Ports of Jersey has been following remote tower technology for many years, having recognised very early on that this would revolutionise the future provision of air traffic control services. Recently appointed Jersey Airport Director, Inez Bartolo, explains some of the reasons behind the company’s decision to pursue remote tower technology, why she believes it could revolutionise the future and the impact it’s had on the airport’s air traffic controllers.

In 2010, Jersey Airport completed construction of a new Air Traffic Control Centre (ATCC), incorporating a new, conventional, control tower. The project presented an exciting opportunity to introduce new equipment that you would expect to see in a traditional tower. Fast‑forward nine years and the advances in remote tower technology have meant there are many options now available, which are both cost-effective and offer the best flexibility in the delivery of the service.

When we investigated remote tower technology, we were convinced that this was the future direction of air traffic control. Jersey Airport has been an early proponent of cutting-edge technology in air traffic services for some years and we soon realised we could become a significant player in driving the agenda for the global air traffic services industry.