New book on air traffic management launched
A new book, Air Traffic Management - Principles, Performance, Markets, edited by Dr Marina Efthymiou from DCU Business School was formally launched on Monday (16 October) this week.
This book addresses each of the air navigation services' five broad categories of services provided to air traffic during all phases of operation: air traffic management, communication, navigation and surveillance services, meteorological services for air navigation, aeronautical information services and search and rescue.
It is designed for working professionals in Air Transport Management, but also undergraduate and postgraduate students studying air transport management and aeronautical engineering. It will also be very helpful for the training of air traffic control officers.
All royalties from the book are donated to Orbis Ireland.
Speaking about the book, Dr Efthymiou said
"This book serves as a bridge between the worlds of industry and academia, uniting their collective wisdom. The domain of air traffic management is significantly under researched despite having a significant importance to aviation. It provides valuable insights into the fundamental principles, performance, and market dynamics that define the domain of air traffic management.
This work aspires to be a guide for professionals and a meaningful addition to the academic conversation, illuminating the intricacies and possibilities within this field. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the 14 industry professionals and academics whose intellectual contributions have enriched this endeavour."
Speakers at the webinar
Francois Huet, Director of Policy and Regulation at Borealis Alliance
Prof Anna Tomova, Professor at University of Silina
Dr Marek Bekier, Senior VP at Swedish ANSP ACR
Keith McEvoy, Manager ATM standards & Procedures at AirNav Ireland
Dr Marina Efthymiou, Associate Professor at Dublin City University
You can watch the webinar here
Reviews of the book
Brian Pearce, Former-Chief Economist at IATA
“This textbook on air traffic management should be required reading for anyone involved in the management or regulation of this key part of the air transport ecosystem. All the key issues of supplying sufficient capacity, limiting environmental damage and the appropriate charging of users are addressed by experts in their field. For me the most important chapters are those at the end, dealing with reform and what future airspace management could deliver.”
Marc Baumgartner, IFATCA SESAR/EASA Coordinator
“This textbook provides thorough insight into the current world of global air traffic management. The history, the future and the complexity of air navigation service provisions are well described and offer the reader a good understanding of challenges of air traffic management.”
David McMillan, Chair, ATM Policy Institute
“This book is an ambitious attempt to draw together the evolution and current performance of the hidden backbone of aviation, one of our truly global industries. Air traffic management is an under researched area of human activity and this book does much to fill that gap.”
Kjartan Briem, CEO of ISAVIA ANS, Iceland
“The publication of this textbook could not come at a better time. In 2023, the aviation community is facing unprecedented challenges, which are also rich in opportunities. Transformations are needed and on their way. I expect this book to be a thought-provoking and useful tool for both air traffic management professionals and students.”
About Dr Marina Efthymiou
Dr Marina Efthymiou is an Associate Professor in Aviation Management at Dublin City University. She previously worked for Eurocontrol. Marina holds a PhD in Sustainable Aviation Policy and Air Transport Management. In the past five years, she has published more than 40 papers in prestigious peer-reviewed academic journals. Her research interest primarily focuses on sustainable aviation, air navigation service providers, air traffic management/control, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and airline and airport business models.