Advancing aviation
across Asia-Pacific
Co-founded by CAAS and Thales in 2019, AIR Lab is dedicated to ATM research and development in the Asia-Pacific region — bringing together operational expertise and world-class technology.
Built to innovate,
together
"To innovate, experiment, design, and learn how digital technologies can benefit ATM systems for today and tomorrow."
AIR Lab exists to bridge the gap between operational expertise and technological innovation, creating an open, neutral space where ANSPs, researchers, and technology providers can work together. Our focus is Asia-Pacific, the world's fastest-growing aviation region.
From Joint Lab
to Regional Collaboration
Built on a strong
foundation
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
CAAS oversees the development of Singapore's civil aviation sector and is one of Asia-Pacific's leading air navigation service providers. As a founding partner, CAAS brings decades of operational expertise and a deep commitment to regional aviation excellence.
Thales
Thales is a global leader in aerospace, defence, and digital security. As a founding partner of AIR Lab, Thales provides world-class engineering capabilities, advanced ATM technologies, and a global network of aviation innovation — including Thales Digital Factory, Thales R&T, and CortAIx.
Collaborating across
the ATM ecosystem
Leveraging Thales expertise in digital transformation and AI, to foster collaboration with universities and startups, and accelerate ATM innovation.
- Thales Digital Factory
- Thales R&T
- CortAIx
- ATM Research Institutes
- Local Startups
- NRF Singapore
Where we focus
AIR Lab focuses on the capabilities that matter most for the region's aviation future.
Trajectory-Based Operations
Enabling FF-ICE and TBO across the region through shared data infrastructure and collaborative testing environments.
Regional Situational Awareness
Providing ANSPs with a shared operational picture of traffic flows, network dependencies, and capacity across Southeast Asia.
Open Collaboration
Creating a neutral, open-access space where ANSPs, universities, startups, and established players can innovate together without barriers.
The people behind
the innovation
