Provides information on areas of air traffic management in Europe. This book explains the principles of air traffic management and its practical workings, bridging the academic and operational worlds to give an insight into this field. 'highly recommended reading for everyone who wants to learn about the world of ATM and for professionals who want to reflect on the future management of air traffic.' Aviador, March-April 2008 'Bringing together the range of organisational, political, societal, technical issues and issues related to the Air Traffic Management industry is a large undertaking. Through careful choice of papers and contributors this book manages to represent the story of European ATM in a thought provoking and insightful way from the perspective of ANSPs, airlines and the public. From the initial steps taken in creating the first ATC service, through the key elements and constraints of our current operations to our future operations there is detailed and relevant information for the reader to draw upon. For me one of the great joys of working in ATM is that there is always more to learn, and this book will provide something for the seasoned expert through to those of us just embarking on a career in ATM - I will certainly keep my copy on hand for reference and loan.' Colin Smith, Head of Research & Development, NATS, UK 'This book is a single source of reference, explaining the complex relationship between capacity constraints, environmental impacts, airlines' expectations, and their relationship tp society and public expectations. If you want to understand that complexity and want it all in a single book, this one is written for you.' The Controller, 2008 '...this is a very readable book that should appeal to a wise audience ranging from undergraduate students to industry practitioners' Aerlines, March 2009