ATC
Saab Advances ‘Remote Tower’ Technology in Norway, Sweden
A controller staffs the remote tower center at Sundsvall, Sweden, which manages two airports. Operational certification by Sweden’s transport authority was expected this summer. (Photo: Saab)
A controller staffs the remote tower center at Sundsvall, Sweden, which manages two airports. Operational certification by Sweden’s transport authority was expected this summer. (Photo: Saab)

“Remote tower” ATC systems advanced by Saab have passed site acceptance testing in Norway and Sweden, paving the way for broader acceptance of the technology at small and regional airports that have no manned tower or a tower that is temporarily staffed during the day.