AirNav Ireland, announced it has successfully attained Level 3 in CANSO’s GreenATM environmental accreditation programme. This level of accreditation is awarded to air navigation service providers that are dedicated to minimising their environmental footprint and actively reducing emissions from the airspace users under their jurisdiction.

AirNav Ireland CEO Dr. Peter Kearney, stated “Achieving GreenATM Level 3 accreditation is a significant milestone for AirNav Ireland. This recognition validates the sustainable choices we have integrated across our organisation and within our air traffic management operations. As sustainability becomes ever more critical in the aviation sector, we are committed to making a meaningful and measurable contribution. However, our work doesn’t end here. As leaders in this field, we will continue to collaborate closely with our customers and partners to further enhance our sustainable practices.”

This accreditation particularly highlights the significant efforts made by AirNav Ireland in key areas such as:

  • Environmental Planning and Reporting.
  • Facilitating continuous climb and continuous descent at Ireland airports.
  • Free Route Airspace.
  • Is an active participant in research aimed at improving ATM methods.
  • Sustainable power procurement.

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