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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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

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EVENT. At inter airport Europe 2021, ADB SAFEGATE’s ‘Smarter Together’ theme will showcase how the company is helping airports chart a smoother recovery using smart technology and actionable insights to deliver a superior operational performance, while adapting easily to meet changing demands. The company’s latest solutions and services for the airfield, gate, tower and terminal leverage digital technologies such as wireless communication, smart sensors and cloud- and web-based mobile systems to bring a step change in airport operations.

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PRESS RELEASE. At inter airport Europe 2019, ADB SAFEGATE is showcasing RELIANCE, its intelligent airfield portfolio.  Redesigned to be fully compatible, highly modular and robust, the products work together seamlessly to boost airfield efficiency and safety, while reducing costs and environmental impact. Visit us at inter airport Europe 2019, at Booth 1320, Hall B5 to learn more about the RELIANCE intelligent airfield portfolio.

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With the third new runway, Russia’s busiest airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), allows to increase its capacity from 60 to 65 flights per hour to something close to 90. At ADB SAFEGATE we are proud to have contributed to the improved airport performance through the commissioning of the complete set of Airfield Lighting.

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ADB SAFEGATE Reporter

When working 24×7, every second counts and that’s why the right support and solutions are needed to shorten time to gate, to reduce downtime and to keep flight delays to a minimum. In other words –  to  make the most of every second. Thank you Liege Airport and @Jean-Luc Deru for sharing this video to illustrate where the action’s at.

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VIDEO. At inter airport Europe 2017, ADB SAFEGATE´s Global Product Manager ILCMS,  Rikard Larsson explained  how our LED and 2A solutions are making huge energy savings for airport customers around the world.   ADB SAFEGATE has achieved a key milestone in airfield ground lighting (AGL) with the installation of the 1.2 millionth LED AGL fixture globally.
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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

Goma International Airport (GOM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a strategic airport used by MONUSCO, a United Nations mission for peacekeeping in the region. Since the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in 2002 when the airport was overrun with lava, operations had become very limited. To upgrade GOM with efficient airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems and optimize operations MONUSCO selected ADB SAFEGATE.
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Alexander Herring

Vice President Africa