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Docking Guidance Systems Reference List. Safedock a-VDGS and SafeControl - Apron Management (GOS)
Docking Guidance Systems Reference List. Safedock a-VDGS and SafeControl - Apron Management (GOS)
Reference List
Safedock A-VDGS and SafeControl - Apron Management (GOS)
Safedock A-VDGS
By securing safe operations at the gate, a lot of time and money is won. Safedock
ensures that your airport is optimally equipped - today and for the future. When
using Safedock systems, all aircraft are quickly and smoothly parked in a correct setup,
providing the possibility for tight time schedules to be maintained. When an aircraft is
parked faster and the gates are turned more efficiently, a lot of CO2 emissions are
prevented. This result is optimal safety, increased efficiency and reduced power and
aircraft fuel consumption, which lead to a cleaner environment.
Our Safedock systems exists in 3 different models : T1, T2 and T3. All Safedock systems
contains scan function, aircraft verification check, parking accuracy of 10cm and
docking in severe weather.
Safedock T1 is equipped with apron scan, PBB scan, Ramp Information Display
System (RIDS) and stop position 2-65 meters.
The Safegate concept of centralized control and monitoring of stands and aprons is
called SafeControl - Apron Management. The origin of this new concept is Safegate‟s
Gate Operating System (GOS), built on a new platform to enhance integration and
data sharing capabilities.
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United Kingdom – London Gatwick Airport ................................................................................. 53
United Kingdom – Stansted Airport ................................................................................................. 54
Middle East ................................................................................................................................................ 54
Bahrain International Airport ............................................................................................................. 54
Kuwait International Airport............................................................................................................... 55
United Arab Emirates - Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai .......................................... 55
United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Airport .................................................................... 56
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah International Airport ................................................................ 60
Oceania ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Australia - Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney ......................................................... 61
Australia - Melbourne International Airport ................................................................................... 62
Australia - Perth Intl; Brisbane Intl; Townsville Intl; Cairns Intl; Darwin Intl ........................... 63
Australia - Perth International Airport.............................................................................................. 65
New Zealand - Auckland International Airport ............................................................................ 66
New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport ..................................................................... 67
Complete Reference List, Docking Guidance Systems ..................................................................... 68
North America ........................................................................................................................................ 68
South America ........................................................................................................................................ 70
Oceania..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Middle East .............................................................................................................................................. 74
Europe....................................................................................................................................................... 77
Africa ......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Asia............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Summary .................................................................................................................................................... 94
Safedock – SafeControl - Apron Management
North and South America
Equipment: T2-24/T1
Quantity: 70 (T2-24) + 4 (T1) = 74
Duration: 2012-2015
Scope: Safegate Group was awarded a contract to install A-VDGS on all
gates of YYC‟s existing terminal and future international facility,
beginning with 41 Safedock systems installed in early 2013 on
existing Airline Terminal Building gates. In late 2013 the gate
operating system will be updated to SafeControl – Apron
Management. Safedock systems will be installed on all gates of
the new international facility before its opening in 2015. This
will include 29 Safedock T2-24 systems and 4 T1 systems for
gates with challenging layouts
Client objective: Improve ramp and gate efficiency, particularly during IROPS.
Selection process: RFP process
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USA – Charlotte-Douglas International Airport – US Airways
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 37+46=83
Duration: 2012-2013 (upgrade from GOS to SAM)
Scope: In a combined project with US Airways and the airport, Safegate
was selected to provide Safedock T2-24 on all US Airways gates
at its major CLT hub. All current and future systems will connect
to the GOS gate operating system with an interface to US
Airways flight systems for automated docking initiation and data
collection. When not docking aircraft the Safedock displays will
serve as a ramp information display (RIDS) providing timely
information to ground crew.
Client objective: Improve ramp and gate efficiency, particularly during IROPS.
Selection process: Technical evaluation.
USA - Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport - American Airlines
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USA – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 8
Duration: 2012
Scope: Safegate Group was awarded a contract to install 8 Safedock
Docking Guidance Systems on international gates at IAH as part
of the airport‟s Terminal D renovation. IAH will use Safedock‟s
Ramp Information Display System (RIDS) capability to
communicate important arrival and departure information to
ground crew and Safedock‟s camera feature to provide a live
view of all gate activity to strengthen security surveillance. The
contract also includes Safegate‟s newest gate operating
software, SafeControl - Apron Management that will integrate
with the airport‟s flight information system and feed critical gate
utilization information to the Airport Operational Database
(AODB).
Client objective: 1. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates.
2. Provide gate equipment familiar to foreign flag carriers.
3. Accommodate new large and wide body aircraft.
Selection process: CMAR bid process.
Europe
Switzerland - Geneva Airport
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 20
Duration: 2012
Scope: 2012 delivery of 20 Safedock systems. The contract also includes
Safegate Group newest gate operating system, SafeControl - Apron
Management. The customer is using SafeControl – Apron Management
since January 2013, but the final reception is not yet validated.
Middle East
KSA – Jeddah Airport
Equipment: 78 x T1, 28 x T3, 120 Gate signs, 78 workstations (IASS) including
all hardware accessories such as cabinets.
Quantity: 76 x T1, 28 x T3, 120 Gate signs, 76 workstations (IASS) including
all hardware accessories such as cabinets.
Duration: Began 2013. To be completed late 2014 or early 2015.
Scope: a) Complete design. Including DGS location, infrastructure such as
poles and cabling. Safegate have design liability. IASS design,
development, installation and implementation.
b) Coordination with other vendors for design and development.
c) Complete installation for all equipment and infrastructure.
d) FAT and training
e) T&C
f) Handover Documentation for all systems and equipment
provided, including As-Builts
Client objective: Client objective: Issue a design that uses our efficiency when it
comes to the T1's (i.e. multiple centrlines and stands making use of
one system). Our (IASS) will be the platform for all services related
to the stand. Accelerated installation is crucial to the client.
Selection Compliant DGS maximising end users‟ needs. Exposing new
process: technology and interfaces for KAIA through IASS.
Selection The first project in 2002 involving replacement of 15 loop systems with
process: Safedocks and a new GOS was executed within the specified project
period. The systems since 2002 have been reliably operational. The
DGCA decided to directly place an order to Safegate. The state-of-the-art
gate system gives the airport additional features and the possibility for
easy upgrades, which goes in line with the airport‟s future plans.
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Oceania
Australia - Perth International Airport
Equipment: T1
Quantity: 17
Duration: The installations of systems will be staggered, commencing in
November 2013, and for the contract to be completed by
February 2014. The first 2 systems are to be installed and
connected to Safecontrol Apron Management by Mid-November.
Scope: With the expansion of Terminal 1, Safegate Group has entered into
a contract for the supply and commissioning of 17 x T1 Systems,
and for the installation of Safecontrol Apron Management. The
Safecontrol Apron Management installation will also be connected
to 5 existing Safedock systems currently installed on site
Client objective: The client is interested in Safecontrol Apron Management for the
full automation of monitoring and docking aircraft.
Safedock – Gate Operating System
North and South America
Canada - Toronto Pearson International Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 6+12+51+5+16+3+5+1=99
Duration: Installations in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2012
Scope: The first delivery of 7 Safedock Type 3-9 systems was in 1999.
Since then Safegate has been awarded 5 additional contracts for
the new Terminal 1 and the Terminal 3 redevelopment project.
Features include ID check, digital countdown and interlock to
boarding bridges. Systems are being connected to a campus-
wide Safegate Gate Operating System (GOS). Pearson is
Safegate‟s second largest North American customer and one
of the largest in the world.
Client objective: 1. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates.
2. Real-time control and monitoring of the gates.
3. Modernize the airport.
Selection process: Safegate was initially selected in a competitive process that
emphasized the technical evaluation. The subsequent contracts
have come both from the airport authority and from prime
contractors.
