AEROjournal
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The Scientific journal AEROjournal is published by The Air Transport Department at the University of Zilina. It offers aviation professionals and academics an opportunity for publication of their research outcomes covering wide range of current issues in air transportation. The Air Transport Department at the University of Zilina (ATD) is a centre for education, research, and training in civil aviation. ATD provides accredited study programmes in a three - tier course structure of university education - bachelor, Ing (equivalent to MSc.) and PhD degrees. We also provide complex aircraft pilot training up to the CPL/IR/MEP (A) level (Commercial Pilot with twin-engine aeroplane qualification and qualification for flying in accordance with Instrument Flight Rules) and a theory up to the frozen ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot) level including Multi Crew Cooperation course. ATD is also the base of the National Civil Aviation Security Training Centre of the Slovak Republic. The Centre runs basic aviation security courses in line with the EU regulations for all categories of personnel in aviation. The papers in this journal cover all the aspects of aviation (including airlines, airports, air traffic management, aerospace and maintenance).
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Item AEROjournal - celé číslo 2/2025(University of Žilina, 2025)Item Rights of passengers with specific needs(University of Žilina, 2025) Berčíková, Kristína; Novák Sedláčková, Alena; Šourek, DavidThis paper focuses on the rights of passengers with specific needs in air transport. It examines the legislative framework designed to protect these passengers and identifies the main challenges associated with its practical implementation. The study outlines key international and European regulations, with particular emphasis on the rights of persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, as well as on operational procedures at M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava and other selected airports. The research findings reveal shortcomings in infrastructure, assistance services, and passenger awareness at M. R. Štefánik Airport. Based on these results, a set of recommendations was developed to improve accessibility and service quality for this passenger group. The analysis underscores the need to modernize the current system and to implement new measures that enhance the overall travel experience and ensure safe, accessible air transport for all passengers.Item Reframing air navigation services: a modern service delivery model(University of Žilina, 2025) Boháčová, Andrea; Badánik, BenediktThe increasing digitalisation and growing complexity of air traffic management require a reassessment of traditional approaches to air navigation service provision. Emerging service delivery models move away from nationally isolated structures towards data-centric, network-enabled solutions. This paper examines these new models through the lens of airspace architecture principles and analyses the evolving roles Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), in particular their transformation into Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs) and ATM Data Service Providers (ADSPs). The proposed models promote a functional separation between operational Air Traffic Services (ATS) and ATM Data Services. This separation improves interoperability, scalability, and regulatory transparency, while maintaining safety and enhancing flight efficiency, cost effectiveness, and environmental performance. The transformation also supports the implementation of SESAR and Common Project objectives, especially those related to trajectory-based operations, system-wide information management, and cross-border service integration. Finally, the separation of ATSP and ADSP roles has the potential to improve overall network performance, and enable market-based provision of data services, provided that strong governance arrangements, data quality assurance mechanisms, and effective regulatory oversight are in place.Item Aviation meteorology – its past, present, and future(University of Žilina, 2025) Jarošová, Miriam; Havlik, TimonMeteorology has been connected with aviation since its beginnings. Weather has always significantly influenced flight possibilities and pilot safety; however, only with the development of air transport did a distinct field called aviation meteorology begin to take shape. Over time, this discipline evolved and adapted to technological progress, which influenced not only observation methods but also the processing and dissemination of meteorological information. Aviation meteorology is not only about forecasting but also about the development of communication networks, data standardization, and the role of international organizations in the distribution of data essential for aviation safety, efficiency, and overall economy. The article shows the path from basic and very simple information about the atmosphere and weather in aviation to today’s methods of obtaining information important for ensuring aviation safety. It also shows how important it is to cooperate at the international level and to obtain and distribute information in a comprehensive way – from ground observations to data from meteorological satellites and numerical forecasting models.Item Optimization & modernization of legacy navigation infrastructure(University of Žilina, 2025) Amaral, Nuno Miguel; Novák, Andrej; Nichtová, RadoslavaAs increasingly advanced systems continue to emerge within the aviation industry, existing systems are expected to evolve accordingly. For this reason, both world’s leading aviation authorities - the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - emphasize a shared and consistent message: despite the rapid and exponential growth of new technologies, it remains essential to preserve and maintain the legacy navigation infrastructure. This paper begins with an introduction, followed by a brief overview of the early development of GroundBased Navigation (GBN). I