{"id":21469,"date":"2025-05-14T09:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.m-q.ch\/?p=21469"},"modified":"2025-05-14T09:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:08:10","slug":"skyguide-sets-new-standards-for-environmentally-conscious-air-navigation-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.m-q.ch\/en\/skyguide-sets-new-standards-for-environmentally-conscious-air-navigation-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyguide sets new standards for environmentally conscious air navigation services"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Skyguide with CEO Alex Bristol (right) receives congratulations on reaching the third recognition level in the GreenATM program. (Picture: zVg \/ Skyguide)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Swiss air navigation service provider Skyguide has been recognized for its commitment to the environment: It is the first air navigation service provider in the world to achieve the so-called full maturity level 3 of the international environmental program \"GreenATM\" (more on this below). Skyguide is thus seeking to underline the fact that environmental awareness is an integral part of its corporate culture. This rating was awarded by the international air navigation services industry association CANSO. It thus recognizes skyguide's leading role in the sustainable development of air navigation services - both in Switzerland and beyond its borders. \"This recognition is proof that innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand in aviation,\" says Alex Bristol, CEO of Skyguide.<\/p>\n

Flight paths play an important role<\/h3>\n

In 2023, skyguide became the first air navigation service provider ever to receive GreenATM recognition. The traffic routes on which air traffic controllers guide aircraft on a daily basis play an important role here. Whereas in the past a network of major airways criss-crossed the Swiss skies, on which air traffic controllers guided aircraft, pilots now have a much freer choice of routes. \"For the airlines, this means that they can opt for more direct routes - and therefore need to refuel less fuel,\" says Bristol. This has a double effect on CO2 emissions: Shorter routes require less energy. In addition, an aircraft that carries less fuel is lighter - and therefore needs less kerosene.<\/p>\n

Skyguide also achieved this first ecological recognition at the time thanks to its energy-efficient infrastructure and the environmental awareness of its employees in their respective activities. Further examples of skyguide's ecological commitment include<\/p>\n