ATNS (Air Traffic and Navigation Services)

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS) provides air traffic, navigation, training and related services in South Africa and over a large part of the Southern Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The company says this airspace is about 6 percent of the world's total. It was founded in 1993.

Products and services

• Air traffic management, including ATM and CNS systems
• Air traffic flow management
• Aeronautical information management
• Operations technology, including GPS airport surveys
• AFI RVSM monitoring (regional monitoring agency services)
• AFI VSAT communication services

Training

The ATNS Aviation Training Academy delivers air traffic services and engineering training to customers in Africa and the Middle East. ATNS reports that the academy has been named an IATA regional training partner.

History

ATNS marks its founding in 1993 and has published a milestones page. Entries include the Aeronautical Management Development Programme, launched with the University of the Witwatersrand Business School, and a Best Service Provider award at the Jane's ATC Awards.

Company facts

• Founded: 1993
• Operates from nine ACSA aerodromes and 12 other aerodromes, as stated by the company
• States its aim as providing safe and efficient air traffic management solutions