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Airport (LCY) digital control room. TRENDS DRIVING
The system will interface with
existing analogue radio equipment GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
located at LCY with the use of R&S
radio gateways which convert VoIP- *Air navigation service provider (ANSP) investment in artificial intel-
based communications signals for ligence, machine learning, intelligent video analytics, unmanned
call control and media information aircraft integration, and cybersecurity; ATM supplier development
to conventional analogue signals, of comprehensive data strategies to enable operational improve-
and vice versa. The system supports ments and adoption of new business models such as managed
both ground-ground and ground-air- services, increasing their aftermarket revenue share.
ground communications in order to
provide all the voice communication • Virtualisation of operations: Virtual/remote control centres are
tools to the air traffic controllers. now being developed across multiple countries. Sweden, Norway,
R&S VCS-4G is based on VoIP Australia, parts of Europe and the Americas have already imple-
technology with support of SIP, mented remote control towers, while many others are showing
RTP, R2S protocols according to interest. This trend will intensify as it greatly reduces infrastructure
EUROCAE WG67 ED standard costs and helps overcome labour shortages.
specifications. Due to its unique
architecture, the system is highly • Critical communications: Satellite communications are enhanc-
scalable and can be easily expanded ing traditional communication systems. Echo-free communications,
without replacing existing equipment. high availability, fast switchover in case of link failures and reduced
The R&S VCS-4G system has been total cost of ownership are driving the increased adoption of
designed to meet next generation IP-based communication systems.
ATC requirements such as asset
sharing, facility consolidation, geo- • Collaborative decision-making: With large volumes of data
graphical distribution and remote generated at various processes, the industry is working towards
tower technology, providing air nav- implementing the system-wide information management (SWIM)
igation services providers (ANSPs) concept and stakeholders are collaborating to utilise information
with an effective solution for pres- critical to operations.
ent and future safety and efficiency
objectives in global aviation. • Intelligent networks: New operational concepts, such as tra-
jectory-based operations (TBO), performance-based operations
ATM to Witness Growth (PBO), dynamic airspace management and intelligent routing,
Meanwhile, a recent survey indicates are playing a significant role in enhancing situational awareness.
that the Air traffic management (ATM)
market will witness growth due to the • Industry consolidation: Consolidation is driven by incumbents,
increasing adoption of automation which are now looking to diversify both geographically and from
and digital technologies like remote a product portfolio perspective.
towers, predictive technologies and
artificial intelligence. The increased
pressure to handle heavy air traffic is VoIP, remote towers, predictive tech- able. This results in airspace capacity
driving ANSPs spending in the overall nologies, and automation systems. expansion and optimised flight paths
modernization of ATM infrastructure. “The global commercial ATM market for aircraft operators,” Chimakurthi
Driven by greater demand for new is witnessing steady growth due to adds. Global Commercial Air Traffic
technologies, mainly VoIP, remote the gradual increase in implemen- Management (ATM) Market, Forecast
towers, predictive technologies, and tation of new technologies such as to 2025 market intelligence identifies
automation systems, the global air MLAT and VoIP and the decommis- disruptive technologies, drivers and
traffic management (ATM) market is sioning of old technologies such restraints, market share and the com-
expected to reach US$5.21 billion by as non-directional beacons (NDB), petitive environment for players such
2025. Frost & Sullivan’s recent anal- Doppler Very High Frequency Omni as Indra, Harris, Thales, and Leidos.
ysis titled “Global Commercial Air Range (DVOR) and primary radars,” Adjacent industries such as
Traffic Management (ATM) Market, says Priyanka Chimakurthi, Research unmanned traffic management,
Forecast to 2025”, finds that the Analyst, Aerospace and Defence at VTOL and electric vehicles are also
need to address increasing air traf- Frost & Sullivan. discussed with key findings, market
fic in congested airspaces is driving “Modernisation programmes such engineering measurements and reve-
digitalisation of ATM to handle flights as SESAR in Europe and NextGen nue forecasts provided for segments,
efficiently and manage air traffic flow in the US aim to optimise air traffic including communication, navigation,
at airports. There will be greater operations by upgrading systems surveillance, automation and simula-
demand for new technologies, mainly and making them globally interoper- tion systems.

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