Tuesday, January 30, 2018

CAAS Gives System Contract To Metron Aviation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Metron Aviation, an Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) system contract for the Singapore Air Traffic Control Centre (SATCC).

"A subsidiary of Airbus Americas, Metron will supply its flagship ATFM automation product, Harmony, for air navigation service providers.

"It provides advanced features to monitor air traffic demand in airspace areas and at airports in the strategic, pre-tactical and tactical timeframes," it said in a statement.

Metron Aviation president, John Kefaliotis said CAAS had a leadership role in the development of regional ATFM concept for the Asia Pacific region that would become a model for regional ATFM cooperation around the world.

"Selecting the Harmony platform to support the concept testifies to the advanced capabilities of the product," he added.

Under the 11-year contract, Metron will be responsible for the design, supply, delivery, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the ATFM system after the start of the sales support service and acceptance of the initial system.

Metron's responsibilities also include the overall system implementation and maintenance over the duration of the contract.

-- BERNAMA

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