DFS Aviation Services launches first cloud-based air traffic control system in Memmingen
Breaking new ground in the aviation industry, DFS Aviation Services GmbH (DAS) has unveiled its groundbreaking cloud-based air traffic control system, « PHOENIX WebInnovation, » set to transform operations at Memmingen airport.
A Technological Leap Forward
This innovative system marks a significant departure from traditional air traffic control methods. Operated entirely in the public cloud, it heralds a new era of efficiency and flexibility in the industry. Developed on the Kubernetes platform by SysEleven, a longstanding partner of DAS, PHOENIX WebInnovation leverages cutting-edge technology to redefine air traffic management.
Setting a Precedent
Memmingen airport will be the first commercial airport to implement this revolutionary system. Equipped with a modern radar screen and an electronic flight strip system, it promises enhanced operational capabilities. One of its key features is its ability to operate independent of location and hardware, ensuring secure access to the public cloud.
A Product of Collaboration
The development of PHOENIX WebInnovation was a collaborative effort between DAS and air traffic controllers, ensuring that it meets the specific operational needs of airports. It replaces traditional paper flight strips with an electronic system tailored to the requirements of air traffic controllers, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
DFS Aviation Services is poised to reshape the landscape of air traffic control with the introduction of PHOENIX WebInnovation. As the industry embraces cloud-based solutions, Memmingen airport stands at the forefront of this technological revolution.
‘The use of PHOENIX WebInnovation reduces the coordination effort and workload of the controllers, which significantly supports the growth and efficiency targets. In addition, the next step will be to improve data exchange between the airport and air traffic control, which will increase data quality for all parties involved and make flight operations even more reliable,’ says Ralf Schmid, Managing Director at Memmingen Airport.
‘The introduction of our cloud-based air traffic control system at a commercial airport is a significant success for DAS and the air traffic control industry,’ said Andreas Pötzsch, Managing Director at DAS. ‘With the introduction of cloud technology, we are ushering in a new era of efficiency, reliability and digitalisation in air traffic management.’
