ADB SAFEGATE launches adaptive Airfield Lighting to enhance surface safety. 15 Aprile 2026 BRUSSELS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-#ADBSAFEGATE-ADB SAFEGATE has launched AXON EQ ADAL (Adaptive Airfield Lighting), a new solution designed to provide real-time visual guidance to aircraft and ground vehicles, helping airports improve surface safety and operational efficiency. As air traffic volumes increase and ground operations become more complex, airports face growing pressure to reduce runway incursions, improve taxi flow, and minimize emissions. Conventional airfield lighting systems, based on fixed intensity and manual coordination, provide limited support for dynamic operational environments. AXON EQ ADAL introduces adaptive capabilities by enabling lights to automatically adjust color and intensity based on live operational data. Integrated with airfield lighting control and monitoring systems (ALCMS) and digital airside platforms, the system delivers clear visual cues to pilots and drivers during ground movements. Color-coded guidance - such as green for cleared routes, red for stop instructions, and yellow for caution - supports improved situational awareness and reduces reliance on radio communication in time-critical scenarios. "Airports are moving towards more data-driven and automated surface operations, where clarity and timing are critical," said Regardt Willer, CMO and VP Business Development at ADB SAFEGATE. "With AXON EQ ADAL, lighting becomes an active part of the operational system -providing real-time guidance that helps reduce risk and improve operational flow." The solution supports key use cases, including runway incursion prevention and enhanced taxi guidance in complex or low-visibility environments. AXON EQ ADAL integrates with ADB SAFEGATE's digital airside ecosystem, enabling lighting behavior to respond directly to real-time aircraft and vehicle positions. The system uses powerline communication technology, allowing deployment over existing airfield electrical infrastructure without additional cabling. By improving taxi efficiency and reducing unnecessary holding times, the solution also contributes to lower fuel burn and emissions. AXON EQ ADAL is part of ADB SAFEGATE's Airside 4.0(R) strategy, focused on enabling more intelligent and sustainable airport operations.

ADB SAFEGATE has launched AXON EQ ADAL (Adaptive Airfield Lighting), a system that provides real-time visual guidance to aircraft and ground vehicles to improve airport surface safety and operational efficiency. The solution automatically adjusts light colour and intensity based on live operational data, using green for cleared routes, red for stop instructions and yellow for caution. Integrated with airfield lighting control systems and digital platforms, it enhances situational awareness and reduces reliance on radio communication. The system uses powerline communication technology, allowing deployment over existing electrical infrastructure without additional cabling. It aims to prevent runway incursions, improve taxi flow in low-visibility conditions and reduce fuel burn and emissions. AXON EQ ADAL forms part of ADB SAFEGATE's Airside 4.0 strategy for intelligent airport operations.

CCL chooses ADB Safegate solution for ZAG. * news * CCL chooses ADB Safegate solution for ZAG. 31st March 2026 ANSP Croatia Control Ltd (CCL) has selected ADB Safegate to deliver its OneControl Tower Automation Platform for the control tower at Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman Airport). The system will support the modernisation of tower operations by integrating key operational tools into a single digital platform designed to enhance situational awareness, runway safety, and operational efficiency. The project was awarded following a public tender process and forms part of Croatia Control's broader strategy to modernise air traffic management infrastructure. The OneControl platform will integrate with existing tower systems and deliver a modern advanced surface movement guidance and control system (A-SMGCS) together with an electronic flight strip (EFS) solution, providing controllers with a unified operational environment. By bringing together surveillance data, aircraft routing, flight data management, and safety monitoring within a single interface, the platform will support air traffic controllers in managing aircraft and vehicle movements more efficiently across the airport surface. The system will also strengthen runway safety capabilities and enable improved coordination between tower systems and operational stakeholders. With this deployment, Croatia Control becomes the third member of the COOPANS Alliance to implement tower automation technology from ADB Safegate, further supporting interoperability and modernisation initiatives across European air navigation service providers. Gonzalo Moreno Muñoz, vice president tower at ADB Safegate, said: "We are proud to support Croatia Control in the modernisation of tower operations at Zagreb Airport. Integrated tower automation platforms provide air traffic controllers with enhanced operational awareness and decision-support capabilities, enabling safer and more efficient management of airport surface movements." Mario Kunovec-Varga, CEO of Croatia Control Ltd, added: "ADB Safegate's expertise in tower automation and its collaborative approach throughout the tender process confirmed that OneControl is the right platform for our future operational needs. This system will support safe and efficient air traffic management at Zagreb Airport while preparing our infrastructure for future developments." The OneControl Tower Automation Platform has been developed in collaboration with operational stakeholders and air traffic controllers to support modern tower workflows. The system integrates surface movement monitoring, runway safety tools, and decision-support capabilities to help controllers manage increasingly complex airport environments. Croatia Control OneControl Tower Automation Platform will support the modernisation of tower operations at Zagreb Topics.