Airbus, China enter into air traffic control upgrade scheme

AIRBUS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chinese air traffic management authorities to help China's Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) enhance technologies and practices by sharing its experience in Europe, reported New York's International Business Times.

Airbus will also co-ordinate contacts between ATMB and air traffic control technology providers worldwide, including Quovadis, Cassidian and German air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS).

"With the MOU, Airbus has expanded its co-operation with China's civil aviation into a new area. Global inter-operability of air traffic management systems, in particular between the future ATM system in China and SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) is key for the air transport industry, and strengthening co-operation between Europe and China will support global interoperability," said president of Airbus China Laurence Barron.

So far, five concrete projects have been selected and will be implemented between 2010 and 2012.
(Source:www.schednet.com)