dBD Communications are attending The British-Irish Airports EXPO, 12th-13th June 2018 at Stand #B17

dBD Communications continue to support the Airport Ground Services industry, with our short range wireless intercom products from pushback activity to engineering maintenance, our Minerva solution allows users untethered communications around the aircraft, with ranges exceeding 150 metres.

Bluetooth wireless duplex communication (talk and listen) capability offers freedom of movement and less trip hazards in areas where communication is needed such as ground handling, marshalling, aircraft maintenance and for ice and snow clearing. This application reduces safety risks and improves efficiency.

Our systems promote pushback safety without needing to carry wires, have 24-hour battery life and can be integrated with back to back radio.

Minerva allows for single or two-man push back operations. The headset can be worn by the Tug Driver in single-man operation or the Marshal in two-man operation. In this case open mic communication continues between Marshal and Driver, while the Pilot is Communicated to via PTT. If it is necessary for the Tug Driver to hear all activity between Marshal and Flight Deck, we have the ability to either wirelessly or via a wired link, connect the Tug Driver to the same conversations.

New to the portfolio, the Ajax system has been developed to operate in higher noise environments as the mouth shield protects even more the flight crew from hearing background noise. The specialised mouth piece comes on a quick release lanyard that will be placed around your neck and hang on your chest for quick and easy access to communicate. The Ajax headset will still provide the ability to perform full wing walks, inspections and engineering tasks whilst retaining freedom of movement and communications to the pilot.

Our De-Icing product portfolio, consists of anything from 2 -16 users with open mic duplex communications to ensure a timely and efficient process is met.

The De-Icing rigs & Controller have the ability to talk together at the same time without the need to PTT. When needed the Pilot can also communicate via VHF embedded into the system. The Controller can talk back to the pilot with a PTT on their headset and the rest of the team will hear the radio traffic.

The Endaxi system has been designed to support Ground Handling companies with the ability to reduce no fault founds (NFF’s) at the user’s facilities. dBD Communications recognises the importance of equipment readiness and this system will improve the availability of headsets used during Ground Handling operations. Easy to assemble and self-contained in a waterproof case, it gives the ability to use the equipment in many environments.

To use the equipment, most headset types are supported and the audio equipment is placed on the head provided. A simple switch box is used to assess the serviceability of both the speakers and microphone in the headset assembly. We also have the ability to assess the functionality of the audio extension leads if required. This system will be able to test both wired and wireless solutions, with the same level of confidence.

To find out more visit dBD Communications at The British-Irish Airports EXPO, 12th-13th June 2018, Stand #B17