On the 10th of October, 2018 the Macedonian delegation, represented by Mr.Nikolche Taseski, the President of the Management Board and the Executive Director of ANS, Ms.Irena Kalichanin, Deputy Director of ANS, Mr. Vladko Krstevski, Deputy Director of CNS, Mrs. Katarina Markovska, Supervisor in the OPS room and Mrs. Jasminka Gocevska, ATM Expert, paid official visit to the Malta Air Navigation Services (MATS) situated on the Malta International Airport. M-NAV delegation was greeted by Mr. Kenneth Chirkop, the MATS CEO and Mr. Anthony Haidon, the Head of the training centre in MATS. The meeting was dedicated to different issues related to the ATC operations with special interest for MATS newly installed ATM system, featuring the latest technological and operational system essentials. The delegation had the opportunity to share experiences, especially in regard to the procuring and installment of new ATM systems, taking into consideration the time frames for each phase of the process. Furthermore, the knowledge and the understanding of the full process of installment of new ATM system gave M-NAV delegation a closer view and insightful awareness of the upcoming challenges.
The visit continued in MATS operational premises, both the ops room and the technical room, where, the full operational potential of the system and the personnel was presented. Each member of the delegation had the chance to raise different issues, ask questions and get closer view of the system itself.
At the end of the visit, all M-NAV representatives had the opportunity to work and explore the functions and the potential of MATS new ATM system in the simulator room. The delegation appreciates the unselfish possibility to take close look and utilize the new ATM system, acquiring unique and much appreciated experience.
Once again, M-NAV would like to express deepest appreciation to our MATS colleagues and friends, on the warm welcome and the well known Mediterranean hospitality.
