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uAvionix and Capital Sciences provide superficial situational awareness

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uAvionix, a pioneering leader in aviation safety technology, is proud to announce the successful delivery and adoption of its surface situational awareness systems at two major U.S. airports: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Successful completion of the rigorous Service Acceptance Test (SAT) by uAvionix and partner Capital Sciences will ensure that air traffic control (ATC) at these airports can begin operational use of the systems from June 30, 2024.

“This important milestone marks the first approvals under the FAA’s Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI), part of a broader effort to improve runway safety across the country,” said Christian Ramsey, Chief Commercial Officer for uAvionix. “The uAvionix systems utilize the advanced Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) service called FlightLine, which provides controllers with real-time, accurate images of aircraft and vehicles on the airport surface, improving situational awareness and the risk of runway incursions is reduced.”

Delivery of the FlightLine systems to IND and AUS was completed and accepted within a rapid 90-day timeframe through close collaboration with the FAA, National Air Traffic Control Association (NATCA), Indianapolis Airport Authority and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Each airport also installed several uAvionix VTU-20ADS-B Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMATs) on airport vehicles. VTU-20 is an FAA-approved system that allows vehicles operating on runways and taxiways to be electronically seen by the tower and aircraft equipped with ADS-B In technologies, reducing the risk of runway incursions.

The approvals mark a major step forward for the FAA and align with uAvionix’s mission to improve airspace safety, from the airport surface to the stratosphere. Following the success of the IND and AUS deployments, uAvionix will continue to work with the FAA to expand capacity to other airports nationwide.

Key benefits of the uAvionix surface situational awareness systems include:

  • Improved real-time tracking of aircraft and vehicles at the airport.
  • Improved operational efficiency and safety in all weather conditions.
  • Reduced risk of runway incursions through timely and accurate data.

The partnership between uAvionix and the FAA underscores a shared commitment to harnessing advanced technology for safer skies. As part of this initiative, uAvionix continues to work closely with the FAA and airport authorities to ensure the seamless integration and operation of these systems.