Aviation Management Board
The Aviation Management Board (AMB) aims to enable the successful commissioning of the onshore and offshore wind pipeline in areas where there are potential or existing issues with aviation systems (such as RADAR) and airspace management.
Role of the Board
Wind turbines can interfere with a number of air traffic control operations. In particular, wind turbines can show up as false positives on RADAR systems, which can reduce the capacity of operators to manage traffic. In certain circumstances, this can delay or inhibit the deployment of onshore and offshore wind.
The AMB considers the effect that onshore and offshore wind turbines can have on air defence and civil aviation RADAR systems and identifies and drives the implementation of policy solutions while ensuring the safety and security of airspace.
The AMB is run by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The board meets every 2 months and is comprised of:
- representatives from the wind and aviation industries
- relevant government departments including the Department for Transport (DfT) and Ministry of Defence (MoD)
- the devolved administrations
The board is chaired by the Deputy Director for Renewable Electricity Strategy in DESNZ.
Terms of Reference