ADB SAFEGATE Unveils AXON High-Intensity Elevated Airfield Lighting

Company ADB SAFEGATE
Date 06.05.2025

Pioneering the Future of Safe, Sustainable, and Efficient Airside Operations with Multi-Application Modularity

As airports face increasing pressure to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and embrace sustainability, ADB SAFEGATE introduces the AXON High-Intensity Elevated Light – a product set to redefine airfield lighting standards through advanced modularity and best-in-class energy efficiency.

ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in airport performance solutions, today announced the expansion of its AXON Airfield Lighting suite with the launch of the AXON High-Intensity Elevated light. This innovative airfield lighting solution delivers unprecedented energy efficiency and versatility, empowering airports to meet evolving operational demands.

A New Era in Airfield Lighting:
The AXON High-Intensity Elevated Light combines sustainable design with operational excellence, offering modular, energy efficient solutions to meet the varied needs of airports.

Key Features Include:

  • Interchangeable LED Modules: Designed for long-term use, these modules simplify spare parts management, support easy upgrades, minimize waste, and extend the lifecycle of lighting systems.
  • Best-in-Class Energy Efficiency: Achieves up to 80% energy savings compared to halogen lighting and 30% savings over traditional LED lights.
  • Integrated Infrared: Compliant with FAA EB 98 standards for NVG (Night Vision
    Goggles) and NVIS (Night Vision Imaging Systems), enhancing visibility under
    challenging conditions or supporting covert operations.
  • Smart Arctic Kit: An optional robust feature that ensures high performance in
    extreme environments, such as airports experiencing snow and ice.

Paul Hart, Director of Product Management – Lights & Power at ADB SAFEGATE, elaborated: “AXON High-Intensity Elevated is designed for airports looking to future-proof their investments. Its modularity helps airports tackle today’s challenges while remaining adaptable to future requirements.”

Sustainable and Modular Design for Future-Ready Solutions
Sustainability is at the core of the AXON Elevated’s design. Its modular structure supports seamless upgrades, minimizing waste and aligning with airports’ long-term environmental
goals. Backward compatibility further enables integration with existing systems, reducing the need for extensive overhauls.

Corey Stutz, Director of Segment Marketing added:
“The new AXON LED high-intensity elevated light provides exceptional energy efficiency. It uses significantly less power than previous LED lights and far outperforms outdated halogen technology, which is being phased out across the industry. This is a big step forward in sustainable airfield lighting!”

ADB SAFEGATE’s innovative Airside 4.0® solutions and AXON product family address diverse operational needs. Offering high-performance, energy savings and adaptable design, AXON High-Intensity Elevated is a robust choice for airports prioritizing sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.

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About ADB SAFEGATE

ADB SAFEGATE is a company that provides integrated solutions to airports, airlines, and Airport Navigation Service Providers (ANSP). We are proud to be leading the way with innovative and smart Airside 4.0® solutions that turn airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, safety and enhancing the passenger experience. Solutions include airfield lighting, power and control systems, airport, and tower software, docking automation, apron management, and aftermarket services.

With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries – from the busiest and largest to the fastest-growing airports – ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

To learn more about ADB SAFEGATE and our innovative Airside 4.0® solutions, please visit our website at adbsafegate.com.

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