CHINA. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the largest hub airport in East China. In the past 23 years, ADB SAFEGATE has had close cooperation with Pudong Airport from airfield, gate and airport systems business. On September 15, 2022, ADB SAFEGATE signed a two-year A-VDGS service contract, which is our largest in China. Continue reading

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MILAN. ADB SAFEGATE works with SEA Milan Airports to improve performance at the apron area at Linate and Malpensa airports. We´re happy to be providing equipment and software packages to provide faster gate turns, reduced delays, accurate TOBT updates, less congestion and increased productivity and cost-efficiencies, hence supporting the process which helps the much needed Airport Collaborative Decision Making processes (ACDM). Continue reading

Enzo Zangrilli

Country Manager for Italy & Malta at ADB SAFEGATE

PRESS RELEASE. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the first to add ADB SAFEGATE’s latest advanced visual docking guidance system (A-VDGS) – the Safedock FleX. The airport has ordered 42 Safedock FleX systems to replace older A-VDGS on Terminal B gates, as part of an airport-wide technology refresh aimed at improving operational performance and the passenger experience. Continue reading

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CHINA. On June 27, 2022, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (Tianfu Airport) celebrated its “first birthday”. After three flight planning seasons, the number of airlines operating at the airport has reached 32, and the average number of daily flights has increased significantly. ADB SAFEGATE has actively participated in the construction of Tianfu Airport, providing the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System, more than 18,000 Light Monitor and Switch units and 98 Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems. (Image Source: Xinhua News Agency) Continue reading

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Aircraft are vulnerable to damage caused by the vehicles that service them on the ramp coming into contact with them – an increasingly expensive (and potentially very dangerous) occurrence, as more and more aircraft are made of easily damaged composite materials. Technology is helping to reduce such incidents, while proper training and consistent standards are also essential. Megan Ramsay reports Continue reading

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PRESS RELEASE. ADB SAFEGATE’s latest A-VDGS product, Safedock FleX, introduces a new, flexible approach that gives users complete control over desired A-VDGS functionality to match their unique needs and budgets. Customers choose from proven Safedock A-VDGS advancements, making this modular product a cost-effective and exciting addition. With more than 12,000 Safedock A-VDGS on six continents, ADB SAFEGATE has continued their legacy of intelligent docking solutions with the new Safedock FleX. Continue reading

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At ADB SAFEGATE we are proud to announce the commercial release of a new member of the Safedock family – Safedock FleX. It is a new generation A-VDGS designed with safety and availability in mind. Together with our SafeControl Apron Management (SAM) software, Safedock FleX supports intelligent apron management for safe, fast and predictable aircraft turns.
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What happens on the apron impacts everything at the airport — from safety and security to on-time departures and customer experience. Airport World, the official magazine of the Airports Council International (ACI), recently published an article about ADB SAFEGATE’s Digital Apron solution. The article explains how advanced technologies including fully-automated aircraft docking, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and real-time video surveillance can provide the information needed to transform airport operations.

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Jodi Richards

Guestblogger | Aviation Freelance Writer

PRESS RELEASE. The Chicago Department of Aviation is installing ADB SAFEGATE’s Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems (A-VDGS) to manage complex gate layouts and ensure safe and precise aircraft parking on Terminal 5 gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The deal comes amid a large-scale expansion project at Terminal 5, aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays.

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Watch the video interview where Thorben Burghardt, VP Gate at ADB SAFEGATE, discusses trends and challenges within the apron area. Learn what he has to say about the latest solutions from ADB SAFEGATE.

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