GAATS also provides automatic waypoint reports, and use of Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) which is text-based messaging for such routine requests as altitude changes.
GAATS brings significant safety and efficiency benefits to North Atlantic airspace.
Nav Canada shares control of this airspace with its United Kingdom counterpart, the National Air Traffic Services (NATS).
The GAATS technology is now used by NATS’ Shanwick Oceanic Control with Nav Canada and the UK ANS provider collaborating on flight management for the whole of North Atlantic airspace.
Among the many features available, controllers can use this new computing and display power to view projected routes and their timelines, and to help avoid potential conflicts.