DEVELOPING ATM SOLUTIONS FOR FUTURE AVIATION GROWTH

In Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is developing Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions through collaborations between both local and international entities, to nsure safer and more efficient air travel amidst ever-increasing air traffic, especially in the Asia Pacific. One cornerstone of this development is the Centre of Excellence for ATM.

According to Airbus’s Global Market Forecast for 2015-2034, air traffic will grow at 4.6 per cent annually, requiring some 32,600 new passenger and dedicated freighter aircraft over the next 20 years. The International Air Transport Association forecasts that air traffic in the Asia Pacific will grow more than 6% a year for the next 20 years. This growth poses a number of concerns, ranging from an increased chance of mid-air collisions to backed-up runways that may lead to flight delays.