Raytheon Co., the Waltham-based defense contractor, has won a $77 million contract to improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s weather tracking system.
With the new system, advanced algorithms will give air traffic specialists more reliable predictions earlier and help them make efficient routing decisions, said Michael Espinola, the managing director of Raytheon Air Traffic Solutions.
“Improving the quality and accuracy of aviation weather data products will significantly improve the efficiency and safety for all stakeholders within the system,” he said in a statement.
Raytheon does a lot of business with the FAA, including technical contracts and training programs for thousands of air traffic controllers every year, according to its website. In late 2014, the agency signed a $350 million deal to revamp air traffic control systems, according to reports.
The company also supplies air traffic management systems to foreign countries. Globally, Raytheon says its products monitor more than 60 percent of the world’s airspace.
Jack Newsham can be reached at jack.newsham@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @TheNewsHam.