Dan Penter is a seasoned professional in the defense and aviation sectors with extensive experience in leadership and program management. Currently serving as the Business Development and Key Account Manager for Aquila Air Traffic Management Services, Penter focuses on delivering critical services to UK Defence. Previous roles include Director of the Astra Programme at the Royal Air Force, where Penter directed a transformative communications campaign, and Head of Equip and Support the Aircrew at Defence Equipment & Support, managing significant contracts for military equipment. Educational credentials encompass a Master of Engineering from the University of Bristol and a Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy from the Joint Forces Staff College. Penter's proficiency spans logistics, engineering support, and strategy development, underpinned by a commitment to enhancing military operational capabilities.
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Aquila Air Traffic Management Services
Aquila Air Traffic Management Services transforms military and air surveillance requirements into fully integrated air traffic management and air defence solutions. We know our customers do extraordinary things; they have extraordinary requirements. To support our customer activity in the UK and beyond, they need the latest technology to watch, communicate with, navigate, land and manoeuvre aircraft. We deliver, integrate and support end-to-end ATM services and associated surveillance, communication and navigation equipment for both military and civil partners. With expertise in the next generation of radar and radio technology, our 24-hour services enable our customers to operate air stations 24/7 . Our services ensure that aircraft can manoeuvre safely on land, sea and air. Using the latest commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment, we deliver the whole package to our customers - from ATM system design and technology integration with existing systems, to training system users on the latest equipment and to supporting our customer 24/7. We also take care of air traffic control services through the provision of air traffic controllers. We provide consultancy and guidance on ATM and air defence safety, surveillance and solutions. Aquila is the technical authority on UK military air traffic management. It is best placed to advise on the mitigation of infrastructure development on radar. Aquila operates regional engineering support hubs across the UK and overseas. Our 24 hour incident and event management capability provides a single point of contact for rapid support to keep air traffic moving safely.