Cyrrus was recently engaged to provide safeguarding expertise for a large building project in the city of Eskisehir, in north western Turkey. The commission required the technical analysis of possible effects on Communications, Navigation and Surveillance equipment at the nearby Eskisehir Anadolu Airport. Following a detailed analysis, the Cyrrus Head of Safeguarding presented the findings [...]
London Biggin Hill Airport (LBHA) requested that Cyrrus undertake an airspace change proposal that would permit the introduction of an RNAV Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) to Runway 03 to improve the safety and regularity of aircraft operations to sustain all weather operations. The close proximity of LBHA to the complex and busy route structure of [...]
Today Cyrrus released our new Safeguarding Guide, exploring the various services Cyrrus provide to address physical and technical safeguarding issues. Cyrrus can help ensure the safety and efficiency of air operations in and around airports, by identification, assessment and mitigation recommendations for new and existing developments. Cyrrus employ a tried and tested approach to address [...]
Human Factors (HF) study the relationship between humans and the equipment, system or facilities they interact with. Operational safety, efficiency and productivity can all be improved if HF are considered holistically during the requirements definition, design, procurement and transition lifecycle phases of projects. This is essential in an aviation environment where safety-critical systems are in [...]
The environment for the supply of Air Navigation Services (ANS) to airports in the UK has undergone a marked change over recent years. The introduction of competition in Terminal Air Navigation Services has resulted in the achievement of operational cost efficiencies for many airport operators. Fundamental to the selection of this key service provider is [...]
Cyrrus is delighted to have been selected for an upcoming project at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The team will undertake the airspace change for the introduction of satellite-based aRea Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) at the Airport with work commencing imminently. The Gamston VOR will be withdrawn by NATS as part of the National VOR [...]
Principal ATM Consultant at Cyrrus, Richard O'Gorman, undertook a course at The Consultation Institute in London. The Consultation Institute is recognised and highly thought of worldwide and specialises in offering advice and guidance across the world of public consultation and engagement, aiming to support those undertaking challenging projects. With the advent of the new CAP725 [...]
As part of an ongoing framework agreement, Cyrrus is delighted to be supporting Ports of Jersey with the introduction of its new Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for airport operations at Les Platons, located on the Island's North Coast. Cyrrus is providing technical consultancy to define a rigorous Flight Trial Specification that will test the full capability [...]
Cyrrus is delighted to announce that the company's ISO 9001:2008 accreditation has been renewed for a further year. A detailed inspection of our Quality Management System (QMS) by external assessors found that our QMS fully met the standards required. Cyrrus works in a highly regulated environment, which requires our procedures and processes to be both robust [...]
We would like to introduce John Van Hoogstraten, who will be joining the Cyrrus team as Head of Air Traffic Management (ATM) Operations. John has a wealth of aviation experience having served as both an aerodrome and en-route Air Traffic Control Officer in South Africa. After relocating to the Middle East, John served in a senior management role [...]
