French innovator to upgrade Phl’s air traffic control

French multinational Thales Group has landed the contract to improve the air traffic management (ATM) of the Philippines, as the country goes for an upgrade to meet flight demand.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

Thales recently announced that it has won the project to upgrade the ATM of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), promising to equip the agency with the most advanced and secure solution for handling flights.

"This modernization is not just a technical upgrade — it is an investment in the future of Philippine aviation. By strengthening resilience and embracing the latest digital innovations, CAAP is preparing the country’s airspace for the demands of a rapidly growing region. We are honoured to support this ambition and to deepen our longstanding partnership with the Asia-Pacific region," said Youzec Kurp, vice president for Airspace Mobility Solutions at Thales.

Thales will enhance both the hardware and software infrastructure of CAAP, keeping them up to date with latest patches for managing air traffic.