Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is the defence and space division of Airbus, based in Toulouse with more than 10,000 staff.
The register lists research and development tools under its name, including TESLA, a conflict detection and resolution aid for controllers, the ATC-DA digital assistant from the SESAR 3 JARVIS project, and the Fortion 1SkySurveillance system. None has named, dated civil deployments, and Airbus's commercial AI work is recorded separately under Airbus Skywise.
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Products & Solutions
3 productsTESLA (Tactical Encounter SoLver Assistant)
TESLA is a conflict detection and resolution (CD&R) tool for air traffic management developed by Airbus Defence and Space in collaboration with BULATSA (Bulgaria). It improves air traffic services through high-level automation and compliance monitoring across pre-tactical and tactical time horizons.
- Tactical conflict detection with pre-tactical and tactical horizon monitoring
- Calculates optimal conflict-free routes including direct routing, flight level, speed, vertical speed and heading alternatives
- Multi-source trajectory prediction using ADS-C EPP (Extended Projected Profile) data
- Resolution ranking - advises if proposed clearance is conflict-free
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- 'What-next' system recommendation for controller assistance
- Weather avoidance applicability via geo-fencing in CD&R logic
- Trajectory prediction improvement via ADS-C meteorological reports
- Compliance monitoring in pre-tactical and tactical time horizon
- Works in en-route and TMA (Terminal Manoeuvring Area) environments
Technical specifications (5)
- Built on Airbus DS GENETICS simulation and ATC platform
- Integrates with DALIA radar interface for visualisation and clearances
- Accepts ADS-C EPP (Extended Projected Profile) data inputs
- Part of SESAR PJ.18 W2 (4DSkyways) Solution 53B - validated to V3/TRL6
- Used in SESAR 3 JARVIS project (2023-2026) as baseline TCT for AI advisory overlay
- SESAR 2020 PJ.18 Wave 2 validation to V3/TRL6 (Technology Readiness Level 6) - November 2022
ATC-DA (JARVIS)
An AI-powered digital assistant for air traffic controllers developed under the SESAR 3 JARVIS project (EU Grant 101114692, June 2023 - May 2026), with Airbus Defence and Space as a confirmed technology contributor.
- AI-powered conflict resolution advisory trained on real air traffic controller decision-making behaviour
- Human-AI collaboration model - enhances controller situational awareness without replacing human judgment
- Uses historical ATCO data to mimic human reasoning patterns for resolution advice
- Three scenario modes: baseline TCT-only, AI-powered resolution advisory (Solution A), expert-judgment resolution advisory (Solution B)
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- Supports integration of new airspace entrants (UAVs, eVTOLs) alongside conventional traffic
- Environmentally optimised clearance recommendations as an objective function
- Data-driven algorithms support multiple controller roles and flight phases
Technical specifications (8)
- Built on Airbus DS GENETICS traffic simulation platform
- TESLA TCT (Tactical Controller Tool) as baseline conflict detection layer
- DALIA radar interface for visualisation and clearances
- AI model trained on dataset collected May-July 2024 with qualified ATCOs and ATCO students
- SESAR 3 JARVIS project - Grant ID 101114692 - EU contribution EUR 10,847,805
- Total project cost EUR 15,762,359
- Target TRL: 4 (Industrial Research phase)
- Project duration: 01 June 2023 to 31 May 2026
- SESAR 3 JARVIS project - ongoing, targeting TRL4 validation by May 2026
Fortion 1SkySurveillance
Fortion 1SkySurveillance is a cost-effective, ITAR-free air situation generation and surveillance system developed by Airbus Defence and Space, primarily for military use but with civil ATC interfaces and Single European Sky (SES) compatibility.
- High performance air situation generation server with multi-sensor tracking
- Real-time 2D/3D HMI visualisation
- Tracks up to 1,500 aircraft simultaneously
- Interfaces with regional civil air navigation centres
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- Integrates with primary (PSR) and secondary (SSR) military and civilian radars
- Supports take-off, landing and control tower operations for military airports
- Compatible with Single European Sky (SES) initiative
- ITAR-free
- Available in fixed or rapidly deployable mobile configuration (19-inch, 8U box)
- Can serve as primary ATC or backup air surveillance system
- Field-proven - used 24/7 by French Air and Space Force and Navy
Technical specifications (6)
- Multi-sensor tracking capability
- PSR and SSR (mode S capable) radar integration
- Link 16 / JREAP-C interface upgrade available
- ASTERIX format sensor interfaces
- Flight data processing
- Fixed and mobile (19-inch, 8U rack) deployment options
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