AviNeering Supports ASECNA and Indra in Replacing ILS/DME at 17 Airports Across Africa

15 Mar

AviNeering has played a key role in the successful deployment of new Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) systems at 17 airports across 12 African countries, including Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritania, Chad, Togo, and Burkina Faso. The turnkey project, led by ASECNA (Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar) and Indra Navia, aims to improve flight safety and efficiency in the region. The entire project was completed in under 24 months, ahead of schedule.

Localizer Antenna System at Garoua Airport, Cameroun.

To support the implementation of Indra’s ILS/DME systems, AviNeering was responsible for a range of important tasks, including the design, manufacturing, and delivery of 22 frangible NavAid equipment shelters, including two solar-powered shelters for Mongomeyen Airport in Equatorial Guinea. We also managed the logistics and last-mile delivery of shelters and ILS/DME equipment across multiple sites. In addition, AviNeering's instructors provided ILS/DME factory training to nearly 100 ASECNA technicians at Indra’s facilities, ensuring they were fully qualified to operate the system.

Frangible NavAid Equipment Shelter. GP and LOC Shelter. ILS,DME — AviNeering Standard NavAid Equipment Shelter, installed at Pointe Noire Airport, Congo.

AviNeering was also responsible for civil works and installation, which involved dismantling existing systems, constructing new foundations and cable trenches, installing and commissioning new ILS/DME equipment, and providing on-the-job training and ground check flight support. The successful completion of this project represents a significant step in enhancing air navigation infrastructure across West Africa. The newly installed systems will improve approach and landing accuracy, increasing aviation safety.

Collaboration between ASECNA, Indra Navia, AviNeering, and local partners was essential to the project’s success. By combining expertise in aviation technology, logistics, and training, the team ensured successful delivery of the project.

AviNeering remains committed to contributing to the modernization of ground-based air navigation systems. We are proud to have played a significant role in this project and look forward to further collaborations that enhance air navigation safety.