Dubai, Aug. 29, 2006 (WAM) -- Park Air Systems of Norwayand Data Processing Systems LLC (DPS), a leading and strong partnership in the regional aviation industry, today announcedthe win of two contracts from Dubai Civil Aviation that willsee them install Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) technologyat Dubai International Airport (DIA) and Dubai World Central(DWC), Jebel Ali.
ILS and Distance Measurement Equipment (DME) are the technologiesthat allow pilots to position the aircraft for the optimum approachfor landing by providing information on the correct pitch, speedand distance to the runway - this is visually represented byaligning a horizontal and vertical line on a screen in the cockpit. When properly aligned the aircraft then demonstrates the best'angle of attack' (approach pitch) for the aircraft's decent. The ILS system is part of a group of systems that provide airportswith their international classifications and, therefore, is aninvaluable tool for a modern airport and a system that demandsthe greatest regard for the integrity of the systems used. The systems provided by Park Air Systems and installed by DPSinclude the latest internationally accredited ILS CAT-III B (three-B)usage enabling aircraft to land in what would normally be morehazardous conditions like fog and mist, which could cause trafficto be diverted to another airport. The systems to be installedat both airports are recognised by the UAE GCAA, UK CAA SRG andin accordance with ICAO regulations."As Part of its on going growth plans to cope with projecteddemands, DCA opted for the implementation of an ILS CategoryIIIB system for Dubai World Central. We were pleased to noteDPS and Park Air Systems' experience having provided and implemented previous projects at Dubai International Airportand having similar support systems to other international airports in the region and this was essential to our understandingand trust in the company to deliver," said Mr. Khalifa Al-Zaffin- Director Engineering & Projects, Dubai Civil Aviation.
The 'South Runway' project at Dubai International Airport isdue for completion early in the second quarter of 2007 with theDubai World Central International Airport project scheduled totake approximately 10 months from its commencement. "We are extremely pleased to have been selected by DCA to implement the necessary ILS systems for Dubai's two international airports - aviation hubs that will see some ofthe most dynamic changes over the next five years, for international travel and logistics," said Alan Bourjeily, Manager - Aviation Engineering Division, DPS. "Having provided similar support and services to Abu Dhabi International Airport, we were able to demonstrate our technicalknow-how and operational experience of running and managing the technology vital to a modern international airport. Havingthe right systems in place to accommodate and cope with growing demand is paramount in helping achieve DCA's goals and Dubai's rapidly growing aviation infrastructure in the shortto medium term," added Bourjeily. As well as the ILS systems for Abu Dhabi International, DPS andPAS have a strong portfolio of work in providing aviation, airportsystems and support with projects ranging from the implementationof the Ground Movement Radar at Abu Dhabi and Dubai InternationalAirports, Instrument Landing Systems for Sharjah International,as well as enhancing and modernising Air Traffic Services forFujairah International Airport.
