South Sudan launches globally integrated airspace system

Ten years after gaining independence, South Sudan has launched an online airspace management system. In a move that will open up new routes, boost tourism and generate much-needed revenue for the economy, operators of commercial, cargo and aid aircraft can now integrate Juba International Airport into their routes. The airspace launch marks a significant milestone in the ongoing expansion of South Sudan’s sovereign infrastructure, and its continued integration into the global marketplace. The newly established lower airspace was launched in partnership with aviation solutions provider NavPass, whose work with the SSCAA included airspace design, installation of a fully automated and