In order to replace the outdated Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and related facilities in the Taipei FIR, and to ensure the stable operation of the landing systems at various airports in the region, ANWS plans to implement a "single procurement, executed over several years" approach from 2025 to 2029. Over five years, the ANWS will gradually replace the navigational aids and related auxiliary facilities that have exceeded their service life. The plan includes the procurement of 10 sets of ILS, 2 sets of Localizer Directional Aids (LDA), 12 sets of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), and one ILS/DME training simulator. The "unified procurement" approach will provide significant benefits by standardizing equipment performance and parts. This will simplify logistics, reduce inventory, unify training materials, and streamline maintenance and repair procedures. Most importantly, after standardizing the equipment, it will facilitate the interchangeability of avionics maintenance personnel, optimizing the use of human resources and directly or indirectly improving the operational efficiency and reliability of the equipment, thereby ensuring flight safety.

This plan will be implemented from 2025 to 2029, with a budget allocation of NT$474,342,000. It is expected that by 2025, the installation of one set each of the ILS/DME for Runway 23R at Taoyuan International Airport and the ILS/DME training simulator (to be set up at Taoyuan International Airport) will be completed.

The radar system for air traffic control at the northern of Taoyuan International Airport, built by the ANWS, has been in operation since 2005. It has provided surveillance services for over 20 years. However, the system is now facing issues such as increased failure rates due to aging equipment and difficulty in sourcing replacement parts. This has led to rising maintenance difficulties and repair costs. To ensure the quality of flight services and avoid any impact on the overall operation of the relevant service airports, a plan has been made to replace the radar facilities.

This project will be implemented from 2025 to 2028, following a "build first, then dismantle" approach to replace the northern terminal air traffic control radar system at Taoyuan International Airport. The total budget allocated for the project is NT$436,279,000. The plan includes constructing a new radar tower, replacing and upgrading the radar system, conducting system testing, and integrating the radar into the air traffic control system. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2028 to support Taoyuan International Airport’s future development, aircraft surveillance, and air traffic management needs.

The Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) mid-life upgrade was completed and commissioned on July 13, 2022. The upgraded system includes multiple functional enhancements and interface improvements to meet the latest international standards and improve air traffic management efficiency.

EBAS serves as a backup system for ATMS during maintenance or in case of anomalies. EBAS was commissioned in 2019 with the minimum necessary number of controller working positions (CWP) and system functions for air traffic control operation. To maintain similar functionality and interface between the backup system and the main system, ANWS upgraded the existing EBAS functions to align with ATMS mid-life upgrade in 2024. Considering the growth of air traffic, ANWS also reassessed the operational needs of air traffic control and plans to increase the number of CWPs in EBAS, adding Mid-Term Conflict Detection and Exact HMI Replay functions to ensure that the critical safety functions of the backup system are consistent with the main system.

This project will be executed in the fiscal year 2025, with a budget of NT$85,500,000. Important safety functions and additional CWPs will be added to EBAS at North ATS Park, South ATS Park, Taipei Tower, Kaohsiung Tower, and Magong Tower to enhance the overall reliability and resilience of air traffic services.

ATFM is the process of managing air traffic flow to ensure that aircraft can operate safely and effectively in congested airspace and airports. It aims to manage flight departures, landings, or boundary passing times while making full use of airport, runway and airspace capacity to enhance efficiency, reduce airborne waiting, and achieve energy conservation and carbon reduction.

The ANWS has established a "5-Year Development Plan for Air Traffic Flow Management in the Taipei Flight Information Region," which will be implemented in two phases. The first phase, from 2023 to 2024, has already extended the CTOT (Calculated Take Off Time) operations trial to the major international airports in Taipei FIR and completed the establishment of the ATFM platform, initially developing airport and boundary flow management functionalities. The second phase, from 2025 to 2027, will continue to develop boundary and airspace flow management capabilities, with the goal of integrating flight information from the regional air traffic management systems and establishing a balanced air traffic capacity management platform.

In 2025, it is planned to start a 24-hour operational flow management position, issuing a daily Air Traffic Flow Management plan (ATFM Daily Plan, ADP) as a reference for flow management. Public briefing sessions will be held, inviting airlines, airside operations and management department, and internal units of the ANWS to ensure that all stakeholders understand this significant change, cooperate, and work together to alleviate congestion during peak times, adverse weather conditions, and special situations that lead to unpredictable delays.

