Navigating the Skies: The Future of Air Traffic Management in India

Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam emphasized the need for new technologies, like generative AI, to enhance air traffic management in India. At the Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, experts discussed strategies and technologies to ensure future air traffic safety and accommodate increasing airspace demand.

In a bid to streamline air traffic movements across Indian airspace, Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam emphasized the need for adopting new technologies such as generative artificial intelligence. Addressing experts at the 40th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA), he underscored the importance of collaboration for enhancing air traffic management.

The event, hosted by the Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India) in New Delhi, gathered industry leaders to explore how cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices can shape the future safety of air traffic. Vualnam pointed out the growing number of airspace users and highlighted the critical role of innovation in handling this surge.

With India's civil aviation sector experiencing rapid growth, Joint Director General at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Maneesh Kumar stressed balancing growth with safety and the pivotal contribution of human resources. As airlines rapidly expand to meet rising demand, technology integration remains crucial for maintaining safe and efficient air traffic management.

(With inputs from agencies.)