Consultancy for ATC CNS/ATM, Engineering and Airspace Projects
Cyrrus is a leading independent consultancy with a wealth of engineering and operational experience, specialising in the delivery of Communication, Navigation & Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements.
Within these specialities, Cyrrus is expert in overall Systems Design and project realisation, Navigational Aid modelling and performance simulation, providing associated Regulatory & Technical Advice and subsequent Engineering Project Management.
Other capabilities include: Airport Technical and Operational Safeguarding, runway optimisation and resolving Wind Energy development issues affecting CNS/ATM. Additionally, Cyrrus provides expert consultancy on radar flight calibration analysis, airspace design and development, including the design and integration of instrument flight procedures.
Consultancy for ATC CNS/ATM, Engineering and Airspace Projects - 02/11/2011
Cyrrus helps Norwich International Airport to controlled airspace winCyrrus, the UK’s fastest-growing air traffic management consultancy, has helped Norwich International Airport to win “controlled airspace” status around the airport, from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
The new arrangements, consisting of a Control Zone (CTR) around the airport from the surface to Flight Level 50, and a Control Area covering the airport’s approach and departure routes from 1,500 and 2,500 feet to Flight Level 50, will provide significant safety and operational benefits to traffic approaching and departing from Norwich International Airport. The plans have just been approved by the UK’s aviation safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and will come into effect in March 2012.
Norwich International’s operators approached Cyrrus three years ago to develop and manage their proposal to achieve controlled airspace status, after the company had redesigned the airport’s aircraft arrival routes, a project which was also accepted by the CAA.
Cyrrus Director Barry Hawkins, commented: “Norwich International Airport has a unique mix of traffic in its area, from commercial fixed- and rotary-wing flights, balloons, gliders and light aircraft, as well as a military flight training area. The development of a controlled airspace structure protects the safety of commercial flights as it cuts out ‘unknown traffic’ by requiring all fights wishing to enter the airspace to contact the airport’s air traffic control staff for clearance. Cyrrus Ltd has an outstanding track record in designing and delivering airspace procedures and we are delighted that our experience was recognised by Norwich International Airport – the CAA’s approval of this project means that Cyrrus has a 100 per cent success rate in the airspace change proposals it has developed and managed.”
Norwich International Airport’s Director of Operations, Richard Pace, said “Our decision to use Cyrrus has been vindicated by the CAA’s decision. This project is an important development for Norwich International Airport as it means that our air traffic controllers know about everyone who’s flying through our airspace. Previously, we had sometimes to re-route airliners to keep them a safe distance from unknown traffic, resulting in delays and increased fuel burn. Controlled airspace means that our controllers will be able to plan the most efficient arrival and departure routes for our flights. I’m particularly pleased that in its project decision, the CAA observed that ‘the proposal showed that it meets the needs of local fliers as well as providing protection for the commercial flights to and from Norwich International Airport. It will enhance safety in the vicinity of the airport.’”
Cyrrus Ltd has previously conducted airspace designs for:
- Manston, UK (2010) - establish TMZ over off-shore wind farms;
- Norwich, UK (2009) - establish revised instrument approach procedures and a stand-alone CTR and CTA;
- Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, UK (2008) - establish a CTR and CTA with connectivity to the en-route airways system;
- Newcastle, UK (2005) - establish a CTR and CTA with connectivity to the en-route airways system;
- Glasgow Prestwick, UK (2003) – establish a CTR and CTA with connectivity to the Scottish TMA;
- Nigeria (2002) – develop a revised national airways structure