tech
May 8, 2026
End of failures? Aerocivil announces technological modernization
The Civil Aeronautics announced a series of technological and operational measures with which it seeks to strengthen air safety in Colombia, after vari...
TL;DR
- Aerocivil is implementing a technological modernization and personnel expansion plan to improve air safety in Colombia.
- New investments in air control and surveillance platforms are being made, along with the incorporation of specialized staff.
- Redundancy systems in communications, navigation, and surveillance ensured operational safety during recent technological contingencies.
- Critical platforms like ADS-B and air traffic control services remained active during emergencies.
- The Digital Data Link (DCL) service for optimizing communication between pilots and air traffic controllers is nearing completion.
- Technology for tracking airport vehicles (ADS-B) and an A-SMGCS system for optimizing aircraft and vehicle movement at El Dorado Airport are being implemented.
- Aerocivil acknowledges that some radar systems require updates, but contractual processes are temporarily limited by electoral guarantee laws.
- Hiring processes for new air traffic controllers, inspectors, and specialized technicians are underway to manage the increased demand.
- Aerocivil is prioritizing operational safety over efficiency or punctuality indicators while implementing these strategies.