RTX Proposes Auto Trac Common Automation Platform for FAA Air Traffic Control System
RTX's Collins Aerospace presented its Auto Trac system as a candidate for the FAA's new air traffic control system, aiming to automate various operations and unify flight data. The system integrates legacy technologies and offers modular architecture for rapid capability introduction. Although Congress approved $12.5 billion for air traffic control system modernization, the new automation platform was excluded from this funding. The FAA has sought industry input for a Common Automation Platform with a response deadline of December 19, 2025.
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RTX's Collins Aerospace division introduced its Auto Trac system to automate terminal, enroute, oceanic, and surface air traffic operations, replacing current legacy systems. This platform integrates data from multiple surveillance sources, unifying flight data across the national airspace system.
Currently, separate systems like ERAM, STARS, and ATOP manage different air traffic domains. The modular architecture of Auto Trac allows for seamless integration of legacy systems and the swift addition of new capabilities.
In 2025, Congress allocated $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernization, excluding the new automation platform. The FAA requested industry feedback for a Common Automation Platform, with responses due by December 19, 2025.
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