Mon, May 17, 2010
Compatible Technology To Be Developed For Civilian And Military
Aircraft
The Rudd Labor Government has overseen an agreement to implement
an integrated national air traffic management system between the
Royal Australian Air Force and Airservices Australia.
By purchasing and developing compatible equipment and technology
together, the RAAF and Airservices will provide better value for
money and potentially save taxpayers millions of dollars. The Rudd
government says it will deliver safer and better planned air
traffic control over the nation's skies, reduce overlaps, increase
cooperation, improve communication between civil and military air
traffic control and deliver better training of air traffic
controllers.
Airservices and the RAAF have signed a Joint Operational Concept
to develop and implement harmonized civil and military air traffic
management systems. Both the RAAF and Airservices will be
undergoing major equipment upgrades and replacement over the next
five to seven years, and this approach will ensure alignment of
multi-million dollar procurement processes scheduled to replace
ageing and separate air traffic management infrastructure and
systems in both organizations.
Under the harmonized arrangements, the Government will ensure
that the unique operational requirements of the RAAF are
maintained. The joint purchasing of air traffic management
equipment and technology will include automation systems, tower
automation systems, radar and navigational aid equipment, and
training and simulation systems.
The RAAF and Airservices will approach the international market
with a Request For Information to establish what technologies and
resources are available to deliver the next generation of air
traffic management, taking in account the specific needs of both
organizations.
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