Infrastructure for Autonomous Aviation
GATS develops Air Logistics Centers (ALCs) and operational infrastructure to enable scalable, high-consequence autonomous cargo operations.
Air logistics centers
ALCs are purpose-built facilities designed to support autonomous cargo aircraft operations at scale.
alc Core components
Runway systems
- Parallel runway configurations
- Separation for manned and unmanned operations
- Optimized for high-frequency operations
Aircraft Operations Zones
- UAV hangars and staging areas
- Manned aircraft support areas
- Maintenance and inspection facilities
Cargo Processing Facilities
- Large-scale sorting and distribution centers
- Truck docking and logistics integration
- High-throughput cargo handling
System Monitoring & Control
- Centralized operational monitoring
- Data processing and communications
- Real-time system visibility
integrated operations
integrated operational archiTECTURE
ALCs integrate:
- Aircraft (UAV and Manned platforms)
- C3 systems
- Ground operations
- Data and communication networks
This integration ensures consistent operations, reduced system risk, and scalable deployment.
deployment strategy
phased deployment
Infrastructure is deployed in phases to align with aircraft production, certification progression, and operational validation.
initial regions under evaluation
USA:
- Arizona
- Texas
- North Carolina
- Florida
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
World-Wide:
- Germany
- Poland
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Philippines
- Australia
- Japan
approach
- Site identification and evaluation
- Regional activation
- Network expansion
why infrastrUCTURE matters
engineering and development
GATS collaborates with engineering and infrastructure partners to support ALC design, planning, and development.
- Kimley-Horn (ALC planning and design support under LOI)