EP04 - Sinead McCloskey

Welcome to Episode 06 of the Hjalta Sonstane Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have a special guest, Theodore Kiritsis, the President of the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA). Join us as we dive deep into the world of air traffic safety, explore the latest developments in the industry, and gain valuable insights from a true expert in the field. Stay tuned for an engaging and informative conversation with Theodore Kiritsis on this episode of the Hjalta Sonstane Podcast! Find out more at http://www.ifatsea.org/

Welcome back, listeners, to another captivating episode of the Hjalta Sonstane Podcast! In Episode 05, we're diving deep into the dynamic world of radar technology, air traffic management, and cybersecurity, guided by none other than our esteemed guest, Dr. Ulrich Scholten. A true visionary at the crossroads of innovation, Dr. Scholten wears multiple hats – entrepreneur, scientist, and CEO of Sky Radar. With a remarkable background encompassing radar and ATM technology, cyber security, and ATSEP education, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Holding a PhD in Cloud Computing, Dr. Scholten's insights promise to illuminate the intricate connections between these domains and shed light on the future they collectively shape. So, tune in as we unravel the complexities of the skies and the digital realm in this thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Ulrich Scholten.

In this captivating episode, Sinead takes us on an illuminating journey through the ins and outs of ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) – a revolutionary technology that has transformed the face of modern aviation. From its inception to its widespread implementation, Sinead unravels the mysteries behind ADS-B and how it has dramatically enhanced air traffic surveillance and safety. For further information on ADS-B please refer to Aireon's website.

In this episode, Edward discussed with Christian Cheun, of Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority the complexities facing them on a daily basis being in such a remote part of the world. They chat a bit about the challenges of recruitment and also logistics for islands.

In this episode Edward talks with Paul Hatia-Black. They discuss the challenges faced when installing and commissioning navigation systems in difficult and non-standard aerodromes. They also look at some of the advancements which have been made in recent years with the technology used to build navigation aids compared to older systems, and along the way share some surprising connections. If you want to learn more about Paul's company, take a look at www.h-base.co.uk or find him on LinkedIn Paul Hatia-Black

In this episode we will take a look at some of the challenges facing ANSP's. We will also look at how the role of ATSEP has evolved, how it continues to evolve and what may yet be to come.

A very brief introduction to CNS, ATM and ATSEP, to give the listener a base understanding of the challenges faced to keep everyone safe in the sky.