The concept of a Virtual Center allows both VCCSs to be operated either independently in stand-alone mode or, when connected, in joint-operation mode. This will give operational staff access to all resources and functionality of either VCCS.

Peter Kearney, IAA Director of ATM Operations and Strategy said “We are delighted to be the first in the World to introduce this along with our partners in Iceland. The IAA continuously strives to introduce innovative ATM solutions which provide enhanced services to our customers and increases safety in our business. The Virtual Centre concept will ensure business continuity by reassigning resources and supporting infrastructure in the event of a catastrophic facility failure either at Ballygirreen, Ireland or Gufunes, Iceland. This communications switch will also provide the necessary infrastructure to grow our business”.