Remote control towers at minor airports would have negative impact, says study
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Plans for remote control towers at airports will have a “very significant negative impact” on some island communities, according to a new report.
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is planning to introduce remote integrated air traffic control services for five airports: Inverness, Dundee, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh.
This will be delivered via a Combined Surveillance Centre located in Inverness.
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Report published on controversial Highland air traffic controller plan By Calum MacLeod
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Updated: 12:12, 05 March 2021
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Local politicians have warned that HIAL s proposals would downgrade the service at Wick John O Groats Airport.
North airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has published a report supporting its controversial plans to centralise its air traffic control system in Inverness.
The independent impact assessment was designed to examine the economic and community impact of HIAL s Air Traffic Management Strategy (ATMS) and, where relevant, undertake Island Community Impact Assessments (ICIAs).
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