Kristo Vrager will join Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) as Member of the Management Board and Head of Air Traffic Management, starting April 1. He has extensive international experience and a strong track record in the logistics and transport sector.
Last year brought moderate growth in air traffic in Estonian airspace. In total, 181,522 flights were recorded, representing a 3% increase compared to the previous year. As in earlier years, overflights accounted for the majority— about 75%, or 135,705 flights. The number of overflights increased by 4.4% compared to 2024, indicating a continuing trend that Estonian airspace remains an important corridor in international aviation.
Estonian Air Navigation Services AS (EANS), together with air navigation service providers from the Czech Republic and Finland, has established the international cooperation alliance SkyBridge. Its aim is to harmonise air traffic management systems, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and accelerate the modernisation of air traffic management in Europe.
The Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) is upgrading its air surveillance systems to enhance Estonia's energy security and promote the use of green energy. These upgrades will facilitate the construction of taller offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Riga and on Estonia’s islands in the future.