Middle-East and Africa Air Traffic Management Industry Overview
The Middle East and African air traffic management market is semi-consolidated and dominated by international players such as Indra Sistemas SA, Thales, Honeywell International Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd, and Leonardo SpA. To support rapid growth in passenger traffic, the market players are focusing on launching new ATM systems with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to minimize the chances of human error and effectively increase the efficiency of scheduling. The key players are expected to benefit from the partnership with local producers of ATM systems, parts, and components and third-party software manufacturers of ATM systems.
In the Middle East, countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia engaged in strategic partnerships with leading aerospace companies to upgrade their air traffic control systems. These collaborations aimed to enhance operational efficiency and accommodate the growing air traffic demand.
Companies such as Indra Sistemas SA are now incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to support controllers' work and enable them to detect risk situations more rapidly and effectively. For instance, in June 2022, Indra Sistemas SA signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) to develop and operate the Al Ula site. It is planned that the site will receive full operational status in early 2024. Saudi Arabia’s Al Ula International Airport will become the first in the Middle East to operate with a virtual air traffic control tower.
Middle-East and Africa Air Traffic Management Market Leaders
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Honeywell International Inc.
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Leonardo S.p.A.
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Elbit Systems Ltd.
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Indra Sistemas S.A.
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THALES
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
