Hong Kong deploys Thales Approach Spacing Tool

The Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong China and Thales have implemented the Thales Approach Spacing Tool, the company reported today. This tool optimizes aircraft arrival spacing and supports more efficient and sustainable air travel. It is estimated that the implementation could reduce over 16 500 tons of fuel consumption and cut 52 000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The Approach Spacing Tool is integrated with Thales' TopSky-ATC system.

The Approach Spacing Tool accurately calculates arriving flights' optimal spacing during the descent phase, considering real-time factors such as weather, aircraft performance, and runway capacity. It provides air traffic controllers with a clear, graphical visualization of each aircraft's position relative to its ideal trajectory, for precise and efficient sequencing.

(article source: Thales / editor: Anton van Rijsbergen)