Indra strengthens its position in Air Traffic Management in Canada: consolidates its role as a simulator provider for NAV CANADA
The company, has signed a multi-year framework agreement with NAV CANADA to supply a next-generation simulation platform that will be used by Canada’s air navigation service provider across its national training network
The solution will support and standardise simulation capacities across the 7 Air Taffic Services schools that train flight service specialists (FSS), and air traffic controllers (ATC) nationwide
Indra plays a key role in the transformation of air traffic management in Canada through its ongoing collaboration with NAV CANADA, particularly following the Canadian provider’s entry into the iTEC Collaboration, which boosts more efficient and sustainable aviation
Indra has signed a multi-year framework agreement with NAV CANADA, Canada’s air navigation service provider, under which it becomes NAV CANADA’s technology supplier for next-generation training simulation solutions across its entire national training network of air traffic controllers and air traffic management professionals, supporting NAV CANADA’s Operational Training Modernization Program (OTMP) and the modernization and standardization of training.
Under the agreement, NAV CANADA will deploy Micro Nav’s BEST simulation platform, enabling a comprehensive data-driven modernization of its simulation environment. Once fully implemented, the platform will support training the current and future generation of Air Traffic Services Professionals.
The solution incorporates AI-enabled speech recognition, high-fidelity 3D Tower visualizations, scenario and data creation capabilities, and connectivity with operational systems for training and validation purposes. The platform is designed to support flexible training configurations while ensuring training professionals retain full control over data management, system configuration, and usage requirements. The new technology will also modernize how air traffic services (ATS) professionals are trained, while providing the scalability and resilience required to support long-term operational needs.
Victor Martínez, Executive Vice President of ATM at Indra Group, highlighted: “This agreement represents a further step in our objective to grow in North America and strengthens our collaboration with NAV CANADA in a new area, namely advanced air traffic simulation, through Micro Nav. We are proud that NAV CANADA continues to place its trust in us and in our technology, and we will contribute to and support its plans and vision for a more efficient and sustainable aviation”.
“The selection of Micro Nav’s BEST platform is a key step in modernizing our training infrastructure nationwide”, said David Sheppard, Vice President & Chief Technology and Information Officer at NAV CANADA. “This technology provides a scalable, resilient foundation that supports our long-term training modernization objectives”.
“This agreement supports our commitment to developing and empowering the next generation of air traffic services professionals”, said Diana Kelly, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at NAV CANADA. “Modern, high-fidelity simulation technology will enhance how our students learn and Air Traffic Services Learning professionals enable learning, collaborate, and meet today’s challenges — and stay ready for tomorrow's”.
"This partnership represents a significant milestone for both organizations", said Greg Pile, Managing Director at Micro Nav. "NAV CANADA's selection of BEST validates our commitment to delivering world-class ATC simulation technology that supports the evolving needs of modern air navigation service providers. We look forward to working closely with NAV CANADA to achieve their OTMP vision”.
With this agreement, Indra reinforces its commitment to NAV CANADA, a member of the iTEC Collaboration, through which leading air navigation service providers in Europe and Canada collaborate on the joint development of advanced and standardized air traffic management solutions. In this way, Indra further consolidates the strategic relationship between the two organizations.