Indra is to supply air traffic management systems to air navigation service provide Nav Canada under a 10-year deal.
The first phase of the partnership between the technology supplier and ANSP will deploy a flight data processing system (FDPS) and an air traffic flow management system (iACM) for complex airspaces within Nav Canada’s network centre.
The deal marks a step towards Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO) in Canada, shifting air traffic management (ATM) towards a strategic approach that takes a more comprehensive picture of a flight from take-off to landing.
TBO can calculate routes with great accuracy and predict the evolution of air traffic over an extended horizon, supporting greater planning and coordination.
The new systems will integrate information processing from Canada’s area control centres, automatically notifying the system of any changes in flight plans between each of their respective airspace. This will enable better flexibility resulting in the improvement of traffic flow within Canadian airspace and across the rest of the network.
The result will be more efficient routings for aircraft operators, reduced fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions while providing greater operational resiliency to disruptions and meeting the capacity requirements of a growing sector.
The developments are in line with the future vision for ATM defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU), promoting technologies that enable greater collaboration and operational predictability in global aviation.
The UK’s air navigation service provider NATS and Norway’s Avinor also have Indra as a technology partner.
Raymond G. Bohn, president and CEO of Nav Canada said, “We are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Indra to deploy the next generation of air traffic management systems in Canada.
“Once completed, it will represent a generational leap forward in the tools we provide our employees and will contribute to a more sustainable and efficient future for air transportation in Canada. Security, innovation, expertise and collaboration are the fundamental pillars of our business strategy.”
Marc Murtra president of Indra said, “Indra’s technology will not only increase efficiency in air traffic management in Canada but will also enhance predictability and contribute to the reduction of environmental impact.
“What we sign today transcends a simple agreement between companies; it represents a renewed commitment between nations. This collaboration is a step forward in sharing knowledge and technology, fostering new streams of relationships, and advancing towards a more efficient and sustainable aviation.”