NATS, NAV CANADA extend contracts for Aireon data
Two of the world’s largest air navigation service providers (ANSP) – NATS UK and NAV CANADA – have solidified their operational support of Aireon’s space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data services with the extension of customer contracts that will keep the data flowing until well into the next decade.
Under the terms of the two separate contracts, Aireon will continue to provide its global, reliable ADS-B data for NATS until 2037 and NAV CANADA through mid-2035. The two ANSPs have been long-time supporters of Aireon’s space-based data service, signing on as the first investors and customers of the data 10 years ago. Since then, the data has proven itself to be an invaluable tool, driving robust operational, safety, and environmental benefits, particularly over the world’s busiest travel lane in the North Atlantic.
“The extensions of the contracts with NAV CANADA and NATS UK are testaments the importance of the data in their concept of operations, and to their confidence in the Aireon system and team,” said Don Thoma, Aireon CEO. “We look forward to continued and fruitful collaboration with them for many years to come.”