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Canada - Vancouver International Airport
Equipment: T3-15
Quantity: 9+9+3+3+3+2=29
Duration: Installations in 1999, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013
Scope: In 1999 the wide body international gates were equipped with
the Safedock Type 3-15 system. Since then additional Safedock
systems have been installed in conjunction with the terminal
expansion and at the request of WestJet, Canada‟s largest low-
cost airline. The WestJet units are connected to a GOS gate
operating system for automation. Other features include ID
check, digital countdown, dead-man switches and an interface to
the synchronized clock system.
Client objective: 1. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates.
2. Provide gate equipment familiar to foreign flag carriers.
3. Automate the docking process.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 17
Duration: Installation during 1999 -2000
Scope: Safegate‟s first installation of laser guided system Safedock in
Latin America. The installations cover all gates at the new
terminal.
Client objective: ICAO Annex 14 compliance
Netherlands Antilles - St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 4
Duration: 2006
Scope: Provide modern docking systems for the four gates in the new
terminal as part of the boarding bridge package supplied by
Thyssen.
Client objective: 1. Utilize modern technology
2. Support common use environment
Selection Process: Selected by Thyssen for the boarding bridge package.
Puerto Rico, San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport – JetBlue
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 7
Duration: 2012
Scope: Safegate Group installed 4 Safedock T2-24 systems on JetBlue gates at
SJU. The project includes the Safegate GOS and interface to JetBlue‟s FIS
for docking automation. JetBlue has been a Safegate customer since
2007 when they added systems to their gates at JFK International
Airport, Terminal 5. Safedock is also in use on JetBlue gates at Boston
(BOS) and Orlando (MCO) and will be installed at Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)
during 2013.
Client Improved efficiency, especially during irregular operations.
objective:
Selection Negotiated.
process:
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USA – Boston Logan International Airport – JetBlue Airways
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 16
Duration: 2011
Scope: Safegate installed 16 Safedock T2-24 systems on JetBlue gates at
BOS as part of a frame agreement that also included Safedock
installation on JetBlue gates at Orlando (MCO). The project
includes the GOS gate operating system and RIDS. JetBlue has
been a Safegate customer since 2007 when they added systems
to their gates at JFK International Airport, Terminal 5.
Client objective: Efficiency and irregular operations.
Selection process: Negotiated
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 35
Duration: 2010
Scope: ORD is the 4th of American Airlines‟ major hubs to be equipped
with the Safedock system. All 35 systems are connected to the
GOS gate operating system with an interface to American
Airlines‟ FOS for automated docking initiation and data collection
of in and out times. When not docking aircraft the Safedock
displays serve as a ramp information display (RIDS) providing
timely information to ground crews. The GOS is linked to
American‟s headquarters via the airline‟s WAN.
Client objective: Improve efficiency, especially in times of irregular operations.
Selection process: Negotiation
USA – Los Angeles International Airport – Tom Bradley Terminal
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 16
Duration: 2012-2013
Scope: Safedock was selected to provide safer, more visible docking for
the airlines on the Tom Bradley West Terminal gates. The systems
will be connected to a GOS and interfaced to the airport‟s flight
information source for automated docking.
Client objective: Safety through improved visibility and situational awareness.
Selection process: Sub-supplier to the boarding bridge provider.
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USA - New York JFK International Airport – T4 – JFKIAT
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 16
Duration: Installation during 2000-2002
Scope: JFKIAT, managed by Schiphol of Amsterdam, became the first U.S.
airport to install the Safedock system. After using various types of
docking systems in Amsterdam, Safedock was selected for the
new 16-gate terminal. Features include ID check and dead-man
switch.
Client objective: 1. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates.
2. Modernize the airport.
3. Provide gate equipment familiar to foreign flag carriers.
Selection process: Bid followed by negotiation.
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 26
Duration: 2008
Scope: JetBlue was the first low-cost carrier to incorporate A-VDGS into
their hub operation. In addition to the 26 Type 2 systems,
Safegate was contracted to supply a GOS for the control and
monitoring of the systems. When not docking aircraft, the
Safedock displays ramp information on departing and arriving
flights, including information on baggage and fuel to maximize
efficiency.
Client objective: Maximize efficiency on the ramp for quick turns and high
customer satisfaction.
Selection process: Bid followed by negotiation.
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 7
Duration: 2012
Scope: Safegate installed 7 Safedock T2-24 systems on JetBlue gates at
MCO as part of a frame agreement that also included Safedock
installation on JetBlue gates at Boston (BOS). The project includes
the Safegate GOS and interface to JetBlue‟s FIS for docking
automation. JetBlue has been a Safegate customer since 2007
when they added systems to their gates at JFK International
Airport, Terminal 5.
Client objective: Improved efficiency, especially during irregular operations.
Selection process: Negotiated.
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USA - Philadelphia International Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 13
Duration: 2003
Scope: Delivery of 13 Safedock Type 2-18 systems for the new
International Terminal A-West as requested by US Airways.
Features include ID check and digital countdown.
Client objective: Facilitate safe docking, especially for wide body aircraft with close
in parking positions.
Selection process: US Airways selected Safegate as a sub-supplier to JB/Jetway in a
negotiation process.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 4
Duration: 2009
Scope: Installation of Safedock T3-9 on the 4 gates with PBB.
Client objective: The gates were earlier equipped with Safegate inductive loops.
The customer wanted to upgrade to the modern Safedock
technology.
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Morocco - Casablanca International Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 28
Duration: 2007
Scope: Supply of 28 Safedock Type 3-9 systems.
Client objective: 6. Performance, availability and quality
7. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates,
maximise capacity
8. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
9. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
The SafeControl® system helps Pilots with the best, safest and
quickest route between runway and terminal. Safegate‟s
SafeControl® and ASP systems will all be an integrated part of
Beijing Airport‟s Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and
Control System (A-SMGCS). Beijing Airport‟s more than 23,000
airfield lights will be under the direct and dynamic control of
Safegate‟s systems.
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China - Hangzhou Airport
Equipment: T2-13
Quantity: 5
Duration: 2001-2002
Scope: The new terminal of Hangzhou airport installed Safedock systems
on all gates. All airports have automatic start of docking executed
from the airport central system and FIS.
Equipment: T2-24, T1
Quantity: T2: 89 T1:27
Duration: 1997, 2012
Scope: The old airport in Hong Kong, Kai Tak, was replaced 1997 by Chep Lak
Kok.
Safegate were asked by BAA and what later became the HKG CAA to
quote docking guidance systems for the airport. Together with the
pilot organisation a new standard of the pilot display was developed.
This became later known as the T2- 24. 1996 Safegate received the
order for 79 systems all centrally controlled by our Gate Operating
System. Safegate managed the service for the project in more than
three years. Safegate did also deliver the single light monitoring system
for the airport. During 2012 Safegate installed 8 T1 for Western apron
and 18 T1 for Midfiels concourse.
China - Kunming Airport
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China - Lanzhou Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 8
Duration: 2001-2002
Scope: The new terminal of Lanzhou airport installed Safedock systems
on all gates. All airports have automatic start of docking executed
from the airport central system and FIS.
Equipment: T2-13
Quantity: 7
Duration: 2001-2002
Scope: The new terminal of Ningbo airport installed Safedock systems on
all gates. All airports have automatic start of docking executed
from the airport central system and FIS.
China - Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Terminal 2
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 42
Duration: 2006 - 2007
Scope: The airport terminal 2 to be built during the second-phase
project, at a cost of 10 billion Yuan (1.2 billion US dollars) is
expected to go into operation in 2007. The new terminal at
International Airport in Shanghai Pudong selected Safegate for
the delivery of docking guidance systems. The laser based
guidance systems will be installed at all gates and will be
connected to the airport central system AODB via the Gate
Operating System (GOS). The GOS will be linked to the FIS via the
local LAN network. The selection of the aircraft is made from the
local operator‟s panel where the selection is compared and
confirmed by FIS before starting the docking procedure.
