New SkyBridge Alliance selects Thales to accelerate Europe’s Air Traffic Management modernisation

In a landmark move for European aviation, ANS CR (Czech Republic), EANS (Estonia) and FTANS (Finland) have come together to launch the SkyBridge Alliance. This alliance reflects a shared ambition to harmonise systems and operations in line with the Single European Sky and the EU ATM Master Plan, advancing Europe’s vision of a safer, greener, and more connected sky.

The SkyBridge Alliance has selected an upgrade to Thales’s TopSky – ATC solution, and joins nine other European ANSPs in the TopSky – ATC Partners group, which seeks to develop together an ATC system for safe and seamless operations, which accelerates modernisation and ensures interoperability across borders.

“The creation of the SkyBridge Alliance marks an important milestone in cross-border ATM cooperation. By uniting technological and operational strategies, we are building a stronger foundation for a more sustainable, interoperable and efficient European airspace. This strategic investment not only supports our day-to-day operational reliability but will also ensure the long term sustainability of air traffic management services.” said Jan Klas, CEO Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR), Ivar Värk, CEO Estonian Air Navigation Services AS (EANS), and Raine Luojus, CEO Fintraffic Air Navigation Services Ltd (FTANS) for the SkyBridge Alliance.