Selex ES Inc, a US subsidiary of global technology firm Leonardo has added airport surface management technologies to their air traffic control (ATC) solutions.
Specialists in en-route navigation, precision approach and landing as well as surveillance systems, Selex ES’ new AeroBoss technologies offer real-time, collaborative decision-making, flight and ground vehicle tracking, and runway safety systems that allow all surface vehicles to operate more safely and more efficiently. The solution provides an airport-wide common operating platform enabling command and control of airport operations, maintenance, and emergency rescues.
One of AeroBoss’ core solutions is the AeroBoss Runway Incursion Warning System (RIWS). It prevents accidents by alerting vehicle drivers of hazards before entering they runway area. According to Selex ES there are around 3100 airports in the world with commercial air carrier service, but only a small percentage have runway incursion prevention systems.
The addition of AeroBOSS solutions to Leonardo’s portfolio comes at a critical time, as the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO)and Flight Safety Foundation have expressed concerns regarding the risks of airport runway incursions as air travel begins to resume following the sharp declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
