Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre

EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) is the only multinational civil-military air navigation service provider in Europe. Its story began 50 years ago and...

Technological Free Zones (ZLTS)

Technological innovation is a main contributing factor to advancing efficiency in the civil aviation sector including key elements like safety of operations and air navigation.

Turning sunlight into jet fuel

Swiss researchers have developed a unique technology that uses concentrated solar heat to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The solar fuel technology is now being commercialized...

Air Navigation Commission visits the Azores

After a year and a half of life under COVID-19, the ANC decided to bring back the traditional Annual Study Visit, an event taking place...

Air Navigation Commission

In this surreal situation we find ourselves today, maybe it is a good idea to write a few words about something completely different and less...

Aircraft leasing

What is aircraft leasing and why do airlines lease? Aircraft leasing is in essence a simple transaction. Typically an aircraft lessor purchases aircraft directly from...