NASA Ames Research Center has proposed a blockchain prototype that is aimed at preventing potential security risks and managing air traffic control networks.

As per sources, the Federal Aviation Administration has mandated a new surveillance technology for aircraft and blockchain is expected to reduce security threats in these systems. The new surveillance system is designed to share sensitive air traffic information of flights such as its position and identity which will help in data interception. In addition, NASA has specified the possibility of using the blockchain-based solution for military, corporate and aircraft operators security.

According to Ronald J. Reisman, an Aero-computer engineer, the permissioned ledger is built on Hyperledger Fabric will enhance the security of critical flight information and allow aircraft-to-aircraft communication. The blockchain-powered platform is also expected to provide data protection to the Department of Defense via a cryptographic token.