Procurement Category

Air Traffic Control & Navigation Aids

Air Traffic Control & Navigation Aids covers the systems that manage airspace and the ground infrastructure that guides aircraft to the runway: ATC tower consoles and voice-communication systems, primary and secondary surveillance radar, wide-area multilateration and space-based ADS-B, A-SMGCS surface management, and the navigation aids themselves — instrument landing systems, VOR/DME, frangible navaid structures and approach lighting interfaces. Buyers are air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities and airport operators. Procurement is governed by ICAO Annex 10, EUROCONTROL and the local CAA, with long certification and integration cycles. The GCC's ANSPs and fast-growing greenfield airfields are continuously upgrading surveillance and digital-tower capability, making this a standing procurement line distinct from terminal IT.

airport ops
civil contractor
defence procurement
Gulf market signal

"GCC air navigation service providers and the region's wave of greenfield airfields are continuously upgrading surveillance, digital-tower and ADS-B capability, keeping ATC and navaid procurement active across the Gulf."

Suppliers in Air Traffic Control & Navigation Aids

101 listed
Leonardo logo
IT
40yr Gulf
Leonardo
Italian defence prime with deep Gulf relationships.
4 GCC airports installed
FR
40yr Gulf
Thales Group
ATM, avionics and cyber across the Gulf's aviation estate.
10 GCC airports installed
NAVIAIR logo
DK
NAVIAIR
NAVIAIR provides air traffic management services in Danish airspace, including area and approach control and flight information services.
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PROAVIA logo
AE
PROAVIA
PROAVIA is the French airport and ATC technology trade association, created in 1976.
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DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH logo
AE
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH
DFS Aviation Services, the international arm of Germany's ANSP, provides air traffic management products, ATC services and training.
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Adacel logo
DE
Adacel
Adacel is a global provider of air traffic management and training solutions, ISO 9001:2015 certified and appraised at CMMI Level 3.
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LundHalsey logo
AE
LundHalsey
LundHalsey supplies consoles used worldwide in civil and military air traffic control applications.
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CANSO logo
AE
CANSO
CANSO is the global trade association representing air traffic management and air navigation service providers worldwide.
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Mobile ATC Systems Ltd logo
DE
Mobile ATC Systems Ltd
Mobile ATC Systems designs and manufactures mobile and modular air traffic control towers.
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Innov’ATM logo
FR
Innov’ATM
Innov'ATM is a Toulouse-based technology company offering solutions for air traffic controllers, airports and airline operations.
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FLUGCOM GmbH logo
FR
FLUGCOM GmbH
FLUGCOM is a manufacturer and service provider of air navigation and communication systems.
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INVOLI logo
IT
INVOLI
INVOLI offers a turnkey ground-based multilateration system to monitor low-altitude airspace not covered by radar.
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EVENTIDE INC. logo
IT
EVENTIDE INC.
Eventide supplies ATC and ATM voice recording solutions, trusted by agencies in more than 50 countries.
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ATCANZ logo
XX
ATCANZ
New Zealand provider of airport and aeronautical consultancy, air traffic management training and air navigation services.
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IHSE GmbH logo
DE
IHSE GmbH
IHSE is a German maker of KVM extension and switching solutions used in air traffic control towers and airport operations centres.
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SITTI logo
IT
SITTI
SITTI is an Italian company specialising in voice communication systems (VCS) for air traffic control, defence and public safety.
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LFV Aviation Consulting logo
SE
LFV Aviation Consulting
LFV Aviation Consulting, affiliated with LFV Air Navigation Services of Sweden, was established in 1982.
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NAVCANatm logo
CA
NAVCANatm
NAVCANatm is the commercial arm of NAV CANADA, marketing and exporting Canadian-developed air traffic management systems internationally.
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SkySoft-ATM logo
DE
SkySoft-ATM
SkySoft-ATM is a Swiss company providing air traffic management software, including the SkyRec record-and-replay family, and ATM consulting.
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SGS Frangible Towers logo
FR
SGS Frangible Towers
SGS Frangible is an India-based manufacturer of frangible airport structures, including approach light masts, ILS towers and windsock masts.
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Imtradex logo
DE
Imtradex
Imtradex is a German communications provider whose aviation AirTalk line offers headsets and desk units for air traffic control.
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Easat Radar Systems Ltd logo
DE
Easat Radar Systems Ltd
Easat Radar Systems is a UK manufacturer of radar solutions for air traffic management and air traffic control.
