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Supporting the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 Project
The Royal Air Force's introduction of the Protector RG Mk1, a groundbreaking Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), marks a significant advancement in aerial capabilities. In this project, Osprey played a supportive role, contributing its expertise in a focused and...
The New Age of Air Traffic Control
A suite of new Air Traffic Control (ATC) Technologies, such as Digital Towers, Remote Towers, Radar-in-the-Tower, Remote Radars, Mode S and ADS-B, as well as other innovations that are in the pipeline are changing the way Air Traffic Control is managed and controlled...
Enhancing Aviation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Fixed and Floating Offshore Wind Farms
Last month the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) released a study into the approaches to navigation planning and risk assessment for Floating Offshore Windfarms (FOW). The report was delivered by ORE Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of...
Enhancing Competency and Strengthening Safety: A Case Study with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Ships Delivery Teams
Introduction: Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Ships Delivery Teams operate in a complex industry where safety and competence are of utmost importance. In this case study, we explore how Osprey's training solution addressed the challenge faced by DE&S in...
Osprey’s Role in Supporting Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Aviation Context As is the case in most industries, the aviation industry operates within a highly regulated environment due to safety concerns and the critical nature of air transportation. However, there is a growing need to integrate and foster innovation and...
Osprey’s Role in Supporting Airspace Modernisation
Aviation Context As highlighted on the radio recently, any casual observer unfamiliar with aviation operations who glances at Flight Radar 24 on their PC or app will be astounded by the numbers of aircraft operating across the globe. The concentration of air traffic...
Building a Solid Safety Argument: Key Components of a Spaceport Safety Case
Safety is of paramount importance in the aerospace industry, and spaceports are no exception. To ensure safe operations, spaceports rely on robust safety cases that provide a logical argument demonstrating that the system or service is acceptably safe. In this blog...
Ensuring safer air travel in the coldest place on Earth
March 2023 Overview Osprey is helping to ensure safer air travel for high end and responsible tourism into Antarctica. Providing critical Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP), Osprey is enabling planes to take off and land safely on the Wolf’s Fang Runway, even in...
Neart na Gaoithe Wind Farm enters the first phase of offshore construction
Celebrating a Milestone in Aviation Innovation: Osprey’s Role in the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 Project Scottish offshore wind farm Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) has recently entered the first phase of offshore construction just off the Fife coast. EDF Renewables UK acquired the...
Aerospace Battle Management
Aerospace Battle Management (ABM) is a key defence capability that orchestrates the aircraft and airspace, to keep the UK skies safe and protect the UK’s defence interests.
Applying Bowtie Analysis to Offshore Operations
Osprey recently used Bowtie analysis as part of a drive to understand the risks associated with operating a remote offshore helideck with aviation fuelling facilities in support of Offshore Renewable Energy O&M.
A400M
Osprey is pleased to announce that we were selected to provide support to the MOD for the development of the A400M ATLAS Safety Case.
AGL CAT 3 Resilience Study for a Major International Airport
Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) is an essential part of an airport’s Category 3 “Facility” and the service level requirements are set out in CAP 168. However, in comparison with complex equipment, such as Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), the level of safety assurance applied can be significantly different.
Airport Pre-Inspection Audit
A major regional airport were keen to maintain their high level of air traffic control service and demonstrate this ability during their regular audit by the CAA Safety Regulation Group (SRG) (now Safety and Airspace Regulation Group, SARG).
ASCENT
Osprey has been supporting Ascent Flight Training Ltd through the provision of Airworthiness assurance support with a number of its programmes.
Bandirran Wind Farm – Aviation Impact Assessment
Banks Renewables proposed the development of a six turbine wind farm, known as Bandirran Wind Farm, to be located near Balbeggie in Perth and Kinross District.
CAA UAS Programme Support
Osprey was recently appointed to support the UK CAA UAS Programme. The work we are delivering will feed directly into UK Government policy as well as influence European and International policy direction for RPAS.
Cross Runway Operations for a Major Regional Airport
Ahead of the start of essential maintenance on their main operating runway, which required it to be re-surfaced, a major regional airport asked Osprey to conduct an assessment of possible operations on their shorter secondary runway.
Development of a Safeguarding Package for a Major Licensed Airport
A major licensed airport approached Osprey to assist with developing a package to safeguard its operation in regards to potential obstructions and ensure safe continuation of flight operations within the Airport’s vicinity.
Gatwick Airport – Asset Evaluation and Resilience Study
Gatwick was in the process of changing their Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and identified a need for an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Asset Evaluation and Resilience Study including a life extension review of the airports current voice systems.
Independent Safety Auditor to MOD ISTAR Delivery Team
Osprey has been contracted by a UK MOD ISTAR Delivery Team to provide an Independent Safety Auditor who performs a variety of safety roles within the team, supporting the Safety Manager, individual projects and senior management.
Mitigation of Wind Farm Effects at London Southend Airport
To help find an acceptable interim mitigation for a proposed Wind Farm, London Southend Airport (LSA) approached Osprey as recognised leaders in Wind Turbine Mitigation methods. As part of their remit Osprey reviewed the potential capabilities of the local radar as...
Newcastle International Airport – Surveillance System Replacement Programme
Newcastle International Airport were seeking to procure a new Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR). In addition, they were seeking to procure a new Radar Display System and a technical solution(s) that supported the Airport’s wind turbine mitigation strategy.
Newcastle International Airport – VCS Upgrade Safety Case
To satisfy the latest EUROCONTROL Single European Sky (SES) Regulation – Newcastle International Airport (NIA) were replacing the eight Receivers and eight transmitters that comprised their Air Ground Voice Communication Systems (VCS) capability to facilitate 8.33kHz channel spacing.