Introduction –

A remote tower is a cutting-edge and cost-effective concept in which Air Traffic Services (ATS) are performed at a location other than the airport. To provide safe, affordable, and effective air traffic control, remote towers employ both airborne and ground-based operations. Airport equipment, remote tower modules, and network solutions make up a complete remote tower system.

Remote tower technologies include high-definition cameras, surveillance, and meteorological sensors; all of which give the tower’s workers additional information in comparison to regular towers. An ATS system can access a complete view through an assemblage of fixed and moveable high-definition digital video cameras located at the airport via remote towers.

The main display, as well as any relevant additional displays, such as ramp close-ups, are provided by fixed cameras. Moveable cameras are also installed, which may be directed as needed from the Remote Tower System (RTS) position, much like binoculars are used in a traditional Tower.

Detailed Segmentation –

Based on Operation Type:

• Single
• Multiple (Simultaneous, Sequential)
• Contingency

Based on System Type:

• Airport Equipment
• Remote Tower Modules
• Network Solutions

Based on Application:

• Communication
• Information & Control
• Flight Data Handling
• Surveillance
• Visualization

Based on Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Market Dynamics –

Drivers:

The increasing number of international and domestic airports, in both developed and developing nations, is a primary element fueling progress for the worldwide remote towers market. Ground-based and airborne functions are both controlled by remote towers. They also provide effective airspace management, as well as cost-effective and safe air traffic control.

These are some of the variables that continue to propel this target market’s trajectory forward. Furthermore, the market revenues of the worldwide remote towers market are expected to increase as a direct result of the digitalization of air traffic control, and the upgrading of air traffic management infrastructures.

Restraints:

There are growing concerns about cybersecurity in air traffic control, which could slow this target market’s growth considerably. Nonetheless, the increasing adoption of air traffic management services, particularly in emerging economies, are expected to complement potential gains in generated revenues for the various players engaged in this industry.

Opportunity:

Airports employ personnel to manage all aircraft arrivals, departures, and ground movements. Conventional towers, on the other hand, put a financial strain on airports, particularly small airports. Additionally, remote tower technology is an excellent alternative for such airports to increase earnings, thereby possibly avoiding imminent closures. Furthermore, remote tower technology improves security by keeping employees in a safe, secure, and protected area. Furthermore, when an airport expands, a remote control tower might be a cost-effective alternative to building a new control tower. Owing to this, remote towers with advanced features help to improve the safety and efficiency of an air traffic system, in turn, boosting market growth prospects for the global remote towers market in the process.

Trends:

Current advanced remote virtual towers outperform traditional air traffic control tower systems in several ways. Various developments in remote and virtual tower technology are lending additional support tools to controllers to ensure optimum safety. In the coming years, various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are working on the development of remote technology that can be utilized by small, medium, and major airports across the world.

Various advancements in vision improvement systems for contingency services are anticipated to be implemented in the years to come. Several airports are now adopting these systems, and major OEMs are now concentrating on the development of sensors with object detection capabilities to boost the ability of remote and virtual tower systems.

Competitive Landscape –

• Saab AB
• Frequentis AG
• Thales Group
• Indra Sistemas S.A.
• Raytheon Company
• Harris Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Searidge Technologies Inc.
• Leonardo S.p.a.

Recent Developments:

• In March 2019, Raytheon and Frequentis have agreed to work together to improve US airport operations. The civil airport operations of the United States will be modernized under this contract, thanks to remote virtual tower technology.
• In November 2018, a next-generation system for remote control centers has been developed by Saab AB and LFV (a Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider). For Ornsköldsvik and Sundsvall-Timra airports in Sweden, the new Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) will take over air traffic management from the LFV.

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For the Remote Towers Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: