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

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

PRESS RELEASE. Abu Dhabi Airports revealed its Advanced Airfield Lighting and Guidance System at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Read the press release and watch the video to follow the the successful planning, development and completion of the A-SMGCS Level 4 Follow the Greens solution which embodies the strong partnership between ADB SAFEGATE and Abu Dhabi Airports.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

AIRFIELD. Transition has been a constant in aviation. From landing on farms and fields to full-fledged airports, aviators have seen it all. So has ADB SAFEGATE. For 75 years, we have had the unique experience of evolving for our customers through each industrial leap. Today, we are harnessing Industry 4.0 technologies to deliver smart, interconnected airfields for our customers. We invite you on our journey to a fully enabled Airfield 4.0. Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

The 2021 edition of ADB SAFEGATE’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report confirms our commitment to sustainability while highlighting our aspirations, progress and impact. From solutions that reduce aviation’s environmental footprint and initiatives to make operations more sustainable – to conducting our business with integrity and promoting workplace diversity and inclusion – we’re strengthening corporate citizenship efforts to make our company, our industry, and the world a better place.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

Beijing DaXing International Airport maximizes availability in all weather conditions with complete airfield setup and gate solutions to allow safer, more efficient approach and departure.  ADB SAFEGATE’s RELIANCE LED intelligent lighting and control systems in the airfield, and Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance systems (A-VDGS) at the gate, power this mega airport which is envisioned to become one of the busiest airports globally.  Continue reading

ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

GRAZ. Ever growing complexity is the new normal for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). Today’s controllers have to be aware of a magnitude of different flight procedures, and consider a steadily growing amount of data while operating multiple systems in the control rooms, all this while putting safety first, and respecting the growing demand for efficient and sustainable routing and guidance.

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Ieyasu Sugimoto

Global Product Manager ATC Solutions

Collaboration and global standards are the keys to unlocking greater efficiency in air traffic management. The dynamic nature of aviation should be embraced, according to Christian Onselaere, CEO, ADB SAFEGATE. As he puts it: “There has probably never been a more exciting time to be in air traffic management”.
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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

By letting all parts of your airport work together as one unit we help you unlock your hidden potential for airport traffic expansion. With our leading solutions for gate, airfield, tower and service, connecting the entire airport, you are supported for more and safer aircraft movements.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

Several years ago, LED technology transformed airfield ground lighting. Its adoption has since been rapid and unstoppable as airports reap the rewards of substantially lower energy costs, ultra-long lamp life, high-quality output and much faster response times compared to the conventional halogen lighting. Build a safer, lower cost airfield. Today, we stand on the threshold of a further transformation as advanced control systems build on the capabilities of LED lighting and other technologies to create the intelligent airfield.

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Andreas Wirandi

Global Product Manager Intelligent Lighting

Follow the Greens at Heathrow – pilots love it, many know about it, but how is it really working and how was it developed and implemented? I asked Adam Spink, an active Heathrow Tower controller that I know from my work at EUROCONTROL some years ago, and more recently as my co-participant to the EUROCONTROL A-SMGCS Task Force.
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Bengt Collin

ATC Operational Advisor