Thales is revolutionizing air traffic management in Serbia and Montenegro with its cutting-edge TopSky – ATC One system, complemented by TopSky – Sequencer powered by AI. This modular, future-proof solution enhances operational efficiency, optimizes air traffic flow, and increases runway capacity while reducing delays. By joining the upgraded TopSky – ATC user group, Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services (SMATSA) is positioning itself at the forefront of aviation technology, ensuring safer, more sustainable air navigation.
SMATSA Elevates Air Traffic Management with Thales’s TopSky – ATC One
Modern air travel is more complex and demanding than ever. With growing traffic volumes, evolving regulations, and mounting expectations for efficiency and sustainability, air navigation service providers must constantly innovate. Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services (SMATSA) has taken a bold step in this direction by upgrading its air traffic management (ATM) system with Thales’s cutting-edge TopSky – ATC One solution.
This strategic upgrade marks a significant milestone in SMATSA’s journey, promising not just a technological boost but a meaningful transformation in the way air traffic is managed across the region.
A Comprehensive and Future-Ready ATM Solution
At the core of SMATSA’s upgrade is the adoption of TopSky – ATC One, a modular and scalable platform designed to meet the dynamic needs of modern air navigation services. Complemented by TopSky – Sequencer, an AI-powered system that enhances runway capacity and flow management, this new setup empowers SMATSA to handle growing air traffic demands with greater efficiency, precision, and safety.
What makes TopSky – ATC One stand out is its open-architecture design. This means that the system is not only equipped for current operations but is also ready to evolve alongside future technologies and regulatory changes. For SMATSA, this ensures long-term value and adaptability in a fast-changing aviation environment.
Smarter Air Traffic Flow and Reduced Delays
You’ve likely experienced the frustration of flight delays. While many factors contribute to these disruptions, inefficient traffic flow is a major culprit. This is where the integration of TopSky – Sequencer becomes a game-changer.
By applying AI to sequence departures and arrivals more efficiently, this tool helps maximize runway usage, minimize bottlenecks, and reduce delays. In practical terms, that means more punctual flights and fewer disruptions — a clear benefit for both airlines and passengers.
Empowering SMATSA’s Operational Excellence
For SMATSA, this isn’t just about technology. It’s about using the right tools to empower its teams and elevate service delivery. The modernization initiative enhances decision-making capabilities and operational situational awareness, allowing controllers and managers to work with more accurate, real-time information.
This positions SMATSA to handle not only more flights but also more complex scenarios — from emergency diversions to managing weather impacts — with greater agility and confidence.
A Shared Platform, A Stronger Community
By joining the upgraded TopSky – ATC user group, SMATSA becomes part of a wider network of Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) that use the same core technology.
This collaborative ecosystem fosters shared innovation, common development roadmaps, and industry alignment, ensuring that individual improvements benefit the broader ATM community. For you, the traveler or aviation stakeholder, this means greater consistency and interoperability across borders.
Investing in People and Promoting Inclusion
Technology alone doesn’t ensure progress — people do. Recognizing this, SMATSA’s partnership with Thales includes a strong focus on workforce development.
This upgrade comes with access to advanced training programs and strategic workforce initiatives, all aimed at attracting young talent and promoting gender diversity. As part of its broader inclusivity mission, SMATSA is actively working to increase female representation in aviation roles and build a culture where all voices are valued.
This human-centered approach ensures that SMATSA’s future is not just technologically advanced, but also socially responsible.
A Message from the Leaders
Reflecting on the significance of the upgrade, Raša Ristivojević, CEO of SMATSA, shared:
“We are proud to partner with Thales for this significant upgrade of our air traffic management system. The TopSky – ATC One system will modernize our operations, allowing us to better manage air traffic and enhance our service quality. This is an important step forward in ensuring SMATSA continues to meet the growing demands of regional traffic, while also investing in our workforce and promoting inclusivity in the sector.”
On behalf of Thales, Youzec Kurp, Vice President of Airspace Mobility Solutions, added:
“We are excited to see SMATSA adopt our TopSky – ATC One offering, a solution that will keep them at the forefront of air navigation services. This upgrade demonstrates SMATSA’s commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and its vision for a sustainable, future-ready air traffic management system.”
SMATSA and Thales representatives at Airspace World, Lisbon, © Marker Production
Conclusion: A Strategic Move Toward a Smarter Sky
Charting a Sustainable and Inclusive Future in Air Traffic Management
SMATSA’s decision to adopt Thales’s TopSky – ATC One and Sequencer solutions represents more than just a technical update — it’s a strategic investment in the future of air navigation across Serbia and Montenegro.
By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, SMATSA is setting a powerful example for other air navigation providers worldwide.
As the skies grow busier and expectations rise, SMATSA’s forward-thinking approach ensures that safety, efficiency, and sustainability remain at the heart of every flight. And for you — whether a traveler, industry professional, or stakeholder — that’s a promise worth flying for.
