What Searidge does

Searidge Technologies Inc., founded in Ottawa, Canada in 2006 and wholly owned by NATS (the UK's principal ANSP), provides digital tower, remote tower, and airside operations platforms to airports, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), and airlines globally. The company's technology stack centers on Chorus, a cloud-native open digital platform that integrates real-time aviation data (video, sensors, radar, flight plans, ATC systems) across stakeholders, and Aimee, a proprietary AI framework delivering computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive analytics for ATC safety-critical workloads. Five digital tower deployment models (DTnT, RDT, RDT+, HY-DT, HB-DT) plus add-on modules including Smart Stand (turnaround monitoring), Traffic Light Automation System (TLAS), Intelligent Stand Manager, and Airfield Insights form a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company is deployed at 50+ sites in 25+ countries including Hong Kong International Airport, Hamad International Airport (Doha), Heathrow, Manchester, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Budapest, Vigo, and Singapore Changi.

Searidge generates revenue through enterprise software licensing (subscription/recurring) for digital tower and apron platforms, professional services for system integration, deployment, and certification, plus managed support and maintenance contracts. Sales follow a direct enterprise field sales model targeting airports and ANSPs, complemented by strategic implementation partnerships with NATS, ADB Safegate, Chinney Alliance Engineering, and Skyway for regional delivery. The company maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, complies with ICAO 9859 safety management standards, and holds regulatory certifications across multiple jurisdictions including EASA-aligned markets, the FAA (US), QCAA (Qatar), and Spanish and Hungarian civil aviation authorities.

The business operates with 51-100 employees headquartered in Ottawa with distributed team presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Lisbon, Farnborough, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Founders Moodie Cheikh (CEO) and Alex Sauriol remain in leadership, and the company maintains ownership of a growing portfolio of digital aviation technology that includes first-of-kind deployments: the first operational video system in an ATC tower, the first AI for air traffic control, and the first regulator-certified large-scale digital towers in both the Middle East and Spain.

Name

Searidge

Legal name

Searidge Technologies Inc.

Website

https://searidgetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Searidge Technologies provides AI-powered digital tower, remote tower, and airside operations platforms to airports, ANSPs, and airlines across 25+ countries. Wholly owned by NATS (UK), the company delivers its Chorus platform and Aimee AI framework for safety-critical ATC modernization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Traffic Management Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Air Traffic Control (488111)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-to-End Enterprise AI Platforms (MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management) (HDAEANAA), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD), Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

Keywords

• Digital tower solutions
• Air traffic management
• Remote tower operations
• Airport surface management
• Airside operations platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Tower & Apron Software Licensing: Enterprise software licensing for digital tower, digital apron, and airside management platforms. Deployed across airports globally with ATC-grade safety and reliability standards. Revenue derived from platform deployment, configuration, and ongoing operational support.
2. Professional Services & Implementation: System integration, deployment, and certification services for digital tower installations. Includes joint ventures with partners (e.g., Skyway for Vigo Airport) for project delivery and commissioning.
3. Support & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing technical support, software updates, and system maintenance services bundled with platform deployments at customer sites.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Searidge Technologies builds and sells the Chorus cloud-native airside digital platform, the Aimee AI framework (computer vision, NLP, optimization), and a portfolio of digital/remote tower, digital apron, smart stand, airfield analytics, traffic-light automation, and intelligent stand management solutions. Offerings are licensed to airports, ANSPs, and airlines for live ATC, apron management, and turnaround operations, bundled with professional implementation, certification support, and ongoing maintenance services.

Product overview

Searidge Technologies offers a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored by the Chorus cloud-native digital platform, which serves as the open data integration backbone connecting all products across airports, ANSPs, and airlines. Built on Chorus are two core product families: Digital Tower (remote/digital air traffic control across five deployment models) and Digital Apron (virtual ramp/apron management). The Aimee AI engine — providing computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning — powers intelligent capabilities embedded across products including Smart Stand (turnaround monitoring), Traffic Light Automation System (TLAS, automated runway crossing control), Intelligent Stand Manager (AI-driven gate allocation), and Airfield Insights (real-time analytics and digital twin). The Convergence Framework articulates the methodology driving this ecosystem. All products are backed by 20 years of aviation expertise, with deployments at 50+ sites across 25+ countries. Searidge is a wholly owned unit of NATS (UK).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chorus: Cloud-native, open digital platform for airside operations that integrates real-time aviation data and enables secure collaboration.
• AIMEE

