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atg airports @ ICAO Workshop in Lima, Peru
atg airports' continued market expansion plans took us to South America, where we recently attended the ICAO Air Navigation Visual Aids Workshop at ICAO's South American Office in Lima, Peru.
The workshop was designed to inform and update the key airport operators in the region with the latest technologies in navigational visual aids and their applications, including developments in obstruction lighting and airfield lighting systems.
atg airports used the opportunity to showcase their latest LED developments including the IRIS runway LED lighting, APOLLO high intensity runway guard light (RGL) and PEARL, the medium intensity LED lighting system designed for regional airports airstrips.
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PEARL shines bright in Italy
atg airports are pleased to announce the successful completion of the contract to supply and install a medium intensity LED lighting system at Bresso Airfield, northern Milan. The airport, which plays an important role in regional air travel whilst acting as the home of Aero Club Milano, decided upon installing a low cost lighting system to provide them with safer operations and improved visual indication for approaching aircraft. The airport chose the PEARL LED System for its outstanding lighting performance, low power consumption, ease of installation and maintenance and affordability.
The medium intensity LED lighting system produces a photometric output in excess of the levels required by FAA L-861 and can be operated by the pilot using a handheld remote, providing complete control during approach. By utilising innovative LED technology, the eco-friendly, low power consumption PEARL units offer efficient and long lasting (typically 60,000 hours) illumination. Requiring virtually no assembly, the flexibility of the system allows it to be deployed on either grass or tarmac strips and, coupled with plug and play set-up of the lights, provides almost immediate operation.
Installed in conjunction with Monsud SpA and PRC Elettronica, the new PEARL system supplied included runway edge and combined threshold/runway end fittings, PAPI unit, windsock and a wireless remote control unit.
"Since the installation, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has shown his appreciation for the system in respect of the low investment cost and the great performances achieved," said Christian Perrotti, Business Development Europe for atg airports. "The quality of the light output couple with the simplicity of the system really makes the PEARL system ideal for regional airports such as Bresso."
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Experience proves crucial in Africa
Confirming its position as a leading provider of airfield lighting solutions around the world, atg airports are a pleased to announce the award of two prestigious contracts in Nigeria. Highlighting the diversity and technical expertise of its current product portfolio, atg will be supplying a wide range of equipment as part of a number of infrastructure developments in the West African country.
Photo courtesy of Shell
atg's experience of delivering market leading lighting products to the region was a major factor in being awarded the contract to supply oil giant Shell with 9 new LED helipad lighting systems. A selection of the latest LED technology is to be supplied as part of upgrades to a number of Shell helipads in the area including the latest ZA295 LED TLOF luminaires. The use of a reliable LED solution was important for the client as part of a drive to reduce energy consumption whilst a significantly increased life cycle will ease the work for on-site maintenance staff. In addition to the LED helipad lighting, atg airports were also responsible for supplying the seating pots and connector kits that are to be used with each system as well as floodlighting, illuminated windsock and a 240V control panel.
"Building on recent successes in Australia, South America, and South East Asia, the award of two significant contracts in Africa highlights the growth of the airport brand across the globe," says Andy Sole, Director of Strategic Development at atg airports.
"As we look to develop our range of airfield lighting equipment, we are delighted that such high profile customers have demonstrated their confidence in atg's products whilst also providing us with further opportunities to develop key relationships in the region."
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