Singapore selects Thales for next-gen AI-powered air traffic management system

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic control radars, marking a major step towards a more efficient, safer and more sustainable aviation ecosystem. The NexGen ATMS will replace the current LORADS III system with Thales’ TopSky – ATC One solution. The project also covers knowledge transfer including through having CAAS officers join the project office in France and other localisation projects in Singapore.
As Singapore prepares to meet rising demand for air travel, the NexGen ATMS will play a pivotal role in introducing a fully integrated, AI-enabled air traffic control environment. At the heart of the system is TopSky – ATC One, Thales’ next-generation automation solution, which equips air traffic controllers with real-time decision-support tools, streamlined workflows, and a highly intuitive human-machine interface. Powered by TopSky – Sequencer, an AI-based sequencing solution, the system optimises aircraft arrival and departure flows, significantly reducing delays, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions.
The NexGen ATMS incorporates the latest cybersecurity technologies, in compliance with the standards of both the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Singapore. The platform’s open architecture ensures future scalability, enabling seamless upgrades and the integration of third-party solutions as aviation technologies continue to evolve.
In addition to upgrading the ATMS, Thales will deploy two next-generation air traffic control radars, providing 24/7 aircraft detection capabilities, even in the most challenging weather conditions. The integration of these radars into the NexGen ATMS architecture will enhance situational awareness, ensuring air traffic controllers have access to the most accurate and reliable data to manage flights.
“We are honoured to continue our long-standing partnership with CAAS on such an ambitious programme for Singapore. NexGen ATMS represents a new chapter in Singapore’s air traffic management. Thales’ strong installed base and our joint experience delivering transformative projects with CAAS, such as LORADS III, have enabled us to test, co-innovate, and develop future-ready solutions that will support the safe and efficient management of air traffic for years to come,” Pascale Sourisse, Senior Executive Vice-President, International Development.
DAS A² Academy signs deal with Egypt’s NANSC for ATM training
DFS Aviation Services (DAS) has signed a contract with Egypt’s National Air Navigation Services Company for air traffic management (ATM) training. Under the agreement, DFS Aviation Services will deliver specialised training programmes for Egyptian air traffic management professionals at the DAS A² Academy in Langen, Germany.
The training portfolio includes courses on Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), SID/STAR familiarisation, and best practices in the design and management of air navigation procedures. As part of the project, the academy will support around 80 participants through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical training elements in a modern classroom and simulator environment. The programmes are designed to support the continued development of Egypt’s air navigation system in line with international standards and industry best practices.
“This contract marks the beginning of an important cooperation with DFS Aviation Services. The specialised training at the DAS A² Academy will further strengthen the capabilities of our air traffic management professionals,” said Captain Ehab Mohieldin Azmi, Chairman of the Board of the National Air Navigation Services Company.