ACAMS AS signs a major contract for with CISCEA for the upgrade and modernization of the Airport Tower solutions at 12 Brazilian Airports.
ACAMS AS has signed a significant Midlife Upgrade contract with CISCEA, the Brazilian Airspace Control System Implementation Commission.
Under the contract, ACAMS, working in partnership with Brazil-based ATC Systems, will complete the upgrade of the Integrated Control Tower Systems (I-TWR / SITC) at twelve airport towers across Brazil. This upgrade encompasses all related hardware, software, functional modules, and external system interfaces, transitioning from the current i3 generation to the latest i6 version. The upgrade delivers major functional improvements based on a compact, energy-efficient hardware platform, offering a more sustainable solution in line with DECEA’s strategies.
The twelve towers included in the program are located at the following Brazilian airports: Natal, Maceió, Porto Velho, Rio Branco, Boa Vista, Porto Seguro, São Luís, São José dos Campos, Santa Maria, Canoas, Porto Alegre, and Taubaté.
This agreement marks the continuation of nearly two decades of successful collaboration between CISCEA and ACAMS. Over the years, ACAMS has delivered and commissioned tower systems at 36 civilian airports and military airbases across Brazil. The ACAMS I-TWR system’s reliability, scalability, and robust functionality have positioned ACAMS as one of CISCEA’s preferred partners in modernizing Brazil’s critical air traffic control infrastructure.
“This contract reaffirms our long-standing relationship with CISCEA and the confidence they have in our technology,” said Odd Thodesen, Co-founder and Director Business Development of ACAMS. “We are proud to contribute to the Brazilian airspace program by providing integrated tower solutions that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and readiness for future demands across these important airports.”
Major Brigadeiro Alexandre Arthur Massena Javoski, President of CISCEA, commented: “This Upgrade project is part of CISCEA’s strategic commitment to modernizing Brazil’s air traffic control capabilities. Our continued collaboration with ACAMS and ATC Systems ensures we maintain operational excellence with a unified solution throughout the airports and benefit from the latest technological advancements, fully tailored to our national needs.”
This contract reinforces CISCEA’s mission to maintain a safe, modern, and integrated airspace management infrastructure. It also highlights the value of strategic international partnerships in delivering innovative and reliable solutions to meet the dynamic requirements of modern aviation.
About CISCEA
The Comissão de Implantação do Sistema de Controle do Espaço Aéreo (CISCEA) is a commission under the Brazilian Air Force responsible for the planning, acquisition, and implementation of airspace control systems across Brazil. CISCEA plays a critical role in modernizing and managing Brazil’s air navigation infrastructure, ensuring the safety, integration, and efficiency of national airspace operations.