CAP2404: Outcome of the consultation on a draft Airspace Modernisation Strategy 2022–2040
Interview and Photo Opportunities!
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FLY SMART, FLY SAFE
Where will Aerospace be in 2035 and Beyond?
29 November 2022 – 30 November 2022
No.4 Hamilton Place and Virtual, 09:00 – 17:30 GMT
The conference will address how the aerospace domain will develop over the next 10-15 years, what opportunities it must grasp and the threats it needs to overcome. The programme brings together visionaries, experts and global leaders to shine a light on the politics of the future of aviation, the new technological tools and their associated challenges, and the implications for those who will make the changes a reality, especially the young professionals upon whom the future depends.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) engaged EAMaven to analyze 20 potential routes across the #UK to assess the viability of advanced air mobility (#AAM) in the UK and chose 14 electric conventional take-off and landing (#eCTOL) and six #eVTOL routes.
Using a range of data sources and a bespoke AAM demand model, EAMaven determined the number of passengers who would switch from traditional road and rail modes of travel to AAM services.
It identified 390 potential routes with one airport having 28 routes which include both eVTOL and eCTOL routes, and estimated that over five million passengers per week could travel on these services where a large proportion of them would come from people traveling by car, helping to decarbonize regional travel in the UK.
Fife-based aerial photographer, Thomas Haywood (51) has been awarded Aerial Photographer Specialist of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Scotland Prestige Awards 2022.
The event, which took place on the 17th October at the Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh, celebrated businesses and individuals who consistently offer excellent products and services.
Thomas was presented with an award and award certificate to commemorate the occasion during the fairly quiet ceremony, attended by some of the top names in Scottish business.
The photographer, who recently moved to Dunfermline, Fife (from Edinburgh) with his partner, Mart, said he’d actually forgotten all about the award nomination when he received a phone call out of the blue in July telling him that he’d won.
Thomas said: “I was absolutely gobsmacked. In one respect it’s nice to crow about, but in another I’ve been quite humble, and mainly kept it to myself until now. It’s very nice to know that my photography is appreciated, because when I first started up I didn’t think much of it.
He continued: “At times I’m a perfectionist, but I don’t always realise it with my photography – we’re our own harshest critics, aren’t we?”
Thomas has made himself well-known for his tenacity and can-do, team player attitude; from producing high quality images and film of £3.5 million properties, to sports adventure photography, and flying his drone on a film set in the Isle of Skye!
Since Thomas first began working with drones seven years ago, he’s found himself travelling to historic sites, commercial buildings, sports events and so much more besides – and he’s always on the lookout for new challenges and experiences that push the limits.
Why did he become an aerial drone photographer in the first place? Here’s the story from Thomas himself:
“During my 12+ years as a professional photographer, I wanted to challenge myself to reach new heights in the fast-paced, innovative and ever-evolving world of drone photography. Having been a qualified drone pilot for nine and-a-half years now, I’m passionate about the benefits and opportunities aerial drone photography brings.”
With his distinct style and ability to nail a shot whether in the air or on the ground, it’s no wonder Thomas is in high demand. But there’s more to choosing a photographer than just popularity…
Thomas said: “A photographer’s photo collection is like a signature on a page; you can take five photographers to an event, and have five different stories. You have to decide which style you actually like – which often has nothing to do with cost.”
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Delivering excellent public works is critical for the government to deliver the public services that we all rely on. Up to £31 billion of contracts across economic and social infrastructure will be brought to market over the next year, and to meet this ambition we need to develop our approach to delivery.
From building schools, hospitals and prisons, to major infrastructure and the wide range of construction, engineering and other works projects and programmes undertaken by the public sector, we are committed to delivering better, faster and greener solutions that support our recovery from the
COVID-19 pandemic and build the economy of the future while improving building and workplace safety.
The construction sector is key to the UK economy. It contributed £117 billion to the UK economy in 2018 and supports over two million jobs. We will continue to strive for a world-class sector – improving productivity in construction safely, delivering skilled jobs across the country to level–up the economy
and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
This vision will only be achieved by working together and setting out clear requirements to reform the industry. Government leadership is crucial and we need to align our efforts with the sector to ensure actions are consistent and reinforcing.
The update to the Construction Playbook is the result of extensive collaboration from across the public and private sectors to bring together expertise and best practices. It builds on the Infrastructure and Projects Agencies recently published flagship change programme ‘Roadmap to 2030’ and supports
the government’s ambition to transform our infrastructure networks over the next decade and beyond so we can build back better, faster and greener.
I am grateful to all those who contributed and I am delighted to support the updated Construction Playbook.
Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office
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How is the drone community doing? What should ARPAS-UK focus on in 2023? Take part in the ARPAS-UK Survey!
Dear fellow ARPAS-UK members, and members of the broader drone community,
We have collectively been through unusual times, and our environment will no doubt continue to evolve. Our leadership team has evolved, and we thought it was the right time to engage with you on how you are doing, and how ARPAS-UK can best support you and the community in the next 12-24 months.
This ARPAS-UK survey is anonymous. We want to hear your voice!
Join ANGOKA and Key Industry Experts for an Informative Summit on the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in Connected Societies.
Location: The Soloist Building Belfast
Time: 9am – 3pm
ANGOKA, in collaboration with KPMG and ADS, is hosting an exclusive one-day Thought Leadership Event on Advanced Air Mobility in Connected Societies. The Drone Summit will consist of panel discussions, presentations, and exhibitions which will explore solutions to potential challenges as well as massive opportunities in the Advanced Air Mobility sector. The event intends to highlight experts’ perspectives on the advancements in the Air Mobility arena and how we can best reap the benefits of these developments.
To showcase the increasing threat to the security of connected devices, ANGOKA will also be performing a cybersecurity demonstration.
Guest speakers include:
Christopher Brown- KPMG
Craig Wilson – Altitude Angel
Laura O’Neill – Belfast Harbour
Paul Malcolmson – Innovate UK
Kieran Arnold – Digital Catapult
Dr Saba Al-Rubaye – Cranfield University
Gokhan Cellik – AtechSYN
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