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VoiceCollect GmbH logo
DE
VoiceCollect GmbH
VoiceCollect develops, manufactures and services professional voice recording systems (VRS) for mission-critical applications.
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HIS Hermieu International Supply logo
FR
HIS Hermieu International Supply
HIS Hermieu International Supply is a French maker of flight strip paper, strip holders, support stands and thermal printers for ATC.
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Ansart logo
NL
Ansart
ANSART is a Dutch company specialising in air traffic management and CNS systems for airports, training organisations and ANSPs.
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Jotron AS logo
GB
Jotron AS
Jotron is a Norwegian company supplying communication systems for land, sea and air, including ATC voice and recording solutions.
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Ricochet (Jotron AS) logo
GB
Ricochet (Jotron AS)
Ricochet is a record-and-replay recording system for the ATC and marine markets, a product brand within Norway's Jotron AS.
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MEP ( Jotron MEP B.V.) logo
IT
MEP ( Jotron MEP B.V.)
MEP (Jotron MEP B.V.) is a Dutch developer of voice communication systems and operator consoles for air traffic management.
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Insero Air Traffic Solutions logo
DK
Insero Air Traffic Solutions
Insero Air Traffic Solutions designs, implements and delivers air traffic solutions to help airports and ANSPs meet future capacity.
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Systems Interface Limited logo
IT
Systems Interface Limited
Systems Interface is a UK supplier of navigation aids and ground-based aviation communication equipment, including NDB and VHF.
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OpsSky logo
DE
OpsSky
OpsSky is a German digital platform offering OpsSkyGround for airside surveillance and OpsSkyNoise for automated noise monitoring.
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CEOTRONICS AG logo
US
CEOTRONICS AG
Professionelle Kommunikationslösungen
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Adacel Systems Inc logo
US
Adacel Systems Inc
A global leader in Air Traffic Management and Air Traffic Simulation Training Solutions
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Saab Sensis Corporation logo
US
Saab Sensis Corporation
Saab Sensis, the US subsidiary of Saab AB, provides air traffic management and surveillance technology including surface radar and ADS-B.
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DeTect, Inc. logo
US
DeTect, Inc.
Advanced 2D and True3D™ radar and remote sensing technologies for flight safety, security, and environmental protection.
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Becker Avionics USA logo
US
Becker Avionics USA
Becker Avionics develops, manufactures, and distributes communications, navigation, surveillance, and search-and-rescue equipment.
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ERA a.s. logo
DE
ERA a.s.
ERA a.s. develops air traffic management and surveillance solutions, including wide-area ADS-B and military reconnaissance systems.
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OMNIPOL logo
CZ
OMNIPOL
OMNIPOL is a Czech defence and aerospace group uniting Aircraft Industries (L 410), ERA surveillance and defence electronics subsidiaries.
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Frequentis logo
GB
Frequentis
Frequentis is an Austrian supplier of safety-critical communication systems for air traffic management and public safety control centres.
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Sisir Radar Private Limited logo
IN
Sisir Radar Private Limited
Sisir Radar is an Indian company developing L- and P-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems for Earth observation and remote sensing.
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ANPC logo
CH
ANPC
ANPC supplies precision approach guidance and area surveillance for civil and military aviation using transponder-based technology.
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Aerodata logo
DE
Aerodata
Aerodata is the world market leader in flight inspection systems, retrofitting aircraft and integrating sensors for airborne surveillance.
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EIZO Middle East Ltd logo
JP
EIZO Middle East Ltd
EIZO Middle East provides advanced visual display solutions, including air traffic control monitors, across healthcare and security.
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Xi'an Huateng Microwave Co Ltd logo
CN
Xi'an Huateng Microwave Co Ltd
Xi'an Huateng Microwave develops radar systems, including short-range warning, marine surveillance and drone-detection radars.
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millard towers Ltd
Canadian maker of frangible aluminium masts and towers for airport approach lights, ILS, AWOS and antennas.
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hangdakang mechanical electrical technology wuhan Co Ltd
Wuhan-based Chinese manufacturer of airfield ground lighting, frangible mast systems and navigation aids for civil and military airports.
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lattix production AB
Swedish manufacturer of passively safe, frangible aluminium mast structures for airfield lighting and road traffic.
Public listing
Pollite
Pollite provides a full range of frangible masts and poles to support visual and non-visual aids near airport runways, taxiways and aprons.
