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Systems Interface Ltd has completed the installation, commissioning and flight check of Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (DVOR) and co-located Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) for the GCAA at Banjul International Airport in The Gambia.

Following an international tender, Systems Interface was contracted to complete the turnkey provision of these essential systems. Initially this included the site survey, detailed system design, and coverage analysis. Following the de-commissioning of the existing equipment, Systems Interface installed and commissioned the new equipment. Finally, a flight calibration check was carried out to verify the precision of the installed system.
The DVOR and DME combined deliver precise bearing and distance information to suitably equipped aircraft, allowing pilots to safely navigate when approaching Banjul.

“Having installed the previous DVOR/DME over 20 years ago, we appreciate that once again GCAA invested its trust in Systems Interface to deliver, it demonstrates our incredible project delivery capability”, commented David Chandler, Sales and Business Development Director at Systems Interface.

About Banjul International Airport (BIA)
Banjul International Airport (BIA), also known as Yundum International Airport, is the main international airport serving the capital city of Banjul in The Gambia, a West African country. Located in Yundum, approximately 25 kilometres southeast of Banjul, BIA serves as the primary gateway for both domestic and international air travel to and from The Gambia.

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Systems Interface Ltd has signed a major contract with the Romanian Government that will see the delivery of navigation systems at 7 Air Force locations across the country. 

Following an international tender, Systems Interface agreed a framework contract with the government foreign defence trade organisation, ROMTEHNICA for the turnkey provision of 13 Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) systems. The contract scope requires Systems Interface to provide the complete site infrastructure. In addition to the dual redundant NDBs, this will include the provision of equipment shelters, power back-up systems, telecommunication facilities, antennas and masts. 

The solution is based around the VR125S-RD-B: 125 W NDB from Nautel, who is a long-term supply partner to Systems Interface. A comprehensive logistics support package is included which covers spares, installation, commissioning, and training. The reliability of the system is underlined by the provision of a 10-year warranty. 

An NDB is a low frequency radio transmitter that transmits a signal of equal strength in all directions. NDBs are often associated with Non-Precision Approach procedures. The signal contains a coded element which is used for station identification. Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) equipment on board aircraft uses bearings from NDBs for navigation purposes. 

“NDBs are the longest established of today’s navigation aids with their use stretching back to the 1930s. It is a testament to their rugged and reliable performance characteristics that ensures they are still an essential component in today’s evolving airspace requirements,” commented David Chandler, Sales and Business Development Director at Systems Interface.

About RoAF (The Romanian Air Force) 
The Romanian Air Force (RoAF) is the air force branch of the Romanian Armed Forces. It was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Bucharest. The RoAF have an air force headquarters, an operational command, five air bases, a logistics base, an air defence brigade, an air defence regiment and an ISR brigade. Reserve forces include one air base and two airfields. In 2022, the Romanian Air Force employed 11,700 personnel. The RoAF is part of NATO and plays a role in aerial warfare.

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