The remote towers market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 63 million in 2019 to USD 392 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 35.53% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increased cost savings enabled by remote towers. Small and medium-sized airports with low air traffic find it expensive to install traditional towers and cover their cost. Remote towers are also known as remote virtual towers or digital towers and enable multiple airports to be controlled by a single tower at a remote location. One air traffic controller controlling multiple airports leads to reduced operational costs.
Remote towers refer to air traffic control towers that are remotely located, either near or far from airports. These towers provide Air Traffic Services (ATS) remotely through real-time visual reproduction via high definition cameras. A direct out-of-the-window view of the traditional air traffic control towers is replaced with a live video feed to the air traffic control operator in a remote location. Remote towers consist of operator workstations known as controller working positions (CWPs). Remote towers can control multiple airports controlled simultaneously or on in a sequence as per a pre-determined schedule.
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Remote tower systems consist of equipment at airports (radars, sensors, cameras, etc.), CWPs, and a network system connecting the equipment at the airport with the CWPs. The equipment typically includes components used for communication, information & control, flight data handling, surveillance, and visualization.
Key players in the remote towers market include Frequentis (Austria), Saab AB (Sweden), Searidge Technologies (Canada), Indra Sistemas (Spain), Avinor (Norway), and Thales Group (France), among others. These market players have been focusing on securing contracts from various airport authorities and governments as well as developing partnerships and undertaking mergers & acquisitions to grow within the market. The core competencies of these market players include their widespread geographical presence and increased investments in R&D activities.
Frequentis (Austria) is a major player in the remote towers market. Frequentis has a strong global presence. In 2018, it partnered with Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) in Germany to provide remote tower solution for the Saarbücken Airport. This remote tower will be situated 400 km away in Leipzig. In 2019, the Brazilian Airspace Control Department (DECEA) chose Frequentis to provide a remote tower system for the Santa Cruz Airfield. In 2018, it was announced that Frequentis would also install a remote tower system at the Buenos Aires International Airport, Argentina. Active contracts for remote towers in various countries along with efficient and innovative remote tower portfolio have made Frequentis a leading player in this market.
Avinor (Norway) is a leading service provider and integrator in Norway. Avinor partnered with Indra Sistemas and Kongsberg in August 2015 to provide remote towers across Norway. Work for 15 airports has already begun, and plans are to start by having remote towers for five airports - Røst, Vardø, Hasvik, Berlevåg, and Meham by 2020. Avinor is leading the way for remote towers in Norway.
Saab AB (Sweden) is also one of the leading players in the remote towers market. In 2016, Saab formed a partnership with a Swedish air navigation service provider, LFV, to install the world’s first ever remote tower in Sweden. Saab AB has been a pioneer and a leader in introducing remote tower technology.
Indra Sistemas, S.A. (Spain) is another leading player in the remote towers market. The company is one of the major players in the air traffic management market and has partnered with Avinor to provide remote tower solutions. Their InNOVA Air Traffic Management System, integrated with their remote tower solution, is an efficient offering for this market.
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