then provide clear definitions of the main types of GBN equipment, accompanied by detailed explanations of their function and relevance. Afterward, I outline the methodology used in this study, describing the different phases of work that contributed to the results. Subsequently, I present and compare the current state of GBN equipment in Portugal, considering the characteristics of Portuguese airspace previously described. Finally, it will be discussed also the potential optimization and modernization of this infrastructure - exploring whether these systems shouldbe integrated, upgraded, or gradually phased out, according to truthful literature.Item The concept of integrating unmanned aircraft into a single airspace with manned aircraft(University of Žilina, 2025) Alieksieiev, Oleh; Tsybov, NikolaiRemotely piloted aviation systems are a new component of the aviation system, which, based on the latest developments in the field of aerospace technologies, open up new and expand existing opportunities for civil/commercial applications, increase the level of flight safety and efficiency of all civil aviation. The safe integration of remotely piloted aviation systems into non-segregated airspace is a lengthy process that requires coordinated action by many stakeholders, each of whom brings their own expertise to the process. Until now, the activities of civil aviation have been based on the concept that a pilot controls an aircraft while on board, and most often with passengers. Flying aircraft without a pilot on board raises a number of important technical and operational issues that are currently being actively studied by the aviation community. The most important task is to ensure that the integration of remotely piloted aircraft into non-segregated airspace and their use at airfields in no way leads to an increased risk to the safety of aircraft with a pilot on board. The paper considers decision-making models for the management of manned and unmanned aircraft in a singleairspace, which provides a detailed analysis of the features of human-operator interaction, automated control systems and intelligent algorithms forremotely piloted aircraft systems, limitations caused by flight safety requirements in accordance with ICAO standards and recommended practices,regulatory and legal regulation and high dynamics of air the surroundings. Special attention is paid to methods of situational awareness, conflictforecasting, responsibility allocation between the pilot and automation, as well as adaptive and hybrid decision-making models based on controltheory, probabilistic methods and elements of artificial intelligence. The results of the research can be used in the development of promising air trafficcontrol systems and onboard intelligent systems, the development and updating of new flight rules that ensure the safe and effective integration ofmanned and unmanned aircraft into a single airspace.Item AEROjournal - celé číslo 1/2025(University of Žilina, 2025)Item Alternatívne metódy navigácie bezpilotných lietajúcich zariadení(University of Žilina, 2025) Močková, Chiara; Dianovský, RobertThis article deals with the analysis and comparison of alternative navigation methods for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The aim of the article is to evaluate the effectiveness of selected navigation systems in conditions where traditional GPS-based methods may fail. The introduction presents traditional navigation methods and their limitations. The article focuses on alternative solutions such as visual navigation, celestial navigation, radio signal-based positioning, and inertial visual odometry (VIO). In the final part, the practical implementation of a visual navigation system using drone imagery and satellite images is described, along with the evaluation of its reliability at different flight altitudes. The results confirm the high potential of visual navigation as an independent or complementary system for UAV operations.Item Nízko-nákladové podnikanie leteckých dopravcov na dlhé vzdialenosti: úspešný a perspektívny model?(University of Žilina, 2025) Tomová, Anna; Švancárová, NikolaThe paper discusses some costs and revenues aspects of long-haul low-cost business model of air carriers. The paper confims that the average lifespan of long-haul low-cost carriers has increased in time, supporting in this way the research of competitive advantage of such business model. According to the paper´s findings, existing long-haul low-cost carriers are differently hybridized, and therefore we can pronounce that there is more than one long-haul low-cost business model. In this regard, it is questionable whether the concept of long-haul low-cost carrier is proper in current academic terminology and whether the traditional classification of air carriers business models is still inspiring for academic esearch and managerial practise as well.Item Analýza meteorologických balónov a sondážnych rakiet ako nástrojov na výskum atmosféry(University of Žilina, 2025) Malárik, Samuel; Dianovský, RobertThis paper addresses the utilisation of meteorological balloons and sounding rockets for data collection for meteorological purposes. The first chapter introduces stratospheric balloons, meteorological balloons and sounding rockets. Their properties, components from which they are constructed, and their current applications are described. The second chapter compares the devices from three perspectives. The operational perspective focuses on flight profiles, control systems, possibilities for reusability, and risks associated with operation. The economic perspective concentrates on the costs associated with launches and possibilities for reduction. The legislative perspective examines the existing legislation pertaining to these devices. The third chapter presents a conceptual design for a sounding rocket, based on which approximate costs for its launch are determined. In conclusion are discussed the advantages and disadvantages of weatherballoons and sounding rockets and the potential area of application for sounding rockets in meteorological measurements is identified.