Australia
Civil Aviation in Australia
Thales in Australia specialises in avionics and electronics for the aerospace domain, utilising world-leading technology in airspace management, drones and urban air mobility, training and simulation, and service and maintenance. Maximising passenger and operator safety and situational awareness, Thales solutions, services and expertise transform operational capabilities and enhance safety while reducing fuel usage and CO2 emissions.
The Australian Defence Forces and Airservices Australia rely on Thales for the world’s most ambitious air traffic management system ever, covering 11% of the planet.
Trusted Globally by Governments, and Aviation Stakeholders - Thales Australia Enhances the Safety and Efficiency of Airspace Operations
Thales designs, delivers and supports the critical systems that keep skies running smoothly. From air traffic management and training and simulation to aircraft connectivity, Thales enables and connects all parts of the aerospace ecosystem – in the air, on the ground in everywhere in between.
Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and deep domain expertise, Thales has played a pivotal role in modernising and securing Australia’s skies. Thales’ flagship air traffic management system, designed and developed locally, supports the safe and efficient movement of millions of passengers every year, while meeting the evolving needs of air navigation service providers.
Thales Australia's commitment to innovation, collaboration and safety has resulted in trusted partnership to the Australian government and global aviation leaders, ensuring resilient, future-ready airspace management for a rapidly changing world.
Today's challenges
Why choose Thales in Australia for civil aviation
Key figures for civil aviation in Australia
Our solutions
Highlights from our extensive solution portfolio
Air Traffic Control
Boost ATC efficiency and flexibility
- Civil Aviation
- Airspace management
- Advanced air mobility
Helicopter Avionics Support Services
Delivering, maintaining, and upgrading helicopters avionics systems & equipment
- Civil Aviation
- Civil helicopter
UAS100 long-range drone
For ground surveillance and inspection
- Surveillance and intelligence
- Civil Aviation
- Civil UAVs
Global Surveillance
For civil and military Air Traffic Management
- Military airport
- Civil Aviation
- Airspace management
Aviation Support & Services
Committed to maintaining your assets and ensuring smooth operations
- Civil Aviation
- Commercial aviation
- Civil helicopter
ScaleFlyt Antijamming
Advanced GNSS protection ensuring safe and uninterrupted UAV operations against jamming and interference threats.
- Military unmanned systems (UAV UGV UUV VTOL)
- Civil Aviation
- Civil UAVs
Navigational Aids
Ensuring safe, accurate and resilient navigational systems for civil and military ANSP
- Military airport
- Civil Aviation
- Airspace management
UAS Traffic Management
Unlock safe and scalable drone operations
- Civil Aviation
- Airports
- Airspace management
Latest news for Civil Aviation
- Civil Aviation
Thales selected by Cayman Islands Airports Authority to modernize and upgrade its air traffic control infrastructure
- Civil Aviation
Dubai Air Navigation Services, Emirates Airline, and Thales sign Collaborative Research Agreement to advance flight efficiency through innovative solutions
- Group
Bahrain Airport Company Renews Partnership with Thales to Support Smart and Secure Airport Operations
- Civil Aviation
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Thales collaborated to Advance Air Traffic Flow Management Innovation in the UAE
- Civil Aviation
First successful flight of SkyDrive's eVTOL secured by Thales' next generation Flight Control System
- Civil Aviation
"The UAS100 is ideal for coastline surveillance, law enforcement and inspection of linear infrastructure"
- Public Security
Thales named Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 company of the year in Automated Border Control
- Civil Aviation
Thales strengthens airspace surveillance with Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia with advanced ATC system
- Civil Aviation
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign Memorandum of Understanding to create a leading European player in space
