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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is adopting space-based air traffic surveillance data from Aireon
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CAAP will deploy Aireon’s automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data for controlling and separating aircraft in the busy Manila Flight Information Region
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The technology will address challenges in monitoring air traffic over remote and oceanic areas, improving safety and efficiency
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is adopting space-based air traffic surveillance data from US-based Aireon.
Under the agreement signed on December 17, CAAP will deploy Aireon’s automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data for controlling and separating aircraft in the busy Manila Flight Information Region (FIR).
The system addresses long-standing challenges in tracking air traffic over remote and oceanic regions within the Manila Flight Information Region (FIR), CAAP said.
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. The adoption of Aireon surveillance data will allow air traffic controllers to have unparalleled visibility of air traffic, which is particularly important over the ocean and in remote regions, Aireon said.
CAAP director general Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo said the integration of Aireon’s ADS-B system “will enable the Philippines to uphold world-class safety standards while accommodating increasing regional air travel demand.”
Peter Cabooter, executive vice president, customer affairs, for his part, said: “Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data holds immense promise for improving efficiency, boosting safety, and supporting environmental sustainability. We are thrilled to partner with CAAP in achieving their ambitious safety goals.”
The adoption of ADS-B positions the Philippines alongside regional aviation leaders such as Hong Kong and India, showcasing a commitment to air traffic management solutions, CAAP noted.
To strengthen collaboration efforts in aviation safety and modernization, the CAAP also recently entered into a non-binding air navigation and implementation cooperation work plan with Federal Aviation Administration.
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The two agencies formalized the agreement on November 25 during the 35th Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group Meeting in Thailand.
The agreement provides a framework for both agencies to work together on improving air navigation systems and safety by sharing non-sensitive data and resources.
