Bangladesh modernises its Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

As the aviation sector gradually embarks on recovery, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has signed contract with Thales for a full turnkey modernisation of the country’s Air Traffic Management system.

Bangladesh modernises its Air Traffic Management Infrastructure across its airports. Image: Wikimedia Commons

The project will involve the modernisation of the en-route, approach and tower system at Dhaka’s HSIA airport, with equipment to be installed also at other regional airports throughout Bangladesh. Thales will provide complete new automated systems including ATC automation, primary and secondary radars (STAR NG and RSM), ADS-B, Wide Aera Multilateration, Airport Multilateration, Datalink and countrywide VSAT communications and terrestrial network as backup to VSAT. This project will provide Bangladesh with the most modern nationwide air surveillance.

An iconic 45 metre high Control Tower  and Air Traffic Management Centre will be built at HSIA, equipped with a state-of-the-art security system providing CCTV coverage and access control on an integrated platform. The CAAB’s controllers will work with the latest automation technologies to support the future growth of air traffic in the country. The project is expected to be completed by 2024.

“Thales is pleased to be a trusted partner, playing a key role in establishing a safe and reliable turnkey air traffic solution, leveraging on decades of experience to support CAAB in the design, implementation and operation of the most suitable turnkey ATM solution.” Christian Rivierre, vice-president airspace mobility solutions, Thales

 

“Capitalising on more than 900 ATC radars installed around the world, Thales is proud to support CAAB in its modernisation offering the best in air surveillance”. Marie Gayrel, Director of civil radars, Thales

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