Bristol Airport awards SELEX Systems Integration PSR
contract
24 October 2011 – SELEX Systems Integration, the UK
subsidiary of Finmeccanica company, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, is
pleased to announce the award of a contract with Bristol Airport to
deliver a new Primary Radar System (PSR) in support of the
airport’s plans for future growth.
The South West’s largest airport has
been one of the fastest growing airports in the UK in recent years,
and serves over 100 destinations. This contract will see SELEX
Systems Integration install its proven ATCR 33 radar to provide
24/7 radar approach services. The radar’s state-of-the-art digital
technology will deliver the high level of reliability and
availability expected to match the ongoing ambitions of the
airport, which has permission to develop facilities to handle 10
million passengers per annum by 2020.
In addition to the installation of the
new PSR, SELEX Systems Integration will be responsible for
upgrading the existing Radar Data Processing and Display system
including additional controller tools and a full Mode S MSSR
capability.
The award by Bristol Airport confirms
the SELEX ATCR 33 radar as the radar of choice for many of the UK’s
airports with the system already successfully operating at Newquay,
Bournemouth and Belfast City Airports.
Speaking at the contract signing, SELEX
Systems Integration CEO, Michael Clayforth-Carr said: “SELEX
Systems Integration has a very long and successful association with
Bristol Airport and I am therefore delighted that it has chosen our
leading radar technology to help underpin its future capability and
growth. Throughout 2011 we have been working with airports across
the British Isles to enhance their Air
Traffic Control capability, including the introduction of Wide
Area Multilateration and Navigation Aids systems. We look forward
to helping Bristol Airport meet the expectations of their
passengers.”
Jeremy Daniels, Head of Safety and Compliance at
Bristol Airport, added: “This represents a significant investment
in the Airport’s future, providing airlines and air traffic
controllers with access to state-of-the-art technology to ensure
safe and reliable operations are maintained. Alongside
planned developments to enhance the passenger experience, this
demonstrates our commitment to being a world-leading regional
airport for the South West.”
Further information
For further information, please contact Mark Gunning on [email protected].