On October 16, Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) announced that Air Navigation Engineering Company Limited (a subsidiary of VATM) has successfully completed the tender package for “Supply and Installation of the DVOR/DME Navigation System” at Long Thanh International Airport. The project was executed on schedule, ensuring technical quality in accordance with international standards.
Beech King Air 350ER aircraft performing calibration at Long Thanh Airport.
According to VATM, the DVOR/DME navigation system is considered the “heart” of the navigation equipment network, enabling control of takeoff and landing operations, as well as aircraft guidance in all weather conditions. This critical technical component plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient air traffic management for Vietnam’s most modern airport in the near future.
From the outset, the team of engineers and technicians from Air Navigation Engineering Company Limited collaborated closely with the Long Thanh Airport Project Management Board and relevant units to execute construction, installation, and system integration in strict adherence to technical requirements and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
The DVOR/DME navigation system at Long Thanh Airport has been installed and calibrated, ready for operation.
VATM further reported that from October 6 to 12, the company’s technical team collaborated with the calibration flight crew to conduct flight checks and calibrate the Long Thanh DVOR/DME equipment. After several days of continuous work, technical parameters were fine-tuned, and the system achieved stable operation, meeting certification standards and readiness for service provision.
To date, the installation, calibration, and flight checking of the Long Thanh DVOR/DME system have been substantially completed, paving the way for inspection, acceptance, and official handover for operation.
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