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European air traffic controllers validated Saab’s next-generation Multiple Remote Tower

The market for remote air traffic control services has matured and is entering a new stage. The board of directors of Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) has therefore decided to make changes to the company's direction and management. Per Ahl, currently Head of Marketing of the company, takes over as new CEO of SDATS.

The level of innovation necessary to be able to design, build and run a remote tower is truly impressive. And the outcome for the customer is fantastic. Centralisation means increased efficiency and increased productivity, and the technology opens up for new business models and services.

What do you need to think about when you go for a digital tower solution? Saab Digital Tower Solutions has several fully operational towers up and running and knows a lot about what’s needed to get all the way from a traditional tower to an authority-approved digital tower solution. Here are the five top pieces of advice when you consider choosing a digital tower.Five pieces of advice when going for a digital tower

Work as an air traffic controller is pretty much the same no matter whether you sit in a traditional tower or a remote tower centre. The work is the same, and the same tasks need to be carried out, but of course there are differences.

Going from a conventional tower to a fully operational digital tower solution, approved by the authorities, is something few have done. But it is a journey that Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has performed many times since the company launched the world’s first operational digital tower in early 2015.

Here we list five quick facts about remote tower services.

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) has been selected by Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider, LFV to provide remote digital air traffic control to the airports in Malmö in the South of Sweden, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna situated well above the polar circle

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has been selected by the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider, LFV to provide remote digital air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna.

Saab’s digital air traffic control system is becoming part of the world-leading aerospace research facilities at Cranfield University in the UK. A digital tower will be installed at Cranfield Airport, which the university owns and runs.

Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Cranfield University, one of the top four commercial research universities in United Kingdom, to deliver a digital air traffic control system to Cranfield Airport.

Remote and digital tower services are leading the development of aviation infrastructure for airports of all sizes. For regional airports, this helps to create better conditions for communities and local businesses.

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions AB and Storuman Municipality will today sign a letter of intent regarding the establishment of the world's first Remote Tower Centre for smaller regional airports (AFIS).  

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions wins prestigious price in the category Connected Transportation for the Remote Tower solution at the Swedish Mobile Award 2017.

Air traffic control has looked much the same since the Second World War. High towers, various technical systems and binoculars have been important elements of an activity which, has been characterised by stringent safety requirements and regulatory control.

Defence and security company Saab has been selected by NATS, the United Kingdom’s leading provider of air traffic control services, to install a remote tower demonstrator suite at its Swanwick Control Centre.

The Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider (LFV) and Saab were the first in the world to put remote air traffic control towers into operation. After ten years’ development work this innovative system now enters the UK, where a demo suite will be installed at the Swanwick Control Centre.

The Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider (LFV) and Saab were the first in the world to put remote air traffic control towers into operation. After ten years’ development work this innovative system is now going international.

Defence and security company Saab and the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider (LFV) newly established company Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions AB, has signed a letter of intent with Scandinavian Mountains Airport AB to provide remote air traffic services. The parties’ intent is to sign a contract during the first quarter of 2017.

Effective September 1, 2016, Johan Klintberg is appointed CEO of the company Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions. At the same date, the company will commence its operations, to market, sell, develop and operate products and services for remote air traffic control.

Defence and security company Saab and LFV (the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider) have today signed an agreement to establish a new company: Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions AB. The new company will market, sell, develop and operate products and services for remote air traffic control. Saab will be the majority owner with 59 per cent of shares, with LFV holding 41 per cent.

Defence and security company Saab has received the prestigious IHS Jane’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) Award for delivering the first operational and approved Remote Tower in the world.  

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to deliver a Remote Tower Centre to Dublin Airport and the corresponding remote tower installations at Cork and Shannon Airport. Electronic Flight Strips (EFS) are also included in the order and will be installed at all three airports.

The first plane landed today using Remote Tower Services, a system developed by LFV and Saab. As of today, the air traffic service at Örnsköldsvik Airport is operated using Remote Tower Service (RTS). Throughout the day, the first planes controlled from the LFV Remote Tower Centre in Sundsvall have been taking off and landing at Örnsköldsvik Airport. LFV and Saab have worked together to develop the operational and technological solutions for remotely operated air traffic management. It is for the first time air traffic control is operated remotely. After ten years of developing, LFV and Saab are first in the world to launch Remote Tower Services.

The first plane landed today using Remote Tower Services, a system developed by LFV and Saab. As of today, the air traffic service at Örnsköldsvik Airport is operated using Remote Tower Service (RTS). Throughout the day, the first planes controlled from the LFV Remote Tower Centre in Sundsvall have been taking off and landing at Örnsköldsvik Airport. LFV and Saab have worked together to develop the operational and technological solutions for remotely operated air traffic management. It is for the first time air traffic control is operated remotely. After ten years of developing, LFV and Saab are first in the world to launch Remote Tower Services.