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Airservices Australia teams up with Saab


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Airservices Australia teams up with Saab and LFV for trials of remotely operated air traffic control tower technology in Australia later this year.

Saab and Swedish air navigation services provider LFV, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the air navigation services provider Airservices Australia for the delivery and support of a remotely operated tower solution for trials in Australia.

”This marks the international breakthrough for our remotely operated tower solution,” said Per Ahl, sales director for Saab’s air traffic management solutions. ”Airservices Australia will be of great importance in the certification process, and together with LFV we will be able to verify the solution in two completely different environments. Their trials will be an important reference for the Asia Pacific region.”
Ongoing commitment

Airservices CEO Greg Russell said the trial reflected the agency’s ongoing commitment to the development and implementation of new technology to make aviation safer, more environmentally friendly and more efficient.

“Airservices has a proud history of adopting emerging technology for the benefit of the Australian aviation industry. This new trial will allow us to examine the possible application of remote tower technology in the Australian environment. In particular, whether the system has the potential to assist us meet demand for services in areas including the remote north-west of the country.

These areas are experiencing a rapid growth in air traffic and Airservices must be prepared to provide air traffic management services when and if required as a result,” Mr Russell said.



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