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Soon, the distance measuring equipment solution (DME) that Estonian Air Navigation Services has implemented, will offer an alternative navigation option in case of GPS interference also in lower airspace. This fulfills an important precondition for the restoration of Finnair's Helsinki-Tartu scheduled flights in Tartu airport.

Starting from today, 8 May, flights at Kuressaare Airport will be served from the Estonian Air Navigation Services remote tower centre in Tallinn. This is a step forward in the state plan to consolidate the flight information service of all regional airports to one centre, harmonising the service and providing it remotely using digital solutions.

On 18 April, Estonian Air Navigation Services introduced a renewed Control Zone in Tallinn that changes flight conditions for VFR and drone pilots. The decreased Control Zone has created additional areas for more flexible operation of small planes, helicopters and drones.

To ensure better air traffic safety, the Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) is updating the navigation network and introduced additional Distance Measuring Equipments (DME). This is an alternative to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which includes GPS among others.

The remote tower solution of Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) was announced Deed of the Year in Estonian Aviation at INAIR 2023, the International Conference on Air Transport. Additionally, the remote tower also received the People’s Favourite Award.

Head of the Aviation Department of the Ministry of Climate Taivo Linnamägi was appointed the new member of the Supervisory Board of Lennuliiklusteeninduse AS, which will proceed with three members. The main challenge that the local aviation industry is currently facing is recovery from the rapid reduction of air traffic owing to two consecutive crises. A number of developments, such as several new drone-related solutions, are also in the works.