The Central system will be delivered by the company Ultra.
The Gate operating system will keep the scheduled flight for 48
Hrs. if for any reason the FIS communication will be down.
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China - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 28
Duration: 1998
Scope: The new International Airport in Shanghai selected Safegate for
the delivery of docking guidance systems. The systems are
installed at all gates and are interfaced to the FIS system via a
Safegate Gate Operating System. The selection of the aircraft is
made from the local operator‟s panel and the selection is
compared and confirmed by the interface with the FIS before
starting the docking procedure.
Equipment: SDK T2-24 + GOS, Interface to IBM Information Broker & AXA GPU
Quantity: 17
Duration: One Year (Three Phases)
Scope: Supply, testing and commissioning of SDK, GOS, realize the
interface with IBM interface broker, RIDS, interface with GPU to
log on time, off time and power consumption.
Client objective: Safe and efficient dockings in all weather conditions, accurate
blocks, measurement of power consumption when GPU is used
India - Kolkata; Mumbai; Cochin; New Delhi; New Hyderabad Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 1+4, 19+3, 5, 9, 13+12=66
Duration: 2003-2005
Scope: NSCBIA Project 1: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 3-9 system. First new
generation VDGS commissioned in India.
CSIA Mumbai: Delivery of 19 Safedock Type 3-9 systems to replace
existing Agnis systems.
NSCBIA Project 2: Delivery of 4 Safedock Type 3-9 systems.
Cochin International Airport: Delivery of 5 Safedock Type 3-9
systems.
IGIA New Delhi: Delivery of 9 Safedock Type 3-9 systems.
New Hyderabad Intl‟ Airport: Delivery of 13 Safedock Type 3-9
systems with a Gate Operating System (GOS). The GOS will be
interfaced with airport‟s database management system AMS/GAS to
obtain flight information. In return the GOS will provide Block
On/Off data. The GOS will also be interfaced with SCADA to report
status and errors of VDGS.
Client objective: 1. Provide a system fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
2. System capable of meeting all tender requirements.
3. Provide a reliable system capable of docking all existing aircraft
types and future aircrafts.
4. System capable of distinguishing the profile of the incoming
aircraft to that of the selected aircraft type.
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Selection NSCBI Project 1: AAI-IAD procured the first new generation VDGS to
process: evaluate the performance and reliability by means of public tender.
FMT participated in the tender.
CSIA Mumbai: AAI-IAD floated a public tender. FMT participated in
the tender.
NSCBI Project 2: AAI-IAD floated a public tender. Honeywell
participated in the tender.
Cochin International Airport: CIAL floated a tender.
IGIA New Delhi: AAI-IAD floated a public tender. Honeywell
participated in the tender.
New Hyderabad Intl‟ Airport: HIAL had floated a tender, which was
won by China State Engineering & Voltas. Voltas evaluated our
submission, as we were fully compliant to the technical
specifications, we were the chosen one. Honeywell participated in
the tender.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 4
Duration: Installed in 2010
Scope: Installed at all new VVIP gates for safety, faster operation and
prestige. The aim is to improve safety in the apron area and to
ensure quick and safe aircraft parking also in dark and at all times
of low visibility. Safegate Gate Operating System will be added
later when all old DGS have been replaced with Safegate
equipment.
Indonesia - Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 2
Duration: Installed in 2010
Scope: Sultan Hasanuddin Airport is the newest international airport in
East Indonesia - and this was the first DGS system installed in the
area. The objective was to have a modern solution, to increase
the safety of the people working in the apron area and to park
the aircraft quickly and safely even during bad weather and at
night.
Equipment: T2-27NRT
Quantity: 23
Duration: 2002-2004
Scope: When the new Central Japan airport was to be built the chosen
docking guidance system was Safedock, centrally controlled by
Safegate Gate Operating System. The airport was taken into
operation in 2006. Safegate has delivered the single light
monitoring system, as well.
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Japan - Narita Airport
Equipment: T2-27NRT
Quantity: 6+6+13+27+12+2=66
Duration: 2000-2006
Scope: After more than one year‟s test at the Narita airport, Safegate
received the first order for 6 systems in year 2000. Our system
was selected after a comparison test with our competitors. The
system is specially designed for Narita and was extended with
one extra row of LED modules. An additional order was received
in 2002 for 6 more, 2004 for 13, 2005 for 27 plus 12 and 2006
another 2 systems.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 2
Duration: 2004
Scope: At the coast of Bering sea right across Alaska, Safegate got
awarded to deliver 2 Safedock systems to Anadyr airport in 2004.
Even if the lakes are used as roads and the ground is covered
with snow, Safegate‟s A-VDGS parks aircraft as usual with an
accuracy of 10 cm. One of the reasons behind Safedocks
successful operational history is the intelligent last echo logic that
allows aircraft to park aircraft in heavy snow, rain and fog.
Equipment: T3-15
Quantity: 10+7+2+8=27
Duration: 2003-2006
Scope: Making a fast decision can sometimes be difficult when the latest
information is not available. How do airports know if the gates
are free, ready or in maintenance? With connection to Safegate‟s
Gate Operating System (GOS) Domodedovo Airport can
individually control and monitor the gates from a central position,
making decisions a lot easier and improving the operational
flexibility and safety. Safegate started its relationship with
Domodedovo International Airport back in 2003 with 10
Safedock systems. After one year of operation Domodedovo
continued finding trust in Safegate when they employed an
additional 9 Safedock systems. Safegate are pleased to continue
participating in Domodedovo expansion and are happy to
announce that 8 more Safedock systems and Safegate‟s GOS will
operate for a safer and more efficient docking procedure.
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Russia – Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 1+3+2=6
Duration: 2003-2006
Scope: International Moscow Vnukovo Airport in Russia first selected
three Safedock® systems in 2003. Three years later Vnukovo
continues its investment in safety and efficiency with an order
for two additional Safedock® systems. With the Safedock® 3-
Dimensional measuring technology Safegate can ensure that
the five Safedock® systems employed in Vnukovo will provide
a safe and efficient docking procedure. Vnukovo Airport
processed more than 3,5 million passengers in 2005 and has
been in operation for more than 60 years.
Singapore - Changi Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 16+21+24+23+9+15=108
Duration: 1997-2006
Scope: First project, which was for 16 Docking Guidance Systems,
Safedock, was started in 1997 with the T1 extension project.
Following the success of the docking systems there, the rest of T1
was also equipped with Safedock systems during 01-03, bringing
the total number of Safedocks at T1 to 37. The latest project is to
supply docking systems to the new Terminal 3 project. This
project is for 24 systems and Safegate has developed a special 50
key panel for this project.
Client objective: 1. Have a fully ICAO compliant docking system that provides
reliable and easy to understand guidance in all weather
conditions.
2. Have a system that is easy for the operators to use.
Selection process: Public tender. We were fully compliant to all the specs and met all
the client requirements.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 9
Duration: 2006
Scope: Turn-key supply and installation of 9 Safedock Type 3-9 systems
and GOS. Scope also includes design and implementation of a
LAN to connect the VDGS with GOS. The project has to be
completed in 5 months.
Client objective: 1. Performance, availability and quality
2. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates,
maximise capacity
3. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
4. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
boarding bridge.
Selection process: The Airport Authority released a tender, only Safegate
participated in the tender. Safegate‟s proposal was compliant to
the tender requirements and within the allocated budget.
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Thailand - Bangkok Don Muang International Airport
Equipment: T3-15
Quantity: 6
Duration: 2001-2002
Scope: Delivery of 6 Safedock Type 3-15 systems & 1 Gate Operating
System (GOS) for the new Pier 5. The VDGS shall be controlled,
monitored and maintained from a central location.
