NATS and Indra Group sign MoU to develop digital airport tower systems joint venture

NATS and Indra Group today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new Joint Venture that will redefine airport tower operations worldwide.

The proposed venture will unite Indra’s market leading digital tower systems with NATS’ world-class operational expertise and the advanced digital and AI solutions of Searidge Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of NATS. The partnership will design and deliver next generation, fully integrated digital airport tower control solutions. 

These solutions will enhance operational performance, resilience and efficiency for major airports globally. They will also expand capacity and capabilities, while equipping air traffic controllers with best-in-class tools. Looking ahead, the Joint Venture will also develop additional technology solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers and the industry.

Martin Rolfe, NATS CEO, said: “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for digital tower solutions. By bringing together Indra, NATS and Searidge capabilities, we’re combining world-leading AI and Tower expertise to create solutions that help our customers meet the challenges of a rapidly and continually evolving industry.”

José Vicente de los Mozos, Indra Group CEO, added: “This Joint Venture is the right vehicle to materialise the growth of the control tower business in complex airports, driven by the implementation of digital systems and AI based tools, which will significantly improve the efficiency of airport operations. It also strengthens our partnership with NATS, a reference in the Air Traffic Management industry, which brings the operational expertise needed to develop the right solutions for airport operations”
The Memorandum of Understanding was announced today at the Dubai Airshow 2025. 

Further details will be shared in early 2026.