Saab’s Digital Tower selected for Warsaw Modlin Airport

The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has chosen Saab to deliver its state-of-the-art Digital Tower for Warsaw Modlin Airport, with an operations centre situated in Warsaw. This solution is set to improve the efficiency, flexibility, and availability of air traffic operations, facilitating further digitalisation and long-term advancement of Poland's aviation sector.

Warsaw Modlin Airport is set to become the first airport in Poland to operate air traffic through a Digital Tower. The operations centre, located at PANSA’s facilities in Warsaw, will facilitate remote traffic management under all Polish weather conditions. This solution has the potential for future expansion to other airports across Poland.

“I am proud that PANSA is entrusting Saab to implement our Digital Tower solution at Warsaw Modlin Airport. For us, this is a journey to transform and digitalise air traffic services, and I look forward to joining forces with our partner PANSA in Poland,” says Cecilia Larsson, CEO of Saab Air Traffic Management AB.

"The implementation of the innovative Remote Tower opens a new chapter in air traffic management. It is not just a technological leap forward, but a real change in the way we think about the safety and efficiency of air operations. Thanks to this innovation, we provide air traffic controllers with tools that allow them to act faster and more precisely, regardless of conditions or location," says Magdalena Jaworska-Maćkowiak, PANSA CEO.

The solution utilises Saab's cutting-edge Digital Tower Suite, featuring 4K cameras for both day and night operations, along with advanced presentation functionalities for air traffic controllers. Additionally, the airport will be equipped with a multilateration (MLAT) system to ensure comprehensive surveillance tracking throughout all flight stages, enhancing capabilities in all weather conditions.

Saab's Digital Tower system is designed to integrate with future technological advancements, including AI-based features and unmanned traffic management. With a proven history of successfully implementing digital and remote tower solutions globally, Saab continues to lead the advancement of digital air traffic control, promoting safer, more flexible, and efficient airport operations.