Client objective: 1. Provide a system fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
2. Real-time control and monitoring of the gates.
3. Have working systems (the system procured from another
vendor for previous project never worked).
Selection process: Public tender. We were fully compliant to all the specs and met all
the client requirements.
Thailand - New Bangkok International Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 93+66=159
Duration: 2004-2005
Scope: Project 1: Delivery of 93 Safedock Type 2-18 systems & a Gate
Operating System for the Second Bangkok Intl' Airport. Features
include ID check, digital countdown, stand monitoring and
interlock to boarding bridges. The GOS will have redundant
servers. The GOS will be interfaced with AIMS to receive flight
information. The GOS upon receiving information from AIMS will
automatically activate the VDGS. The GOS will forward Blocks
On/Off data to the AIMS.
Project 2: Delivery of 66 Safedock Type 2-18 systems & upgrading
of existing Gate Operating System for the Second Bangkok Intl'
Airport. Features include ID check, digital countdown, stand
monitoring and interlock to boarding bridges. The systems will be
equipped at remote stands and cargo bays. The existing GOS
shall be able to accommodate the additional systems. The VDGS
at the concourse will be interfaced with GPU (400Hz) & PCA. The
GOS will log the time when the GPU & PCA were turned on and
off. Up to a maximum of 4 external systems can be interfaced
with the existing system.
Client objective: 1. Provide a system fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
2. Real-time control and monitoring of the gates.
3. System that is expandable and capable of docking future
aircraft types by simple upgrading of software.
Selection process: Project 1: Public tender. IOT placed an order to us as we were
fully compliant to the specs. FMT also proposed but did not
qualify as they were not fully compliant.
Project 2: The client procured our system after a thorough
evaluation. They wanted to have similar systems all over the
airport. A variation order was placed.
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Vietnam - Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 2+1=3
Duration: 2006-2008
Scope: Delivery of 2 Safedock Type 3-9 systems for gates that will be
equipped with new PBB.
Client objective: 1. Performance, availability and quality
2. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates,
maximise capacity
3. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
4. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
boarding bridge.
Selection process: The NAA released a tender for procuring PBB & VDGS. This
tender was won by LO Group, Finland. LO Group chose Safedock
as our system was fully compliant with the specs and had been
reliably operational at HCMC since 2002.
Europe
Denmark - Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 1+6+6+1+7+4+1=26
Duration: The first Safegate Docking Guidance System was delivered in
1997. Since then, Safegate has provided 24 Safedocks to Kastrup
in 6 installations.
Scope: The system at Kastrup had a request for confirmation selected
versus incoming aircraft and a serial interface to the Passenger
Boarding Bridge (PBB), offering efficient pre-positioning of the
PBB. The selection of the aircraft is made from the operator‟s
panel of the PBB.
Client objective: Identification availability. Serial interface with passenger boarding
bridge. ICAO Annex 14 compliance.
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France – Paris Orly Airport
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 1
Duration: 2010
Scope: Equipment of 1 gate at Terminal West.
Client objective: ADP and Air France are willing to test the Safedock solutions to
assess the benefits in terms of safety and efficiency.
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: T2: 184
Duration: First 63 Safegate DGS were taken into operation at Terminal 1
1991, followed by 64 Safedocks for terminal II year 2001. In the
year 2003 Safegate was asked to provide additional 13 units for
Ramp III. Another 23 Safedocks were delivered in 2005 to
terminal I.
Scope: Munich Airport uses Safegate DGS at all gates and remote
parking positions. These are all connected to FIS over the airport‟s
central computer system but also to the central maintenance
station. The latest contracts were won after through tests of
different systems.
Client objective: 1. Performance, availability and quality
2. Life Cycle Cost (Wirtschaftlichkeit)
Selection process: The decision was based on technical evaluation and experience.
Italy - Cagliari Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 8
Duration: 2001
Scope: The new airport installed Safedock laser systems together with
the new passenger boarding bridges.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 6+6=12
Duration: 2005-2006
Scope: The new terminal installed Safedock laser systems together with
the new passenger boarding bridges.
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Italy - Genoa, Marco Polo
The airport replaced the inductive loop systems with Safedock laser
systems in 2003 and 2004, a total of 26 systems. Today there are totally
37 Safedock laser systems and 10 inductive loop systems in operation.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 3
Duration: 2003
Scope: Trieste
When the airport in Trieste upgraded the airport to new standard with
passenger boarding bridges the airport selected the laser guided system
Safedock from Safegate.
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Netherlands - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Equipment: T2-23
Quantity: 1+10+13+8+8+1+15+3+12+2+10+1+4+25+9+1+1+5+1+1+1+6+
4+4=146
Duration: 1980-2008
Scope: In principle all gates at Schiphol are equipped with a Safegate
DGS. Some equipped with a serial interface to the Passenger
Boarding Bridge (PBB) offering efficient pre-positioning of the
PBB. All DGS are connected to a central maintenance centre.
Client objective: 1. High availability
2. Uniformity at all gates
3. Limited Maintenance
Equipment: T2-21
Quantity: 34+1=35
Duration: 1996-2005
Scope: Safegate delivered the first docking systems to Norway for
Stavanger and Oslo Fornebu airports in1986-97, followed by
Bergen and Bodö airports in 1987-89. Totally 29 Loop systems
was delivered.
The new airport for Oslo, Gardermoen, was one of the first to
install our Safedock laser system. The new airport has installed 34
systems and a Gate Operating System. For the first time the
Docking system was interfaced with the ground radar. The
position of the aircraft entering and leaving the apron area is
exchanged with the radar preventing swapping of radar echo as
a part of the airport SMGCS system.
Poland - Warsaw Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 31
Duration: 2006
Scope: Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport in Poland has turned to
Safegate‟s solutions for safer and faster movements at the gate.
Thirty-one Safedock® advanced visual docking guidance systems
will be supplied to the new terminal in Warsaw. Safegate
continues to increase airport safety and efficiency on airfields and
at gates worldwide and now with more than 2300 Safedocks
installed. Safegate has been providing safe and accurate parking
guidance of aircraft since 1977. Over 4 million aircraft are parked
annually with an accuracy of 10 cm regardless of the aircraft stop
position.
Selection process: 1. Accurate parking
2. Safer, faster movement
3. Best value
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Romania - Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport – Otopeni
Equipment: T1
Quantity: 9
Duration: 2010
Scope: First installation of 5 pcs T3-9 was made in 1998 with Romairport.
With the terminal extension, Otopeni Airport decided to install our
new docking system T1 for their 9 new gates.
Selection 1. Utilize modern technology
process: 2. Easy to use and to maintain
3. Optimization of the gate usage
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 5
Duration: 2007
Scope: The capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana will now enjoy the benefits
of the “Safegate Effect”, more and safer movements, with their
investment into five Safedock advanced visual docking guidance
systems (A-VDGS) for their new terminal.
Among the many benefits associated with the Safedock system is
the positive effect on the environment. Statistics shows that the
cost of fuel burn can reach up to 48 Euro per minute, but what is
the environmental cost? Ljubljana, and all other airports around
the world using the Safedock solution, can cut fuel burn at the
airport by eliminating the need to wait for airport personnel to
marshal aircraft into the gate. The Safedock solution gives both
pilots all information they need to efficiently park all aircraft types,
not only preventing unnecessary fuel burn, but increasing overall
efficiency at the same time.
Spain - Barcelona Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 7
Duration: 2001
Scope: The systems are installed at the new terminal designed by famous
architect Calatravas. The wall-support on the terminal was designed to
match the terminal. The system has a check of incoming aircraft versus
selected.
Selection Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation made by
process: AENA.
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Spain - Fuerteventura Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 7+12
Duration: 2000-2009
Scope: Installation of 7 nos. T3- 9 systems, one gate with two convergent
centrelines. By installing one system for two centrelines the
airport could use the seventh system for a remote gate.
