Concept Solutions WINS 2024 ATCA Annual Outstanding Achievement Award for Small Business

Overview of the NAVenGIS Initiative

Concept Solutions, in partnership with NAV CANADA, has been awarded the 2024 ATCA Outstanding Achievement Award for Small Business. This recognition highlights their groundbreaking NAVenGIS initiative, which enhances military Air Traffic Management (ATM) and improves integration with the U.S. National Airspace System. The initiative has delivered automated capabilities, including ADS-B Accommodation and advanced Altitude Reservation (ALTRV) management, boosting situational awareness, safety, and efficiency. With international collaboration involving the FAA and the UK, this effort sets new benchmarks in aviation technology and operational excellence.

Testimonial from NAV CANADA

“This year, NAV CANADA worked directly with Concept Solutions to successfully deploy a new Altitude Reservation (ALTRV) management software capability, streamlining airspace management and enhancing operational efficiency. With this new feature, military units can now enter airspace requests directly into the system, reducing the potential for errors and significantly decreasing processing time. This capability will also integrate seamlessly with modern air traffic management systems, positioning NAV CANADA at the forefront of innovative airspace solutions and reinforcing our commitment to safety, efficiency, and service excellence across Canadian airspace.”

Key Achievements and Project Phases

In Phase 1 of the initiative, CS successfully delivered an automated ADS-B Accommodation capability, supporting NAV CANADA’s efforts to comply with the Canadian ADS-B Mandate for non-compliant flights in Class A airspace. This system, operational as of August 1, 2023, just three months post-contract, provides NAV CANADA’s military flight planners with enhanced situational awareness, allowing them to visualize flight routes and communicate critical information to air traffic controllers for unequipped aircraft.

In Phase 2, CS implemented an advanced Altitude Reservation (ALTRV) request management capability, transforming NAV CANADA’s internal communications and situational awareness for their Altitude Reservation Units. This new capability streamlines what was previously a manual, paper-based process into a centralized, digital system. Phase 2 went live on 30 October, introducing significant improvements in information sharing with international Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), including the FAA and the United Kingdom. These enhancements are designed to further boost safety and operational efficiency.

Setting New Standards in Aviation Innovation

Through this multi-phase initiative, CS and NAV CANADA are setting new standards for aviation technology and innovation, with more capabilities planned for future phases. This award underscores Concept Solutions’ dedication to elevating air traffic management and demonstrates the potential for advanced technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and international collaboration in aviation.

ATCA award recipients were honored at the ATCA Connect conference on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Learn more about the ATCA Awards Program at: https://www.atca.org/atca-awards-program

About Concept Solutions, LLC

Founded in 1999, Concept Solutions, LLC, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a management and technology consulting company committed to providing strategic solutions enabling organizations to operate more efficiently. At Concept Solutions, we create and support Mission-Critical solutions that keep our country safe, in the areas of Aerospace, Defense, Law Enforcement, and Commerce. We are experts in delivering innovative solutions through advanced software development, systems engineering, and management. Our business conforms to CMMI-DEV ML3, ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 quality standards. Learn more at: https://www.concept-solutions.com/