Collins Aerospace and Metron Aviation to combine forces and modernize global Air Traffic Management (ATM)

MADRID (June 21, 2022) – Building on years of collaboration, Collins Aerospace and Metron Aviation have agreed on a strategic relationship to integrate their proven capabilities in digital aviation solutions in order to develop and deploy Traffic Flow Management (TFM) products and services for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) around the world.  

This alliance will leverage each company’s expertise in aviation-dedicated network systems, Air/Ground communications, flight planning and route optimization, predictive flight tracking, weather products and traffic flow modeling to accelerate the development of demonstratable next generation Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions. Together, Collins and Metron are well positioned to help global ANSPs safely and efficiently increase airspace capacity.  

"Between Collins’s suite of connected aviation solutions which includes FlightAware’s massive aircraft tracking and data capabilities, and Metron’s experience in driving ATM efficiencies with its robust air traffic flow management decision support tools, our global strategy will offer ANSPs a path to airspace modernization that they can trust” said Gene Hayman, Director of Government Services for Collins Aerospace. "We intend to improve solutions forTraffic Flow Management systems around the world, which is critical for ANSPs   to support the anticipated growth in new entrant and traditional air traffic in years to come." 

Together, Collins and Metron will continue to collaborate on next generation Traffic Flow Management solutions and services. Both companies are investing in new capabilities such as secure, cloud-based, and adaptable ATM systems to improve the performance of global air transportation.  

“Information flow across a wide variety of systems and stakeholders with varying levels of capabilities will be key to integrating smooth and efficient traffic flow across the globe. We look forward to building upon Collins’ expansive capabilities in data flow and aviation tools to enhance the effectiveness of our Air Traffic Flow Management solutions,” said Chris Jordan, President of Metron Aviation. 

 To learn more about how Collins Aerospace is helping to modernize Air Traffic Management systems around the world, please visit https://collins.aero/3OfS76v