Deal concluded at Singapore Airshow 2024
Saab and Thales recently announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the long-term innovation and modernization of Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure at the Singapore Airshow 2024 (20 to 25 February), according to an official press communique.Saab and Thales possess complementary product portfolios that, when combined, form a robust foundation to drive ATM development in Singapore and the surrounding region. Each entity stands as a market leader in Tower Automation and Digital Towers (Saab), advanced ATM systems and architectures (Thales), and ATM support and maintenance.
The partnership involves the collaboration between Saab’s Integrated Digital Tower Suite (I-DTS), a state-of-the-art tower automation system with integrated Saab remote tower visualisation, and Thales’ OpenSky platform.
Collaboration
“This collaboration is the foundation for the ATM industry to take on a larger responsibility in terms of providing systems, services and long-term support for our customers. I look forward to these new ways of working,” affirmed Per Ahl, CEO, Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions and Head of ATM Marketing and Sales, Saab.
“Thales envisages open architectures as a key transformation for air traffic management systems in the coming years. Leveraging our OpenSky platform offering together with our centre of excellence dedicated to ATM in Singapore, Thales is excited to embark on this journey of establishing new standards that enable seamless integration between 3rd party systems,” asserted Philippe Bernard-Flattot, VP Airspace Mobility Solutions for Asia-Pacific, Thales.