Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited, alongside Collins Aerospace and Aviation Data Communication Corporation, organized the 13th Aviation Customer Meeting (ACM) 2023 in Chiang Mai Province from November 7th to 9th, 2023. The event also marked the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the GLOBALink/Asia-Pacific partnership.

8 November 2023, Mrs. Pornnabpan Chootai, Vice President (Business Development) Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited (AEROTHAI), Ms. Clotilde Enel-Rehel, Executive Director, Connectivity & Enablement Solutions, Collins Aerospace, United States, and Mr. Luo Tao, President, Aviation Data Communication Corporation (ADCC), People's Republic of China, jointly presided over the opening of the Aviation Customer Meeting (ACM) 2023 on the theme "Unlocking Value through Data and Connectivity." This meeting aimed to respond to the transition of aviation communication systems into a fully digital format. Airlines are expected to benefit from fully embracing digital aviation communication systems, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency within the aviation industry by integrating technology and practices.

Over these two days, more than 200 participants attended the meeting, including representatives from 55 airlines across the Asia-Pacific region, partners within the Asia-Pacific region, and members of the global aviation industry. Attendees gained insights and exchanged in-depth information with over 25 qualified speakers and experts in the aviation industry. They shared knowledge and highlighted best practices, presenting the current status of aviation communication and developments in the future of flight data communication services, aviation-related applications, and upcoming aviation technologies. The aim was to enhance the efficiency and safety of aviation services by disseminating optimal practices and cutting-edge insights.

The 25th anniversary of the partnership "GLOBALink/Asia-Pacific" among AEROTHAI, Collins Aerospace, and ADCC was celebrated by all three parties at the conference. This collaboration was established in 1998 to create a communication network for air traffic data, replacing the outdated air traffic communication network. Today, this collaboration has grown significantly, resulting in the establishment of 390 remote ground stations in the Asia-Pacific region. This extensive area provides Data Link services for the aviation industry in the region.