Mobile air traffic control system now available
worldwide
ARLINGTON, Va.,
Feb. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE:
RTX) business, has delivered vehicle-mounted air traffic control
systems to the U.S. Air Force to provide air traffic management in
the most contested environments.
The units – called Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and
Coordination Systems (ATNAVICS) – are full air traffic control
systems that are easily transported to support more austere
environments. The systems incorporate new Primary Surveillance
Radars, with significant range capabilities.
"These self-contained air traffic control systems can be set up
quickly with a small crew," said Philippe Limondin, vice president and
general manager, Resilient Navigation Solutions, Collins Aerospace.
"The system is designed to be a full-service air traffic system for
those in the field to have surveillance, precision landing and
identification-friend-or-foe capabilities at their fingertips."
Collins' ATNAVICS radars provide air traffic services in
inclement weather and adverse environments. The product features
the latest transmitter technology, which enables increased
efficiency.
ATNAVICS supports the U.S. Air Force's Agile Combat Employment
doctrine, providing expeditionary air traffic management, embedded
mission command, and availability in highly contested
environments.
ATNAVICS is currently in operations worldwide with the U.S.
Marine Corps, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, and now available
for expanded global operations under direct commercial sales.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX
business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for
the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are
dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance
sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort,
mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With
more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $68.9
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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corporatepr@rtx.com.
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