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Bristol Airport awards SELEX Systems Integration PSR contract

24 October 2011 – SELEX Systems Integration, the UK subsidiary of Finmeccanica company, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, is pleased to announce the award of a contract with Bristol Airport to deliver a new Primary Radar System (PSR) in support of the airport’s plans for future growth.

The South West’s largest airport has been one of the fastest growing airports in the UK in recent years, and serves over 100 destinations. This contract will see SELEX Systems Integration install its proven ATCR 33 radar to provide 24/7 radar approach services. The radar’s state-of-the-art digital technology will deliver the high level of reliability and availability expected to match the ongoing ambitions of the airport, which has permission to develop facilities to handle 10 million passengers per annum by 2020.

In addition to the installation of the new PSR, SELEX Systems Integration will be responsible for upgrading the existing Radar Data Processing and Display system including additional controller tools and a full Mode S MSSR capability.

The award by Bristol Airport confirms the SELEX ATCR 33 radar as the radar of choice for many of the UK’s airports with the system already successfully operating at Newquay, Bournemouth and Belfast City Airports. 

Speaking at the contract signing, SELEX Systems Integration CEO, Michael Clayforth-Carr said: “SELEX Systems Integration has a very long and successful association with Bristol Airport and I am therefore delighted that it has chosen our leading radar technology to help underpin its future capability and growth. Throughout 2011 we have been working with airports across the British Isles to enhance their Air Traffic Control capability, including the introduction of Wide Area Multilateration and Navigation Aids systems. We look forward to helping Bristol Airport meet the expectations of their passengers.”

Jeremy Daniels, Head of Safety and Compliance at Bristol Airport, added: “This represents a significant investment in the Airport’s future, providing airlines and air traffic controllers with access to state-of-the-art technology to ensure safe and reliable operations are maintained.  Alongside planned developments to enhance the passenger experience, this demonstrates our commitment to being a world-leading regional airport for the South West.”

Further information

For further information, please contact Mark Gunning on mark.gunning@selex-si-uk.com.