Aviation Africa: ATNS and GANS join in areas of Air Traffic Management

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC (ATNS) and Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate in various areas of Air Traffic Management (ATM).

UAE air navigation services provider Gans and South Africa's Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC (ATNS) collaborate.
Image: David Abebiyi, chief commercial officer of GANS and Ms Nozipho Mdawe, CEO of ATNS sign MoU during Aviation Africa 2025

The agreement was signed today on the side-lines of this year's Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition in Sandton, South Africa.

The collaboration between ATNS and GANS will focus on the following; Talent Attraction and Retention; Training Services; Technology and Innovation; Lesson Learning and Collaboration on Commercial Opportunities.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies as they leverage their combined expertise and resources to advance the field of Air Traffic Management. The agreement underscores their commitment to excellence, innovation, and the continuous improvement of ATM services. With passenger volumes projected to soar from 2.4 billion today to 12.4 billion by 2050, collaboration is the key to unlocking capacity and growth which will deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable aviation industry.

“We are excited to partner with GANS to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in Air Traffic Management,” said Nozipho Mdawe, CEO of ATNS. “This collaboration will enable us to drive operational excellence, technological innovation, and enhance our overall service offerings.”

“ATNS shares our vision for the future of Air Traffic Management and together, we will achieve great things,” said Yahya Al Hammadi, CEO of GANS. “Our combined efforts will lead to significant advancements in the industry and create new commercial opportunities for both companies.”