Leidos to modernize Kazakhstan's air traffic control system

Building on more than 20 years of supporting the Republic of Kazakhstan’s aviation operations, Leidos recently signed a contract with Kazaeronavigatsia (KAN), the country’s air navigation service provider, to modernize the air traffic control system to accommodate the significant growth that’s projected for the country’s aviation sector.

Leidos will upgrade the systems that help air traffic controllers safely manage planes on the ground and in the air. In addition to a hardware refresh, Leidos will install its SkyLine-X Air Traffic Management system that will provide controllers with end-to-end surveillance, improved safety functions and streamlined operations. SkyLine-X brings a common automation platform with a modular and open architecture that is designed to be resilient, easy to use, and flexible for future needs.

The agreement has a 19-year period of performance and includes work at four control centers and 21 towers across the country.

According to the Kazakhstan government, by 2030, the country’s annual passenger traffic is expected to reach 26 million people, up from almost 15 million; its civil aircraft fleet is expected to more than double, and 81 new international destinations are to be added. Drawing on a track record of safely guiding flights across U.S. and global skies, Leidos is well-positioned to efficiently modernize Kazakhstan’s air traffic control infrastructure and meet the demands of the future.

Kazakhstan currently has a flight safety rating of 82%, well above the global average of 70.8%, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).