Tendersinfo keep you informed about the latest events in the national and international Procurement Industry. Procurement News provides in-depth coverage of the procurement industry, including contract awards, contract additions, new contract wins, mergers and acquisitions. Tendersinfo through its tender news section provides an update on all domestic and global tendering opportunities, invitation to bid & trade leads.

Publish Date : 07-May-2013

The quality of aviation regulation and aviation security activities ameliorated by Government, along with the development of a risk management regime and the improvement of service delivery, by improving efficiency and effectiveness in the aviation sector.

A $14 million loan agreement was inked between Government and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the installation of a new radar system and 3-D Tower Simulator, Friday, May 13, 2013. It is a SR8 Radar system and when it becomes fully functional, the new technology will allow The Bahamas to become a certified international training centre for Air Traffic Controllers.

The purchase of a new state-of-the-art Approach Radar System for Lynden Pindling International Airport will be granted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB), and INDRA Sistemas of Spain, the refurbishment of the existing ASR-9 as a back-up secondary beacon only radar, and the installation of a 3D Tower Simulator for controller training purposes.

Prime Minister Christie also noted that regarding the improvement of the aviation communication network, it is vital to take into account that the Department of Civil Aviation is on target to meet all of the enhanced communication standards for air traffic control services, as outlined by ICAO.

Go to previous page