NATS and Indra Group Drive Innovation with a Joint Venture for Digital Control Towers at Airports Worldwide

The strategic collaboration between the air navigation service provider NATS, the Spanish technology giant Indra Group y Searidge Technologies (NATS subsidiary specializing in AI solutions), seeks to accelerate the efficiency and innovation in air traffic management (ATM) at airports.

La a joint venture The proposal will focus on the design and delivery of digital tower control solutions Fully integrated and next-generation. These solutions are designed to substantially improve the operational performance, the resilience and efficiency in the world's major airport hubs. Furthermore, they promise expand capacity and the available functionalities, equipping air traffic controllers with top-tier tools powered by the Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Looking ahead, the new entity will not only implement these technologies, but will also dedicate itself to developing additional technological solutions that respond to the constant evolution of the needs of the market and the airport sector.

NATS is the UK's main air navigation service provider and is divided into two main businesses, offering two distinct services.

Martin RolfeNATS CEO highlighted the importance of this partnership: “This alliance marks an exciting new chapter for digital tower solutions. By bringing together the expertise of Indra, NATS and Searidge"We are combining leading AI and tower technologies to create solutions that help our customers meet the challenges of a rapidly and continuously evolving industry."

For its part, José Vicente de los MozosThe CEO of Indra Group emphasized the joint venture's role as a catalyst for growth in this segment: "This joint venture is the right vehicle to materialize the growth of the control tower business at complex airports, driven by the implementation of digital systems and AI-based toolswhich will significantly improve the efficiency of airport operations. Furthermore, it strengthens our collaboration with NATS, a leader in the air traffic management industry, which brings the operational expertise needed to develop the right solutions for airport operations.”

The collaboration agreement was recently announced and more details are expected to be revealed. a joint venture a principles of 2026confirming the commitment of both companies to the Capabilities and technological innovation in the field of international Business of critical infrastructure.