VATM signs contract for SITTI VCS

On September 11, an important contract has been signed between the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) and SITTI for the supply of a new Voice Communication System (VCS) system. This contract (worth about 1.6 million euro) is part of the “Ho Chi Minh Air Traffic Control Centre – ATCC/HCM“ project which includes the “Supply and installation of VCCS voice communication and control system“.

The new contract signed in Ha Noi came after a harsh selection process of international vendors, during which both technical and financial proposals have been analysed by VATM, aiming at providing the Ho Chi Minh City Air Traffic Control Centre (ATCC) with one of the most important equipment needed for air traffic control (ATC). The contract envisages one main VCS system with 80 working positions, plus a backup/training one with further 70 working positions.

The VCS voice communication that will be supplied by SITTI will allow Vietnamese ATCOs to proactively, efficiently and effectively manage the air traffic flow over the vast airspace under their control, thus contributing to the overall flight safety in the area. The new system at ATCC/HCM will in fact ensure the provision of air navigation services for the Ho Chi Minh FIR (Flight Information Region).

At the signing ceremony, VATM was represented by Deputy General Director Ho Sy Tung, while SITTI representative was Mr. Gianluca Codega, Sales Director. Both expressed their satisfaction for the positive conclusion of the evaluation process and its finalisation.

This major project is an important development step for VATM, and SITTI is glad to be part of this process. With almost 80 years of experience in providing equipment systems for air traffic control, SITTI is grateful to VATM for its trust in the company as the supplier of the VCS system, that will contribute to ensuring safe and effective air traffic operations in the region thanks to its compliance to the tough technical requirements set, its proven high reliability and flexibility, meeting current operational needs and scalable to meet future operational needs.