PANSA and Indra Group sign a construction agreement for integrated system for the Warsaw Airport | aviationbizz.com
The Integrated Tower System will be the primary tool for air traffic controllers working in the Warsaw tower (TWR).
It will enable precise real-time management of aircraft and ground vehicle traffic within the airport. This will enhance operational efficiency, safety, and usability of air traffic control services provided by PANSA at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
The Integrated Tower System (ZSW) involves integrating multiple data sources into a single platform, as well as providing entirely new functionalities and tools for air traffic controllers. Standardizing the display of all systems necessary for conducting air traffic control from the tower will enable a precise overview of the traffic situation on the airport apron, the airspace around the airport, as well as the status and information from systems supporting controllers (e.g., weather systems). This, in turn, will lead to a more reliable decision- making process based on accurate data.
The new system, developed by Indra Group, will be fitted with features that, if necessary, will detect potential conflicts and unsafe situations and alert controllers. This is a key element in maintaining high safety standards amid increasing air traffic, as is integration with the main PANSA systems, which supports a high level of automation and coordination. By providing better monitoring and analysis of the distribution of operations over time, the system will enable more effective traffic planning, further reduce delays, and improve the capacity of Warsaw’s airport; it will also serve as a backup system in the case of a failure. This will help Chopin Airport achieve its declared capacity, meaning it will be able to handle a greater number of
aircraft per day.
Additionally, the modular architecture and flexibility of the system enable future implementations at other regional airports and at Port Polska (formerly CPK).
Indra Group, a leading provider of air traffic management solutions, will deliver the Integrated Tower System. This modular and scalable platform supports continuous growth, making it adaptable for future needs, including expansion to digital remote tower capabilities. The system combines various functions, such as ground control (A-SMGCS) with advanced safety nets, routing, departure management (DMAN), and electronic flight strips. Indra’s InNOVA tower system is in operation at some of the world’s most complex airports, including Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Dubai. This is another component of PANSA extensive investments, which are part of a consistently implemented plan to increase the capacity of Warsaw Airport in the context of airspace management.
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