Traditionally, airfield lighting fixtures served only basic functional purposes, enabling airports to switch lights on and off to guide aircraft during landing and taxiing manoeuvres. However, with the addition of integrated sensors into AGL IoT devices, it is possible to collect a tremendous amount of data, not only regarding the operation of the light but also about the airside ecosystem in which it operates. Digital twins are modelled to replicate the behaviour and performance of the physical objects in real-time, using data gathered from the sensors or other sources of information.

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Regardt Willer

CMO & Airfield Commercial VP at ADB SAFEGATE

The future of the aviation industry is data-driven and technology-enabled, and Airside 4.0 is at the forefront of this evolution. It is empowering airports to move towards a smarter, more sustainable future, paving the way for efficient and safer airports.

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Regardt Willer

CMO & Airfield Commercial VP at ADB SAFEGATE

The aviation industry is evolving rapidly and airports must adapt to meet the new challenges and demands of the industry. Hubs are under more pressure than ever to reduce costs, increase safety and improve efficiency. The Airside 4.0 concept by ADB SAFEGATE empowers them to achieve these goals by leveraging new and emerging technologies to revolutionise airside operations.

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Regardt Willer

CMO & Airfield Commercial VP at ADB SAFEGATE

LED. Get ready to celebrate! It’s been 20 years since ADB SAFEGATE launched its groundbreaking LED technology in the aviation industry and revolutionized the way we light up airfields. From the origins of our 2002 research to the launch of our first LED product, the Taxiway Edge in 2003, LED innovation has changed the game for airports around the world. Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

TRAINING. The ADB SAFEGATE Training Academy worked hard on the training portfolio for 2024! We have new airfield advanced courses to offer but also new training locations. We are delighted to offer in-person classroom training now in 6 major cities across the globe: Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Johannesburg are added to the list of training centres, on top of Columbus, Malmö and Brussels! Continue reading

Quentin Fromont

Training Manager, Training Academy

PRESS RELEASE. Leveraging innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions from ADB SAFEGATE, SHIA-operated airports can more accurately predict Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to improve apron operations and passenger services. 75% of flights now land within 30 minutes of their scheduled landing time benfiting pre-allocation of stands and reducing the need to make stand changes by 25%.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

PRESS RELEASE. ADB SAFEGATE is working closely with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to optimize resource allocation and improve operation efficiency with an upgrade of the Airport Operational Database/Resource Management System (AODB/RMS). Since the upgrade, more than 80% of stand allocation operations can be completed automatically. Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

INNOVATION SUMMIT. When ADB SAFEGATE  hosted innovation summits around the globe, we gathered with customers and other industry experts to explore how aviation can meet upcoming challenges utilizing advanced technologies and innovative approaches. Watch the video with highlights from exciting and productive days! Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

A recent trial at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport proves digitization of ramp operations can enhance operations and improve turnaround time of aircraft. The Intelligent Apron trial was conducted by the AAAE Airport Consortium on Consumer Trust (ACT) together with stakeholders from ADB SAFEGATE, Synaptic Aviation, DFW and American Airlines. Read about the proof of concept in a special Airside Report from Airport Business Magazine. Continue reading

Joe Petrie

Editorial Director | Airport Business

Robert Stachow, VP, Airfield Connected Solutions at ADB SAFEGATE, tells Airside International about the company’s Airfield 4.0 solution. In this information age, Airfield 4.0 is said to be the answer to navigating enormous pools of data with the use of automation to digitise the airfield and enable real-time decision making in the most efficient way possible. Continue reading

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