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Taiwan launches Asia’s first CNS/ATM system

Taiwan’s CNS/ATM system goes live Oct. 5 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. (CNA)

• Publication Date：10/06/2011
• Source： Taiwan Today
• By  Meg Chang

Taiwan implemented Asia’s first communications, navigation and surveillance / air traffic management system Oct. 5, paving the way for safer, more efficient aviation services throughout the Taipei Flight Information Region.

The NT$4.4 billion (US$143.64 million) CNS/ATM system, which was developed over 10 years, is fully compliant with standards set out by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

“CNS/ATM will bring Taiwan’s aviation services to the next level by delivering improved management of airspace and airport operations,” Civil Aeronautics Administration officials said. “It will also better prepare the country to meet growing air traffic demands.”

Part of a CAA program aimed at putting Taiwan at the forefront of industry developments for the next century, CNS/ATM replaces the existing air traffic control automation system that has been serving Taipei FIR since 1996.

“The ATCAS was no longer able to meet the latest global aviation standards as a result of limited capacity, ageing equipment and maintenance difficulties,” officials said.

“CNS/ATM is a superior system that also boosts the competitiveness of Taipei FIR in Asia, especially given Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore lack of progress in completing implementation programs.”

The ICAO first urged the global implementation of CNS/ATM systems employing digital technologies and satellite systems in the late 1980s. (JSM)

Write to Meg Chang at meg.chang@mail.gio.gov.tw