SBAS Africa
Avanti Communications working with the South African Space Agency to deliver a crucial air navigation project in Africa.
Credit: JAXA, ESA.
UK Lead Supplier
Avanti Communications
Ltd International Partner
We work with the following international partners:
- South African Space Agency
- Ghana Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
- Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar
Avanti Communications working with the South African Space Agency will deliver a crucial air navigation project in Africa, SBAS-AFRICA, powered by satellite technology.
Africa has just 3% of global air traffic, and yet air accidents in Africa account for roughly 20% of the worldwide total. The SBAS project will demonstrate potential improvements in flight safety which can provide socio-economic benefits to the continent. The SBAS-AFRICA project will help demonstrate the benefits in the adoption of GNSS-based flight operations, positively influencing the evolution of aviation safety in Africa.