LONDON, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- The supply of communication, navigation and surveillance systems to Dubai's new airport underlines continued growth for a Northrop Grumman subsidiary.
"The contracts for Al Maktoum International (Airport) have consolidated our position in the gulf region as the premier supplier of communications, navigation and surveillance systems and services," said Eldar Hauge, managing director, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems Norway. "We congratulate Dubai on the opening of Al Maktoum and look forward to continuing our successful cooperation as the airport expands toward becoming the largest in the world."
Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems said it has supplied a range of communication, navigation and surveillance products to Al Maktoum International valued at more than $16 million. Among systems delivered are: ground movement radar, a voice communication control system, high-frequency radios and instrument landing systems.
The company has provided daily on-site support over the last 24 months to ensure that all necessary electrical and electronic infrastructure has been implemented in the control tower and associated technical buildings.
Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems has also been performing the role of Air Traffic Control Tower Integrator, with responsibility for planning, designing, delivering and installing a structured cabling infrastructure to support all ATC systems that will be used in the control tower and associated technical buildings, it said.