This plan anticipates the establishment of an Air Traffic Flow Management Center and flow management operation space in the NATS Park. It will include a mega video display and flow management operation positions to serve as the hub for managing air traffic in East Asia. The flow management center will utilize the mega video display to present flight plan data, weather conditions, relevant flow management measures from neighboring areas, and other information to facilitate real-time monitoring and decisions, thereby enhancing the efficiency of traffic flow management.

In line with the international trend promoted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s aim of “The Transition from AIS to AIM”, ANWS completed the establishment of N-AIS in 2024. This system has the latest version of the ICAO Aeronautical Information Exchange Model (AIXM) and supports the latest Meteorological Information Exchange Model (IWXXM), ensuring alignment with international technology standards. It is also integrated with a Geographic Information System (GIS), providing high-quality AIS services on NOTAMs, flight plans, pre-flight briefings, etc. in a graphically recognizable way to enhance flight operational safety.

To ensure the smooth transition and activation of the system, a working group composed of relevant ANWS units has been established to list working items based on Software, Hardware, Network, Interface, Cybersecurity, Personnel Training, Procedures and Manuals, Human Resources, and Safety Management. The N-AIS is expected to be activated by August 2025, providing a brand-new digital, graphical, highly reliable, and secure aeronautical information service system that complies with ICAO international standards and meet the needs of civil aviation users.

To build a new generation aviation meteorological information system that meets the operational and service needs of the aviation meteorology sector in this region, while aligning with international development trends, the "Aviation Meteorology Modernization Operations System Replacement and Update Plan (Advanced Operational Aviation Weather System Re-newal and Update, AOAWS-RU)" was carried out from 2021 to 2024. The project included two main tasks: the development of forecast algorithms and technology transfer through the "Taiwan-U.S. Aviation Meteorology Modernization Operations System Development Technical Cooperation Agreement" with the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and outsourcing the construction of the next-generation system. The plan introduced advanced weather forecasting algorithms from the U.S. for phenomena such as icing, turbulence, visibility, cloud base height, cloud top height, and thunderstorms. In addition, domestic contractors were commissioned to build the next-generation aviation meteorological information system, which included tasks such as the data center, forecasting system, typhoon and wind forecasting system, monitoring and management system, and the new-generation Aeronautical Meteorological Service Page.

To ensure the smooth transfer and activation of the system, a transfer working group was formed from relevant departments of ANWS. The group planned, trained, and coordinated key items (e.g., hardware and software) according to the transfer plan. The new-generation system is expected to be online and operational by mid-2025. The plan includes activities such as change management, transfer plan formulation, and airline briefing sessions. The outcome of this project will align the system with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) System Wide Information Management (SWIM) framework, improve aviation meteorological forecast service quality, enhance user convenience, strengthen system monitoring mechanisms, and ensure system security and stability, resulting in substantial benefits.

Various forms of cyber-attack events have increased in recent years, including targeted social engineering attacks, ransomware, and confidential information leaks. Governments around the world are actively allocating significant resources to prevent information security incidents, serious economic loss or affect national safety. As the provider of our region's air traffic services, not only does ANWS shoulder the responsibility of ensuring air navigation efficiency and flight safety, but we should also actively propose corresponding information security protection measures. To achieve our goal of progressively strengthening information security, ANWS has drawn up the “Information Security Enhancement Roadmap” for 2022-2027.

Midterm goals of 2024-2025 are as follows:

1. Expand and proactively cultivate information security professionals.
2. Promote information security governance maturity to Level 3.
3. Introduce Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) mechanism.
4. Provide guidance to Advanced Operational Aviation Weather System Renewal and Update (AOAWS-RU) to introduce ISO 27001 information security management system and include it in the verification scope.
5. Establish information security protection measures for operational technology (OT) equipment.
6. Build self-owned vulnerability assessment platform.

Objective:

To accommodate the construction of the third runway at Taoyuan International Airport, the operational coverage of the existing low-level wind shear alert system must be expanded accordingly. Additionally, as the current system is approaching the end of its service life, upgrading to a next-generation system will help reduce maintenance costs and align with the latest international remote sensing technologies for wind shear detection. This initiative aims to ensure the continued provision of real-time wind shear alerts, enhancing aviation safety.

Implementation Timeline:

2024 : Completion of preliminary planning.

2025 : Submission and approval of the project proposal.