Public listing
DE
rohde schwarz GmbH Co KG
German manufacturer of test and measurement instruments, secure communications and radiomonitoring systems, plus ATC radios.
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atcomex BV
Belgian family firm designing and building aircraft refuelling vehicles, dispensers, road tankers and industrial cleaning superstructures.
Public listing
ES
Indra
Indra is a global technology and consulting company serving as a technological partner for core business operations of customers worldwide.
Public listing
Velocity Airport Solutions
Designs cost-effective air-traffic-control, surface-tracking and flight-information systems for small and medium-sized airports.
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gloss Srl global system services
Italian consultancy for air-traffic-management and airport mission-critical systems; also makes solar helipad lighting (ASSN brand).
Public listing
Tern Systems - Orion Driver
Icelandic air-traffic-management company; its Orion Driver is a realistic airport airside driving simulator for training.
Public listing
Fusion Technology (Fusion Q Technology) logo
QA
Fusion Technology (Fusion Q Technology)
Doha-based aviation/airport systems integrator (Fusion Group Holding) — ATC consoles, radar/ATM, voice-comms and UAS/UTM via Saab, Lund Halsey, Rohde & Schwarz and DJI; integrator, not an OEM.
Doha, Qatar
IN
Vardhman Airport Solutions
India airfield-lighting integrator & distributor — airfield ground lighting; integrator & authorised distributor, presenting to the Gulf on AviationSouk.
Delhi / Pune, India
Avidyne Corporation logo
Avidyne Corporation
Designs and manufactures avionics — integrated flight displays, GPS/navigators and traffic systems — for general aviation.
GPS Source Inc. logo
GPS Source Inc.
Builds GPS/GNSS signal distribution, repeater and assured PNT systems for military aircraft, vehicles and missile platforms.
Trig Avionics logo
Trig Avionics
Designs and manufactures compact transponders, radios and navigation avionics for general and light aviation.
Levil Technology/Levil Aviation logo
Levil Technology/Levil Aviation
Manufactures portable AHRS, GPS and ADS-B avionics receivers that link to tablet and mobile flight apps.
Aireon LLC logo
Aireon LLC
Operates a space-based ADS-B network providing global real-time aircraft surveillance for air navigation service providers.
Simpleway logo
Simpleway
Global provider of unified passenger information systems combining PA announcements and visual displays for airports.
Accipiter Radar Corp. logo
Accipiter Radar Corp.
Developer of high-resolution radar surveillance systems for airport bird/wildlife control, drone detection and security monitoring.
FlightAware logo
FlightAware
Provider of global flight-tracking data and aviation analytics for airlines, operators and the public.
GB
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Bristol Industrial & Research Associates Ltd (Biral), now trading as Senseca UK
Biral, established in 1975, is a global supplier of meteorological sensors for aviation.
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PL
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Avionix Engineering Sp Z O O
AVIONIX provides air traffic surveillance and analysis solutions.
Public listing
GB
0
Cobham Antenna Systems
Cobham Antenna Systems develops and manufactures airport antenna systems for ADS-B, multilateration, Tetra, WLAN and cellular.
Public listing
GB
0
Dbd Communications
dBD Communications, formed in 2002, supports the RF and microwave markets across Europe for military, rail and avionics.
Public listing
CZ
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Era Company
ERA, a member of the OMNIPOL group, is a leader in multilateration and passive surveillance technology.
Public listing
DE
0
Becker Avionics GmbH
Becker Avionics has designed and manufactured aviation communication solutions for over six decades.
Public listing
GB
0
Clement Clarke Communications Ltd
Clement Clarke Communications designs and manufactures communication products for general and civil aviation.
Public listing
DE
0
Oilex International Gmbh
Oilex International is a German company headquartered in Krefeld-Uerdingen providing spill solutions.
Public listing
GB
0
Neaco Ltd
Neaco precision-manufactures roof access walkways, general access walkways and industrial flooring, with over 40 years' experience.
Public listing
GB
0
Surespan Limited
Surespan is a leading manufacturer of roof hatches, floor covers, floor doors and smoke ventilation systems for construction.
Public listing
GB
0
Reflex-Rol (UK)
Reflex-Rol (UK) provides solar and glare control shading for environments from offices to airport control towers.
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Allied Infrastructure Management Ltd logo
GB
0
Allied Infrastructure Management Ltd
Allied Infrastructure Management specialises in airfield maintenance and asphalt preservation services.
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Artisys S R O logo
CZ
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Artisys S R O
ARTISYS supplies ATC, airport and voice communication systems (VCS) products for operations, training, design and research.
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Avinor Air Navigation Services AS, based in Norway logo
NO
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Avinor Air Navigation Services AS, based in Norway
Avinor Air Navigation Services provides aerodrome and approach control and air traffic services in Norwegian airspace.
Public listing
AVIORED (powered by Redak Consulting GmbH) logo
