Austro Control Selects ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl Platform to enhance Air Traffic Control at Vienna Airport

Austro Control has selected ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl integrated air traffic control platform, developed in Graz, to modernize all controller working positions in the Vienna Airport ATC Tower by 2028. The advanced system, already deployed at Hamburg Airport, will enhance safety, streamline tower operations, and support more efficient, sustainable air traffic management.

Austro Control selected ADB SAFEGATE’s solution following a highly competitive international tendering process. “With OneControl, we are relying on state-of-the-art technology and maximum operational reliability. The system will provide our air traffic controllers with optimal support in the safe and efficient handling of air traffic,” said Philipp Piber, Managing Director of Austro Control, during the contract signing in Graz. Commissioning of the new system in the Vienna Airport tower is planned for the end of 2028.

“Winning this international tender highlights our leadership in innovative air traffic control software,” said Gonzalo Moreno-Muñoz, Managing Director of ADB SAFEGATE Austria. “We greatly value Austro Control’s continued confidence in our technology and are proud to support their next phase of ATC development with OneControl.”

Uniting All Air Traffic Control Information into One View

Traditionally, air traffic controllers work across multiple independent displays, such as flight plan tools, surveillance screens, and ground movement systems. OneControl transforms this fragmented environment by integrating all safety-critical information into a single, intuitive platform.

With all relevant data available in one integrated working position, controllers gain immediate situational awareness of aircraft and vehicle movements on the apron, airfield, and in the air, enabling faster, more accurate decision-making.

Strengthening Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability

In addition to enhancing tower safety and operational reliability in line with international standards and EU compliance rules, OneControl supports more efficient and sustainable airport operations. Key features include:

• Advanced conflict detection for earlier risk identification
• Automated and intuitive workflows to reduce controller workload
• Integrated airside intelligence for improved prediction and planning

Data-driven decision support, enabling seamless coordination from approach to take-off

These capabilities help airports optimize airside operations, minimize delays, and support long-term sustainability goals.

About Austro Control

Austro Control ensures safe, punctual, and environmentally friendly air traffic in Austrian airspace. Air traffic controllers in en-route control and at all Austrian commercial airports guide aircraft safely and efficiently through the airspace. Austro Control’s responsibilities go beyond air navigation services and include the installation and operation of technical navigation systems, meteorological services, the certification and inspection of aircraft, issuing pilot licenses, search and rescue services, supervision of flight schools, and approval of drones.

About ADB SAFEGATE

ADB SAFEGATE is a global leader in smart airport technology, helping airports, airlines, and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) transform operations through intelligent, connected systems. With a presence in over 175 countries and solutions deployed at 2,700+ airports, we serve the world’s busiest hubs and fastest-growing aviation markets. Our Airside 4.0^® strategy integrates airfield lighting, power management, apron control, tower automation, and AI-driven maintenance into one seamless ecosystem. Designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability, Airside 4.0^® empowers airports to reduce delays, cut emissions, and operate with real-time intelligence. With 1,400+ employees worldwide and a focus on digital transformation, ADB SAFEGATE is shaping the future of airside operations, today and into the next era of aviation.

Source: ADB SAFEGATE