The Analysis of Airspace Infringements Over Complex Airspace in Europe and the United States of America. (28th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Psyllou, Elena; Majumdar, Arnab
• Is Part Of: Journal of navigation. Volume 73:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 1036
• Page End: 1051
• Publication Date: 2020-09-28
• Subjects: Aviation, -- General Aviation, -- Airspace Infringement, -- Airspace Design; Navigation -- Periodicals; 623.8905
• DOI: 10.1017/S0373463320000156
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0373-4633

Abstract

Abstract : The increase in the number of commercial flights highlights the need for air traffic to follow air procedures. Unfortunately, general aviation aircraft used for recreational purposes keep entering controlled and restricted airspace without obtaining permission from air traffic services. Given the safety and operational problems this could potentially cause, this paper examines the underlying reasons for these incidents occurring. In particular, it analyses airspace infringements between 2008 and 2017 involving general aviation flights that were recorded in airspace in which a large number of commercial flights also fly in Europe and America. The reports were analysed based on an initial assessment of their quality. Information was latent in the narrative and subsequently both qualitative (content analysis) and quantitative methods (descriptive statistics) of analysis were used. The analysis revealed that airspace infringements were related to the pilot's flight planning, that is, flight-route choice, navigation skills and communication, in addition to requirement to adhere to airspace procedure. The findings could be used by national authorities and flying clubs to promote safe flying in these regions.