RICHMOND, BC, Canada, May 29, 2026 – Transoft Solutions has released SkySAFE 2026, expanding compatibility with the latest CAD platforms and introducing new and improved capabilities designed to streamline aerodrome safeguarding workflows.
As with previous versions the focus remains on enabling faster and more repeatable creation, assessment, and iteration of regulatory-compliant obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) compared with manual 3D drafting approaches.
For airports, consultants, and planning teams, that means less rework when conditions change and more confidence in the surfaces and reports used to support certification work or routine safeguarding between certification cycles.
SkySAFE 2026 is relevant for both existing users planning an upgrade and organisations evaluating SkySAFE for the first time. It is particularly useful for teams that perform repeated OLS evaluations and want a workflow that supports rapid iteration without recreating models from scratch when inputs change.
Platform compatibility for modern CAD workflows
A key highlight in SkySAFE 2026 is updated compatibility with current CAD environments. The release adds support for BricsCAD V26, helping teams continue modelling and analysis work in the latest BricsCAD environment.
The tool also brings compatibility updates for the newest Autodesk platform releases, supporting teams who integrate safeguarding into broader design and planning workflows using Autodesk tools.
Continuous regulatory support
SkySAFE 2026 introduces new support for EASA CS-ADR-DSN Issue 7, enabling users to model and analyze obstacle surfaces aligned to the latest EASA airport design standards. This gives users an updated framework for surface modelling when working within EASA guidance.
Additionally, regulation references for Transport Canada TP 312 (5th Edition Amendment 3) and FAA AC 150/5300-13B were updated for clarity and client verification.
New reporting capability: Obstacle Chart output (ICAO Type A aligned)
For users who need clear reporting outputs, a new Obstacle Chart report provides a dedicated view of runway and approach surfaces in both plan and profile, with obstacles displayed and labelled in each view. It also visually highlights obstacles of concern to help users quickly identify critical penetrations and focus follow-up assessment where it matters most.
To support broader usability, the chart output aligns specifically with ICAO Type A reporting, while remaining available across other supported regulations so users can generate similar chart-style outputs regardless of the regulatory framework in use.
Improved OLS editing: expanded offset approach support
SkySAFE 2026 expands flexibility when defining offset approaches, extending support across additional regulations. This allows users to specify approach surfaces at an angled deviation from the runway centreline, which is helpful when modelling more complex approach scenarios that do not align with a straight centreline assumption.
Support has been extended for: France PSA, EASA CS-ADR-DSN Issue 6, and ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 (9th Edition) Ammendment 17.
For more information, about SkySAFE 2026, click here.
About Transoft Solutions
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