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Infratil Airports Europe (IAEL) Selects Cyrrus Ltd to Assist in Managing Airspace Change Proposal

July 2010

Cyrrus Ltd has been chosen by Infratil Airports Europe to assist Manston Airport in undertaking and managing its recently launched airspace change request within a complex sector of the UK’s busy south-eastern airspace.  The purpose of this airspace change proposal is to seek the establishment of Transponder Mandatory Zones (TMZ) in the vicinity of the major Thanet Offshore and the London Array wind farms. The proposed TMZs form a critical element of a suite of proposed measures to mitigate the adverse impact of these wind farms on Manston's air traffic services.  The potential establishment of these TMZs will not cause any changes to Manston's existing flight procedures, nor increase the noise exposure for communities.  The airspace change procedure – detailed in CAP 725 - CAA Guidance on the Application of the Airspace Change Process - has currently reached the Sponsor Consultation stage which runs from 9 August to 8 November 2010.

Related links:

• CAP764 CAA Policy and Guidance on Wind Turbines (pdf)
• Thanet Offshore Windfarm
• London Array
• Manston website where the sponsor consultation document can be downloaded

Cyrrus’ Partnership Company – ASAP SRO – Gains the UK’s First IFP Design Organisation Approval and Immediately Wins Launch Order

July 2010

Cyrrus Ltd, in partnership with ASAP sro, is now able to offer UK Airports and appropriate Helicopter Landing Site operators an efficient, effective and expert IFP design service that will deliver a professional, regulatory compliant and quality product at affordable prices. As first reported in Apr 2010, a change in policy within the UK CAA Directorate of Airspace Policy (DAP) became effective from 1 April 2010 and permitted the outsourcing of the design and production of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) to Industry. Prior to this DAP was the only source of IFP design services within the UK.

As Cyrrus Ltd had been managing the development of IFPs in other European countries for several years it was an obvious step for ASAP sro to obtain UK CAA Approval as a an IFP Design Organisation for the UK market. 

Cyrrus/ASAP immediately initiated the approval process and a comprehensive audit was conducted of the ASAP operation during June 2010 that resulted in the award of UK Approval Certificate “001” on 28 Jun 10.

The venture immediately realised success when Cyrrus received its first order on 2 Jul 10 for IFP design services to provide a series of procedures to a UK airport to serve its proposed new non-precision approach facility.  In addition, this first client has requested that Area Navigation (Global Navigation Satellite System) [RNAV (GNSS)] approach procedures are also designed to support their operation.  The new IFPs will enhance the airport’s capability to meet its obligation to support all weather operations and will materially improve the options available to aircrew in poor weather and reduce the risk of diversions.

Can Cyrrus help you with your                    on your IFP needs?  To view the Press Release and obtain contact details for more information click here.

RVSE Launch

May 2010

On 12/13 May 2010 Cyrrus Products Ltd successfully demonstrated and launched the RVSE which provides a solution for airport primary surveillance radar with video radar display systems.  Using facilities kindly provided by Norwich International Airport, the RVSE was shown to members of the aviation industry, including MoD and Airport Operators, and representatives from the Wind Energy Industry.  Over 2 days, our invitees observed the flawless demonstration of a production model of this innovative solution.  The RVSE will enable the wind energy and aviation sectors to coexist in harmony. Please read our brochures which provide more detail on this significant and cost-effective solution.

EU Ops 1 – “Lower than Cat I RVR Minima”

April 2010

An amendment to EU OPS 1 in 2008 enabled national aviation authorities to reduce minimum RVR requirements for both ILS CAT I and CAT II approaches, as well as the Decision Height (DH) minima for aircraft operators employing Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS).  CAP 670 (Air Traffic Services Safety Requirements) has been amended to reflect this policy. These new regulations permit aerodromes to reduce the minimum RVR required for CAT I and CAT II ILS approaches, subject to certain criteria being achieved. This has a huge cost-benefit from the airport perspective.

The Minima

1. Where CAT I ILS is in operation, “Lower Than Standard Category 1” Approaches may take place down to a minimum RVR of 400m.
2. Where CAT II ILS is in operation, “Other Than Standard Category 2” Approaches may take place down to a minimum RVR of 350m.
3. Where EVS is employed by aircraft operators, EU OPS 1 states that the DH on approaches may be reduced to 100 feet above runway threshold elevation.

What is your                    on this important new development?  Cyrrus has already assisted one airport in moving ahead with this advance and developing a change process to take advantage of these policy changes.  Can Cyrrus help your airport achieve compliance to these new regulations and improve your operational capability?

Efficient, Effective and Expert Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Design Services

April 2010

In August 2009, the UK CAA Directorate of Airspace Policy (DAP) notified aerodrome operators of its intention to outsource all Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) design to Industry.  DAP requires that companies providing IFP services in the UK be CAA-approved and the DAP approval process of IFP designers commenced on 1 April 2010. 

Cyrrus Ltd has been providing IFP Design Services to our non-UK customers for several years.  Building on this success, we have made an application to DAP to become an approved design house for UK IFPs and we anticipate that this approval process should be completed within a few weeks.  

Cyrrus personnel have real experience as ATC and Engineering managers and understand the practical requirements associated with providing this essential and safety-critical element of ATM.  Of significant importance too, is that Cyrrus’ ethos is about providing real choice in service provision, whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and client focus.  It is our intent to provide an efficient, effective and expert IFP Service that will deliver a professional, regulatory-compliant and quality product.

ILS Design Contract

January 2010

Cyrrus has been awarded a contract through Systems Interface Ltd to undertake the installation design of two Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) that are being proposed for London Southend Airport. The design task will be challenging due to the local topography and other site constraints, requiring innovative but fully compliant solutions to be examined.  The two ILS installations will enhance safety by improving the accuracy of the approaches to the airport, particularly from the southwest where an ILS will be a welcome new facility, and will allow precision approaches to be made in all weather conditions. The ILS installation forms part of London Southend Airport’s development programme that will increase the runway length to 1,905 metres and allow a take-off distance of 1,799 metres.