Nav Canada has picked Oslo, Norway-based supplier and integrator of ATC equipment ACAMS and its I-TWR remote control and monitoring airport system for use in the ANSP's initiative to digitalize airports and facilities across Canada.
ACAMS will initially install its I-TWR product at Kingston Airport Flight Service Station (FSS) in Ontario. The Kingston FSS will serve as a testbed and training facility for the new Airport Systems Interface (ASI), which is a key part of Nav Canada’s national Digital Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (DAATS) initiative.
As part of the deal, the Kingston FSS work package includes the Human Machine Interface (HMI) solution and two identical ASI systems for testing and training purposes.
I-TWR provides a standardized interface for managing non-standard airport systems and ensures interoperability for each working position within the DAATS digital hubs. As Nav Canada’s first operational unit to transition to being a digital facility, Kingston FSS will serve as a validation ground for the ASI solution.
I-TWR will control and monitor airport systems, including Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), VHF-DF systems, Crash Alarm systems and other auxiliary systems as applicable. The deployment will begin with work at Kingston Airport Flight Service Station (FSS), Kingston, Ontario.
The ACAMS I-TWR product has already been used for several digital tower applications, including the NINOX Remote TWR program with Avinor in Norway.
The Kingston FSS installation will be the first time the technology has been used in Canada and will help to streamline operations across Nav Canada’s network. By providing a robust API-driven platform, I-TWR has the flexibility, scalability, and adaptability needed to future-proof Nav Canada’s infrastructure, said ACAMS.
“We are excited to partner with Nav Canada on this forward-thinking initiative,” said Leiv Kreyberg, CEO of ACAMS. “Our I-TWR product is designed to reduce complexity, enhance interoperability, and enable seamless scalability across multiple sites. This agreement represents a significant milestone for ACAMS as we work together with Nav Canada to shape the future of air traffic management in Canada.”
“The Kingston Digital Facility is a crucial component of Nav Canada’s modernization efforts,” said David Sheppard vice president and chief technology officer of Nav Canada. “By leveraging ACAMS’ I-TWR technology to provide a standardized and interoperable platform, we are enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of our operations. This collaboration sets the stage for a future-proof infrastructure, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation in air traffic management.”