AT
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AVIORED (powered by Redak Consulting GmbH)
AVIORED, established in 2003, is an aviation company drawing on decades of industry experience.
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Copperchase Ltd, based in the United Kingdom with offices in Poole and Newcastle logo
GB
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Copperchase Ltd, based in the United Kingdom with offices in Poole and Newcastle
Copperchase is a UK supplier of systems for the air traffic control (ATC) industry.
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CS Group logo
FR
0
CS Group
CS Group is a systems integrator working in air traffic management, defence and security, headquartered in France.
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Druck And Pfeiffer Gmbh Airport Manager logo
DE
0
Druck And Pfeiffer Gmbh Airport Manager
Drück & Pfeiffer's Airport-Manager software supports ground handling, passenger service and terminal flight-schedule planning.
Public listing
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) logo
FR
0
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service)
EGNOS is the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, a satellite-navigation augmentation system improving GPS service.
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ENAV logo
IT
0
ENAV
ENAV manages and controls civil air traffic in Italy on behalf of the Italian State.
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FoxATM logo
DE
0
FoxATM
FoxATM provides consultancy, market intelligence and data analytics services for air traffic management.
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GroupEAD, established in 2003 logo
ES
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GroupEAD, established in 2003
GroupEAD supports partners worldwide in transforming aeronautical information services into data and information management (AIM) services.
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Global ATS Ltd logo
GB
0
Global ATS Ltd
Global ATS Ltd provides ICAO and CAA air traffic control and airport training, 2D and 3D simulators, and consultancy services.
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Hitec Power Protection logo
NL
0
Hitec Power Protection
HITEC Power Protection develops, manufactures and delivers turnkey uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions and services.
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Hungarocontrol Pte Ltd Co logo
HU
0
Hungarocontrol Pte Ltd Co
HungaroControl is the organisation appointed by law to provide air navigation services in Hungarian airspace and to train staff.
Public listing
NATS logo
GB
0
NATS
NATS provides air traffic control services at 15 of the UK's biggest airports plus en-route services for aircraft in transit.
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Phoenix Recording Systems logo
GB
0
Phoenix Recording Systems
Phoenix Recording Systems provides voice, data and screen recording solutions designed specifically for air traffic control (ATC).
Public listing
Raytheon logo
US
0
Raytheon
Raytheon is a technology leader in defence, civil government and cybersecurity, providing electronics and mission systems worldwide.
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Retia A S logo
CZ
0
Retia A S
ReDAT Recording Systems, a division of RETIA, provides systems for recording voice, image and other relevant data.
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Saipher ATC logo
BR
0
Saipher ATC
Saipher ATC is a Brazilian company specialising in software and solutions for air traffic control and management.
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SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) logo
BE
0
SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research)
SESAR is the European air traffic control infrastructure modernisation programme.
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SIMOL Spa, established in Italy in 1960 logo
IT
0
SIMOL Spa, established in Italy in 1960
SIMOL Spa, established in 1960 in Italy, is a European leader in designing and manufacturing jacks.
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Skyguide logo
CH
0
Skyguide
Skyguide is Switzerland's air navigation service provider, commissioned by the Swiss government to manage its airspace.
Public listing
Tedap logo
IT
0
Tedap
TEDAP is a leading Italian manufacturer of antennas, filters, duplexers and accessories for various markets.
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TEX ATC LTD, established in 1996 as a subsidiary of Tex Holdings plc logo
GB
0
TEX ATC LTD, established in 1996 as a subsidiary of Tex Holdings plc
TEX ATC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of Tex Holdings, specialises in air traffic control room design and manufacture.
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Trade Access Panels Ltd logo
GB
0
Trade Access Panels Ltd
Trade Access Panels offers a wide range of building materials to the public and trade.
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Two Friction, a Norwegian company founded in 2005 as Olsense Technology AS logo
NO
0
Two Friction, a Norwegian company founded in 2005 as Olsense Technology AS
Two Friction (Olsense Technology) is a Norwegian company providing continuous friction measuring equipment (CFME) for airports and roads.
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Frequentis
Indra
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Adacel
Naviair
SkySoft-ATM
Jotron
Aireon
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Why it matters in Gulf aviation

