Edinburgh’s Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) has relocated into the air transport hub’s control tower following a £1.1 million transformation project of the iconic building.
Often referred to as the ‘eyes, ears and voice’ of the regional hub, Edinburgh’s AOCC team comprises Airport Operations Managers (AOMs), Passenger Operations Safety Manager (POSMs) and AOCC Co-ordinators who handle more than 300 calls, monitor 600 cameras and respond to emergency callouts each day.
The tower is already home to Air Navigation Solutions Limited (ANSL), who manage air traffic control at the busy Scottish airport.
“This development will transform the way our teams collaborate with partners, including air traffic control, who are already based in the tower, allowing the further sharing of knowledge, skills and expertise,” said Myles Grima, Edinburgh Airport’s Head of Operations.
Meanwhile, Vicky Bhogal-Hunt, ANSL’s Head of Air Traffic Services at Edinburgh Airport added: “Bringing the AOCC into the tower is a highly logical move that will ensure a seamless working environment that fosters increased efficiency and the exchange of knowledge and collaboration between ANSL and our valued partners at Edinburgh Airport.”
