Global Airspace Radar

Gonzalo Moreno-Muñoz and Dr. Thomas Leitner, ADB SAFEGATE join Vincent Lambercy on this episode to discuss the recent acceleration of the ATM market in the US and the rule changes introduced in Europe by EASA with the Design or Production Organisation (DPO).

The tower automation market is changing and ADB SAFEGATE positions itself with their new Airside 4.0 concept. The episode covers:

• How the US market changes with the push by the FAA for modernisation
• The next steps of the BNATCS program
• The positioning of ADB Safegate as a global player
• The introduction of the DPO framework
• ADB Safegate preparation for adjusting the new rules

In the European Union's vision, Common Information Service (CIS) will exchange essential data with Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems. We discuss this with Stepan Alexa, CEO of UpVision a member of CSG - the company that provides the CIS system for the Czech Republic.

We discuss the following topics:

• CIS and U-Space Services (USS) and their providers (CISP and USSP)
• Single CISP vs. multiple CISP
• All actors involved: ANSP, CISP, USSP, drone operators
• UpVision products and experience in the Czech Republic
• Different models and their funding

Andreas Boschen, Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discuss the current status of the SESAR Joint Undertaking with Vincent Lambercy, ahead of the Annual Conference which will take place on the 12 October 2026. 

The discussion covers the following topics:

• Andreas' mandate extension, lessons learned form the first four years, and future perspectives
• The role of smaller industry partners in SESAR
• The status of the New Service Delivery Model
• New members joining SESAR
• What happened since the last Annual Conference, in February 2025

If you want to learn more about the Annual Conference and want to register, use this link.

Global Airspace Radar hosts LaKisha Price, Vice President of System Operations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). LaKisha shares her expertise and views on integrating space transport operations into shared airspace.

We learn how the FAA prepares for rocket launches and re-entries, how different organisations coordinate during a launch, and how disruption to airline operations can be minimised.

LaKisha also shares her views on how space launches could be managed in the future, particularly in the context of the forecasted increase in launch activity, and discusses the technologies that could shape the management of shared airspace over the next 10–20 years.

Unmanned Airspace editor Philip Butterworth-Hayes comes back to discuss the latest drone related events which created discussions in the airspace community. From the drones found in Leipzig to the frontlines of Ukraine, his insights are very valuable. We also discuss the difference between perceived and real threats and the role of city councils, police, civil aviation authorities, airports and ANSPs in meeting this challenge.

Philip also analyses the latest changes in the Unmanned Airspace Global C-UAS directory – with the September 2026 just published – featuring the latest innovations and offerings in this fast changing industry.

Reinaldo Negron joined Global Airspace Radar to share the latest focus areas wearing two hats. He's Head of UTM for Wing and also one of the Co-Presidents for GUTMA. This brings together the key opportunities and challenges from both sides of the spectrum - an industry solution provider and an industry organisation working to advance digital aviation, unlock the potential of the uncrewed ecosystem, and enable global harmonisation.

In this episode you will learn about some of Wing's key achievements to date, how they are working across different markets, and what's next.

The episode also takes an advance sneak peek at the upcoming GUTMA Harmonized Skies event taking place in Tokyo, Japan on 5-6, October. If you're considering attending, our discussion will share more details as to what you can expect from the event taking place in a region who seems to have unlocked the necessary business model for a true low-altitude economy.

In this podcast episode, Global Airspace Radar Editor Katarzyna Żmudzinska meets Zheng Tao, Co-Founder and President of AirSpace Innovation to talk about new entrants.

As aviation evolves, the airspace is becoming home to an increasing number of new entrants, from drones and commercial space operations to high-altitude vehicles. While each presents its own operational challenges, are there common lessons that can help shape the future of ATM?

Drawing on experience across UTM, commercial space and other emerging operational environments, Zheng explores what these sectors have in common, and how they are reshaping the roles of ANSPs, regulators and air traffic controllers.

The conversation also examines international approaches to airspace integration and discusses what different regions can learn from each other. 

Sebastian Schier-Morgenthal, Head of the Air Traffic Controller Assistance Department at the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance, part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), joins Vincent Lambercy to discuss how artificial intelligence could support the future of air traffic control through Project LOKI.

Project LOKI explores how AI can work alongside human controllers by introducing the Digital Interactive Reliable Controller (DIRC), designed to act as a trusted digital teammate rather than replace the human controller. The discussion covers: 

• How Project LOKI is redefining the relationship between human controllers and AI through collaborative task distribution
• The opportunities and limitations of AI in air traffic control, from routine operations to complex decision-making
• The path from research to real-world implementation, including certification, industry collaboration and the future of digital controller technology

Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President, ATM Civil, Frequentis joins our Editor-in-Chief Claudia Bacco to discuss a strategic overview of the current state of the ATM market, ANSP challenges, innovation for the future and technology.

Reinhard Grimm has over 20 years of experience in mission-critical communications, with a strong focus on public safety and air traffic management. Since joining the Frequentis Group in 2006, he has held various leadership roles in product and solution management. In July 2024, he was appointed Executive Vice President Air Traffic Management.

Prior to this, he served as Director Product Line Incident & Crisis Management, leading the development of solutions that support control rooms and crisis teams worldwide.

Reinhard is particularly passionate about modernising ATC infrastructure, and under his leadership, Frequentis continues to advance the integration of voice and automation technologies, unlocking the final silos in air traffic control and paving the way for next-generation safety and efficiency.

Rita Somogyi, Managing Director of Tern Systems' branch in Hungary and Chief Commercial Officier of Terns Systems globally sat down with Vincent Lambercy to discuss how technology providers and ANSPs get the best results when they work hand in hand. The discussion covers:

• Latest news about Tern's Polaris ATM system becoming operational with HungaroControl
• How Tern's proximity, and open and direct communication with partners yields great results
• Modularity as a way to fulfill the needs of multiple customers with the same software, putting it in perspective with the SESAR new software delivery model (SDM) and EASA Design and Production Organisation (DPO) regulation
• An outlook on Tern Systems' projects for the coming years

Rita's answer to our signature question is pretty interesting and opens possibilities so listen till the end...