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AI Digital Assistant for Air Traffic Controllers to Optimize Airport Arrival Flows

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Imagine a smart co-pilot for air traffic controllers that learns from years of past decisions to suggest the best moves in real-time. It's like a GPS for airport airspace that predicts traffic jams before they happen and suggests the smoothest path for planes to land. This helps controllers handle crowded skies with less stress and more precision.

By the numbers
6
consortium partners
83%
industry ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Air traffic controllers at busy airport hubs are overwhelmed by complex data, and the valuable historical data they generate is currently wasted. This leads to underutilized airspace capacity and potential safety risks.

The solution

What was built

An AI digital assistant and a new human-machine interface (HMI) that uses machine learning to suggest ATC actions and improve arrival sequencing.

Audience

Who needs this

Air Navigation Service ProvidersATM Software VendorsAirport Hub OperatorsAviation Safety Regulators
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Aviation Infrastructure
enterprise
Target: Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)

If you are an ANSP dealing with congested terminal airspace at major hubs — this project developed an AI digital assistant that uses historical controller data to improve capacity and safety.

Software Engineering
mid-size
Target: ATM System Provider

If you are an ATM system provider dealing with outdated arrival management tools — this project developed ML-based insights to enhance Arrival Manager (AMAN) sequences for better trajectory efficiency.

Aerospace Consulting
SME
Target: Human Factors Research Firm

If you are a consulting firm dealing with high controller workload and stress — this project developed a new human-machine interface (HMI) that optimizes how AI and humans team up in ATC.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this AI assistant?

Based on available project data, no pricing or specific EU contribution amounts are provided.

Can this be scaled to all international airports?

The project specifically targets Terminal Airspace (TMA) and multi-airport hubs, suggesting it is designed for high-density traffic environments.

Who owns the IP and how is it licensed?

Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified, though it involves a consortium of 6 partners including SMEs and industry.

How does this integrate with existing ATC tools?

It is designed to integrate with and enhance the Arrival Manager (AMAN) tool and the broader Air Traffic Management (ATM) system.

What is the timeline for full deployment?

The project runs from 2024-09-01 to 2027-02-28, with the AI tool expected to be fully developed by April 2026.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven with an 83% industry ratio, consisting of 6 partners across 5 countries. The presence of 3 SMEs, an ANSP, and an ATM system provider indicates a strong focus on commercial viability and operational integration rather than purely academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact INNOVACION Y GESTION EN NAVEGACION AEREA SL in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration opportunities with the TADA AI assistant.

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