Thales, which has built a solid partnership with the Georgian Air Navigation since 2004, is already a major provider of ATC systems in the country. The implementation of the new radar system scheduled for spring 2009 will provide complete airspace security around Tbilisi.

The contract follows the recent signature of a financial protocol between Georgian and French governments. On the 24th November, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Georgia and Minister of Foreign Trade of France signed a financial protocol in Tbilisi, which aims at ensuring the development of Georgia’s facilities and supporting the local industry in the modernisation of ATC systems.

Thales is a world leader in ATM management systems and civil radars (outside the USA) and holds more than 70% share in the navigation aids market. Thales offers an integrated gate-to-gate solution, from pre-flight to landing, ensuring airport safety, efficient traffic handling operations, data sharing on aircraft and seamless handover operations between territories.

About the Georgian Air Navigation

SAKAERONAVIGATSIA Ltd is a 100% state owned Georgian company providing secure civil air navigation services to civil Airlines using airspace and aerodromes of Georgia. The main task of the organization is to maintain a safe environment for dynamically growing air traffic and changing conditions of international air transport. According to its mission, SAKAERONAVIGATSIA Ltd is strongly motivated to modernize its technological equipment in all directions and is participant of several international projects as well as member of International Civil Aviation Organizations.

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