ales to supply Wide Area Multilateration to Cambodian airports

Thales to supply Wide Area Multilateration to Cambodian airports

Thales to supply Wide Area Multilateration to Cambodian airports

October 8, 2015

Thales has signed a contract for the supply of two Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) systems for the Terminal Maneuvering Area of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports. The systems will be operated by Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), a subsidiary of SAMART Corporation, a Thai ICT Group.

The WAM systems have been designed to maximize usage of the existing ATM infrastructure for CATS. Through this contract, the existing Thales ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) Ground Stations will become an integral part of the WAM systems. Surveillance data from all sensors will be processed and displayed at the Thales TopSky-ATC system in Phnom Penh, fostering the highest level of air traffic safety. In addition, Thales WAM systems' precision will help optimize air traffic across Cambodian airspace, hence reducing aviation-related CO2 emissions.

CATS provides air traffic control services, both civil and military airspace, throughout Cambodia.

Tourism, a key pillar of the Cambodian economy, accounting for over 16% of GDP, has contributed to the rise in passenger traffic at both airports. Year-on-year activity for these hubs has exceeded expectations in both passenger numbers and airplane movements. For the January/June 2015 period alone, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap respectively saw a 16% and 11% increase in passengers in comparison with the same period in 2014. Flight movements recorded for the same period were 15,000 at Phnom Penh and over 18,800 at Siem Reap, testament to the strong growth potential in the country.

Key Points

Two Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) systems to be supplied to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports.

Both WAM systems will be integrated into the existing TopSky-ATC in Phnom Penh.

The systems have been designed to be easily upgraded to a nationwide WAM system covering whole of Cambodia's airspace.

The WAM contract for Cambodia is another great opportunity to demonstrate Thales' capability to provide Global Surveillance solutions. Combining advantages of all available surveillance technologies will guarantee the best possible ATM infrastructure for CATS.

Vaclav Sourek, Thales Director Sales & Marketing, Air Traffic Management business

About Thales ATM

The world's largest footprint

340 TopSky ATM solutions, 7,000 Navaids, 680 radars, 1,800 ADS-B/MLAT stations, and over 16,000 controllers utilising Thales solutions.

Two out of three aircraft take off, reach their destination and land thanks to Thales's systems.

The world's broadest product offering

Leading the way in all modes of surveillance and able to provide all technologies in the ATM market. In 2013 Thales reinforced its standing by acquiring the ITS business from Egis Avia, allowing the group to broaden our offering in the airport infrastructure market and on tools maximising data flow for airport operators, civil aviation authorities and carriers.

Leader in all 3 major initiatives for the restructuring of global ATM

Number 1 industrial partner to SESAR and involved in NextGen and ICAO Block Upgrades, Thales fully integrates all of these evolutions in its product roadmap.

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Defence and Security markets. With 61,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales reported sales of 13 billion in 2014. With over 20,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex security requirements. Its unique international footprint allows it to work closely with its customers all over the world.

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