Products and services

• Chorus Platform Cloud-native, open digital platform that integrates real-time aviation data (video, sensors, radar, flight plans, ATC systems) across airports, ANSPs, and airlines, enabling secure collaboration, unified situational awareness, and digital transformation. All other Searidge products run on Chorus.
• Aimee AI Framework Searidge's advanced neural network framework for developing AI-based solutions in air traffic control and airport operations, providing computer vision (detection, tracking, classification), natural language processing via Aimee Voice Services, and machine learning capabilities for safety alerting, runway monitoring, gate management, and operational optimization across the Chorus platform.
• Digital Tower Remote/digital air traffic control tower solution using HD panoramic cameras, sensors, AI (Aimee), and the Chorus platform to provide real-time situational awareness for managing aircraft and vehicle movements. Offered in five models: Digital Tower in Tower (DTnT), Remote Digital Tower (RDT), Remote Digital Tower Plus (RDT+), Hybrid Digital Tower (HY-DT), and Hub Digital Tower (HB-DT).
• Digital Apron (Virtual Ramp) Virtual ramp/apron management platform providing live panoramic video views of aprons, de-icing pads, and aircraft parking areas from multiple geographically dispersed locations, enabling centralized apron control without a traditional tower. Integrates with AODB, ATC, gate/stand management, and ground lighting systems.
• Smart Stand AI-powered turnaround monitoring system that uses computer vision to automatically detect and timestamp aircraft turnaround events (block on/off, service vehicle movements, cargo/passenger loading) in real time, improving Predicted-Off-Block-Time accuracy and on-time performance. Built on Aimee and Chorus.
• Airfield Insights AI-powered analytics and digital twin solution that transforms airfield operational data into real-time and historical KPIs, interactive airfield maps, and actionable insights. Supports strategic and master planning, IROP alerting, and performance reporting across runway, ground, environmental, and safety domains.
• Traffic Light Automation System (TLAS) AI-powered system that autonomously controls traffic lights and digital signage at aircraft-vehicle crossings and back-of-stand areas using Aimee computer vision and Chorus integration with A-SMGCS. Operates in manual, semi-automatic, or fully automated modes. Deployed at Dubai International Airport with 200 ATC-grade cameras.
• Intelligent Stand Manager AI-powered stand allocation and management solution using machine learning and advanced algorithms to generate optimized pre-tactical and real-time stand plans. Includes what-if simulations, automated conflict resolution, KPI reporting, and digital twin technology for airport-wide stand optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fort Lauderdale achieved decreased incidents of wingtip collisions and aircraft going head to head with virtual ramp control
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADB SafegatecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2022Strategic technology partnership for integrated airport solutions. ADB Safegate's OneControl, A-SMGCS surveillance, and ATM flight data integrate with Searidge's digital tower platform. Partnership deployed at Hamad International Airport for Virtual Tower operations. Co-marketing relationship supporting joint airport deployments.
• NATS (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATS is Searidge's parent company (wholly owned by NATS) and primary strategic partner for digital tower deployments. NATS is a tier one ANSP providing air traffic services in the UK. Partnership enables joint development of digital tower solutions and access to NATS' customer base including Heathrow and Manchester airports. Collaboration on Hybrid Digital Tower deployments and contingency tower projects.
• Chinney Alliance EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner in Hong Kong responsible for deployment, testing, and installation of DATMS at Hong Kong International Airport. Strategic partnership for Asia-Pacific market with local engineering expertise and regulatory knowledge.
• SkywaycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint venture partnership with Skyway for digital tower deployment at Vigo Airport in Spain. Jointly delivered first regulator-certified digital control tower in Spain through collaboration with Aena.
• NAV CANADAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for air traffic management technology deployment and collaboration in Canadian aviation market. Searidge technologies deployed at multiple Canadian airports with NAV CANADA involvement.
• FerroNATSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for air traffic control services and digital tower solutions in Spanish and Portuguese markets.
• ENGIEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology and services partnership for airport infrastructure and digital transformation projects.
• ICAOminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting development of international aviation standards and collaboration on global ATM initiatives.
• EUROCAEminorOthersEuropean aviation standards organization membership. Participation in development of ED-109 and ED-153 standards for remote tower operations and air traffic management systems.
• CANSOminorOthersCivil Air Navigation Services Organization membership for ANSP industry collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for smart digital tower prototype development at Singapore Changi Airport. Partnership for development of advanced ATM solutions and testing of new technologies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indra Sistemas: Spanish IT and ATC systems provider with NorthFlow/Innova air traffic management platforms and digital tower offerings. Direct competitor in European and Latin American ATC/digital tower markets.
• Saab: Swedish defense and aviation company whose Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) joint venture pioneered the first operational remote tower. Directly competes with Searidge in digital tower deployments for ANSPs and regional airports.
• Kongsberg Gruppen: Norwegian technology group providing remote tower and air traffic management solutions through its Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace division. Competes directly with Searidge in remote tower deployments for ANSPs.
• Frequentis AG: Austrian-headquartered provider of air traffic management and digital tower solutions. Competes directly with Searidge in remote/digital tower deployments for ANSPs and airports, including certified full remote tower operations across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Thales Group: Global aerospace and defense incumbent with TopSky ATC platform and digital tower capabilities. Broader portfolio than Searidge but directly overlaps in ATC and airport digitalization for large ANSPs and airports.
• Honeywell International: Diversified aerospace and industrial conglomerate offering air traffic management and airport surface movement solutions (e.g., Honeywell Forge). Overlaps with Searidge in airport surface/operations software for ANSPs and airports.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Italian aerospace and defense group providing air traffic management and airport solutions through its ATC division. Competes in ATM modernization programs overlapping with Searidge's digital tower and apron offerings.
• ADB Safegate: Airport ground lighting and A-SMGCS provider that is both an integration partner (e.g., HIA) and a competitor in adjacent airport surface management. Overlaps with Searidge in airfield operations and integrates with Searidge Chorus deployments.
• Leidos: US defense and aviation systems integrator with FAA NextGen and ATC programs. Provides airport/airspace solutions that overlap with Searidge's ATC and digital tower capabilities, particularly in North American markets.

Emerging players

• Aireon: Space-based ADS-B surveillance provider partnered with Searidge for next-generation surface surveillance. Enables complementary rather than direct competition, but overlapping on air traffic data integration for ANSP customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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