ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed traffic management and operation solutions, has announced the appointment of Mr. Eamonn Brennan to its Board of Directors. Mr. Brennan has over 35 years of global experience in aviation and air traffic management (ATM), having held prestigious leadership roles shaping the future of airspace management and aviation policy.
"I am excited to join ANRA Technologies' Board of Directors at this moment in aviation history," said Eamonn Brennan. "The integration of uncrewed aircraft into our airspace presents challenges and opportunities, and ANRA is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to address these complexities. Drawing from my experience in air traffic management and aviation policy, I look forward to contributing to ANRA's mission of shaping the future of airspace management and advancing the safe, efficient, and harmonized integration of new technologies into our skies."
Before joining ANRA Technologies, Mr. Brennan served as the Director General of EUROCONTROL from 2018 to 2022 and was the Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Eamonn has been a central figure in European aviation for many years to include holding these key leadership positions:
- Member of the Executive Board of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), where he served as Global Deputy Chairman and Chairman.
- Chairman of the COOPANS Alliance Board, responsible for a fully harmonized ATM system across Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Ireland, and Sweden.
- Board member of Aireon LLC, a groundbreaking space-based ATM surveillance partnership with Iridium (U.S.), ENAV (Italy), NAV CANADA, Naviair (Denmark), and the Irish Aviation Authority.
- Chairman of the Air Navigation Services Board (ANSB) for EUROCONTROL.
- Member of the Borealis Alliance Board, an industry‐wide partnership of nine northern European ANSPs.
- Non-Executive Director of Ryanair, Europe's largest airline.
With a career spanning three continents and over 25 countries, Mr. Brennan has worked with both public and private sectors, contributing to the development of aviation policy globally. His strong advocacy for the Single European Sky program and collaboration with the E.U., E.C., EASA, EUROCONTROL, and SESAR have driven significant advancements in European aviation.
"We are thrilled to welcome Eamonn to our Board of Directors," said Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies. His unparalleled expertise in air traffic management and his leadership in aviation policy will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our global footprint, with specific emphasis in Europe, as ANRA nears completion of getting certified as a U-Space Service Provider by EASA."
He has extensive experience in European Aerospace and operations and worked closely with EASA during his tenure at Eurocontrol and IAA, attending board meetings and leading a cooperative program. He has worked extensively with industry and state representative associations (e.g., ICAO, IATA, A4E, ACI, etc.)
Eamonn Brennan's appointment underscores ANRA's commitment to advancing airspace management technologies and shaping the future of global aviation.