Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO)

Context

• Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference.

About Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO)

• It is the global voice of the air traffic management (ATM) industry and is shaping our future skies. 
• Its members support over 90% of the world’s air traffic and include air navigation service providers, airspace users and operators, manufacturers and aviation industry suppliers. 
• The organization looks on global Air Traffic Management performance by connecting the industry to share knowledge, expertise and innovation.

About Airports Authority of India

• Airports Authority of India (AAI) is responsible for the provision of Air Navigation Services over the Indian continental airspace and adjoining oceanic airspace, delegated to India by ICAO. 
• AAI also functions as the major airport operator in India, responsible for management of 133 Airports which include 24 International Airports, 78 Domestic Airports, 10 Custom Airports and 21 Civil Enclaves. 
• AAI’s vision is to be World’s leading Airport Developer, Operator and Air Navigation Service Provider with a mission to enhance air connectivity across the nation and be an environment conscious sustainable organization using the state of the art and indigenous technology for cost effective, modern, safe airport operations and air navigation services.

Source: PIB