Customers require well proven environmental protection as the
airport is situated on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. The systems
have a check of incoming aircraft versus selected.
Selection process: Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation
made by AENA.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 15
Duration: 2003-2004
Scope: The systems are installed on the glass façade. Costumers require
well proven environmental protection as the airport is situated on
an island in the Atlantic Ocean. The system has a check of
incoming aircraft versus selected.
Selection process: Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation
made by AENA.
Spain - Palma de Mallorca Airport
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 22+5+1+11=39
Duration: 1999-2009, 2010
Scope: Summer time one of the busiest airports in Europe with a great
demand for fast turnaround time. Safedock laser systems were
installed at all new gates of the new Terminal. 22 systems were
installed in 1999 and expanded with another 5 systems in 2003.
The systems have Aircraft identification possibilities and some of
the gates have curved centrelines.
More Safedocks were installed in 2009 and 2010.
Selection process: Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation
made by AENA.
Equipment: T3-9
Quantity: 9
Duration: 2001
Scope: Customers require well proven environmental protection as the
airport is situated on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. The systems
have a check of incoming aircraft versus selected.
Selection process: Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation
made by AENA.
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Spain - Valencia Airport
Equipment: T3-15
Quantity: 3
Duration: 1999
Scope: One of the smallest installations of Safedock laser systems. Two
type T3-15 installed.
Selection process: Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation
made by AENA.
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 1
Duration: Installed & Commissioned 2013
Scope: Safedock Docking Guidance Systems selected to replace existing
non -compliant AGNIS unit.
Client objective: 1.Provide compliant A-VDGS
2. Provide uniformity of docking operation with proven
accuracy
Selection process: Safegate selected based on proven experience and technical
evaluation.
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United Kingdom - London Heathrow Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 31+1+4+4(T3-9)+2+1+10+5+3+9+3+2+2+3+2=82
Duration: 2003-2007
Scope: Project1: Heathrow Airport installed 1 Safedock systems type 2-18.
Project2: Heathrow Airport installed 2 Safedock systems type 2-18.
Project3: Heathrow Airport installed 4 Safedock systems type 2-18.
Project4: Heathrow Airport installed 4 Safedock systems type 3-9.
To provide an accurate and reliable docking alternative. to the
problem encountered with the limited use of parking mirrors on
stands serving a rail drive passenger boarding bridge
“Safegate International was delighted to be part of aviation
history when the world‟s largest passenger jet - the Airbus A380 -
arrived at Heathrow for the first time on 18 May 2006.
Heathrow‟s Managing Director Tony Douglas described the day
as “a truly monumental day in aviation history.” Safegate‟s
Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS)
was chosen to park the aircraft at the new pier 6, which has been
specifically designed to accommodate the A380 twin-deck airliner.
The successful landing and docking, was witnessed by leading
dignitaries from the aviation industry, and follows hot on the tail
of the A380`s inaugural flight to Dubai.
Heathrow‟s Safety Development Manager, John Kirkham, was
impressed with the system. “It guided the aircraft right to its exact
stopping position on the apron and proved beyond doubt that
the Safedock system is right for Heathrow`s future.”Safegate can
now boast of participating in the first live tests of the A380 at both
Heathrow and Dubai airports and is proud to be recognised as
the number one supplier of A-VDGS in the world.”
Client objective: 1. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates,
maximise capacity
2. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
3. Uniformity of docking operation
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 34, whereas 31 to T5 and 3 to T2
Duration: First test was initiated during 2002
Scope: Safedock Docking Guidance Systems for new Terminal 5 at
Heathrow Airport. Most stands are MARS stands meaning either
used by one wide body aircraft or two narrow body aircraft.
Safegate solution provides interlock between the centrelines
preventing wrong aircraft to enter the gate. The MARS operation
demands a Docking Guidance System able to handle a great
variation of stop distances, from below 5 metres to almost 30
metres. BAA has for a long time used Agnis system but an
unacceptable high rate of incidents and accidents helped them
decide to use modern, active Docking Guidance Systems. First T5
installation was made 2004 at remote stands and the project will
be finalised 2008 with a total amount of 31 Safedocks. BAA
selected Safegate as supplier after a comprehensive test of all
manufacturers.
Client objective: 1. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates,
maximise capacity
2. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
3. Uniformity of docking operation
Proven accuracy of docking serving a rail drive bridge
Selection process: Safegate won based on experience and technical evaluation
made by BAA and pilots using the different test systems.
Safegate selected on successful completion of trial system and
technical evaluation.
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 36, 22 systems for T2B and 14 systems for T2A projects
Duration: Systems to be installed in 2013 in preparation for the Opening in
June 2014
Scope: Safedock Docking Guidance Systems for new Terminal 2: The
Queens Terminal at Heathrow Airport
Client objective: 1. Provide uniformity to pilots and ground handling personnel
2. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
3. Allow flexibility of use among a wide range of aircraft
Selection process: Safegate selected to continue the roll out of full compliant
Advanced Docking Guidance Systems throughout the airport
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United Kingdom - Glasgow Airport
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 3+4+4+8=19
Duration: 2006-2008
Scope: The 3 type 2 units are used in a MAR; s configuration and
incorporate the Safedock interlock function which allows the
Airport Operators to choose which individual or combination of
Centre lines should be selected.
Client objective: Uniformity of docking operations and compliance with ICAO
Annex 14 Standard & recommended practices for P1 & P2
Selection process: Safegate selected on BAA experience and technical evaluation.
Equipment: T2-18
Quantity: 24 Systems to complete the Phase 2 & 3 projects for Stansted
Airport
Duration: Systems installed in 2013 to follow completed phase 1 project
Scope: Safedock Docking Guidance Systems installed on satellites 2&3
plus Cargo and Zulu stands at Stansted Airport
Client objective: 1. Provide uniformity to pilots and ground handling personnel
2. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
3. Allow flexibility of use among a wide range of aircraft
Selection process: Safegate selected to complete the third phase of works and
provide compliant Advanced Docking Guidance Systems
Middle East
Bahrain International Airport
Equipment: T3-9 + T2-24
Quantity: 18+7+10=35
Duration: 2001-2008
Scope: Project 1: Delivery of 18 Safedock Type 3-9 systems & a Gate
Operating System for Bahrain Intl' Airport. Replacement of
existing Agnis systems with new generation systems. Features
include ID check, digital countdown and interlock with boarding
bridges. The GOS shall be used for central monitoring, control
and maintenance. The GOS has been interfaced with FIDS to
obtain flight information. In return the GOS provides Blocks
On/Off data to FIDS.
Project 2: Delivery of 7 Safedock Type 3-9 systems & upgrade of
the existing Gate Operating System and interface with FIDS.
Client objective: 1. Provide a system fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
2. Real-time control and monitoring of the gates.
3. Complete the project in time and within allocated budget.
Selection process: Project 1: Public tender. FMT and Honeywell participated in the
tender. Safegate chosen after thorough investigation.
Project 2: As the first project was completed within the specified
time & budget, besides the systems being very reliable the client
requested the main contractor to supply Safedock Type 3-9
systems.
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Kuwait International Airport
Selection process: The first project in 2002 involving replacement of 15 loop systems
with Safedocks and a new GOS was executed within the specified
project period. The systems since 2002 have been reliably
operational. The DGCA decided to directly place an order to Safegate.
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be equipped with internal battery backup with an autonomy of
10 minutes, such that docking process does not abort when main
power is lost. The systems will be equipped with digital cameras
(IP based) for apron monitoring and logging. Two-sided
illuminated gate sign and illuminated signs to display GPS co-
ordinates will also be supplied.
Client objective: 1. Provide a reliable and safe VDGS.
2. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
3. Modernize the airport.
4. Docking possible by both the pilots.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
boarding bridge.
6. Control and monitoring of all VDGS from Control Tower.
Reduce the number of personnel on the apron.
