Botswana’s aviation authority has budgeted about $5.4 million to improve the country’s air traffic system.
The project, which is to be fast tracked in two months, is expected to develop a system that should ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) meets international obligations of safe and efficient air travel.
And Ubitech Technologies of Canada is planned to supply CAAB with Air Traffic Service Handling Systems (AMHS) and Aeronautical Information Management (AIM).
Ubitech provides advanced technology and services to the aeronautical industry.
“The contribution for this project to Botswana’s economy is very important for both tourism and business,” said Modipe Nkwe, public affairs manager at CAAB.
“The implementation of these systems will allow the international community to continue using Botswana’s airspace which alone generates millions of Pula in annual revenue for the government.
“Furthermore, the diamond and all the other industries that rely on aviation for distribution will continue to be supported and experience few delays,” Nkwe added.
The full implementation is expected to be completed over a period of 8-10 months, while Ubitech Technologies is to provide onsite support for a period of 12 months.
The new system enables flights from Botswana to communicate their flight routes to Air Traffic Controlling Units of all states the aircrafts will pass through.
CAAB is also planning to implement other technologies in the field of communication, navigation and surveillance technologies and cooperative airspace management in collaboration with Botswana Defense Force (BDF) and neighbouring countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
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