Adacel Inc. (Adacel or the Company) announced today it has formally signed a contract with the Directorate of Air Navigation Services of France (DSNA) for the deployment of two new ATM systems for the French Overseas Territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean.
The contract is the second in a series planned by the DSNA to modernize air traffic management systems in overseas territories of France. In 2015, Adacel was awarded a contract by DSNA for a new ATM system for French Guiana in South America. The system was installed in the Cayenne-Félix Eboué Centre and successfully commenced operational service in 2016.
Speaking of the award, Gary Pearson, Adacel’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We are very pleased to sign this contract and, with development work already commenced, look forward to completing the system installation for Guadeloupe in FY2019, followed by Martinique. Furthermore, we look forward to continuing to develop and expand the relationship with DSNA, one that started with the system installation for French Guiana.”
The Adacel Aurora systems will provide controllers in Guadeloupe and Martinique with the latest in Air Traffic Management technology including electronic flight strips and advanced flight and surveillance data processing capabilities as well as airport information displays that help to effectively manage traffic and provide better service to airlines and the travelling public.
Adacel’s Aurora ATM automation system is a global system that manages all types of airspace and domains from the Oceanic, En Route, Terminal and Approach Sectors to the Control Tower Unit. The system is scalable and configurable to meet present and future requirements and incorporates the latest in CNS/ATM technologies. Aurora automation technology is currently in operational use in airspaces controlled by Fiji, France, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and the United States.
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About Adacel
Adacel applies the knowledge of our customers and the expertise of our team with cutting-edge technologies to be the company of choice for advanced air traffic management systems, speech recognition applications and simulation and training solutions for air traffic control and other public safety domains. Adacel has pioneered the integration of speech recognition into simulation products and operational systems; and holds a number of patents on applications to optimize speech processing. Adacel has built a strong international reputation for its products and services through commitment to technological leadership and customer support. We understand the importance of our products and the direct impact their use has on public safety. These responsibilities are reflected in the quality of everything we do. Adacel: Everyday Excellence. For more information please visit www.adacel.com.
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