7. The system shall be capable of being interfaced with external
systems such as UFIS, Ground Radar, IASS, AFL, etc.
8. Ability to store long logs for every docking and easy access of
these logs for analysis.
9. Stand Monitoring and logging of docking images.
Selection process: Project 8: Thermo LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package AX324. As 109 systems are
already operational at the airport, they selected Safedocks.
Project 9: B.K.Gulf LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package AX94. Since 125 systems
were already supplied to Dubai Airport they decided to choose
Safedock.
Project 10: B.K.Gulf LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package AX94. The client wanted
systems similar to those supplied for Project 9.
Equipment: VDGS T1
Quantity: 164
Duration: 2011-2012
Scope: Project 1: Delivery of 164 T1 VDGS to replace VDGS T2 and T3
and to expand up to a total of 168 gates with VDGS. The systems
will be equipped with the Apron Scan function to ensure an
object and obstacle free apron ready for docking an aircraft.
Client objective: 1. Increased efficiency of the “pit stop” process by interfacing of
VDGS to the aircraft movement routing and guidance system.
Selection process: Project 1: Al Naboodah, a contractor signed by Dubai Airport to
assist in construction of new terminals and stands, designed to
allow for the aggressive growth targets incorporated in strategic
plan SP100, will in different phases install 164 new VDGS T1 from
Safegate.
Equipment: T3-9; T2-24; GOS & Illuminated Gate Signs
Quantity: 109
Duration: 2000-2005
Scope: Project 1: Delivery of 27 Safedock Type 3-9 systems for the
Concourse 1. The airport was procuring the new generation
VDGS for the first time as they were using Agnis systems.
Project 2: Delivery of Gate Operating System for control and
monitoring the VDGS at Concourse 1. The system should also
have the capability of performing maintenance. The system shall
be modular and capable of being expanded in the future to
accommodate more VDGS. The GOS shall have Servers in
redundant configuration and 3 workstations installed at various
locations.
Project 3: Delivery of 42 Safedock Type 3-9 systems for the Echo
Apron. The airport wanted to equip the remote stands with
VDGS. Future integration of the systems with the existing GOS.
Project 4: Delivery of 19 Safedock Type 3-9 systems for the Tango
Apron & Air show Apron. The airport wanted to equip the
remote stands with VDGS. Future integration of the systems with
the existing GOS.
Project 5: Delivery of 4 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for Dubai Air
Wing & Bay E43 at Echo Apron. System shall have the capability
of displaying alphanumeric information on 2 rows. Future
integration of the systems with the existing GOS. Illuminated
Stand Signs to display Bay number and GPS co-ordinates will also
be supplied.
Project 6: Delivery of 17 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for the Cargo
(Charlie) Apron. System shall have the capability of displaying
alphanumeric information on 2 rows. Future integration of the
systems with the existing GOS. All VDGS on remote stands shall
be equipped with internal battery backup with an autonomy of
10 minutes, such that docking process does not abort when main
power is lost.
Project 7: Upgrade 3 existing systems at Concourse 1 to dock
A380. First trial docking of A380 expected in November 2005.
The existing GOS will be upgraded to interface with IASS
(Integrated Aircraft Stand System); stand monitoring functionality
will be provided too. Illuminated Stand Signs to display Bay
number and GPS co-ordinates will also be supplied.
Client objective: 1. Provide a reliable and safe VDGS.
2. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
3. Modernize the airport.
4. Docking possible by both the pilots.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
boarding bridge.
6. Control and monitoring of all VDGS from Control Tower.
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Reduce the number of personnel on the apron.
7. The system shall be capable of being interfaced with external
systems such as UFIS, Ground Radar, IASS, AFL, etc.
8. Ability to store long logs for every docking and easy access of
these logs for analysis.
9. Stand Monitoring and logging of docking images.
Selection process: Project 1: Thermo LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package TD-48. The contractor
proposed FMT, the consultant Bechtel rejected the product as the
system was not fully compliant to the specs. Our system was
proposed and the consultants and the client approved it.
Project 2: The client signed the contract with us as we had
supplied the VDGS and we met all their current and future
requirements.
Project 3: Transgulf LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package AX11. FMT also proposed
their system. The client and consultant were happy with the
system performance at Concourse 1 and decided to place an
order to us.
Project 4: Transgulf LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package AX92. Since 69 systems
were reliably operating, the client chose our system.
Project 5: B.K.Gulf LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the packages AX90 & AX94. Since 88
systems were reliably operating, the client chose our system.
Project 6: B.K.Gulf LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor had to
procure these systems in the package AX94. Since 92 systems
were reliably operating, the client chose our system.
Project 7: Thermo LLC, an electro-mechanical contractor signed
the contract with us as we had supplied the systems at
Concourse 1.
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah International Airport
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Oceania
Australia - Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 2+3+1+6+2+1+2+4+1+2+1+1+1+1+1=29
Duration: 2002-2008
Scope: KSIA Sydney Project 5: Delivery of 6 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for
A380 bays. The NIGS shall be interfaced with boarding bridge to
provide the ROLL value, such that the boarding bridge knows the
exact location of the aircraft door(s). Systems will be delivered between
2006 & 2008.
KSIA Sydney Project 6: Delivery of 2 Safedock Type 2-24 systems at the
Virgin Blue Domestic Terminal. NIGS shall be capable of docking a
B737 with the nose of the aircraft 4.8m away from the NIGS location
(terminal building). 3 nos. Safedocks were delivered earlier in 2003.
KSIA Sydney Project 7: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system at Bay
58.
Client 1. Performance, availability and quality
objective: 2. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates, maximise
capacity
3. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
4. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to that
of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the boarding
bridge.
6. Work reliably in Australian climatic conditions.
Selection KSIA Sydney Project 5: As the systems have been extremely reliable and
process: safe, they decided to equip the remaining A380 bays with our system.
KSIA Sydney Project 6: As the systems have been extremely reliable and
safe, they decided to equip some more Virgin Blue bays.
KSIA Sydney Project 7: The systems operational at Bays 31 and 33,
since 2001/2002 has been extremely reliable. SACL intends equipping
all the bays with Safedocks over a period of time.
Australia - Melbourne International Airport
Equipment: T2-24 + T1
Quantity: 1+1+2+2+1=7
Duration: 2003-2008
Scope: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system at the International
Terminal. First new generation NIGS at Melbourne.
Client objective: 1. Performance, availability and quality
2. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates
3. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
4. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
PBB
6. Work reliably in Australian climatic conditions.
Selection process: Melbourne Airport wanted to test our system as they have
received positive feedback from other Australian airports using
the system.
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Australia - Perth Intl; Brisbane Intl; Townsville Intl; Cairns Intl; Darwin Intl
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 6+1, 2+2+6, 3+1, 3+1+5+2, 1+1=34
Duration: 2001-2005
Scope: Perth Project 1: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system. First new
generation NIGS commissioned in Australia.
Brisbane Project 1: Delivery of 2 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for
the terminal expansion project.
KSIA Sydney Project 1: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system at
the International Terminal. First new generation NIGS at Sydney.
The NIGS shall be capable to being extremely accurate as the
boarding bridge tolerance was 0.2m.
Brisbane Project 2: Delivery of 2 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for
existing bays at International Terminal.
KSIA Sydney Project 2: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system at
the International Terminal. NIGS shall be capable of docking a
B747 with the nose of the aircraft 4.6m away from the NIGS
location (terminal building). The NIGS shall be capable to being
extremely accurate as the boarding bridge tolerance was 0.2m.
Townsville: Delivery of 3 Safedock Type 2-24 systems. One NIGS
shall be capable of docking aircrafts along two parallel centrelines
7m apart. One centreline was for Jets using the boarding bridge;
the second centreline was for turbo props.
Cairns Project 1: Delivery of 3 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for the
domestic terminal. Systems had to guide aircrafts very accurately
as wing clearance was extremely tight when two Code E aircrafts
were parked on adjacent bays.
