Farhan Guliyev: Azerbaijan renewing air traffic management strategy

Farhan Guliyev: Azerbaijan renewing air traffic management strategy Farhan Guliyev: Azerbaijan renewing air traffic management strategy
Infrastructure
May 29, 2025 16:34
Farhan Guliyev: Azerbaijan renewing air traffic management strategy

A comprehensive master plan with a planning horizon until 2045 is being developed for the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Director of the Azeraeronavigation Air Traffic CJSC (AZANS) of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Farhan Guliyev said in an interview with Global Airspace Radar, according to Report.

In parallel with this, work is underway to implement the new National Airspace Strategy (NAS) of Azerbaijan, he noted. The strategy was developed in cooperation with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and will be a key stage in the modernization of the country's air navigation system, Guliyev said.

The AZANS director emphasized that the document will take into account national priorities in four key areas: "First, improving the structure of our airspace to accommodate growing traffic and reduce complexity - including enhanced sectorisation, direct routing, and ultimately the implementation of Free Route Airspace. Second, modernising our air traffic management (ATM) systems by deploying advanced digital tools such as AIS2AIM, ATFM platforms, and preparing for space-based ADS-B surveillance. Third, integrating sustainability across all layers of ATM - optimising flight trajectories to reduce emissions, expanding PBN coverage, and ensuring that capacity growth remains aligned with environmental goals. And finally, strengthening cooperation with both domestic and regional stakeholders - including civil-military coordination, regulatory harmonisation, and technical partnerships."

"We are already witnessing tangible progress. Infrastructure development is advancing with strength. A flagship project under the NAS is the construction of the new Alat Cargo Airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone. This facility is not only enhancing the country’s logistics capabilities but is also being developed as a certified green airport - in partnership with ICAO and the Silk Way Group. It will feature advanced CNS/ATM systems from Indra and incorporate renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, and sustainable operational practices from inception. In alignment with these environmental priorities, AZANS joined the CANSO GreenATM accreditation program," he added.

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