  • GCC air navigation service providers and the region's wave of greenfield airfields are continuously upgrading surveillance, digital-tower and ADS-B capability.
  • The category spans ATC tower consoles and voice-comms, primary and secondary surveillance radar, wide-area multilateration, space-based ADS-B, A-SMGCS and the navigation aids themselves (ILS, VOR/DME).
  • Buyers are ANSPs, civil aviation authorities and airport operators; procurement is governed by ICAO Annex 10 and the local CAA with long certification cycles.
  • This is a standing procurement line distinct from terminal IT, kept active by congested, fast-growing Gulf airspace.

Suppliers serving GCC airports and ANSPs

  1. Frequentis (AT) — Voice-communication systems and ATM/safety-critical control solutions.
  2. Indra (ES) — Surveillance radar, ATM and air-navigation systems.
  3. Thales (FR) — ATM, surveillance and navigation-aid systems including ILS.
  4. Adacel (AU/US) — ATM and tower automation plus simulation.
  5. Naviair (DK) — ANSP and air-navigation technology provider.
  6. SkySoft-ATM (CH) — ATM and surveillance software solutions.
  7. Jotron (NO) — ATC radios and voice-communication equipment.
  8. Aireon (US) — Space-based ADS-B surveillance.

Key evaluation criteria for Gulf procurement

  • ICAO Annex 10 conformance and local CAA certification readiness.
  • Surveillance mix — primary/secondary radar, multilateration and ADS-B suited to the airspace.
  • Digital-tower and A-SMGCS capability for new and remote airfields.
  • Integration across surveillance, voice and navaid layers with long support life.
  • Redundancy and availability demanded by safety-critical ATC operations.

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