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French firm to fit out control tower at Abu Dhabi airport
Thales system will integrate most advanced ATM automation
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:32 October 15, 2008
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports Company on Wednesday said it has awarded France's Thales the contract to fit out Abu Dhabi International Airport's new air traffic control centre tower.
With the construction of the tower underway and due for completion in 2009, Thales is expected to start integrating the systems and command centre over the coming year.
ADAC chairman and managing director Khalifa Al Mazrouei said, "We look forward to Thales delivering this contract which will help us take a further step in our quest to become a world class gateway airport."
The Thales systems will integrate the most advanced ATM automation features needed for world leading air traffic control as well as airport ground control systems and aeronautical information systems (AIS) and messages switching (AFTN/AMHS).
The new 109-metre, 20-storey tower will be situated between the present and new runways. The new runway became operational on October 12. The tower will become the nerve centre of the new airport development, replacing the present tower near Terminal 1.
In addition to the control tower deal, Thales will install its Middle East Support Centre at the airport's business park.
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