Helitech - Norske Sigmund Lockert skal tale om Single European Sky

Helitech Conference to Include Speakers from EASA, SESAR and CHC

Rotor & Wing International Bureau Chief Andrew Drwiega (shown sitting at far left) chaired the 2011 Helitech Conference, which focused on the role of the offshore wind farm industry.

A three-day rotorcraft conference will be one of the main draws at this year’s Helitech (September 24-26), being staged for the first time at the ExCeL in London, UK. It is being run in association with the European Helicopter Association (EHA).

The theme for the opening session is “The Future for the Rotorcraft Sector.” Vittorio Morassi, Chairman of the European Helicopter Association (EHA), will moderate the session, with the keynote address being delivered by Dr. Norbert Lohl, certification director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), who will address the future in terms of opportunities and challenges, put into perspective by examining European initiatives and the regulatory environment.

Following this Carlo Borghini, deputy executive director of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking, will discuss SESAR initiatives and milestones, including: ‘the progressive adoption of enabling technology to 2020 and beyond; industry/OEM collaboration in design and manufacture of low-cost, low-power, light weight communications and navigation and surveillance equipment to encourage early adoption; certification standards and those best-equipped and best-served in certain types of airspace.”

Sigmund Lockert, deputy manager of flight operations at CHC Helicopter, will then address the Single European Sky as it affects the rotorcraft sector. The EHA has been representing the rotorcraft users in some of the 300 projects within SESAR’s program. Outcomes will affect rotorcraft operations both operationally and in terms of equipment.