ADB SAFEGATE

Airfield Ground Lighting, Aircraft Docking Guidance Systems, Intelligent Apron Management, Tower Solutions, Weather Systems

ADB SAFEGATE has been at the forefront of airside innovation for more than 75 years, introducing airfield ground lighting and aircraft docking guidance technologies that have significantly enhanced safety and efficiency. With the introduction of our Airside 4.0 portfolio, we are taking the next step by incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) with the potential to revolutionize airside operations.  

ADB SAFEGATE is proud to be leading the way with innovative and smart Airside 4.0 solutions that turn airports into smart airports, empowering airports and their stakeholders to achieve their goals for improved performance, carbon neutrality and enhanced passenger experience.

  • With Airside 4.0, we are providing a roadmap to an interconnected and truly intelligent airside that will allow airports to increase airside safety and availability, improve operational efficiencies, minimize disruption and uncover advanced maintenance strategies to transform their operations.
  • Airside 4.0 will equip airports with a digital version of their airside, allowing them to replicate the behavior and performance of their physical assets in real time. A new era of digital technologies, data analytics and collaborative processes will provide valuable insights to improve decision making, and automation will optimize airport operations and greatly improve safety.
  • The value of airside digitalization is unlimited as ADB SAFEGATE partners with airports and airlines worldwide to find solutions that meet the challenges aviation faces today.

This move towards true airside digitization is what will set airports apart in the future.

Company Profile

  • Airfield: Count on ADB SAFEGATE to keep the world’s airfields safe, efficient and available.

    Our intelligent airfield solutions focus on the digitalization and interconnectivity of hardware and systems to bring information to stakeholders in a usable and portable way. By developing intelligent devices with added data gathering capabilities, and increasing the bandwidth for two-way communication, we’re bringing data-driven, collaborative decision-making to life.

    AXON EQ airfield ground lights have built-in sensors for data gathering, enabling airports to pinpoint service and maintenance needs while also providing a higher level of control to improve airport operations under low-visibility and other challenging conditions.

  • Apron: Faster, safer aircraft turnarounds

    The Airside 4.0 concept by ADB SAFEGATE is a game-changer that empowers airports to achieve their goals by leveraging new and emerging technologies and has led to the development of the Intelligent AiPRON suite.

    Our Intelligent AiPRON operational platform brings a holistic, intelligent approach to managing apron activities from landing to takeoff. We’ve integrated the systems and processes important to apron operations into a single ecosystem that uses machine learning technologies to optimize taxiing, docking and pushback procedures and improve the efficiency and elasticity of ground handling operations as a whole.

  • Tower: Smart software powers seamless traffic flow

    ADB SAFEGATE’s integrated tower software brings all the information controllers need onto one screen, enabling full control over aircraft and ground vehicle movement for safe, seamless routing and guidance from approach to departure.

    The OneControl platform uses a service-oriented architecture that provides a modular approach to traffic management solutions. A variety of services, e.g., surveillance, flight plan and progress, apron and airfield ground lighting data, can be enabled on demand to guarantee the best user experience and facilitate a scalable and future-proof investment for airports of any size.

  • Terminal: Accelerate operational performance

    From synchronizing and managing airport processes and resources, to sharing vast volumes of data for all stakeholders, ADB SAFEGATE’s smart terminal systems help manage operations with ease.

    Our Airport Operational Database (AODB) facilitates efficient airport management by providing a single source of accurate information for various business aspects bringing airports closer to the A-CDM vision and into Airport 4.0. The Flight Information Display System (FIDS) caters to the evolving consumption of visual media by not only displaying flight information but also allowing additional content such as advertising, retail information, and security alerts. Our Resource Management System (RMS) is a suite of solutions that maximize resource utilization through comprehensive planning capabilities and built-in flexibility.

  • Weather: Minimizing risks with valuable weather data

    All Weather Inc. (an ADB SAFEGATE Company) develops dependable aviation technology solutions that helps airports minimize risks by combining air traffic integration and surface weather measurement technology with flexible system design and comprehensive project management.

    Offerings include:

    • aviation weather systems,
    • air traffic control systems,
    • custom system engineering,
    • and a wide range of precision meteorological sensors and systems.
  • Services: Greater availability, safety & performance

    Keep airside availability and performance at agreed levels, and unexpected disruptions low with ADB SAFEGATE’s expansive service portfolio. Whether it’s ad hoc interventions, routine, custom or full-facility maintenance programs, our aftermarket expertise goes beyond servicing our own solutions. We can manage an airport’s complete airside infrastructure and deliver maintenance-as-a-service to provide expert support at a fixed cost.

    ADB SAFEGATE’s ALIS cloud-based asset management tool, brings airfield maintenance into the digital era. Airports can plan and schedule airside asset maintenance easily and effectively and count on accurate tracking and reporting to reduce downtime and significantly boost operational availability.

