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Snell & Wilmer Represents ATAC in Acquisition of I-SIM Software Suite
PHOENIX – Snell & Wilmer advised ATAC, an air traffic operations design, simulation, and analysis software and services company in its acquisition of the software suite, I-SIM (Integrated Simulation) from Kongsberg Geospatial.
I-SIM is a commercially available simulation system used for air traffic control training, performance enhancement, airspace design/analysis, and HITL simulations. Poised to build on ATAC’s existing air traffic operations analysis, subject matter knowledge, and simulation capabilities, the I-SIM platform will continue to present the most advanced and accurate emulation of STARS and ERAM in the industry. From I-SIM’s initial development supporting the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) to its deployment to FAA College Training Initiative (CTI) schools, and its proven effectiveness through FAA NAS airspace modernization projects and the U.S. Navy’s application of the I-SIM-based embedded trainer throughout the fleet, I-SIM will continue to serve the industry as the premier radar-based ATC simulation system.
“This acquisition provides a great opportunity for ATAC to complement Kongsberg Geospatial’s proven, reliable, and cost-effective air traffic control radar simulation technology with ATAC’s 45+ years of experience in air traffic control simulation, analysis, and tool development for the FAA, NASA, Navy, and academic community,” said Scott Simcox, President of ATAC in a recent press release. “With I-SIM, customers have access to the industry’s most realistic radar-based ATC simulation environment, allowing controllers to test new procedures and train on or practice working the most difficult scenarios on the busiest positions and sectors, using scenarios initialized with actual air traffic data. I-SIM will also enhance the education of prospective controllers at colleges and universities with tools that have the same touch and feel of the equipment currently deployed at TRACONs and ARTCCs.”
Tony Caldwell led the Snell & Wilmer team advising ATAC throughout the deal. The acquisition team included Brett W. Johnson (government contracting) and Gabrielle M. Morlock (intellectual property).
About ATAC
ATAC is a software and services company that specializes in providing the aviation community with state-of-the-art computer simulation, modeling and analysis tools, and expert services in air traffic systems and operations design and analysis. ATAC is committed to making major contributions to the aviation industry by providing high quality products and services to meet critical needs, while maintaining a creative, innovative, and responsive business environment. Since its founding in 1979, ATAC has provided expert professional services to clients in both the private and public sectors. ATAC’s services include:
- Development and application of computer models, simulations, decision aids, and analysis tools
- Expert consulting in civil and military air traffic operations
- Advanced systems research and development including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Advanced Air Mobility applications
- Experts in Environmental Assessments (EAs), policies and regulatory measures, environmental model development, environmental analysis and NEPA support, and Airspace Analysis for Civil and Military
About Snell & Wilmer
Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.
