Adacel and Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) have transitioned the Reval air traffic virtual tower system at Kuressaare Airport into operational service. The Estonian Transport Administration (ETA) granted its air traffic service approval officially on 8 May, 2024.
Kuressaare is the second operational airport at the Remote Tower Centre (RTC) in Tallinn where Tartu Airport has been operating since April, 2023.
“This milestone is historic because we have achieved our goal of providing air traffic services to multiple regional airfields simultaneously from one centralised location,” said Ivar Vark, EANS CEO. He added that Estonia became the sixth country in the world to provide digital tower services when the tower at Tartu went live.
“We’re delighted that Estonia now has two regional airports equipped with operational Reval virtual tower systems. Together with Adacel, our goal is to become the first country in the world where all regional airports have been transferred to remote air traffic services based on digital technology.”
Adacel’s CEO, Daniel Verret, added: “Launching Reval at Kuressaare Airport marks a significant milestone in our partnership with EANS. Together, this deployment underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety, efficiency and reliability in airspace management. With its proven success and adaptability, we see immense potential to expand Reval globally, ensuring safer skies and more efficient air travel for people worldwide.”
