Era Team Selected for Nationwide ADS-B, Multilateration and ATM System in Fiji
February 06 2009 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
SRA subsidiary provides replacement system for the Fiji flight
information region FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A
team led by Era Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of SRA
International, Inc. (NYSE:SRX) has been selected by Airports Fiji
Ltd. (AFL) to provide a comprehensive, advanced nationwide air
traffic management (ATM) replacement system for the Fiji flight
information region (FIR). The core program consists of a national
deployment of Era's MSS(sm) surveillance system to provide ADS-B
and multilateration surveillance and a new Adacel Aurora air
traffic management (ATM) system. The new system will replace the
existing ATM system in the area control center (ACC) and in the
control towers at Nadi and Nausori International airports. The
extensive package of technology and services provided to AFL also
will include assistance in the re-design of the airspace to suit
the new capabilities, development of safety case materials to
support operational deployment, extensive technical and operational
training and the implementation of a FlightYield aviation charging
system, which will help AFL accurately assess end-user charges for
airspace use. This will be the most comprehensive deployment of
ADS-B surveillance in the world to date because the program fully
integrates next-generation technology; not as a supplement for
radar coverage, but as an alternative mechanism to transition from
procedural airspace to reduced separation based on surveillance.
"Airports Fiji Ltd.'s selection of Era on this ground-breaking
project shows the growing confidence not only in next generation
technologies but in Era's reputation as the world leader in
providing these technologies," said Russell Hulstrom, vice
president of Era's Air Traffic Management business. "It is the
unique vision of AFL's leadership and the inclusion of so many
non-technical elements, such as airspace re-design and operational
training that makes this project so ground-breaking. Era is proud
to be part of this vision." "We are very pleased to be part of this
program with Era," said Adacel CEO Fred Sheldon. "Our Aurora ATM
system software is already being used in the adjacent FIR's by the
FAA and Airways New Zealand. With this project, we will provide AFL
with equivalent oceanic ATM capabilities as well as en route,
approach and tower control in the same system." The system is
planned to be installed and commissioned within 18 months, which
will make Fiji the first country in the world with a fully
comprehensive, operational ADS-B solution with no reliance on
radar. Acquired by SRA in July 2008, Era Systems Corporation
provides advanced surveillance technologies for the air traffic
management, airport operations, military and security markets. For
more information about Era, visit http://www.sra.com/era. About SRA
International, Inc. SRA and its subsidiaries are dedicated to
solving complex problems of global significance for government
organizations serving the national security, civil government and
global health markets. Founded in 1978, the company and its
subsidiaries have expertise in such areas as air surveillance and
air traffic management; contract research organization (CRO)
services; cybersecurity; disaster response planning; enterprise
resource planning; environmental strategies; IT systems,
infrastructure and managed services; logistics; public health
preparedness; strategic management consulting; systems engineering;
and wireless integration. FORTUNE(R) magazine has chosen SRA as one
of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for ten consecutive years.
The company and its subsidiaries employ more than 6,600 employees
serving clients from headquarters in Fairfax, Va., and offices
around the world. For additional information on SRA, please visit
http://www.sra.com/. Any statements in this press release about
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statements about the estimated value of the contract and work to be
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expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking
statements included in this press release represent our views as of
February 6, 2009. We anticipate that subsequent events and
developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may
elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in
the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing our views as of any date subsequent to February 6,
2009. DATASOURCE: SRA International, Inc. CONTACT: Sheila S.
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