Event report
Past Event| Advancing Air Traffic Management with AI and Automation
The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore recently hosted “Advancing Air Traffic Management with AI and Automation,” bringing together experts from Thales, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation, Heron AirBridge and NTU to discuss the future of air traffic management (ATM) in a rapidly evolving aviation landscape.
With flight demand expected to surge across the region, the panel highlighted how expectations have shifted: safety is now taken for granted, while passengers increasingly demand punctuality, a major challenge as climate change drives more severe and frequent weather disruptions, today’s leading cause of delays. The discussion emphasised the need for deeper regional collaboration and more integrated systems to meet these growing pressures.
A key focus was how AI can support ATM. From qualifying AI models to integrating air traffic control with advanced weather systems, speakers explored how automation can enhance decision-making. As human operators reach their cognitive limits in handling traffic complexity, AI offers the possibility of the “augmented human”, empowering controllers rather than replacing them.
The conversation also underscored the importance of the human–machine relationship, advocating for technology that complements human expertise while improving efficiency, resilience, and operational continuity.
Thank you to our speakers François Balland, CPO AIR Lab, Thales, Philip Lim, Chief Engineer, International Centre for Aviation Innovation, Sameer Alama, Director, Air Traffic Management Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University Singapore and moderator Fabrice Ancey, Co-Founder & COO, Heron Technology.
For more information about the Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Committee, please contact Jérémy Koch at jkoch(@)fccsingapore.com.
