About
Leidos SkyLine is a comprehensive Air Traffic Management (ATM) solution designed for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), government aviation authorities, and airport operators worldwide. With roots in more than six decades of U.S. air traffic control innovation, SkyLine extends Leidos' proven expertise globally, helping countries across four continents strengthen safety, improve efficiency, and optimize ATC performance. The system supports guidance for more than 4 million passengers and 56,000 flights daily. At the core of SkyLine is the Leidos Common Automation Platform (CAP), a single, resilient solution spanning en route, oceanic, tower, traffic flow, and flight services. It features a future-ready hybrid cloud data mesh architecture that enables rapid deployment of updates without risking service disruption, meeting stringent security and resilience requirements. Additional capabilities include Surface Data Management (supporting FAA Terminal Flight Data Management), which improves safety and predictability through tools such as Electronic Flight Strips, Airport Surface Data exchange, and Surface and Departure metering. The platform also addresses Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), integrating eVTOL aircraft, drones, and other aerial vehicles into existing civilian airspace for urban air mobility, cargo delivery, and emergency response. Trajectory Based Operations further optimize flight path efficiency across the NAS and global airspace. SkyLine is purpose-built for enterprise aviation organizations seeking modernized, scalable, and highly resilient ATC infrastructure.
Key Features
- Common Automation Platform (CAP): A single, resilient hybrid cloud data mesh solution covering en route, oceanic, tower, traffic flow, and flight services — enabling rapid updates without service disruption.
- Surface Data Management: Supports FAA TFDM and similar programs with Electronic Flight Strips, Airport Surface Data exchange, and Surface and Departure metering to improve safety and predictability.
- Advanced Air Mobility Integration: Integrates eVTOL aircraft, drones, and other aerial vehicles into existing civilian airspace for UAM, cargo delivery, and emergency response use cases.
- Trajectory Based Operations: Optimizes flight path efficiency and predictability across national and international airspace systems using data-driven trajectory management.
- Global Deployment Reach: Deployed across four continents, supporting ANSPs that collectively manage more than 60% of the world's air traffic.
Use Cases
- National airspace authorities modernizing legacy ATC infrastructure with a scalable, cloud-based automation platform.
- International ANSPs seeking to improve safety, efficiency, and collaborative decision-making across en route and terminal operations.
- Airports deploying surface data management tools such as Electronic Flight Strips and departure metering to reduce delays and improve ground operations.
- Aviation regulators and operators integrating eVTOL aircraft and drones into existing airspace for urban air mobility and cargo delivery programs.
- Government aviation agencies requiring resilient, secure ATC systems capable of rapid updates without disrupting live flight operations.
Pros
- Proven at Global Scale: Trusted by ANSPs handling 60%+ of global air traffic and guiding 4M+ passengers daily, reflecting decades of operational reliability.
- Future-Ready Architecture: Hybrid cloud data mesh design enables rapid feature deployment and updates without risking live ATC service disruption.
- Comprehensive ATC Coverage: Covers the full spectrum of air traffic operations — en route, oceanic, tower, surface, and advanced air mobility — within a unified platform.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Offering: SkyLine is designed exclusively for large government and aviation enterprise customers; it is not accessible to small operators or startups.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: As an enterprise solution, pricing and implementation details are not publicly available and require direct engagement with Leidos.
- High Complexity of Integration: Deploying and integrating SkyLine into existing national airspace infrastructure requires significant technical resources and coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leidos SkyLine used for?
Leidos SkyLine is an Air Traffic Management system used by Air Navigation Service Providers and government aviation authorities to safely and efficiently manage airspace, covering en route, oceanic, tower, and surface operations.
How much of global air traffic does SkyLine support?
Leidos ATC systems, including SkyLine, are used in facilities that control more than 60% of the world's air traffic, supporting over 4 million passengers and 56,000 flights daily.
What is the Leidos Common Automation Platform (CAP)?
CAP is a unified, hybrid cloud-based platform within SkyLine that spans all phases of air traffic control — from en route and oceanic to tower and traffic flow — allowing rapid updates without service disruption.
Does SkyLine support Advanced Air Mobility?
Yes, SkyLine includes capabilities to integrate eVTOL aircraft, drones, and other advanced aerial vehicles into existing civilian airspace to support urban air mobility, cargo delivery, and emergency response.
Where is SkyLine deployed?
SkyLine is deployed across four continents, serving national aviation authorities and ANSPs in multiple countries worldwide, in addition to supporting the U.S. National Airspace System.
