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FABEC Olympics Cell Start-Up at MUAC

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Aimee Turner

With the London Olympic Games set to start on 27 July, Europe’s air traffic managers are gearing up to ensure the safe and expeditious flow … More ››

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FABEC to support Olympics traffic flow

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Aimee Turner

FABEC air navigation service providers (ANSPs) are actively working to minimise air traffic delays caused by congestion during the Olympic. Air traffic to and from … More ››

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‘Sterile’ Olympic airspace, RAF on high alert

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aimee Turner

News that the military will control much of the UK’s sovereign airspace during the Olympic Games and that fighter jets will be stationed near the … More ››

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Tough penalties for Olympics infringers

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have confirmed the enforcement policy that will be in place to deal with infringements of this summer’s Olympics security … More ››

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NATS needs flexibility to prevent Olympic delays

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Air passengers will have to endure severe delay and disruption at London airports during the Olympic Games unless urgent action is taken by the government, … More ››

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UK CAA approve temporary airspace changes for 2012 Olympics

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Aimee Turner

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved temporary changes to controlled airspace in areas to the South West, South East and North East of … More ››

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NATS wins radar/comms system work at London Oxford Airport

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Aimee Turner

NATS has been selected to programme manage and integrate a new air traffic control radar and communications system at London Oxford Airport. The radar system, … More ››

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London Oxford selects Thales for Olympics

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Aimee Turner

London Oxford Airport has awarded Thales a contract to supply and install the latest generation radar system, a precursor to the next major phase of … More ››

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UK CAA details 2012 Olympic measures

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Aimee Turner

Planned airspace security restrictions covering the London Olympic and Paralympic Games for 2012 were announced today by the UK Government, as part of its commitment … More ››

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UK publishes aviation options for London 2012

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Aimee Turner

With less than 500 days to go, the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is expected to welcome up to 70,000 members of the “Olympic … More ››

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