The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking additional funding for a variety of airspace modernisation projects around the UK.
The regular has launched a third round of its £2m for the Airspace Modernisation Support Fund (ASF), which forms part of the CAA’s work in setting out a vision for the future of UK airspace.
The aim of the of ASF is to deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys.
The CAA said the latest funding round was the final call for applications for 2023.
So far, the regulator has supported nine organisations to further work that will contribute towards airspace modernisation.
Stuart Lindsey, head of airspace modernisation at the CAA, said: “Our ASF has allowed organisations to further the important work being done across the sector to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our airspace.
“So far nine organisations have been supported by our funding … and it is vital we continue to look for organisations with pioneering research and ideas to drive forward changes to our airspace.”
Digitisation of airspace
One company, Skyverse received funding to run a project to look into the digitisation of flight data for Air Traffic Services.
Other successful applicants to previous fund allocations have also included organisations looking into the interoperability of electronic conspicuity systems, improving Flight Information Display documentation, and research towards distribution of aircraft noise.
The fund – which amounts to £2m annually – gives the opportunity for organisations to seek financial support that cannot be funded by other means.
Eligible projects must support the ambitions of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy and be from organisations actively engaged in modernising UK airspace.
Mike Bramworth, CEO at Skyverse said:“The ASF enabled us to prototype how to digitally integrate General Aviation movements into the wider aviation network in pursuit of safer and more efficient skies.
“This is another step towards revolutionising Air Traffic Services.”
The regulator said it is keen to see applications from industry that can assist in advancing developments on the scalable integration of diverse users, new entrants and the future integration of air traffic.
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