Improved System-Wide Information Management for Aeronautical Data Chain Using Air Traffic Control Infrastructure: A Nigerian Perspective

Obinna Banner Aliche; Asagba Prince Oghenekaro; Fubara Egbono; Matthew Lawrence Pwajok; Hyelni Haruna Bassi; Chidi Ukamaka Betrand

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Improved System-Wide Information Management for Aeronautical Data Chain Using Air Traffic Control Infrastructure: A Nigerian Perspective

Obinna Banner Aliche

, Asagba Prince Oghenekaro, Fubara Egbono, Matthew Lawrence Pwajok, Hyelni Haruna Bassi, Chidi Ukamaka Betrand^*

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The modernization of air traffic management (ATM) depends on how effective aviation stakeholders share accurate and timely information. System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) provides a unified digital framework that connects aeronautical, meteorological, and operational data across the aviation network. While many advanced regions have successfully adopted ICAO SWIM concept, Nigeria is still relying on fragmented and mostly manual systems that limit operational efficiency and data reliability. This study proposes the development of an improved SWIM-based framework that uses existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) infrastructure as the foundation for integrating aeronautical data. The research combined document analysis, system modelling, and iterative software design following Agile and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles. The proposed system prototype will be developed with C#.Net, ASP.Net, and SQL Server. It will also demonstrate how digital NOTAMs, electronic flight strips, ADR-16 reports, real-time weather data, and aerodrome operator’s global reporting formats (GRF) can operate within a shared information environment. The results showed that the proposed framework will improve data consistency, reduce processing time, and enhance coordination among ICAO AFI Air Navigation Service Providers, meteorological agencies, airline operators and airport operators. It will also support real-time collaboration and aligns with ICAO’s Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP). In conclusion, adopting SWIM framework through existing ATC infrastructure, which will be supported by sound policies, strong cybersecurity, and skilled personnel, will offer Nigeria a practical pathway toward a fully digital and globally connected air traffic management system.

Published in	International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Technology (Volume 11, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijtet.20251104.11
Page(s)	115-127
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System-Wide Information Management (SWIM), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), Aeronautical Data Chain (ADC), Air Traffic Management (ATM)

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AB  - The modernization of air traffic management (ATM) depends on how effective aviation stakeholders share accurate and timely information. System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) provides a unified digital framework that connects aeronautical, meteorological, and operational data across the aviation network. While many advanced regions have successfully adopted ICAO SWIM concept, Nigeria is still relying on fragmented and mostly manual systems that limit operational efficiency and data reliability. This study proposes the development of an improved SWIM-based framework that uses existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) infrastructure as the foundation for integrating aeronautical data. The research combined document analysis, system modelling, and iterative software design following Agile and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles. The proposed system prototype will be developed with C#.Net, ASP.Net, and SQL Server. It will also demonstrate how digital NOTAMs, electronic flight strips, ADR-16 reports, real-time weather data, and aerodrome operator’s global reporting formats (GRF) can operate within a shared information environment. The results showed that the proposed framework will improve data consistency, reduce processing time, and enhance coordination among ICAO AFI Air Navigation Service Providers, meteorological agencies, airline operators and airport operators. It will also support real-time collaboration and aligns with ICAO’s Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP). In conclusion, adopting SWIM framework through existing ATC infrastructure, which will be supported by sound policies, strong cybersecurity, and skilled personnel, will offer Nigeria a practical pathway toward a fully digital and globally connected air traffic management system.
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Obinna Banner Aliche

Department of Air Traffic Control, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Port Harcourt, Nigeria;Department of Information Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Asagba Prince Oghenekaro

Department of Information Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Fubara Egbono

Department of Information Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Matthew Lawrence Pwajok

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria

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Hyelni Haruna Bassi

Department of Licencing Inspectorate, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Abuja, Nigeria

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Chidi Ukamaka Betrand

Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

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Aliche, O. B., Oghenekaro, A. P., Egbono, F., Pwajok, M. L., Bassi, H. H., et al. (2025). Improved System-Wide Information Management for Aeronautical Data Chain Using Air Traffic Control Infrastructure: A Nigerian Perspective. International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Technology, 11(4), 115-127. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijtet.20251104.11

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Aliche, O. B.; Oghenekaro, A. P.; Egbono, F.; Pwajok, M. L.; Bassi, H. H., et al. Improved System-Wide Information Management for Aeronautical Data Chain Using Air Traffic Control Infrastructure: A Nigerian Perspective. Int. J. Transp. Eng. Technol. 2025, 11(4), 115-127. doi: 10.11648/j.ijtet.20251104.11

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Aliche OB, Oghenekaro AP, Egbono F, Pwajok ML, Bassi HH, et al. Improved System-Wide Information Management for Aeronautical Data Chain Using Air Traffic Control Infrastructure: A Nigerian Perspective. Int J Transp Eng Technol. 2025;11(4):115-127. doi: 10.11648/j.ijtet.20251104.11

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  abstract = {The modernization of air traffic management (ATM) depends on how effective aviation stakeholders share accurate and timely information. System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) provides a unified digital framework that connects aeronautical, meteorological, and operational data across the aviation network. While many advanced regions have successfully adopted ICAO SWIM concept, Nigeria is still relying on fragmented and mostly manual systems that limit operational efficiency and data reliability. This study proposes the development of an improved SWIM-based framework that uses existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) infrastructure as the foundation for integrating aeronautical data. The research combined document analysis, system modelling, and iterative software design following Agile and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles. The proposed system prototype will be developed with C#.Net, ASP.Net, and SQL Server. It will also demonstrate how digital NOTAMs, electronic flight strips, ADR-16 reports, real-time weather data, and aerodrome operator’s global reporting formats (GRF) can operate within a shared information environment. The results showed that the proposed framework will improve data consistency, reduce processing time, and enhance coordination among ICAO AFI Air Navigation Service Providers, meteorological agencies, airline operators and airport operators. It will also support real-time collaboration and aligns with ICAO’s Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP). In conclusion, adopting SWIM framework through existing ATC infrastructure, which will be supported by sound policies, strong cybersecurity, and skilled personnel, will offer Nigeria a practical pathway toward a fully digital and globally connected air traffic management system.},
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