Strengthening Airport Preparedness: Punta Cana International Airport selects ACAMS Crash Alarm System

Punta Cana International Airport, the busiest airport in the Dominican Republic and a key gateway for international tourism, has selected ACAMS Airport Tower Solutions to modernize its emergency communication infrastructure.

This decision reflects a clear operational priority: ensuring fast, reliable and coordinated response in case of incidents, while upgrading legacy systems that no longer meet today’s operational demands.

From legacy systems to operational readiness

Prior to this project, the airport relied on an older “hotline-type” system used for emergency coordination between tower, fire station, and medical services. While functional, such systems often lack speed and clarity in critical communication but also the scalability and reliability in high-pressure situations

Recognizing these limitations, the airport initiated a process to replace this setup with a modern, integrated crash alarm system, ultimately selecting ACAMS after a structured evaluation process.

Why crash alarm systems matter?

In any airport environment, incident response is a race against time. Whether dealing with runway incursions, aircraft emergencies, or ground incidents, clear and immediate communication is critical.

ACAMS’ crash alarm system (CART) is designed precisely for this purpose:

• One-touch activation of emergency alerts
• Immediate notification across all relevant stakeholders
• Integration with recording systems for traceability and compliance
• Deployment across multiple locations (tower, approach, fire station)

At Punta Cana, the system will be installed across key operational points, ensuring that all critical actors receive the same information, at the same time, without delay.

A system designed for modern airport operations

The implementation includes:

• Dedicated operator panels in the control tower and approach room
• Additional installation in the fire station to enable direct activation
• Integration with existing communication and recording infrastructure

This setup ensures not only faster response times, but also greater operational redundancy and flexibility, allowing different teams to initiate and manage emergency procedures when needed.

Supporting a high-traffic, mission-critical airport

As a major international hub driven by tourism, Punta Cana International Airport operates in a high-demand environment where operational continuity and safety are non-negotiable.

Upgrading to a modern crash alarm system is therefore not just a technical improvement, it is a strategic investment in preparedness, ensuring that emergency procedures are streamlined, communication gaps are eliminated, and response times are minimized.

Proven expertise, trusted partner

ACAMS has been implementing integrated airport tower solutions, including crash alarm systems, for decades, supporting both civil and military airports worldwide.

The selection of ACAMS by Punta Cana International Airport confirms:

• The maturity and reliability of its solutions
• Its ability to integrate with existing infrastructures
• Its relevance in supporting airports facing increasing operational complexity

A step towards stronger resilience

With this deployment, Punta Cana International Airport strengthens its ability to anticipate, manage, and respond to incidents effectively.

In an environment where disruptions can escalate quickly, having the right systems in place helps airports respond faster, more clearly, and with greater control.

More on the ACAMS Airport Tower Solutions, Crash Alarm system can be found here.

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