DataBeacon Validates Romeo5 in Aeronautical Technology Program (PTA) Project with SAERCO

DataBeacon has today announced the successful validation of their Romeo5 digital twin (GDR5) Flight Information Display, a step towards the modernization and digitalization of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) service within airport airspace.

In Partnership with SAERCO, DataBeacon Has Validated Their Romeo5 digital twin (GDR5) Flight Information Display (FID) Solution - Courtesy DataBeacon

On Wednesday (July 9, 2025), DataBeacon, a leading provider of innovative Flight Information Display Systems, announced the successful validation of their Romeo5 digital twin (GDR5). Romeo5 is DataBeacon’s Flight Information Display (FID) solution built to enhance tower operations by delivering real-time flight data to Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) and Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officers (AFISOs).  The project aims to modernize and digitize the infrastructures of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) service within airport airspace, making air transportation more efficient, sustainable, and safe – in line with the EU‘s environmental and digitalization goals.

To ensure the functionality of this tool, as well as verifying its sustainability and efficiency, rigorous testing is necessary. Thanks to co-financing from the Spanish CDTI with Next Generation EU funds, DataBeacon created GDR5, a digital model that allows simulation and real-time analysis of various operational situations and scenarios, facilitating informed decision making and anticipating potential issues or conflicts.  GDR5 provides a virtual and dynamic representation of the aerodrome and its operations to enhance airport safety and efficiency levels. Additionally, DataBeacon is developing an AI-based system that is designed to support ATCOs and other professionals, enabling them to access relevant information to ensure operational efficiency and environmental sustainability at the airport.

In partnership with SAERCO (Servicios Aeronáuticos, Control y Navegación), DataBeacon has explored how the digital assistant can support operations in a wide range of real scenarios, including low visibility conditions at the airport, service degradation, runway performance or playback and post-analysis dashboards.  As part of the testing, nine ATCOs and AFISOs used GDR5 for two weeks. The testing provided valuable insights from SAERCO controllers and managers alike, praising its clear interface, reliable alerts, and accurate display of aircraft and vehicle positions.  They highlighted how it reduces workload, boosts confidence, and aligns with real-world needs.

Post-analysis and replay tools were tested as well, and their clarity and usefulness for operational reviews was validated and confirmed.  DataBeacon’s model, forecasting time-to-threshold at Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), delivered over 95 percent safe predictions. This enabled better runway decisions, thereby verifying that safety and efficiency can go hand in hand in aviation, with the help of AI and digitalization of Air Traffic Management infrastructures.

DataBeacon is a leading innovator in air traffic operations, employing a human-centric approach to seamlessly integrate data and machine learning.  Their cutting-edge technology is founded on the principles of reliability, scalability, and maintainability, guaranteeing exceptional performance standards.  DataBeacon’s upcoming products are being designed to herald a new era in aviation, introducing advanced features and functionalities that will revolutionize the provision of aviation products and services for air navigation service providers and airports.

Source: DataBeacon