With an expanding portfolio which now includes runway lighting, docking guidance and control tower systems and other state-of-the-art technologies, ADB SAFEGATE has become a key partner for airports on this continent. One such airport is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan for which Gilles Darriau, General Director of AERIA, and Alexander Herring, Regional Sales Director Africa and Managing Director ADB SAFEGATE South Africa, have great ambitions. What are these ambitions and how can they be achieved? An interview with two people who are passionate about the industry.

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In 2019, the ADB SAFEGATE Training Academy will continue to offer both theoretical and practical trainings that will help improving the operational performance of your airport, your air traffic control and your airfield maintenance & A-VDGS service personnel. Continue reading

Bart Deputter

Customer Training Manager at ADB SAFEGATE

Asia, the world’s fastest growing aviation region, faces unique challenges. Overcapacity at some of its airport hubs, while some others operate under capacity. Across the region, all airports stand united in their quest to improve airport performance. At the upcoming inter airport South East Asia in Singapore from February 27 to March 1 at Singapore Expo ADB SAFEGATE will showcase its integrated airport solutions.

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On February 6-7,  the National Aviation Infrastructure Show (NAIS 2019) will take place in Moscow, Crocus Expo. During the two days, over 100 Russian and international exhibitors will showcase their best solutions for airports and airlines to 3000+ of industry professionals. Are you going? We hope to see you in Moscow at stand B350 to chat about how airport operation can be streamlined and how we can help you to optimize airport performance.  Continue reading

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AIRPORT CAPACITY.  The new year not only is an ideal time to start afresh but also a time to reflect and look back on areas of special interest. One of these areas, close to our heart as a company is of course airport capacity and how resources in aviation are used in the most efficient way to optimize airport performance. Inspired by EUROCONTROL´s report “Challenges of Growth” from 2018 , we asked our reporter to reflect on capacity issues and scan various reports from the last few years. Lovers of facts – enjoy reading!

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VIDEO INTERVIEW.  The African aviation sector is growing rapidly but the infrastructure needs to evolve at the same pace. The Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) marks its 25th anniversary this year and Alexander Herring recently met with, Fundi Sithebe – Chief Operating Officer at ACSA – to explore her thoughts about trends in the airport industry.  

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HOLIDAY SEASON E-CARD.  Thank you for your support during 2018! We look forward to working together towards the future of aviation in 2019. With this e-card we want to wish all the best to you in the year to come! To view our holiday e-card, click on the video above. Happy holidays and enjoy the end of year celebration!

ADB SAFEGATE is a leading provider of solutions that boost efficiency, improve safety and environmental sustainability and reduce operational costs for airports, airlines and ANSP’s. The company works with customers to identify performance bottlenecks and jointly solve them through integrated solutions that improve airport and airline performance. These solutions address every aspect from approach to departure – airport traffic handling and guidance, airfield lighting, tower-based traffic control systems, intelligent gate and docking automation, services and advanced analytics. ADB SAFEGATE has more than 1,100 employees across 45 nationalities in 25 countries, and operates in more than 175 countries, serving more than 2,500 airports globally, from the busiest and largest like Atlanta, Beijing, Dubai, Heathrow, Charles De Gaulle, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Istanbul, New Delhi and Changi, to fast-growing airports across Asia and Africa. 

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EVENT. The rise of the economic development in African regions boosts the movement of individuals to the continent. More than a hundred airport projects are expected to be developed in the future years all over the continent to satisfy the transportation need.  At the 7th Airport Expansion Summit, civil aviation and transport authorities, investors, airport owners, airlines and air traffic experts will go in discussion with consultant, architects,  construction companies, equipment providers, technology vendors and service groups, and explore Africa`s airport market and its multiple opportunities. ADB SAFEGATE´s Alexander Herring is  chairman of the event. Continue reading

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PRESS RELEASE. Van Don International Airport (VDIA) pioneers LED airfield lights in Vietnam with ADB SAFEGATE’s portfolio. The airport in Quang Ninh, a northern province in Vietnam is all set to operate its first flight in December 2018 and  Vietnam Airlines has already signed a strategic agreement in January 2018 to extend its route network to and from Van Don International Airport (Quang Ninh). Continue reading

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As air traffic continues to grow, airport capacity risks being overwhelmed, with delays and cancellations threatening to mushroom to ever higher levels. Improving everyday airport performance by making more efficient use of resources and existing infrastructure is essential to meet the growing demand. One emerging technology set to help airports and airlines save costs and improve their operational efficiency is advanced analytics.
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Patrick Reijnders

Director of BU Advanced Analytics at ADB SAFEGATE