Inset (or in-pavement) lighting on runways and taxiways is critical to an airport’s overall aircraft management strategy. Unlike elevated lights, inset lights are installed flush with the pavement. This placement minimizes damage due to the movement of aircraft and maintenance equipment, which are common hazards to elevated lights. However, their

As we turn the calendar on another year, we thought we’d look ahead at the trends our experts expect to see in 2025 as airports make swift investments in their airport runway systems to improve safety, efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

In the past, airport lighting systems were generally easy to operate. In many cases, it typically involved a small number of air traffic controllers flipping switches to turn individual incandescent bulbs on and off as needed. With a relatively low number of jets using the runways and taxiways, this system

When the Wright brothers successfully took wing in 1903, they focused solely on getting their “flying machine” off the ground and sustaining flight for as long as possible. They couldn’t have realized at the time that the technical revolution they had just given birth to was not just in aviation

It can be said that pioneers in aviation watched the graceful flight of birds for inspiration in developing early prototypes of modern aircraft. For example, the long, sweeping wings of today’s gliders and airplanes are reminiscent of those on eagles and albatrosses that carry them for long distances with minimal

Since the first runway became operational over a century ago, airport lighting technology has taken off, increasing safety and improving runway efficiency with new innovations that continue to revolutionize our industry. Advancements such as LEDs, runway edge lights, airport lighting control and management systems (ALCMS), precision approach path indicators (PAPI),

As suppliers of airport lighting and power equipment to airports worldwide, we’re responsible for ensuring our products comply with the relevant regulatory bodies that enact strict standards on airport operations within their jurisdictions. These regulatory compliance standards are in place to ensure airport safety, improve operational efficiency, and help minimize

Airport facility managers understand the critical role of reliable power and control systems in ensuring safe, efficient aircraft and runway operations. Issues such as power surges and voltage fluctuations can pose serious safety hazards without the right power and control systems in place to provide continuous energy supply.

Airport lighting technology has come a long way since early 20th-century innovators placed incandescent lights along runways to help guide pilots during takeoff and landing. With the rise of LED lighting and integrated control systems, the sky has proven to be the limit when it comes to technology that manages