Air Traffic Control News

Viasat to deploy critical TBO facility in Asia Pacific supporting next generation air traffic services.

Following its successful deployment in Europe, Viasat is taking the next step in advancing global air traffic management and flight safety by deploying an Iris Test Facility into the Asia Pacific region. Viasat is pleased to announce plans to deploy an additional Iris Test Facility (ITF) in Singapore to supporting the region in Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) implementations across the Asia Pacific region. The ITF is a key enabler providing a platform for end-to-end testing of live air and ground operations, including new standards such as ATN/OSI and ATN/IPS, multilink datalink …

SITTI Upgrades Tower Operations at Pisa Air Base with MTF800 System

SITTI has successfully completed the modernization of the Tower operational room at Pisa Air Base, home to the 46th Air Brigade and Tuscany’s busiest airport, operating in both military and civil domains. The project centered on the deployment of MTF800 integrated information terminals, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency. The Control Room upgrade included new motorized consoles, providing ergonomic and efficient working positions for tower operators.

Thales to modernize the Philippines’ Air Traffic Management system

Thales will upgrade the Philippine Air Traffic Management (ATM) solution, providing new software functionalities, modern hardware architecture and advanced cybersecurity capabilities, to ensure resilience against evolving digital and operational threats. - This contract to upgrade Philippine Air Traffic Management is a key component of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines’ (CAAP) strategic modernization programme. Under this agreement, Thales will upgrade the existing hardware and software infrastructure and integrate new functionalities – including advanced …

SITTI and CAAM Hold Workshop in Kuala Lumpur

On 5 December, SITTI and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) held a joint workshop in Kuala Lumpur, creating a valuable opportunity to exchange views on the latest developments in Voice Communication System (VCS) and to discuss best practices in safety and security for Air Traffic Control environments. During the meeting, SITTI presented the current state-of-the-art in VCS technologies, highlighting the evolution of mission-critical communication systems and the increasing importance of resilient, secure, and flexible architectures.

Japanese R&D Institute ENRI Joins CANSO as New Research and Academia Member during Airspace Asia Pacific 2025

The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) is pleased to announce that the Electronic Navigation Research Institute (ENRI) has joined as its newest Research and Academia Member. The membership was formally welcomed today during the opening of Airspace Asia Pacific 2025, the landmark airspace management exhibition convening Asia Pacific aviation leaders – including Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), airlines, regulatory authorities, research organisations, academia and technology providers.

Malaysia Selects Aireon’s Space-Based ADS-B for Surveillance in Oceanic Airspace

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Aireon LLC today announced a strategic collaboration to deploy Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic surveillance across the oceanic sector of the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (FIR). This initiative marks a major milestone in strengthening Malaysia’s air traffic management capabilities and enhancing operational safety and efficiency across one of the world’s busiest international air corridors.

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