On 17 April 2025, the IGA Istanbul Airport became the first European international airport to launch simultaneous operations on three independent runways. The inauguration of the new operations procedures was kicked off by the Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, who gave clearance to three pilots that took off simultaneously from the runways.
SITTI is pleased to have contributed significantly to this milestone by enhancing and reconfiguring its M800IP® Voice Communication Systems (VCS) at IGA ATC tower and approach facilities. The enhancement included the deployment of controller working positions, remotely connected to the core VCS system, ensuring operational flexibility and reliability. Noteworthy is the frequency override function that permits a monitoring supervising controller to intervene in case of congestion or potential safety hazards, thereby strengthening safety and operational efficiency.
This important step is the result of a long process, coordinated by the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI), that required in-depth safety analysis and an appropriate redesign of the airspace, before starting true implementation through gradual adaptation of procedures and dedicated training sessions to all air traffic controllers.
SITTI congratulates all stakeholders involved and is honored to have contributed to this significant advancement in European aviation.
