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Telephonics Trains China’s Air Traffic Management Bureau Executives on Next Generation Air Traffic Surveillance Technology
Press Releases on June 21, 2010
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Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), and a leader in next-generation air traffic management solutions, provided training on advanced surveillance and Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies to executives from China’s Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) at the company’s new state-of-the-art research and development facility in Huntington, New York. The training which took place from June 9-11, 2010 was part of the U.S. government’s Air Traffic Management Executive Training (ATMET) program. During the training sessions, Telephonics’ ATM technology experts and senior executives demonstrated the benefits and new features that are available when incorporating Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) function into next generation ATM systems like Telephonics innovative AeroTrac NextGen. ADS-B provides accurate aircraft information and frequent position updates to airspace users and controllers, and hence supports improved use of airspace, reduced restrictions and enhanced safety, for example through conflict management.
The ATMET program, now in its second year, was developed as a way to train ATMB executives in the latest management practices and next generation air traffic management technologies used in the United States through classes and visits with the Federal Aviation Authority and industry leaders like Telephonics over the course of a few weeks.
“The ATM industry is at a critical inflection point, and effectively using ADS-B surveillance is a major driver of that revolution. As a technology innovator, Telephonics has always prided itself on providing the best-in-class air traffic management technologies to our customers, and we are honored to be able to share our expertise with executives of ATMB as they look to develop China’s future air transportation system,” said Donald Pastor, President of the Electronic Systems Division.
With expected strong growth in domestic air traffic, China, like the U.S. and Europe, is adding modern ATM systems to help airports and airlines increase traffic density, while also reducing taxi times, fuel and carbon emissions. “Telephonics offers the unique understanding of both ADS-B technology and its application within the operational environment of China’s air traffic systems given our company’s twenty plus years of experience installing Air Traffic Management systems throughout China,” said Antonio Lo Brutto, Vice President of ATM Business Development.
Telephonics’ air traffic control and air traffic management systems are widely used across the U.S., Europe and China. Telephonics has been active in the aviation market in Asia since 1985 when it was awarded its first contract for an Air Traffic Control system at the Guangzhou International Airport. Additionally, in 1995, Telephonics began installation of its first AeroTrac® ATM system in China. Today, over twenty air traffic facilities across China use AeroTrac.
About Telephonics
Telephonics' high-technology engineering and manufacturing capabilities provide integrated information, communication and sensor system solutions to military and commercial markets worldwide. Telephonics specializes in aircraft intercommunication systems, wireless communication systems, radars, identification friend or foe products, integrated security systems, air traffic management systems, aerospace electronics, and the performance of threat and radar system analyses.
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