Polaris becomes operational backup air traffic system in Hungary

Polaris, the air traffic control system from Icelandic software firm Tern Systems, has been activated as a crucial backup system for HungaroControl in Hungary. This move bolsters safety and operational continuity in one of Europe's most heavily trafficked air corridors.

HungaroControl is responsible for air traffic services within Hungarian airspace and the upper airspace over Kosovo. The system manages an immense volume of air traffic, with approximately 1.4 million flights passing through annually – a figure roughly seven times greater than that of Icelandic airspace. A significant portion of these flights are transcontinental journeys between Europe and other continents.

The implementation of Polaris ensures that if HungaroControl's primary air traffic control system experiences any failure or becomes inaccessible, the backup system will seamlessly take over. This immediate transition guarantees that air traffic can continue without interruption, maintaining the high safety standards required in such a critical aviation hub.