ASECNA and Indra help enhance landing safely at airports in Africa

ASECNA and Indra have completed a project aimed at enhancing landing safety across 17 airports in Africa.

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This marks the culmination of a contract valued at 15 million euros, awarded to Indra for the renewal of air traffic navigation systems.

Within a project timeframe of less than 24 months, Indra has delivered and installed its state-of-the-art Normarc instrument landing systems (ILS) and distance measuring equipment (DME) in 17 airports across 12 countries operated by ASECNA. The project included end-to-end delivery of 12 DMEs, 18 localisers and 14 glide paths.

During the project, Indra provided comprehensive technical training to nearly 100 technicians and engineers from ASECNA’s Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel (ATSEP).

“This project represents a strategic investment for ASECNA. It underscores our steadfast commitment to modernising our infrastructure and ensuring safe, efficient air operations across our vast airspace. We will continue to work closely with trusted technological partners to ensure the safety and efficiency of our air operations”, according to the Director General of ASECNA Prosper ZO’O MINTO’O. 

“This is one of our largest and most complex air navigation projects ever, and we managed to deliver ahead of schedule. ASECNA and Indra share the same commitment to enhancing flight safety and efficiency, and it has been a true pleasure to work with ASECNA on this project,” said Enrique Castillo, ATM Business Development Director at Indra.