KSIA Sydney Project 3: Delivery of 3 Safedock Type 2-24 systems
at the Virgin Blue Domestic Terminal. NIGS shall be capable of
docking a B737 with the nose of the aircraft 4.8m away from the
NIGS location (terminal building).
Darwin: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system. First new
generation NIGS at Darwin.
Cairns Project 2: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system for the
International terminal.
KSIA Sydney Project 4: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 system
for a bay that is being upgraded to dock the A380. The NIGS shall
be interfaced with boarding bridge to provide the ROLL value,
such that the boarding bridge knows the exact location of the
aircraft door(s). A380 to perform a trial docking in November
2005.
Cairns Project 3: Delivery of 5 Safedock Type 2-24 systems for the
International terminal.
Perth Project 2: Delivery of 6 Safedock Type 2-24 systems, 4 for
the International terminal and 2 for the domestic terminal.
Client objective: 1. Performance, availability and quality
2. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates,
maximise capacity
3. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
4. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
boarding bridge.
6. Work reliably in Australian climatic conditions.
Selection process: Perth Project 1: Perth Airport ordered the systems as they wanted
to test the new generation NIGS.
Brisbane Project 1: The airport decided to select us based on the
performance of the test system at Perth.
KSIA Sydney Project 1: SACL wanted to test the system based on
the performance at Perth.
Brisbane Project 2: As the systems delivered in the previous
project were extremely reliable and safe, Brisbane Airport Corp.
(BAC) placed an order directly to us.
KSIA Sydney Project 2: SACL wanted to test the system with
extremely short clearance between the aircraft nose and the
terminal building. As the test system was extremely reliable and
precise they placed an order to us.
Townsville: Leighton Contractors placed an order to us after
tender evaluation. System also had the ability to dock aircrafts on
two different centrelines using only one system but still
complying with all ICAO Annex 14 requirements.
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Australia - Perth International Airport
Equipment: T1
Quantity: 1
Duration: 2011
Scope: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 1 system at the Terminal,
supply and installation
Client objective: To replace old and obsolete FMT units. To allow use of multiple
centrelines for docking of aircraft using the latest available
technology
Selection process: - Competitive tender
- Undertaking to support into the future
- Commonality of gates across Australia
New Zealand - Auckland International Airport
Equipment: T2-13
Quantity: 2+2+3+4+3=14
Duration: 2005-2006
Scope: Delivery of 2 Safedock Type 2-13 systems at the existing
International Terminal and Basic GOS in mid 2006. The GOS will
be interfaced with either FIDS or Airport Operational Database
System to exchange flight information and Blocks On/Off. 6
Safedock Type 2-9/13 and 2 state-of-the-art Safedock T1 will be
delivered in the period 2006-2008.
Client objective: 1. Performance, availability and quality
2. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates
capacity
3. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
4. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
5. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with the
PBB
Selection process: Auckland Airport released a tender, which was participated by
FMT and us. The airport intended equipping VDGS at 8 bays,
which had 13 centrelines. FMT require 13 systems however we
require only 10 systems. Besides the additional safety features
available in our system there was also considerable cost saving.
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New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport
Equipment: T2-24
Quantity: 7+1+1+1=10
Duration: 2004-2005
Scope: Project 1: Delivery of 7 Safedock Type 2-24 to replace the existing
FMT systems and a MOS (GOS used for maintenance purpose
only) that supports adjacent bay interlock. The airport had several
bay restrictions due to wing tip clearance, the various possibilities
were providing to us by the airport authority. This was realized in
the MOS to ensure that the operator cannot dock an aircraft type
by mistake at a certain bay due to adjacent bay restrictions.
Project 2: Delivery of 1 Safedock Type 2-24 and upgrade of MOS.
Client objective: 6. Performance, availability and quality
7. Facilitate common use flexibility of the ramps and gates
8. Minimise the number of incidents and accidents
9. System fully compliant to ICAO Annex 14.
10. Systems ability to check the profile of the incoming aircraft to
that of the selected one, to avoid collision of aircraft with
the PBB.
Selection process: Project 1: Christchurch Airport released a tender, which was
participated by FMT and us. As our system had more safety
features and fully compliant with the specifications, the client
chose us.
Project 2: The client placed an order to standardize the systems.
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North
America
COUNTRY IATA LOCATION / AIRPORT OWNER TYPE QTY YEAR REMARKS
Canada YYC Calgary International Airport Airport Authority T1 4 2013 Install 2013/14 +
SafeControl – Apron
Mangement
YYC Calgary International Airport Airport Authority T2-24 70 2013 Install 2013/14 +
SafeControl – Apron
Mangement
YUL Montreal-Trudeau Intl Airport Authority T2-24 1 2013 DGS
Airport
YUL Montreal-Trudeau Intl Airport Authority T2-24 1 2012 + GOS
Airport
YOW Ottawa Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 4 2003
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 1 2012 Installed
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 5 2007 Installed 07
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 3 2005 + GOS
for 93 Safedocks
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 16 2002 Installed 03
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 5 2002 Installed 03
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 51 2002 Installed 04-07
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 12 2000 + GOS 2002
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 6 1998 Installed
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Airport
ORD Chicago O‟Hare Intl Airport American Airlines T2-24 35 2010 + GOS
DFW Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport Authority T2-24 11 2013 DGS
Airport
DFW Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport Authority T3-9 1 2012 + SafeControl –
Airport Apron Management
DFW Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport Authority T2-24 41 2011 +SafeControl -Apron
Airport Management
DFW Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport Authority T3-9 92 2007 Installed 08
Airport
IAH Houston George Bush Airport Authority T2-24 8 2013 +SafeControl -Apron
Intercontinental Airport Management
LAS Las Vegas McCarran Airport Authority T2-24 15 2009 Install 2011
Intl Airport
LAX Los Angeles Intl Airport Airport Authority T2-18 16 2012 Installed 2012 + GOS
MCO Orlando International JetBlue Airways T2-24 7 2011 Installed 2011 + GOS
Airport
PAE Paine Field Boeing T2-24 3 2013 DGS + SAM
SJU San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín JetBlue Airways T2-24 7 2012 + GOS
South America
GRU International Airport/ São Paulo Private consortium T1 109 2013 DGS + SAM
Chile SCL Santiago de Chile Airport Airport Authority T3-9 17 1999 Installed
Peru LIM Jorge Chavez Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 12 2008 Installed 08
LIM Jorge Chavez Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 1 2004 Installed 04
LIM Jorge Chavez Intl Airport Airport Authority T3-9 6 2004 Installed 04
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Oceania
COUNTRY IATA LOCATION / AIRPORT OWNER TYPE QTY YEAR REMARKS
Australia ADL Adelaide, New Intl Terminal VDGS 1 2004
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Sydney Airport Corp. T2-24 4 2013 DGS
Ltd.
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Sydney Airport Corp. T1 1 2013 DGS
Ltd.
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Sydney Airport Corp. T1 Split 1 2013 DGS
Ltd Safedock
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Qantas Airways T2-24 20 2012
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Qantas Airways T1 1 2012
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 12 2011
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Sydney Airport Corp. T2-24 7 2011 DGS
Ltd.
