May 16th 2005.

In May 2005 Copperchase supplied and installed an ATC Data System upgrade for Newcastle International Airport (NIA).

 It was identified that the Strip Printers in use for Flight Progress procedures at NIA had become obsolete and were due for replacement. In addition the airport also required an automated interface for the ATC movements log to the Airport Billing Administration System. 

Copperchase offered the very popular Flight Data Management System (FDMS), a solution that included the renewal of all PC H/W and Strip Printers, providing an up to date technological solution to satisfy the NIA requirements. 

The introduction of the Copperchase FDMS provides NIA ATC staff with the use of an effective tool for managing flight information through the generation of flight strips in the airport terminal environment. Being 100% compatible with the previous generation of Copperchase Strip Printing Systems meant that the training in the use of the FDMS was minimal. The system was up and running with very little disruption to the ATC service at Newcastle International Airport.

Chris Davis, Manager of Air Traffic Services at Newcastle International Airport, remarked; "We are delighted to have installed the Copperchase FDMS system. This state of the art technology is vital to the safe and efficient processing of flight data and aircraft movement logging. The system was delivered on time and within budget to the highest standard expected by Newcastle Airport" 

Copperchase endeavour to supply the highest quality of service, aiming to ensure, or exceed, customer satisfaction at all times.

 For further information regarding the Newcastle FDMS upgrade or any of the Copperchase ATC products please contact our sales team on +44 (0)1202 774 500 or at sales@copperchase.co.uk .