Adacel Signs Contract to Upgrade Fiji ATM System and Provide 10 Years Support

Orlando, Florida, Feb. 27, 2018 --

Adacel Systems Inc. (Adacel or the Company) announced today it has formally signed a contract with Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) for a major upgrade to their existing air traffic management (ATM) system and for the provision of ten years of post-warranty support services. Total contract value is approximately US$3.1 million. 

Airports Fiji has been an important customer of Adacel’s since 2009. Under the contract, the installation will commence in mid-2018 and represents a comprehensive modernization of the existing air traffic management system installed in the country.  Adacel’s updated Aurora system will provide controllers in Fiji with the latest in air traffic management technology including new electronic flight strips and advanced flight and surveillance data processing and training capabilities to effectively manage traffic and provide better service to airlines and the travelling public.  It is anticipated the new system will be fully commissioned in 2019. 

Speaking of the award, Gary Pearson, Adacel’s Chief Executive Officer said “We are very pleased to be both expanding and extending our long-term relationship with the AFL for this new upgrade and long-term support arrangement.” 

AFL provides air traffic management (ATM) in the Nadi Flight Information Region (FIR).

Adacel’s Aurora ATM automation system is a global system that manages all types of airspace and domains from the Oceanic, En Route, Terminal and Approach Sectors to the Control Tower Unit. The system is scalable and configurable to meet present and future requirements and incorporates the latest in CNS/ATM technologies. Aurora automation technology is currently in operational use in airspaces controlled by Fiji, France, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and the United States. 

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About Adacel

Adacel applies the knowledge of our customers and the expertise of our team with cutting-edge technologies to be the company of choice for advanced air traffic management systems, speech recognition applications and simulation and training solutions for air traffic control and other public safety domains. Adacel has pioneered the integration of speech recognition into simulation products and operational systems; and holds a number of patents on applications to optimize speech processing. Adacel has built a strong international reputation for its products and services through commitment to technological leadership and customer support.  We understand the importance of our products and the direct impact their use has on public safety. These responsibilities are reflected in the quality of everything we do. Adacel: Everyday Excellence.  For more information please visit www.adacel.com.

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Tom Evers
Adacel Systems Inc
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