AZANS

Established: 1996
Headquarter: Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan
Parent organization: “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC

Azeraeronavigation Air Traffic Department – AZANS is the national Air Navigation Service Provider of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Operating under “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC, AZANS is responsible for the management and control of Azerbaijan’s airspace, which covers approximately 165,400 square kilometres, including 86,600 km² of land and 78,800 km² above the Caspian Sea. With a route network exceeding 12,600 kilometres, AZANS contributes to the seamless and sustainable operation of international air traffic through Azerbaijan’s airspace, serving as a key enabler of cross-regional connectivity between Europe and Asia.

AZANS provides a full range of air navigation services, including Air Traffic Services (ATS), Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), and Meteorological Services (MET). These functions ensure flight safety, efficiency, and continuity of operations within the Baku Flight Information Region (FIR). The organization continuously enhances its technological capabilities through the introduction of space-based ADS-B surveillance, digital aeronautical and meteorological information services, VoIP communication systems, and advanced data link applications (DCL and D-ATIS).
In line with the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), the European ATM Master Plan, and Azerbaijan’s National Airspace Strategy,

AZANS is implementing a comprehensive modernization programme. Key priorities include the deployment of SWIM-ready data exchange solutions, the gradual introduction of Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) and Free Route Airspace (FRA), and the preparatory development of U-space services to support the safe integration of unmanned aircraft operations.
AZANS integrates sustainability and environmental responsibility into its operations and strategic planning. The organization promotes energy-efficient systems, optimized air traffic management to reduce fuel burn and CO₂ emissions, and responsible use of natural resources. These actions contribute to the wider national and global objectives for greener, more sustainable aviation.

AZANS’s strategic objectives are to:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible air navigation services in line with ICAO standards;
• Strengthen digital transformation and technological innovation across all operational domains;
• Develop and maintain a highly skilled and future-oriented workforce;
• Enhance cooperation with international and regional partners to promote interoperability and resilience.

AZANS actively participates in the global ATM community through membership of Azerbaijan Republic in ICAO, ECAC, IAC, CANSO. Azerbaijan is also progressing toward EUROCONTROL membership. In addition, AZANS is a founding member of the SOCEA (Regional Air Navigation Safety Coordination Platform for European and Asian ANSPs), fostering regional collaboration on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.