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Major increase for aviation in 2011

2012-01-13T08:43:00+01:00

Air traffic in Swedish airspace increased by 8% during 2011 with over 706,000 aircraft movements during the past year. LFV also expects an increase in 2012, although somewhat lower.

Major environmental benefits with new aviation methods

2012-01-09T13:03:00+01:00

The “Vinga” environmental project at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is completed. A one-year project, 178 curved approaches, shortened approach paths and less noise disturbance describe the project in brief. The conclusion is that among the aviation methods existing today, the one used in the Vinga project is one of the most effective for reducing emissions from aircraft.

Aviation slows down after a strong year

2011-12-16T12:59:00+01:00

Air traffic in Swedish airspace is still on the increase despite growth figures showing a decline. This is demonstrated by the statistics for November 2011 which show an increase of 4 per cent in flight traffic compared to November 2010. “Despite a relatively clear increase which will most probably continue throughout December, there are numerous indications of a slowing down in traffic growth ,” says Lars Ahlm, Business Analyst at LFV.

EU commends Swedish-Danish cooperation in the skies

2011-12-06T08:27:00+01:00

The EU has nominated the Swedish-Danish cooperation for a joint airspace as one of Europe’s ten most successful projects within the area of transport. The original selection consisted of 400 projects, all of which receive funding from the EU.

LFV increases capacity in the air

2011-12-06T08:19:00+01:00

LFV is currently dividing a sector in the airspace over northern Götaland and Gotland. The result will be an increase in capacity and less risk of interruptions in a heavily trafficked area in Sweden.

LFV raises forecast for 2011

2011-12-06T08:23:00+01:00

Air traffic in Swedish airspace has increased by almost 9 per cent during the first ten months of the year. Based on this, LFV is raising the full-year forecast for 2011 with an increase of 8 per cent.

Three airports choose LFV
for air navigation services

2011-11-04T09:41:00+01:00

On Monday and Tuesday the decision was finalised that three airports - Gothenburg City Airport, Linköping Airport and Norrköping Airport - will use LFV as their air navigation services provider. Being given continued confidence to run air traffic services in the Gothenburg area and in the region of Östergötland means that we can continue to deliver sound and coherent air navigation services in both regions,” says Per Högberg, Manager for the business area Terminal at LFV.

LFV is improving aviation sector in Ukraine

2011-10-19T16:12:00+02:00

LFV will through its subsidiary LFV Aviation Consulting develop the aviation sector in Ukraine. The project has already started and involves a review and development of three areas of the country's aviation: airports, air navigation services and economy.

En route traffic increase in September

2011-10-13T15:50:00+02:00

The number of flight operations in Swedish airspace rose by almost 5% in September. En route traffic saw a predominant increase. The accumulated total for the first nine months has been a growth of almost 9% compared to the same period in 2010.

Remote tower operations a step closer to realisation

2011-10-05T10:46:00+02:00

LFV’s work to develop the remote towers concept has now reached the half-way mark. On Tuesday, the concept was demonstrated in Malmo for an international audience.

LFV shortlisted for streamlining of military ATS in UK

2011-09-26T08:26:00+02:00

LFV’s subsidiary LFV Aviation Consulting has together with BAE-system, Indra and Altran Praxis made it through to the final phase of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Project Marshall requirement.

August – another strong month for Swedish aviation

2011-09-29T15:06:00+02:00

The number of flight operations in Swedish airspace increased by almost 7% in August. Domestic traffic represents a rise of nearly 10%.

Mission in Kurdistan for LFV Aviation Consulting

2011-08-31T10:36:00+02:00

LFV Aviation Consulting is back in Kurdistan and Iraq. In the beginning of the summer the company signed a contract with Erbil International Airport (EIA).

LFV to redesign airspace in Estonia

2011-07-06T16:23:00+02:00

LFV Aviation Consulting AB, the consultancy subsidiary of the Swedish ANSP, has been selected by Estonian Air Navigation Services to redesign the Tallinn terminal airspace. - This order is a recognition of our extensive expertise in the area of airspace structures, says Lars Håkansson, head of LFV Aviation Consulting.

LFV counts on continued growth for aviation during 2011

2011-06-13T13:44:00+02:00

In line with a growth in aviation of 12% during the first five months of the year, LFV is now revising its forecast upwards for 2011. The number of flight operations in Swedish airspace totalled 284 000 in the first five months of 2011.

VINGA showed the world that aircraft noise and pollution can be lowered

2011-06-17T12:34:00+02:00

On Tuesday 24 May 2011, the aviation industry, politicians, mass media and other guests convened at Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg to participate in a demonstration flight of the VINGA project. The goal of the project is to reduce pollution and noise in the proximity of the airport using the best available technology.

LFV’s interim report: Significant challenges expected

2011-06-03T12:09:00+02:00

LFV’s result for the first quarter totalled SEK 48 million. However, the en route operations are lagging behind with a considerable deficit.

“Much remains to be done before we have an economic balance – a crucial effort needs to be made so we can meet the competition head on,” states LFV’s Director General Thomas Allard.

Volcanic eruption in Iceland

2011-05-28T21:25:00+02:00

There is no ash in Swedish airspace.

LFV makes green flights possible

2011-05-25T07:15:00+02:00

The VINGA project which LFV leads at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is an important part of LFV’s long-term and consistent environmental work. Through developing new techniques for inbound and outbound flights from airports as well as en route traffic, LFV is continually taking steps towards a more sustainable aviation industry.

LFV’s statistics: Ash cloud 2010 behind increase for this year

2011-05-16T11:24:00+02:00

During the first quarter, the number of flight operations in Swedish airspace increased by 12 per cent. This figure however is not fully representative since the comparison covers April 2010 when the Icelandic ash cloud affected most of European aviation.