ACU May Final Draft LR

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A panel discussion at GALF during the Airport Show 2019
Handling System (BHS) using virtual
reality which gives airport operators
virtual view of the end results of what
they are designing.
The technology can be used for
optimizing the existing systems, said
Philippe Martinet, Deputy Managing
Director, ADP Ingenierie.
T h i s y e a r , 2 0 c o m p a n i e s
participated under the Swiss flag,
s h o w c a s i n g c u t t i n g e d g e
technologies. Chris Watts, Consul
General of Switzerland, said Swiss
companies have contributed to the
development of the region.
One of them, EuroPoles, unveiled a
unique loading system, and signed a
deal with Dubai Airports for the
calling points systems and energy
saving systems.
Nokia, meanwhile, showcased its
innovative technologies, along with
managed services for building highly
reliable and secure mission-critical
domestic as well as international
a v i a t i o n n e t w o r k i n g . T h e s e
technologies help both airports and
Air Navigation Service Providers
(ANSPs) meet key regulatory and
unique network communications
upgrade challenges.
“As ATC infrastructure
forms a critical foundation
for the aviation industry,
one of the most important
aspects is to ensure the
support of legacy
applications and services
while moving toward an IP
environment. Nokia has
helped many ANSPs
overcome these legacy
application support issues
with robust network
solutions allowing seamless
connectivity and reduced
costs,” said Kamal Ballout,
head of the TEPS MEA &
Global Energy Segment,
Nokia.
ITW GSE announced its launching
its new battery powered Nissan leaf
battery packs for GPUs (ground
power units) to support the green
airports and a better working
environment for the airport staff. A
battery powered 400 Hz unit that will
help airports reduce their carbon
foot print, replacing their diesel
powered GPUs by clean eGPUs.
“The challenges are congested
airport, flexible infrastructures,
carbon emissions control, noise,
health and safety for operators in the
ramp,” said David Feuga, Sales
Director, Middle East and Africa, ITW
GSE.
DFS Aviation Services showcased
t h e P H O E N I X We b I n n o v a t i o n
System. This web-based cloud
s o l u t i o n e n a b l e s a i r t r a ffi c
controllers to use PHOENIX tracker
not only at their controller working
position but also anytime and
anywhere. The product targets
ANSP's, airports and airlines as well
as any other stakeholder involved in
ATM.
“We believe that airports will have
to tackle positive challenges like
growth and expansion. We look
forward to strengthening DFS