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

No. 1
Worldwide provider of Air Traffic Management (ATM)
1,200
Radars in operation worldwide
$1.5b AUD
in total Thales in Australia ATM exports since 1995

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

Global Surveillance

For civil and military Air Traffic Management

  • Military airport
  • Civil Aviation
  • Airspace management
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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

Singapore selects Thales for next-generation AI-powered air traffic management system serving one of Asia’s busiest airspaces

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  • Civil Aviation

Thales signs landmark contract to modernise Mongolia’s air traffic management infrastructure

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  • Civil Aviation

Thales introduces new Search & Landing Light to maximise visibility in critical helicopter missions

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  • Civil Aviation

Thales and Ankaa to deliver multi-mission Air Traffic Surveillance radars for Oman, capable of supporting both civil and military operations

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  • Civil Aviation

Aviation leaders unite to optimise Latin American and Caribbean Skies for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

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  • Civil Aviation

Thales and ENAC join forces to shape the air traffic management of the future

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  • Civil Aviation

Thales to enhance air traffic surveillance capabilities in Slovenian airspace

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  • Civil Aviation

Thales to build Singapore’s drone traffic management platform

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  • Civil Aviation

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Insight

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