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2008 Installed 08
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2008 Installed 08
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2008 Installed 08
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2008 Installed 08
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2008 Installed 08
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 2 2008 Installed 08
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2007 Installed 07
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 4 2007 Installed 07
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 2 2007 Installed 07
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2006 Installed 06
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 2 2006 Installed 06
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 6 2006 Installed 06
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2005 Installed 05
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 3 2003 Installed
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority T2-24 2 2002 Installed
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Airport Authority DGS 1 1996
New Zealand AKL Auckland International Airport AIAL T2-13 3 2008 Installed 08
AKL Auckland International Airport AIAL T2-13 4 2008 Installed 08
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AKL Auckland International Airport AIAL T2-13 3 2008 Installed 08
AKL Auckland International Airport AIAL T2-13 2 2005 Inst. 06 + GOS
AKL Auckland International Airport AIAL T2-13 2 2005 Installed 06
Iran THR Tehran/Immam Khomeini Airport Authority T3-9 14 2000 Inst. 04 + GOS
Kuwait KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 7 2012 +SafeControl –
Apron
Management
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T1 1 2011
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-9 6 2009 Installed 09
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-9 1 2008 Installed 08
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 3 2008 Installed 08
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 6 2005 Inst. 06 + GOS
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 1 2003 Installed
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 1 2002 Installed
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 15 2001 + GOS
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority Inductive 5 1993 Replaced by laser
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority Inductive 9 1989 Replaced by laser
KWI Kuwait International Airport Airport Authority Inductive 1 1988 Replaced by laser
Qatar DOH Doha Airport Qatar Airways T3-9 6 2012 Installed 2012
DOH Doha Airport DIA/Qatar Airways T3-9 14 2009 DGS+GOS
(turnkey)
DOH Doha Airport DIA/Qatar Airways T3-9 10 2008 DGS+GOS
(turnkey)
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DOH Doha Airport DIA/Qatar Airways T3-9 24 2007 DGS+GOS
(turnkey)
DOH Doha Airport Qatar Airways T3-9 10 2006 Installed 06
DOH Doha Airport Qatar Airways T3-9 6 2005 Installed 05
DOH Doha Airport Qatar Airways T3-9 7 2003 Installed 04
DOH Doha Airport Qatar Airways T3-9 17 2001 + GOS
Saudi Arabia DMM Dammam KFIA Airport Airport Authority T3-9 1 2011 Installed 11
DMM Dammam KFIA Airport Airport Authority T3-9 2 2002 Installed
DMM Dammam KFIA Airport Airport Authority Inductive 13 1989
SHJ Sharjah International Airport Airport Authority T2-24 3 2006 Inst. 06 + GOS
SHJ Sharjah International Airport Airport Authority T3-9 4 2003 + GOS 2006
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Europe
COUNTRY IATA LOCATION / AIRPORT OWNER TYPE QTY YEAR REMARKS
Austria VIE Vienna Airport Airport Authority T2-18 42 2009 Installed 09
VIE Vienna Airport Airport Authority T1-21 23 1998- + GOS
Inductive 1996
Belgium BRU Brussel Airport Airport Authority T2-18 33 2013 + GOS
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FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T1 1 2011
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority 1 2004-6 GOS
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T3-9 1 2006 Installed 06
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T3-9 3 2005 Installed 06
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T3-9 4 2004 Installed 04
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T3-9 10 2004 Installed 04
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T3-9 12 2003 Installed
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority T3-9 11 1999 + GOS:
40 Safedocks
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority Inductive 17 1995 Replaced by
laser
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority Inductive 16 1991 Replaced by
laser
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority Inductive 4 1988 Replaced by
laser
FCO Rome/Fiumicino Airport Airport Authority Inductive 5 1986 Replaced by
laser
BGY Milan/Bergamo Airport Airport Authority T3-9 2 1998 Installed
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Romania OTP Bucharest/Otopeni Airport Airport Authority GOS 1 2012
OTP Bucharest/Otopeni Airport Romairport T1 9 2011
OTP Bucharest/Otopeni Airport s.c.a.r.l. T1 9 2010 Installed
OTP Bucharest/Otopeni Airport T3-9 5 1998 Installed
Spain ALC Alicante International Airport Airport Authority T3-15 17 2009 Installed 09
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SDL Sundsvall/Midlanda Airport Airport Authority T2-18 3 2004 Installed 04
SDL Sundsvall/Midlanda Airport Luftfartsverket T1-21 3 1996 Installed
Switzerland GVA Geneva International Airport Geneva airport T2-24 20 2012 + SafeControl
– Apron
Management
GVA Geneva International Airport AIG SAM 1 2012
DLM Dalaman Mugla Airport Airport Authority T3-9 9 2005 Inst. 06 + GOS
DLM Dalaman Mugla Airport Civil Aviation Inductive 4 1990 Replaced by
Dept. laser
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LGW London Gatwick Airport BAA / Airport T2-18 62 2007
Authority
LGW London Gatwick Airport BAA / Airport T2-18 32 2006
Authority
Egypt CAI Cairo Airport Airport Authority T3-9 25 2006 + GOS 2007
CAI Cairo Airport Airport Authority T3-15 5 2001 + GOS
South Africa DUR Durban International Airport Airport Authority T3-9 14 2009 Installation 09
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Asia
COUNTRY IATA LOCATION / AIRPORT OWNER TYPE QTY YEAR REMARKS
Azerbaijan GYD Heydar Aliyev International T1 12 2013 DGS
Airport (Baku)
GYD Heydar Aliyev International GOS 1 2013
Airport (Baku)
Brunei BWN Bandar Seri Begawan Airport Dept of Civil Aviation T2-24 5 2011
BWM Bandar Seri Begawan Airport Dept of Civil Aviation T2-16 5 2001 Installed
BWN Bandar Seri Begawan Airport Dept of Civil Aviation T2-18 3 1997 Installed
BWN Bandar Seri Begawan Airport Airport Authority Inductive 6 1987 Replaced by
laser
China PEK Beijing Airport Airport Authority T2-18 26 2008 + GOS
PEK Beijing Airport Airport Authority T2-18 99 2007 + GOS
PEK Beijing Airport Airport Authority T2-24 1 2005 Installed 05
COK Cochin International Airport Cochin Int‟l Limited T3-9 1 2011 Installed 12
COK Cochin International Airport Cochin Int‟l Limited T3-9 5 2004 Installed 05
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IND Indore - AAI Non-Metro AAI T3-9 2 2013 DGS
HYD New Hyderabad Intl Airport Hyderabad Intl T3-9 12 2007 Installed 07
HYD New Hyderabad Intl Airport Hyderabad Intl 2005 GOS 2007:
8 Safedocks
HYD New Hyderabad Intl Airport Hyderabad Intl T3-9 13 2005 Installed 06
Japan CJIA Central Japan Intl Airport Airport Authority T2-27NRT 23 2002 Inst. 04 + GOS
Malaysia KBR Kota Bharu Airport Airport Authority T3-9 1 2012 Installed
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BKI Kota Kinabalu Airport Wee Hock T3-9 1 2012 Installed
BKI Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport Authority T3-9 2 2000
BKI Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport Authority T3-9 3 1998 Installed
Philippines MNL Manila International Airport Airport Authority T3-9 7 1997 Installed
Singapore SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Changi Airport GOS 1 2013 GOS serving
Goup up to 100
DGS units
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport CAG T1-42 87 2013 VDGS
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Airport Authority T2-18 15 2006 Installed 06
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Airport Authority T2-18 9 2006 Installed 06
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Airport Authority T2-18 23 2006 Installed 06
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Airport Authority T2-18 24 2004 Installed 05
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Airport Authority T2-18 21 2001 Installed
SIN Singapore/Changi Airport Airport Authority T2-18 16 1997 Installed
Sri Lanka CMB Bandarnaike Intl Airport Col. AASL T3-9 9 2006 + GOS
DMK Don Muang Airport Bangkok Airport Authority T3-15 6 2001 + GOS
BKK New Bangkok Intl Airport Airport Authority T2-18 66 2005 + GOS
BKK New Bangkok Intl Airport Bangkok T2-18 93 2004 + GOS
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SGN Ho Chi Minh City Airport SAA T3-9 8 2005 Inst. 05 + GOS
SGN Ho Chi Minh City Airport SAA T3-9 1 2002 Installed
SGN Ho Chi Minh City Airport SAA T3-9 1 2001 Installed
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