Jane Edwards
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has started to operate a Raytheon-built system designed for air traffic management.
Raytheon said Wednesday it installed the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System at the airport’s terminal radar approach control building as part of the Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement contract with the Federal Aviation Administration.
“Creating an effective, advanced and streamlined system, all while maintaining outstanding safety standards, is a key goal of the FAA’s Next Gen initiative,” said Michael Espinola, managing director of air traffic systems at Raytheon.
FAA and Raytheon have finished contractor acceptance inspections for the system at 11 FAA-run air traffic control towers and TRACON facilities in cities such as Chicago, New York and Denver.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport accommodates an average of 2,800 flights on a daily basis, making it the world’s busiest airport.
