Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to Use Aireon Data for Air Traffic Surveillance By Investing.com

MCLEAN, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has taken a giant leap in safety and operational efficiency with the adoption of space-based air traffic control data from Aireon.

Under the agreement signed today, CAAP will deploy Aireon’s Automatic Space Based Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) data to manage and distribute aircraft in Manila’s busy Flight Information Region (FIR).

The Manila FIR, one of the largest in the region at nearly three million square kilometers, has seen a significant jump in regional and overseas traffic.Aireon’s adoption of surveillance data will allow air traffic controllers unparalleled visibility of air traffic, which is especially important over ocean and remote areas. regions.

Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data holds great promise for CAAP to improve efficiency, enhance safety and enhance environmental sustainability. We at Aireon look forward to working with CAAP and supporting their safety goals, said Peter Kabuter. Aireon’s executive vice president of customer relations.

With this important step, the Philippines now joins other regional aviation leaders such as Hong Kong, Singapore and India in deciding to increase efficiency, improve safety and improve sustainability through Aireon data.Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo, Director General of CAAP, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stressing , that the adoption of the system will significantly increase the air traffic management capabilities of the Philippines.

“The integration of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B technology is a transformative step for Philippine aviation. It allows us to maintain the highest levels of safety given the growing demand for air travel in our region,” he added.

About Aireon LLC

Aireon has deployed a space-based air traffic control system for ADS-B-equipped aircraft around the globe worldwide availability to significantly improve efficiency, increase safety, reduce emissions and provide cost savings for all stakeholders.Space-based ADS-B surveillance covers oceanic, polar and remote areas and augments existing ground systems that are restricted to land-based airspace.Cooperating with leading ANSPs from around the world such as NAV CANADA, AirNav Ireland, ENAV, NATS and Naviair, as well Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:), Aireon provides a global, real-time, space-based air traffic control system available to all aviation stakeholders.For more information, visit www.aireon.com.

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