The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to achieve significant advancements in safety and operational efficiency through its adoption of Aerion’s space-based air traffic surveillance technology. Under a newly signed contract, CAAP will utilize Aerion’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic control within the congested Manila Flight Information Region (FIR).
Spanning approximately 3 million square kilometers, the Manila FIR is one of the largest and busiest in the region, witnessing a steady rise in air traffic. Aerion’s space-based ADS-B system will provide air traffic controllers with unparalleled visibility, particularly over remote and oceanic areas, enhancing both monitoring capabilities and safety standards.
Peter Kabuter, Executive Vice President of Customer Affairs at Aerion, expressed optimism about the partnership:
This marks a groundbreaking development for Philippine aviation, aligning the country with other regional leaders like Hong Kong, Singapore, and India in adopting Aerion’s advanced surveillance solutions.
CAAP Executive Director Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo emphasized the strategic importance of this collaboration:
Philippine Airlines also welcomes the move, viewing it as a pivotal upgrade for the country’s aviation sector. Capt. Tamayo remarked:
The implementation of Aerion’s cutting-edge ADS-B technology signals a new era of improved efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability for the Philippines’ aviation industry.
About Aerion
Aireon provides a global space-based air traffic monitoring system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft. The company is leveraging next-generation aviation surveillance technology, traditionally ground-based, to extend its reach globally for the first time, significantly improving efficiency, improving safety, reducing emissions and providing cost-saving benefits to all stakeholders. Its space-based ADS-B surveillance capabilities cover high seas, polar regions and remote areas, complementing traditional ground-based systems that are limited to airspace above land. The company partners with leading ANSPs around the world, including NAV CANADA, AirNav Ireland, ENAV, NATS, Naviair and Iridium Communications, to provide a global, real-time, space-based air traffic monitoring system available to all aviation stakeholders.