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Aeronautical Information Management

TopSky - AIM

In an increasingly data-reliant automated environment, the smooth and timely flow of accurate, high-quality digital information between aviation actors is of critical importance.  Flight plans, NOTAMS, navigation data need to be shared to all airspace users.  

High-quality aeronautical data is the very first and crucial step to ensure a safe air navigation. 

This can be achieved through a single point of truth aeronautical database, delivering fully auditable data while preserving the security and integrity of data. Duplicated data are removed, and the risk of data entry errors is clearly minimized. 

Thales has developed TopSky – AIM for an effective and trusted aeronautical information management, accessible to all, answering the latest standards and reducing the need for human intervention.

Key figures


46
countries now benefit from our solutions
11
countries in AIXM5.1
Over 40%
of the world's airspace controlled by Thales

The most complete, reliable and scalable AIM suite


TopSky - AIM is the most complete, reliable and scalable AIXM5-based AIM suite available for a smooth transition from AIS to AIM. 

It includes a modular set of  interoperable components covering the full range of AIM functions, they are fully independent and are designed to be smoothly integrated within ANSP existing solutions and TopSky - ATC. This is ANSPs’ best ally for AIS to AIM transition, offering reliable and scalable solutions. 

TopSky - AIM integrates the latest technological developments from SESAR & Next Gen. The applications of the suite are based on a  robust product strategy for the next 10 years and beyond. The product vision and roadmap are shared with customers, who actively participate in the creation of new features. 

TopSky - AIM complies with ICAO, Eurocontrol and GANP standards, and is ready and aligned with Block 1. TopSky - AIM is fully SWIM ready.

TopSky - AIM has already supported 46 countries in their AIM and AIS projets. 

The modular suite of application and services adapts to civil and military ANSPs’ very own AIM journey. Each ANSP has its own speed and needs for support, Thales accompany each maturity level with TopSky – AIM implementation in phases. 

TopSky - AIM is scalable and can support large ANSPs and alliances as well as smaller countries as demonstrated by our worldwide presence. It can be implemented on your premises, for a comprehensive control over the system or on the cloud to let you focus on your real job and reduce your IT costs. 

What does TopSky – AIM guarantee? 

Service availability and reliability: Robust and field proven solution 

Long-term support commitment implying the selection of technical solutions with a clear and continuous roadmap for development and support   

Life-cycle costs optimization through the selection of software and hardware solutions adjusted to the system operational constraints.

The right choice.


Choosing Thales means creating a long-term and trustworthy partnership with a global pioneer of ATM and a leader in AIM solutions.  

Choosing TopSky - AIM means benefiting from a complete solution based on high-quality data management.  

You are sure to make the right choice.

TopSky - AIM


TopSky - AIM is the successful story of two decades of collaboration between two pioneers and global leaders in Aeronautical Information Management. It has been specially designed for operational users by working with them during user groups: the complexity of the AIXM5 model is thus hidden in favor of an intuitive and simple HMI interface. In addition, the solution has been built to guarantee the most reliable data possible thanks to a smart and effective integration of workflow procedures. TopSky - AIM includes a complete set of interoperable components that are fully independent and designed to be smoothly integrated within ANSP existing solutions.

TopSky – AIXM

Aeronautical information database management

TopSky - AIS

NOTAM office and flight preparation services

TopSky - Internet Briefing

FPL submission and integrated briefing service through the Internet

TopSky - eAIP

Electronic AIP production and publication

TopSky - Charting by CGX AERO

TopSky – Charting by CGX AERO provides an integrated environment for preparing, maintaining and updating Aeronautical Information and Civil/Military Charts, in compliance with ICAO Annex 4.

TopSky – Airspace Design by CGX AERO  

TopSky – Airspace Design by CGX AERO is an automated database-driven Airspace and EnRoute data design.

TopSky - GéoTITAN® by CGX AERO* and ENAC

TopSky - Obstacles and AMDB by CGX AERO*

References


Thales is a global leader in Air Traffic Management with more than 160 air traffic control systems deployed: 2 out of every 3 planes take-off and land safely thanks to them and over 40% of the world's airspace is controlled by Thales. Since 1996, we support our partners in the realization of their AIS and AIM projects. Our AIM and AIS solutions are currently implemented in 46 countries. TopSky - AIM and the services associated adapt to civil and military ANSPs’ very own AIM journey and can support large ANSPs and alliances as well as smaller countries in Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Middle-East.

Since the implementation of TopSky - AIM solution, the result has been a significant improvement of flight information errors, facilitation of systems automation, as well as the standardization of aeronautical publications compliant with international standards. […]
The relationship with Thales has been very profitable with a constant accompaniment and the timely resolution of failures, problems and doubts during operations.

ASECNA interview on TopSky - AIM implementation