Aviation Innovation Research Lab
What we Do
We leverage advanced and open innovation to create the next generation of ATM Technologies, including the world’s first Air Traffic Management Digital Twin.
We Aim To Virtually Mirror The Entire ATM Ecosystem
Anchored by international ATM experts, we bring together multiple stakeholders in the ATM value chain – from air traffic controllers to AI experts, to software engineers and local start-ups – creating a veritable ‘sandbox’ where the team can experiment and co-create the future ATM technologies.
The team adopts an agile ‘test-and-learn’ methodology, working in short sprints that enables Minimum Viable Products to be developed in a shorter timeframe.
The ATM Twin is designed as an enabler to help the Air Traffic Management industry innovate quickly and safely. By virtually mirroring an entire ATM system, Air Traffic Controllers can engage in what-if possibilities and optimize their workflow. Thanks to our Open ATM Architecture, the ATM Twin is able to display Air Traffic Information from different sources, if it complies with AIR Lab's open ATM APIs.
By using CDO, controllers maximise the extent of idle operations to reduce aircraft emissions during the approach phase, reduce the number of clearances for controllers and ease radio communications.
Based on advanced technologies, AIR Lab's Continuous Descent Operation provides advisories to inform controllers of CDO-eligible flights at the right time and provide them with the most accurate clearance for descent.
AIR Lab Is Where The Team Can Experiment And Co-Create The Future ATM Technologies.
We grow and deepen local ATM expertise through co-development activities with our international experts. Through these activities, we hope to build and retain the ATM know-how capabilities through mentorship and on-the-job training.
Latest News
Mr. Heng Swee Keat visit to the AIR Lab
Had an informative visit to the Aviation Innovation Research (AIR) Lab earlier this week. Jointly established by Thales and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in 2019… Read post on Linkedin
National Research Foundation Singapore
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, and Chairman of NRF visited the Aviation Innovation Research (AIR) Lab today… Read post on Linkedin
IFATCA welcomes Thales to the IFATCA 63rd Annual Conference
IFATCA welcomes Thales to the IFATCA 63rd Annual Conference as an Industry Partner. Thank you very much Anna Celma , Warren Beeston and Chris Lee for… Read post on Linkedin
French Chamber of Commerce at the AIR Lab
Our sincere thank you to Herve Moalic, Director of AIR Lab, Chris Lee, Strategic and Ecosystem Partnerships at AIR Lab; François Balland, Deputy, CPO at AIR Lab… Read post on Linkedin
Our Partners
Our Team
AIR Lab is a joint collaboration consisting of the following personnel from CAAS and THALES.
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