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2025

OCEM Airfield: Road Holding Lights – Safety Made Simple

Road holding lights are used in airports to indicate to the many vehicles driving there that they need to stop. Orange means danger, red means stop.

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2025

Essential Tips for Airfield Ground Lighting Maintenance

Establishing a comprehensive maintenance schedule for Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) is essential to ensure operational safety and compliance. Where to start?

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2024

The very best wishes from all of us at OCEM Airfield!

As the year 2025 approaches, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together and look ahead to the opportunities the new year will bring.

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2024

The Importance of Cut-Out Switches for Safe Grounding of the CCR Output

In airfield lighting systems, safety and reliability are paramount. Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) are crucial components that supply power to the airfield lighting circuits. However, ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of these circuits requires effective safety measures, especially when it comes to grounding.

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2024

Sapphire Coating: Essential Protection for Airfield Ground Lighting Prisms in Winter

Airfield ground lighting systems are vital for guiding aircraft during landing and take-off, especially in low-visibility conditions. This is even more the case in winter when harsh weather conditions impact visibility even further and snow hinders the light output of the airfield ground lighting.

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2024

The Impact of Operational and Technical Staff Shortages on Airside Safety

The airside is one of the most critical components of airport operations, encompassing all the activities taking place on the runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas where aircraft are maneuvered, loaded, and maintained. Hence the need for trained and competent staff.

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2024

The Importance of cost efficient Apron Manoeuvring Lights.

The Importance of Apron Manoeuvring Lights and how to implement a cost efficient solution? Apron manoeuvring lights play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of an airport’s apron area, where aircraft are […]

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2024

Ensuring Flight Safety: The Importance of Regular Maintenance Checks for Airfield Ground Lighting

Airfield ground lighting plays a critical role in ensuring safe operations for aircraft, particularly during adverse weather conditions or low visibility situations. Regular maintenance checks of these lighting systems are paramount to guaranteeing optimal functionality […]

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2024

A successful airfield project? Let’s talk turnkey.

Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) is a vital component of airport operations, ensuring safe aircraft movement during all hours and weather conditions. However, AGL solutions rely heavily on power solutions and sophisticated control systems to function […]

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2024

Illuminating Safety: The Vital Role of Airfield Ground Lighting in Aviation

In the intricate dance of aviation, where every movement is calculated and every decision holds weight, one aspect often overlooked is the overall visual guidance solution that illuminates the airside: airfield ground lighting. It plays […]

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