ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in airside solutions, has been named a triple category winner in the 2025 Airport Technology Excellence Awards, earning prestigious recognition for its achievements in Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Social Impact. This marks a new milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to advancing airport operations through innovation, effective communication, and community engagement.
The Airport Technology Excellence Awards, powered by GlobalData, honor the industry’s most significant achievements and recognize organizations shaping the future of aviation. This year, ADB SAFEGATE’s wins reflect its forward-thinking approach to technological advancement and its dedication to making a positive impact on both the industry and society.
Triple Triumph: Award Highlights
Marketing Excellence – Strategic Storytelling
ADB SAFEGATE’s launch campaign for Airside 4.0® received the Marketing award in the Strategic Storytelling category. The campaign’s visually compelling “Harmony” video successfully distilled complex digital transformation concepts into an engaging narrative, illustrating how Airside 4.0® integrates across airfield, gate, tower, terminal, and weather operations. Leveraging LinkedIn as the primary platform, ADB SAFEGATE achieved over 13,000 video impressions - eight times the industry benchmark - and engagement metrics that far exceeded aviation marketing standards. The campaign set a new standard for communicating advanced airport technologies to a global audience.
R&D Breakthrough – Intelligent Infrastructure
The company’s pioneering deployment of 5G-enabled elevated runway lights at Antwerp Airport earned the R&D award in the Intelligent Infrastructure category. By integrating edge computing, AI-driven analytics, and machine learning into runway lighting, ADB SAFEGATE’s system enables real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of critical airside infrastructure. High-resolution cameras and advanced sensors identify hazards, foreign objects, and adverse weather, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. This innovation sets a new benchmark for intelligent runway monitoring and supports airports in meeting evolving demands with future-ready solutions.
Social Impact – Community Innovation
Honored with the Social award for Community Innovation, ADB SAFEGATE’s sponsorship of the Innoptus Solar Team - Belgian engineering students and world champions in solar car racing - demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and STEM education. The partnership includes educational outreach, encouraging climate-conscious advancement and fostering a culture of innovation among the next generation of engineers.
“At ADB SAFEGATE, we believe innovation is about making a meaningful impact. These awards celebrate the collaboration, ingenuity, and dedication that drive us to create safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions for the aviation industry,” says Regardt Willer, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Business Development, ADB SAFEGATE.
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About ADB SAFEGATE
ADB SAFEGATE is a company that provides integrated solutions to airports, airlines, and Airport Navigation Service Providers (ANSP). We are proud to be leading the way with innovative and smart Airside 4.0® solutions that turn airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, safety and enhancing the passenger experience. Solutions include airfield lighting, power and control systems, airport, and tower software, docking automation, apron management, and aftermarket services. With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries – from the busiest and largest to the fastest-growing airports – ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. To learn more about ADB SAFEGATE and our innovative Airside 4.0® solutions, please visit our website at adbsafegate.com.
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