Parsons Corporation and IBM have announced a collaboration to develop a new air traffic control system in response to directives from President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The project aims to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) National Airspace System (NAS) with an open vendor approach, enabling the use of the latest technologies.
Carey Smith, Chair, President, and CEO of Parsons Corporation, emphasized the partnership's goal: “This partnership represents two American industry leaders bringing together a combined nearly 200 years of experience and expertise in complex program management and systems integration to deliver a state-of-the-art air traffic control system for our nation.” She added that their initiative is critical for ensuring safety and efficiency in airspace management.
Parsons has been involved with over 450 airports globally and has supported FAA projects for nearly five decades. The company will be responsible for various aspects under the FAA’s Aviation System Capital Improvement Program, including infrastructure modernization and equipment installation at numerous locations.
Mohamad Ali, Senior Vice President at IBM, expressed enthusiasm about contributing to this "once-in-a-generation opportunity," highlighting IBM's commitment to integrating advanced technologies into the project. IBM brings its long history of serving federal agencies with technology solutions aimed at improving government efficiency.
Both companies underscore their readiness to meet the administration’s vision for enhancing America’s aviation infrastructure. More information on their plans can be found on Parsons’ website.