VATM attended AAC CNS/ATM Workshop and Training in Chengdu, China

The event was held from 03/11/2025 to 15/11/2025, under the cooperation framework of the Asia/Pacific ANSP Committee (AAC), jointly hosted by the Air Traffic Management Bureau of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (ATMB CAAC) and the Second Research Institute of CAAC (CAACSRI). Twenty-four (24) participants from Hong Kong (China), Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam attended the program. 

Speaking at the opening session, representatives of the North China Regional ATMB  and CAACSRI emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in building a shared vision and common standards for aviation safety.

The 2025 Workshop and Training Program was developed with a significant scale and in-depth content, comprising 15 modules that comprehensively covered the core areas of modern CNS/ATM systems.

During the working sessions, leading experts from ATMB CAAC and CAACSRI shared practical experiences regarding the management of China’s airspace -spanning over 10.8 million square kilometers - specifically focusing on the operation of the National Air Traffic Flow Management (NTFM) system with cross-border data integration. Key focus areas of the program included: 

•    Large-scale CNS/ATM infrastructure overview
•    Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) 
•    Digital transformation and automation 
•    New Technologies in Navigation and Surveillance 

Within the framework of the Program, the participants had the opportunity to join  on-site visits to critical civil aviation infrastructure in Southwest China, including.  the Tianfu ATS Tower, the Area Control Center (ACC), and the Terminal Control Area (TMA).

Notably, the visit to the Software R&D Center (CSCN) and the Civil Aviation Science and Technology Innovation Demonstration Zone provided a visual insight into the technological autonomy capabilities of China, ranging from the development of domestic ATM/ATFM platforms to the practical application of AI and Big Data in operations.

The Workshop and Training Program has delivered a systematic approach and practical value and highlighted the demonstration of ATMB CAAC's synchronous and consistent development strategy regarding technological autonomy and digital transformation. 

The program not only provided updated professional knowledge to the participants but also opened opportunities to strengthen international cooperation and facilitate deeper professional exchange in the future. 

VATM participants