ROME. A lot is happening at Rome-Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo Da Vinci” where Aeroporti di Roma, has entrusted ADB SAFEGATE with a number of demanding and technologically complex projects. From our offices, located in the heart of the airport,  we have worked full steam on the finalization of the SafeControl Apron Management (SAM) upgrade project, one of the first such upgrades in Europe.

Leonardo da Vinci Airport, also known as Rome-Fiumicino International Airport, is the busiest airport in Italy. For four consecutive years (2017-2020), Leonardo da Vinci Airport has won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Airports Council International award among European airports with more than 40 million passengers a year, and for three times in a row (from 2018 to 2020) the airport has won the Best Airport Award among European Airports with more than 25 million passengers a year. Still major infrastructure changes are planned by the airport operator to increase the operating capacity. Continue reading

Enzo Zangrilli

Key Account Manager for ADB Safegate

BRISBANE. One year since Brisbane Airport’s new runway opened, we take a look at how ADB SAFEGATE provided a turnkey AGL delivery for the most challenging airport project in Australia’s recent history. Tackling dredged sand and a high water table with a massive civil build, before installing and commissioning electrical infrastructure and airfield systems, our team completed the project in under 2.5 years. The airport now has a world-class parallel runway system, supporting up to 110 aircraft movements per hour. It’s the country’s most efficient, and comparable to international airport hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong in terms of capacity.

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Daniel Anile

General Manager Projects & Operations ANZ, ADB SAFEGATE

Wrocław Airport’s airfield maintenance team started to use ADB SAFEGATE’s Digital Airside Location-based Inspection and Service solution (ALIS) to improve scheduling and tracking of airside maintenance. Michał Zwierzyk, Manager Chief Power Engineer at Wrocław Airport shares his team’s experience of using our new cloud-based maintenance tool.

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Marek Lukstaedt

Area Sales Manager - Poland & Romania

PRESS RELEASE. Riyadh Airport Company (RAC), which operates King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, has collaborated with ADB SAFEGATE to launch a next-generation airport management platform at KKIA. The platform will enable RAC to take full control of operations at KKIA by facilitating proactive and data-driven decision-making, improving planning, disruption management and utilization of airport assets and resources.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

PRESS RELEASE. ADB SAFEGATE has been chosen to deploy its airfield and gate systems at the new Red Sea International Airport, including energy efficient airfield lights, its market-leading Individual Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ILCMS) and Safedock T1 Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS). Equipment deployment and capability has been selected to easily integrate with future systems, to support the Red Sea International Airport’s future expansion plans from CAT II initial-operations towards CAT III. The project reflects the airport’s vision to use scalable technology to enable a seamless landing experience while aligning with sustainability goals.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

Maintenance personnel at McCarran International Airport (LAS) no longer put pen to paper when they log maintenance performed on runway lights. Instead, a digital asset management system uses GPS technology to track the work performed and pushes the information to a cloud-based platform to enhance the accuracy of maintenance records. Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

Munich Airport’s New Apron Module C 02.5, located south east of the airport area, provides 21 new stands. The project was completed in March 2021, with opening for full operation in April 2021. Frank Wunderlich, VP of Central and Eastern Europe, ADB SAFEGATE, explains Munich Airport’s approach as a technology leader in adopting the newest and best technologies for the new apron to Ross Falconer, ACI Europe Airport Business. Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

PRESS RELEASE. Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems (A-VDGS) and SafeControl Apron Management will help streamline apron operations at the new Salt Lake City International Airport. The new airport, which opened Phase I in September and October 2020, was designed to reduce taxi times and aircraft idling. The ADB SAFEGATE solution will support airlines with safe, precise automated docking and a more efficient apron operation. Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

TAHITI. Since this year French Polynesia has started with a project to illuminate several airports with ADB SAFEGATE AGL so they can remain open during the night or in times of bad weather. Makemo airport was the first one on the list of airports to commission, and as a Service Engineer I was tasked to do the commissioning of the systems at Makemo airport in Tahiti.
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Amedeo Bertino

Service Engineer

PRESS RELEASE. Tourism is a major industry in The Bahamas, and ensuring both runways at Lynden Pindling International Airport are functional and can handle as many flights as possible is a priority for the airport. ADB SAFEGATE undertakes turnkey project to supply airfield lighting infrastructure and rebuild approach systems at The Bahamas’ largest airport.

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