Our latest insights, news and events for aviation readers around the world

We open this edition with reflections for the ATM industry on how artificial intelligence must lead to a rethink on safety assurance and a call for new procurement models to give you more resilient systems for the future.  

For airports, we examine how SMS is a vital tool in managing ground‑handling risks and how you can strengthen your resilience to climate change. We also explore the growing relevance of technical service agreements in evolving concession markets. 

Across both ATM and airports, we show how strengthening aviation lifelines for small islands remains central to our service offering, alongside expertise in regulatory compliance. We’re pleased to share recent successes with long-standing customers in Brussels and in the UK, and to bring you news, events and updates, including from the Egis airport network, which is celebrating service‑quality recognition in Abidjan, airport expansion milestones in Cyprus, and a new shared visual identity. 

Wishing you a safe and successful end to an eventful year for the aviation industry. 

Antoine Bonnaud

Director, Aviation Consulting & Engineering

Eric Dumas

Director, Airport Operations & Maintenance

ATM insurance in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing how quickly software can be developed, but in safety-critical systems like air traffic management, assurance matters more than productivity. Jakub Cunat kickstarts the discussion on this important topic in his latest article.

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Ground handling: aircraft damage is more likely on the ground than in the air

From loading errors to de-icing delays, seemingly minor ground operations can trigger major safety and operational impacts. In a new article, Justyna Nagadowska explores how effective safety management helps organisations identify risks before they escalate.

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More expert blogs and insights 

The case for a new procurement model in ATM

Dr Rafi Riley says the old way of procuring Air Traffic Management systems won't work any longer and that ANSPs should embrace continuous delivery, reduce technical debt, and adopt more flexible procurement approaches to build resilient, future-ready ATM platforms. Read more

When investors become airport operators: the growing role of TSAs in Brazil's concession market

The evolution of Brazil's airport concession programme illustrates a growing reality across infrastructure sectors and offers a revealing case study. As new entrants move into airport ownership, the industry faces a new challenge. Leonardo Oguiharra and Euler Monteiro explain.
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For UK airports, existing infrastructure will define climate resilience

Amy Dickinson looks at how UK airports can strengthen resilience to flooding, heat and extreme weather by integrating climate adaptation into everyday asset management, maintenance and renewal decisions.

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Projects

Aviation lifelines for small islands
Across remote islands and hard-to-reach territories, airports provide essential connectivity in the face of major operational, environmental and infrastructural challenges. From Anguilla to Zanzibar, Egis has supported the resilience, performance and long‑term viability of aviation assets for more than 20 clients. To find out about these projects, read more

Staying ahead of ATM regulatory change

As evolving technology and regulations increase compliance complexity, Egis draws on experience with more than 15 organisations to help ANSPs and technology providers anticipate change, prepare for certification and maintain safe, compliant operations.

To find out about these projects, read more.

News and awards

Supporting the SES Performance Unit

Integra Consult and Egis have been appointed to a new framework contract to support the European Commission in delivering the Single European Sky (SES) performance and charging scheme. Read more

UK High Altitude Operations Analysis & Roadmap

Egis is working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to explore how emerging Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) can be introduced safely and efficiently in UK airspace and the North Atlantic Area of Responsibility. Read more

Wanaka Airport Future Review

New Zealand's Queenstown Lakes District Council reported record-equalling community engagement in a recent LinkedIn post about the Wanaka Airport Future Review, where Egis is consulting on development scenarios. Read more

Abidjan Airport service quality recognised

Congratulations to our AERIA team at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport on renewing ASQ Level 3 certification, reflecting the airport’s continued commitment to passenger experience. Read more

Larnaka and Pafos airport expansions progress

Phase II works are advancing at both airports, with Egis supporting airside design, equipment design, procurement and commissioning delivery, and transition planning to increase capacity. Read more

Honiara Aviation Complex opens

The new climate-resilient Communication and Aviation Complex Building at Honiara Airport in the Solomon Islands brings key aviation and border agencies together, with Egis providing construction supervision under SIRAP2. Read more

17 airports. One network.

As Egis continues to expand its airport operations worldwide, we are launching a new shared visual identity across our airport network, designed to strengthen visibility, foster collaboration and celebrate the unique character of each destination. Read more

Events

PTE Asia conversations continue

Egis colleagues joined airport leaders at the first Asian edition of Passenger Terminal Expo in Singapore, where they discussed regional airport development, resilience and passenger experience, sharing practical lessons from the Egis-operated French Polynesia’s airport PPPs.
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Egis at Routes World

Philippe Wilmart, Kashmira Tolmare and Eric Dumas were in Frankfurt, connecting with airport, airline and aviation partners. It was also a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues Kris Van den Wyngaert from Ostend, Belgium and Gwenvael Ronsin-Hardy from Tahiti airport. Read Kashmira's post-event takeaways

AIR UK inaugural event

Our team was pleased to take part in the first AIR UK: Aviation Infrastructure & Resilience event in London, connecting with aviation stakeholders from across the sector. During the event, Shakir Khaja and Philip Church shared insights from Gatwick’s airspace change programme and its role in improving efficiency, capacity and operational resilience. Read more

People

New to ATM?

David Adebiyi and George Voustinas, two of our aviation experts based in the Middle East, filmed an interview about air traffic management and provided some regional perspectives for new entrants to the sector.
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British Aviation Group board re-election

Congratulations to Shakir Khaja, Egis’ Europe & Africa Airports Director, on his re-election to the British Aviation Group (BAG) Board. He hit the ground running for BAG by participating in a panel session on Culture, Competency and Human Performance, which explored how aviation organisations can build capable, resilient and future-ready workforces. Read more: BAG and panel

Career spotlight
In the latest Employee Spotlight feature from the Middle East team, Matarat project consultant, airport planner and architect Charismatika Chinitra shares her career journey and the experiences that shaped her aviation expertise in Indonesia and across 20+ Saudi airports. Read more

Around Egis

What happens after environmental approval

Environmental approval is often treated as the final step in an environmental consultant’s role. In reality, it marks the point where assessment moves into implementation. Nada Abuelnoor, Egis Senior Environmental Consultant, Water and Energy explains more.

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Lochner rebrands as Egis

Following its rebrand in August, our US team is entering a new chapter and recruiting across its aviation business. With a strong aviation heritage and aligned expertise across engineers, planners, environmental specialists and technicians, the team supports airside and landside airport projects from concept to completion. Paul Priegel shares his perspective on the change and opportunities ahead. Read more

Together, shaping the future of aviation

Providing trusted consultancy, design and engineering solutions to institutions, ANSPs and airport operators through almost every significant change in the industry

Egis  |  communications.aviation@egis-group.com | March 2026

Photos: © Egis, Hermes Airports, AERIA, Fenua Airports, Getty Images

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