2027–2030 : System implementation and execution.

2031 : System testing, calibration, performance validation, and operational launch.

To ensure seamless transition after the Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) reaches the end of its service life, to meet operational requirements for air traffic services, and to incorporate international standards such as the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) and the Aviation System Block Upgrade (ASBU) strategy as well as evolution of technologies, ANWS is currently developing the Next-Generation ATMS Implementation Plan, including the expansion of the current North and South ATS parks. This initiative aims to adopt advanced technologies meeting international regulatory standards and supporting flight operations, and to ensure Taipei FIR’s air traffic services be of high quality and competitive in the Asia Pacific Region.

Following the preliminary planning from 2020 to 2023, the finalized plan is submitted for administrative processes, and aimed for approval in 2025. The project comprises two major components:

1. Expansion of North and South ATS Parks: ANWS plans to initiate Professional Consultancy Management (PCM) procurement in 2026 (to assist with project execution between 2027 and 2032), Design Execution and Supervision Work Consultancy Procurement (execution between 2027 and 2032), with the Park Expansion Construction to be carried out between 2028 and 2032.
2. Implementation of Next-Generation Automation System: ANWS plans to initiate the Technical Consultant Services Procurement in 2027, to assist with specifying system requirements and procurement services between 2027 and 2029, and subsequent contract management between 2030 and 2034; while the implementation of Automation System along with Voice Switch will be carried out between 2029 and 2034. 

Situated between Taoyuan International Airport's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, the Air Traffic Control Tower was inaugurated on December 16, 2019, replacing the old tower which has been operational since 1979. With the airport's ongoing expansion and the third runway's slated completion in near future, ANWS has been planning to construct a second ATC tower between the current Runway 05L/23R and the future third runway, to cope with ever growing traffic demand and comprehensive air traffic control services provision while taking resilience into account.

In accordance with the airport's third runway construction timeline, ANWS began the Second Air Traffic Control Tower Construction Preliminary Plan in 2021. This involves assessment of suitable locations and heights for the second tower, as well as planning the necessary facilities to support air traffic control. ANWS will properly develop project objectives, implementation strategies, timelines, and budget estimates, while also conducting risk management. Following the preliminary planning, a construction plan will be finalized and submitted for administrative processes.

ANWS plans to secure administrative approval in 2025. The construction project is scheduled to commence in 2027, with the subsequent completion of design, supervision, and tendering. Construction will take place from 2030 to 2032, followed by system and equipment installation and testing from 2031 to 2032.

In alignment with the New Air Traffic Control Tower Complex Construction at Songshan Airport Project, the team declares our current actions and commitments to the project, including:

In line with the "Songshan Airport 2040 Master Plan", the project aims to establish a new civil aviation park, incorporating the new headquarter for ANWS, the affiliated Taipei Aviation Facilities Sector, the new air traffic control tower for Songshan Airport and an Aviation Training Institute. This site will utilize existing property on the northern side of the Songshan Airport runway, along with a portion of military-owned land. This aviation park will integrate modern design concepts to create a high-quality aviation service hub and a specialized civil aviation training facility, ensuring the safety and efficient of flight service and operations.

The project will progress in two key phases, with design planning and submission for approval set for completion by 2025, and implementation scheduled from 2027 to 2037. Phase 1, to be completed by 2033, focuses on the construction of the new air traffic control tower for Songshan Airport and the affiliated Taipei Aviation Facilities Sector. Phase 2 involves the implementation and relocation of the new headquarter for ANWS, and the Aviation Training Institute, with completion targeted by 2037.

To make flight service standard comply with international criteria and continue to progress, ANWS composes “Taipei FIR Flight Service Development Roadmap” by referring to CANSO’s “Asia Pacific ATM Modernization White Paper”, international ANSP ATM construction plans and other national transportation related white papers to confirm important issues and targets and establish policies as the guideline for managing flight service and the way to catch up with other nations.

For this case, a meeting will be arranged to discuss structures, directions and contents of the roadmap and produce a draft. Under the basis of this draft, further details will be discussed, confirmed and adjusted, hoping to finish “Taipei FIR Flight Service Development Roadmap” by the end of this year and put into action.

