VATM Awards ADB SAFEGATE Tower Control System Contract for Long Thanh International Airport, Vietnam’s Largest Upcoming Greenfield Airport

ADB SAFEGATE has been awarded Package TB03, “Supply and installation of Air Traffic Control Tower systems and equipment,” for Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam – the country’s largest upcoming greenfield airport and one of the most important aviation projects in the APAC region. The project includes delivering ASMGCS and related subsystems, including surveillance sensors, to ensure safety, interoperability and operational efficiency for Vietnam’s future international air hub.

ADB SAFEGATE will be implementing another project on its next-generation, industry-leading One Control Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP) – a modular, scalable platform that simplifies complex ATC operations and enables seamless tower control. The system components will be implemented in accordance with the latest EUROCAE and ICAO standards, aligning with global best practices.

Rachit Arun Mehrotra, Regional Sales Director Asia at ADB SAFEGATE, expressed, “It is a great honor for the company to be selected by VATM to deliver an integrated platform-based solution.” He emphasized that this project continues ADB SAFEGATE’s momentum from Airfield to ATC, and will showcase some of the company’s distinctive value propositions through its Airside 4.0^® approach.

Gonzalo Moreno Muñoz, Vice President Tower Business at ADB SAFEGATE, commented on the project, highlighting that it marks a strategic milestone for the company’s tower business in Asia. He stated that, “Through the implementation of OneControl, VATM would receive a comprehensive solution capable of safely and efficiently managing complex operational demands both in approach and on the ground.”

Long Thanh International Airport is scheduled to commence operations in 2026.