Company News

CBS News Features ADB SAFEGATE’s Airside 4.0® in Economy 4.0 Series – A Vision for Smarter, Safer, and Sustainable Airports

Smarter airfield operations, lower emissions, and real-time intelligence: ADB SAFEGATE's Airside 4.0® showcased on CBS News. As airports around the globe face unprecedented operational demands, sustainability targets, and passenger growth, ADB SAFEGATE is pioneering the next …

VATM Awards ADB SAFEGATE Tower Control System Contract for Long Thanh International Airport, Vietnam’s Largest Upcoming Greenfield Airport

ADB SAFEGATE has been awarded Package TB03, “Supply and installation of Air Traffic Control Tower systems and equipment,” for Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam – the country’s largest upcoming greenfield airport and one of …

ADB SAFEGATE and NAV Portugal Transform Portuguese Airspace with Cutting-Edge Surveillance Technologies and Enhanced Multi-Sensor Fusion System

NAV Portugal has reaffirmed its position as a leader in air traffic management innovation with the final acceptance of ADB SAFEGATE’s advanced Multi-Sensor Data Fusion System at Lisbon and Porto ATC Towers. This achievement represents …

Skyguide and ADB SAFEGATE sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to implement Tower Solutions with OneControl

Skyguide, the Swiss Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and ADB SAFEGATE, a worldmarket leader of integrated solutions to airports, airlines, and ANSPs, today signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement at Airspace World in Lisbon, Portugal. This …

Adacel and ADB SAFEGATE to Unveil Integrated Digital Tower System Simulation at Airspace World 2025

Adacel and ADB SAFEGATE are proud to announce the debut demonstration of their combined solution for an Integrated Digital Tower System (IDTS), enhanced by advanced simulation capabilities, at CANSO’s Airspace World 2025. Visit ADB SAFEGATE’s …

ADB SAFEGATE Unveils AXON High-Intensity Elevated Airfield Lighting

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 …

ADB SAFEGATE Unveils Revolutionary PAPI Technology, Pioneering Proactive, Data-Driven Airside Maintenance

ADB SAFEGATE has unveiled its latest Airside 4.0® innovation – PAPI Connect with LINC Node, a groundbreaking solution that transforms how airports monitor and manage Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs). By integrating data-driven infrastructure into the …

Hamburg Airport Successfully Implements OneControl by ADB SAFEGATE, Continuing a Legacy of Tower Automation Innovation

Hamburg Airport has successfully achieved full operational status with the latest version of OneControl, the Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP) system, developed and delivered by ADB SAFEGATE. The project milestone, achieved in November 2024, represents …

ADB SAFEGATE Achieves Climate-Neutral Certification: Putting Words into Action

On the path to arrive at a better, more sustainable future for aviation. Following through on their 2023 commitment, ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in airside digital transformation technologies, proudly announces that it has reached a …

Munich Airport (MUC) awards ADB SAFEGATE the contract for the delivery of the next generation Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP)

Elevating airside safety and efficiency at MUC with ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl ICWP  ADB SAFEGATE's OneControl has been selected by Munich Airport to meet the safety and efficiency objectives outlined in Common Project 1 (CP1) of the …

Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2024: ADB SAFEGATE

The globally recognized provider of airside solutions, ADB SAFEGATE, has won multi-category awards in the Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2024. ADB SAFEGATE's pioneering technologies and innovative strategies have been honored at the prestigious Airport Technology …

Advancing air traffic management: ADB SAFEGATE and Adacel combine efforts under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Leveraging ADB SAFEGATE’s innovative OneControl solutions, the new MoU with Adacel is set to revolutionize air traffic control by enhancing operational efficiency and safety.  OneControl integrates multiple airport systems into a unified platform, providing air traffic …

ADB SAFEGATE strides towards bringing its latest Innovative Airfield Ground Lighting technology to new greenfield airport project at Bhogapuram.

ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in airside solutions for airports, has been awarded the contract for the Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) system at Bhogapuram Airport, a new greenfield airport project by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport …

Noida International Airport selects ADB SAFEGATE’s cutting edge Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System and Apron Management System

Boosting Noida International Airport's efficiency and safety with Airside 4.0 solutions ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in airport performance solutions, is excited to announce its contract to supply the Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS) and …

Trieste International Airport Embarks on Innovative Journey with ADB SAFEGATE’s Airside 4.0 Wireless Cloud Solution

Revolutionizing airside operations on the path to a digitized aviation future In an exciting leap towards the future of airport operations, Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia SpA (Trieste International Airport) together with ADB SAFEGATE has announced the …

ADB SAFEGATE to Deploy Advanced ASMGCS at Kuwait International Airport, Extending Tower Innovation Towards Airside 4.0

ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in intelligent solutions for airport performance, has been chosen to provide a turnkey solution for Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (ASMGCS) at Kuwait International Airport (KIA). This project …

ADB SAFEGATE Awarded Contracts for The New Terminal One at JFK Airport

Intelligent AiPRON and OneControl systems added to The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will provide the most efficient and safest ramp operation in America.  ADB SAFEGATE has been awarded contracts that …

ADB SAFEGATE wins project to modernize advanced visual docking guidance at Frankfurt International Airport

Safedock X with multiple sensors brings significant improvements to the turnaround process and low-visibility operations. ADB SAFEGATE, a leading provider of airport performance solutions, has won a contract with Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt International …

Michigan Department of Transportation receives latest generation automated weather observing systems from ADB SAFEGATE

New systems offer FAA compliance and future-forward technology. ADB SAFEGATE, through its DBT Transportation Services LLC (DBT) subsidiary, was awarded a $3.7 million contract to replace the 42 Non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) by the …

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