1. Air Traffic Controller：
   Continue Air Traffic Controller recruitment and training to cope with air traffic volume recovery in the future：
   • Recruitment:
     Based on maximum training capacities, ANWS plans to recruit 33 Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) every year from 2021 to 2025 and a total of 58 ATCs have been trained as of January 2025. Recruitment plans will be timely adjusted based on air traffic volumes to fully utilize staffing while taking Fatigue Risk Management into account.
   • Control skills enhanced training:Facing the post-pandemic recovery, air traffic control units in ANWS continue to use simulators to conduct high-volume traffic scenarios for training, while employees with newly acquired licenses during the pandemic are subject to additional operational performance assessments. In addition, ANWS will implement training programs following ICAO's Competency-Based Training and Assessment model for Air Traffic Controllers and continue to improve control skills through training.
   • ATC Flight Expertise Training Program:During 2020 to 2024, ANWS conducted the ATC Flight Expertise Training Program to allow ATCs to gain insight into flight operation procedures, aircraft performance and limitations, while hoping to improve air traffic service efficiency and achieve greater customer satisfaction. The program has achieved remarkable results and will continue in 2025.
2. Aviation Weather Personnel:
   • Recruitment:In 2024, the ANWS recruited three new personnel through the national civil service examinations. These recruits are currently undergoing pre-employment training. For 2025, the ANWS plans to request approval for seven additional positions to optimize the deployment of aviation weather personnel.
   • Meteorological Skill Enhancement Training:To maintain and enhance the expertise of aviation weather personnel in providing safe, accurate, and efficient meteorological services, all meteorological units within the ANWS continue to conduct various recurrent and proficiency training sessions in observation, forecasting, and information management, following the training manual's guidelines. These programs ensure compliance with the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations. Additionally, remedial training is arranged as needed based on annual competency assessments to uphold the quality of aviation meteorological operations.
3. Aeronautical Information And Telecommunications personnel:
   • Recruitment:Depending on the unit’s manpower shortage each year, applicants will submit applications for admission to the civil aviation special examination for aeronautical information and telecommunications subject.
   • Advanced aeronautical information and telecommunication skills training:In accordance with relevant ICAO regulations and annual training plans, we will continue to conduct specialized refresher training and business familiarization training to maintain and enhance the skills of flight information and aeronautical information officers and operators, become familiar with various equipment and operating procedures, and enrich the latest flight information and aeronautical telecommunication related knowledge.
4. Aeronautical Electronic Personnel:
   • Personnel Recruitment:In 2024, ANWS were assigned 16 aeronautical electronic personnel through the Junior and Senior Civil Service Examinations, and an additional 26 individuals were recruited through transfers and requisitions. In 2025, the recruitment process for aeronautical electronic personnel will continue, with 11 vacancies from the Junior and Senior Civil Service Examinations already submitted. Regarding vacancies arising from personnel retirements or transfers in 2025, decisions will be made on whether to submit them for the Junior and Senior Civil Service Examinations or conduct external recruitment to ensure the smooth progress of operations.
   • Continuing Aeronautical Electronic Professional Training:1 session of pre-employment aeronautical electronic training, 2 sessions of annual retraining for avionics personnel and 4 sessions of information security seminars will be conducted in 2025. To enhance the understanding of aeronautical electronic personnel regarding the relationship between aeronautical electronic equipment and operational units, from 2024 onwards, other operational units will be invited to regional retraining sessions at various avionics units to strengthen inter-unit business familiarity. In 2025, 29 regional retraining sessions for aeronautical electronic personnel will be held, and this will continue to improve the knowledge and skills of aeronautical electronic personnel to ensure aviation safety.

In line with national development policies, the diverse applications of civilian drones, and national defense needs, we assist with the execution of various airspace activities:

Sounding Rocket Launches:

In response to the country's active development of space activities, since 2022, we have assisted with short-term scientific research sounding rocket launch activities in Pingtung. We evaluate airspace and guide aircraft to avoid activity areas, ensuring flight safety while meeting the needs of national technological development.

Drones:

With the booming development of drone activities, in 2023, we have already assisted with over 6,400 airspace activities for drone applications. In 2024, we executed over 10,100 airspace activities. We will continue to cooperate with the Civil Aeronautics Administration's policies and guidance, assisting applicant units under the condition that air traffic control deems it safe, and meet user needs.

Cooperate with the Military Operations:

We continue to cooperate with various military exercises. We hold military-civilian coordination meetings to discuss bilateral operation mechanisms for different cases, ensuring flight safety for both military and civilian activities and the smooth execution of military missions.