UFA, Inc., a world leader in aviation safety solutions, announced today that it will provide a new “gate-to-gate” Air Traffic Control (ATC) training platform to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a global leader in aviation and aerospace education.
The platform builds on UFA’s premier simulator system and integrates STARS emulation and high-fidelity Tower visuals with components of Metacraft’s recognized En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) and En Route Decision Support Tool (EDST).
In combination, the uniquely powerful new platform offers all-in-one ATC training with the latest generation of visualization and AI-enhanced speech recognition. UFA’s new unified platform can also be extended to include phraseology training, gamified instruction, multi-touch, and extended-reality tools, enhancing the learning experience for students.
“UFA provided us with the only unified solution out there. It meets and exceeds all guidelines for Enhanced AT-CTI programs,” stated Michael J. McCormick, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Air Traffic Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
“It supports our students in gaining the highest level of ATC training right on our campus. The new technology is highly attractive to new students, and the benefits are enormous.”
UFA, which has offices in the U.S., Singapore, Germany, and Canada, provides the latest generation of technology to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), military organizations, universities, and airports around the world.
UFA’s new platform supports enhancements to Embry-Riddle’s program necessary to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (Enhanced AT-CTI).
The Enhanced AT-CTI program empowers selected colleges and universities to place students directly in FAA facilities for controller training. The program provides students in Embry-Riddle’s Air Maintenance Science program with an accelerated employment path, provided the students pass the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) exam and meet medical and security requirements.
To launch an Enhanced AT-CTI program, institutions like Embry-Riddle require additional technology to meet all requirements. UFA’s solution provides a unified technological platform that meets or exceeds all requirements while heightening appeal for today’s students.
Amy Parish, Vice President of North American Programs for UFA, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Embry-Riddle and their top-tier Enhanced AT-CTI program.
“A key part of UFA’s mission is to ensure that the next generation of aviation professionals are fully prepared for safety-critical environments. We’re excited that our enhanced, unified system, which integrates machine learning with best-in-class simulation and speech recognition, will support Embry-Riddle’s incredible students in achieving their goals.”
UFA’s innovative technology solution for Embry-Riddle’s Enhanced AT-CTI program promises a significant step forward in air traffic safety training.
About UFA, Inc.
UFA, Inc. is a global provider of simulation and voice recognition technologies for air traffic control (ATC) and airside driver training. UFA, which has offices in the U.S., Germany, Canada, and Singapore, partners with top Air Navigation Service Providers, military organizations, universities, and airports around the world to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals to manage complex airport environments safely and efficiently.
Featured image credited to UFA, Inc.
