Northrop Grumman’s UK-based subsidiary, Park Air Systems, has been contracted by AME Air Traffic Management to provide air traffic control (ATC) communication systems equipment across airports in South Africa.
As part of the deal, a total of 50 major South African airports will receive Park Air T6 Radio solutions, including more than 550 very-high frequency (VHF) units, which will improve the country’s ATC communication systems.
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Park Air Systems will also provide remote control and monitoring system (RCMS), a multi-access remote control (MARC) server, integrated cabinets, cavity filters and controllers.
The new systems will replace the current Park Air systems installed at the airports in 1997.
Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems managing director Danny Milligan said: “This successful long-term relationship Northrop Grumman has built with our customer is a testament not only to the outstanding quality of our products but also to the trust in our customer support services.
“20 years is a long time to sustain top-tier performance. We are delighted the customer has the confidence we can do the same for the next 20 years.”
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By GlobalDataOnce delivered, the systems will be installed by Air Traffic and Navigation Services, which provides air traffic, navigation, training and other services in South Africa.
In June, Textron Aviation subsidiary Beechcraft selected Northrop Grumman's LCR-100N hybrid navigation unit to be installed on its King Air turboprop platform.
