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system to date and is a textbook example tools, and we are independently validating traffic flow it provides and is a vital part of air
of how a public-private partnership can that their space-based ADS-B service meets traffic management. ATFM allows a flexible
thrive. It is nearly impossible to have a FAA established performance requirements design of airports in an attempt to optimize
higher fidelity test without the experts for broadcast surveillance. This test further existing services to enhance capabilities.
at the FAA,” says Vinny Capezzuto, chief exemplifies the FAA’s and NextGen program’s Based on end-use, the market has been
technology officer and vice president of commitment to improving air traffic safety classified into communication, navigation,
engineering at Aireon. “The NextGen team and efficiency for global aviation.” surveillance, and automation & simulation.
and the N47 flight crew are the industry all- Communication is fuelling the demand for
stars when it comes to testing and validating ATM Market to Grow safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions
technologies. Our ADS-B payloads are really The ATM market is projected to grow from for air traffic, thereby driving the market.
an extension of the NextGen team’s work US$50.01 Billion in 2016 to US$97.30 Billion Asia-Pacific is projected to lead the air traffic
to-date, ensuring air traffic controllers have by 2022, at a CAGR of 11.73 per cent during the management market from 2017 to 2022,
the tools they need for the continued safety forecast period. Increasing demand for safe owing to the development of Greenfield
and efficiency of global travel.” The service and reliable air traffic operations, increasing airport and modernization of existing
will also provide Air Navigation Service airspace congestion, development of new airports in the region. Airport modernization
Providers with global aircraft surveillance airport infrastructure, and modernization programs that include increased
capability, and is expected to help reduce of existing airports are the key factors procurement of advanced communication,
fuel costs, increase safety and enable more driving the growth of the market. The air navigation, and surveillance equipment are
efficient flight paths. “The collaboration traffic management market in India, China, driving the Asia-Pacific market.
between Aireon, its service partner Harris, and Japan is expected to witness significant
and the FAA is a testament to our goal of growth during the forecast period. Based on
working with industry to continue pushing domain, the air traffic management market
NextGen technology forward,” says Andy has been segmented into ATC, Air Traffic
Leone, surveillance and broadcast services, Flow Management (ATFM), and Aeronautical
systems engineering lead/test director at Information Management (AIM). The ATFM
the FAA. “The Aireon/Harris team has built a segment of the market is projected to grow
system that has huge potential for improving at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022. oPPosite LeFt: The air traffic
management markets in India,
services for many around the world who lack Growth in the Air Traffic Flow Management China, and Japan are expected to
some surveillance or advanced separation (ATFM) is due to smooth transition of air witness significant growth till 2022

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