OREANDA-NEWS. March 25, 2010. Moscow Domodedovo Airport has started operation of equipment providing fast and smooth voice communication between apron pushback teams and aircraft crews. So far the technology has been a unique one for Russia and the CIS States.

The equipment delivered by Ramp Handling Solutions Company (UK) features Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology (DECT). Its functionalities allow for voice communication between a pushback team, a tug driver and an aircraft crew while a dedicated radiofrequency is not necessary.

The implemented wireless duplex communication system enables minimized noise interference, freedom of apron movements and reduced time of handling.

The new equipment is expected to enhance safety of apron movements and performance efficiency of ground staff in Moscow Domodedovo Airport.