Civil Aviation in the U.S.

Thales plays a critical role in supporting the U.S. civil aviation ecosystem. From commercial and business aviation to airport operations and airspace management, our solutions advance safety, efficiency, and connectivity across the full spectrum of air travel.

For more than 80 years, Thales has been advancing the safety and efficiency of U.S. airspace as a trusted leader in Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management technologies and a key partner to the Federal Aviation Administration. With a legacy of supplying thousands of systems that underpin today’s U.S. air traffic control infrastructure and systems deployed across the world’s most complex airspaces, Thales has the technology to execute now… and America’s Aviation moment is now.

Supporting U.S. Air Traffic Control Modernization

key figures

6,000

aircraft provided with avionics maintenance by Thales in the U.S. annually

99%

of U.S. commercial airports rely on Thales technology to assist pilots during landing

2+

million people per day enjoy Thales in-flight entertainment systems

5

largest airlines in North America rely on Thales for avionics maintenance

our work

Our customers and partners around the world trust Thales to deliver a wide range of trusted civil aviation solutions. Explore how we’re driving innovation in this market through the selected highlights of our work below.

Airports

With unmatched expertise in airport operations, identity management, and cybersecurity, Thales ensures that safe and seamless air travel begins on the ground. In the U.S., Thales delivers advanced security operations technologies that protect key infrastructure like New York’s JFK International Airport, Terminal 4 — integrating surveillance, access control, and real-time monitoring to support efficient airport operations.

General Aviation

Thales revolutionizes general aviation with advanced avionics, communications, and navigation systems. Our technologies support business and rotorcraft aviation globally by improving flight safety and situational awareness for pilots and aircraft operators.

Civil Helicopters

Thales’ avionics, autopilot systems, and communication technologies advance the safety and efficiency of civil helicopter operations. With a commitment to reliability and innovation, our technologies deliver unmatched performance to support operators worldwide.

Advanced Air Mobility

Thales provides critical fly-by-wire, flight controls and air data systems that enable the safe and scalable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility platforms, including eVTOL and electric fixed-wing aircraft. This expertise ensures sustainable operations in urban environments to transform the way people and goods move. Additionally, our UAS integration solutions support the safe and efficient integration of new aerial vehicles into complex urban airspace.

Airspace Management

Thales is a global leader in airspace management, delivering advanced air traffic control technologies that optimize the efficiency of manned and unmanned flight operations. Our integrated radar Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management technologies help air navigation service providers and airports manage increasing air traffic volumes safely. Thales also provides UAS integration solutions for the seamless, secure coordination of manned and unmanned aircraft in shared airspace.

Commercial Aviation

From the cockpit to the cabin, Thales connected in-flight entertainment solutions integrate seamlessly with aircraft systems to elevate the passenger experience. Our solutions include personalized content delivery and advanced user interfaces designed to meet the evolving demands of airlines and travelers worldwide.

Business Aviation

Thales supports the business aviation sector with flight deck avionics, computing platforms, flight control systems, satellite communications, and navigation technologies that help operators maintain the highest standards of flight safety.

Civil UAVs

Thales offers solutions for UAV navigation, communication, and surveillance. We deliver robust UAV systems for a broad range of applications, including infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, public safety and critical delivery needs in healthcare, emergency services, and more — ensuring superior performance and seamless integration into civil airspace. For UAS integration, we provide robust command and control systems that improve operational reliability and safety for commercial drone applications.