ATC supplier Indra and Swiss air navigation service provider Skyguide have completed the installation of runway safety technology at Geneva Airport.
The Advanced Runway Safety Improvement (ARSI) solution automatically detects if ATC gives conflicting clearances or if a pilot is not following instructions. In case of conflicting clearances or non-conformance, the air traffic controller automatically gets an electronic warning, allowing more time to react and prevent potential critical situations.
ARSI was installed at Zurich, which is characterized by its intersecting runways, in 2019. Indra said ARSI has boosted safety at Zurich since its deployment in 2019.
Geneva handled 18 million passengers in 2019. Skyguide also uses the InNOVA ground surveillance system from Indra, and the recent enhancements will improve air traffic controllers’ situational awareness. The implementation in Geneva demonstrates that advanced safety alerts (A-SMGCS stage 3+) is beneficial also to single-runway airports said Indra.
" This collaboration not only underscores our dedication to providing safe and efficient air navigation services but also highlights our role as an innovation leader in the industry", said Klaus Meier, Skyguide's chief technology officer.
Andrew Fiamingo, managing director of Indra’s subsidiary in Norway, said, “The collaboration we maintain with Skyguide has allowed us to bring to the market cutting-edge developments that help air navigation service providers around the world maintain regular traffic at the times when they need it most at their airports, under adverse weather conditions or when demand peaks.”