations of AI in air traffic control, from routine operations to complex decision-making The path from research to real-world implementation, including certification, industry collaboration and the future of digital controller technology

July 14, 2026Episode 2219 min

Season 6 - 22 - Reinhard Grimm, Frequentis shares their strategy for the ATM industry

Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President, ATM Civil, Frequentis joins our Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco to discuss a strategic overview of the current state of the ATM market, ANSP challenges, innovation for the future and technology. Reinhard Grimm has over 20 years of experience in mission-critical communications, with a strong focus on public safety and air traffic management. Since joining the Frequentis Group in 2006, he has held various leadership roles in product and solution management. In July 2024, he was appointed Executive Vice President Air Traffic Management. Prior to this, he served as Director Product Line Incident & Crisis Management, leading the development of solutions that support control rooms and crisis teams worldwide. Reinhard is particularly passionate about modernising ATC infrastructure, and under his leadership, Frequentis continues to advance the integration of voice and automation technologies, unlocking the final silos in air traffic control and paving the way for next-generation safety and efficiency.

July 7, 2026Episode 2129 min

Season 6 - 21 - ANSP and technology providers - Rita Somogyi, Tern Systems

Rita Somogyi , Managing Director of Tern Systems ' branch in Hungary and Chief Commercial Officier of Terns Systems globally sat down with Vincent Lambercy to discuss how technology providers and ANSPs get the best results when they work hand in hand. The discussion covers: Latest news about Tern's Polaris ATM system becoming operational with HungaroControl How Tern's proximity, and open and direct communication with partners yields great results Modularity as a way to fulfill the needs of multiple customers with the same software, putting it in perspective with the SESAR new software delivery model (SDM) and EASA Design and Production Organisation (DPO) regulation An outlook on Tern Systems' projects for the coming years Rita's answer to our signature question is pretty interesting and opens possibilities so listen till the end...

June 30, 2026Episode 2020 min

Season 6 - 20 - Maartje van der Helm - LVNL

Maartje van der Helm, General Manager Performance & Development at LVNL, the Dutch air navigation service provider (ANSP), speaks with Global Airspace Radar Editor Marita Lintener about the specific challenges of managing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Dutch airspace. The discussion covers operational challenges, stakeholder and community relations, civil-military integration, LVNL's technological transformation, and the current state of play in the implementation of Advanced Air Mobility and unmanned aviation. The conversation also includes advice for the next generation and explores how the aviation sector can attract new talent.

June 9, 2026Episode 1938 min

Season 6 - 19 - Christine Raab, drone and defence strategist answers some tough questions

Christine Raab is a seasoned drone and defence strategist. She is Advisor to the Alliance for New Mobility Europe (AME), a leading European drone organisation and also an angel investor in the drone sector. Her experience includes 10 years in EU drone regulation and before that 15 years in European security and defence policy-making including Executive Director for Drone Alliance Europe (DAE), Chairman of the European Security Round Table (ESRT), working in the European Parliament. Christine joined our editor-in-chief, Claudia Bacco, to answer some tough questions about the state of the drone industry today. Topics you will learn about: - Dual use between Civil and Military along with lesson learned transferral - The importance of situational awareness and how we get there - Connecting communities: B2B and B2C - The state of EU regulation

June 2, 2026Episode 1821 min

Season 6 - 18 - Debriefing Airspace World with Global Airspace Radar

Airspace World 2026 is in the books and the team takes a look back: Vincent looks at the general impression and some technical progress Kasia reports on space launches and training, mentioning this previous episode Marita discusses her conversations about resilience and civil-military integration, the future of SESAR, and C-suite executive presence at the event Claudia shares her thoughts on the Seamless Skies Awards, and challenges CANSO to create a space for start-ups in coming editions. What was your highlight from the show?

May 26, 2026Episode 1717 min

Season 6 - 17 - Marie-Christine Cloutier - CAE Air Traffic Services training

Marie-Christine Cloutier is Vice President Strategy and Air Traffic Services at CAE . On this episode, sponsored by CAE, we discuss: The need for Air Traffic Services professionals in the coming years, as reported in CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast CAE’s end-to-end training services ‒ from delivery to courseware modernization and consultancy How CAE integrates new technologies like immersive 3D visualization and eye-tracking into air traffic services training How CAE’s pilot training expertise drives synergies with air traffic services training ‒ mutually enhancing both disciplines

May 12, 2026Episode 1618 min

Season 6 - 16 - Looking forward to Airspace World with Global Airspace Radar

Airspace World is coming soon and the Global Airspace Radar editorial team looks ahead to their key areas of interest for this year: AI across the industry - will it or won't it? Integrated airspace management - drones, eVTOLs, HAPS, space and of course airplanes! SESAR in the future and other regulatory aspects New ways of training to bring more ATCOs onboard And naturally, the Seamless Skies Awards!

May 5, 2026Episode 1553 min

Season 6 - 15 - Martin Rolfe - CEO, NATS

Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS National Air Traffic Services of the UK, and one of the longest serving CEOs of an ANSP in Europe talks with Global Airspace Radar editor Marita Lintener about his learnings during his career and the challenges for the sector. They are unpacking the strategic topics of Air Traffic Management (ATM): Implementation of new technologies and integrated systems, the importance of space operations, introduction of Advanced Air Mobility and its business case, and his predictions for the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Air Navigation Services. Do not miss the conversation concluding on future skills, appeal of the aviation sector in competitive job markets and how the ATM profession will look in 2035.