NiuSky – Upper Airspace sector (AREA) goes live with TopSky

The Air Navigation Service Provider for Papua New Guinea, PNG Air Services Limited, has completed a transition to the TopSky-ATC system provided by Thales. This transition represents a jump from a 30 year old paper strip system to a state-of-the-art electronic system, helping to reduce air traffic controller workload and increase safety throughout the airspace. PNGASL are responsible for the safe movement of more than 50,000 flights per year through their airspace, which includes many high level overflights. The deployment by Thales includes a main operational system and combined backup & training system.

The TopSky-ATC system provides the controllers with modernized flight data processing, multi sensor surveillance processing and advanced alerting functions. Seamless coordination between neighbouring states allows safe transition of flights to and from Papua New Guinea.

“The commissioning of the NiuSky ATM system has enabled PNG to be compatible in the region in terms of modern ATS provision. It is a huge leap forward for the organisation”, said Capt. Ted Pakii.