Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) will deploy ‘Intelligent Approach’ at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports following a significant agreement with its UK counterpart, NATS, in collaboration with technology providers Leidos and Indra.
Intelligent Approach is a time-based separation arrivals management tool, jointly developed by NATS and Leidos. The system allows for increased runway capacity, reduced delays, and can minimise carbon emissions.
“The implementation of the Intelligent Approach system across Saudi airports will directly increase capacity and elevate operational efficiency, while also playing a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability,” said SANS CEO Abdulaziz Al-Zaid. “Through this agreement, we at SANS are proud to be the first in the Middle East to adopt this cutting- edge system, maximising runway utilisation and strengthening our ability to achieve the goals of the national aviation strategy.”