US-based Aireon has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Myanmar’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to develop a concept of operations for the installation of Aireon's space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) service in the country.

DCA delivers air traffic control (ATC), air navigation, aeronautical information and telecommunication services for aircraft operating within the Yangon Flight Information Region (FIR).

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DCA Myanmar Air Navigation Safety director Soe Paing said: “We look forward to working with Aireon on the concept of operations. We have many challenges installing ground-based surveillance solutions, due to the remote and diverse terrain in our region.

"The Aireon service will offer us increased safety and visibility that exceeds the capabilities of ground-based infrastructure."

“We are growing at almost 10% annually and need to ensure that airspace safety is one of our top priorities.

“The Aireon service will offer us increased safety and visibility that exceeds the capabilities of ground-based infrastructure.”

DCA controls a busy air traffic thoroughfare between Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with some of its territory being ocean-based where the availability of terrestrial-based systems is limited.

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Aireon Aviation Services vice-president Cyriel Kronenburg said: “We recognise the challenges that Myanmar faces. The Aireon service will allow DCA to utilise next-generation air traffic surveillance, in real-time, without the need for large investments in ground-based infrastructure.”

In February, Aireon signed a data service agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and it also has a long-standing MoA with the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

The collaboration with neighbouring regions will help Aireon significantly expand its space-based ADS-B service, provide additional direct routes and real-time visibility, and reduce carbon emissions.