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Proximity Warning Systems for Aviation
Enhancing safety on the apron with asset protection technology.
Why use proximity warning systems for aviation vehicles?
Aircraft collisions with ground service vehicles (GSE) cost the industry over £10 billion annually, posing severe financial and operational risks. Busy airport aprons, with their tight turnaround times and limited space, create an inherently high-risk environment where constant interaction between GSE, such as dollies, service stairs, refuelers, and catering vehicles, and personnel significantly increases the likelihood of damaging collisions.
Our asset protection system protection system directly addresses these substantial dangers providing immediate, automated warnings to GSE operators as they approach an aircraft.
How does proximity warning systems for aviation enhance safety?
Proximity warning systems create predefined 360-degree detection zones around an aircraft, effectively alerting ground service vehicle (GSE) drivers to their proximity and preventing collisions. The system works by strategically placing ZoneSafe safety detection cones around aircraft, and equipping each ground service vehicle with an in-cab control unit and antenna. When a GSE enters the detection zone, an audio-visual alarm activates in the vehicle’s cab, warning the driver and thus reducing the risk of accidental collisions with aircraft.
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What are the benefits of proximity warning systems for aviation?
Proximity warning systems for aviation offer multiple benefits, primarily reducing the risk of ground service collisions with aircraft and lowering the financial impact from accidents and damage. These systems also ensure timely aircraft turnaround and adherence to tight schedules, and significantly help meet aviation safety standards and regulations, contributing to improved operator awareness and a noticeable reduction in near-miss incidents, even in challenging weather conditions.
✔ Reduces the risk of ground service collisions with aircraft
✔ Lowers financial impact from accidents and damage
✔ Ensures timely aircraft turnaround and adherence to tight schedules
✔ Helps to meet aviation safety standards and regulations
“This pioneering proximity warning system, developed with Avonwood, is a critical element of our ground handling operation and since its introduction we have seen enormous benefits at not just an operational level, but commercially too.”
Gavin Marriott, Head of Ground Operations – Jet2
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How has ZoneSafe improved health and safety in aviation for other organisations?
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Continual growth in worldwide air travel is increasing the demand on airlines and service operators.
Other projects we’ve delivered
Gray Forklift Services,
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Forklift Supplier
Gray Forklift Services Ltd selected ZoneSafe to manage their fleet of trucks and health and safety needs.
SAAM Ports,
Cargo Support Services
Cargo Support Services
SAAM sought a solution to protect personnel and assets from vehicle collisions within their ports.
Liberty Steel,
Steel Manufacturer
Steel Manufacturer
Liberty Steel implemented a safety and asset protection system designed to stop cranes from colliding.
Peterson,
Logistics and Transport
Logistics and Transport
SAAM sought a solution to protect personnel and assets from vehicle collisions within their ports.
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