Aircraft Emergency Systems
Modernized Airport Safety with Westnet's Patented* Aircraft Emergency System (AES)
In an emergency, reliability isn’t optional - it’s essential.
Eliminating Inefficiencies with Common Sense Technology
Traditional ATC emergency protocols are time-consuming and often unreliable. Controllers rely on crash phones and party-line systems to notify emergency teams—a process that involves manually connecting multiple agencies and hoping outdated copper or VoIP lines hold up under pressure. These delays can cost precious seconds in situations where every moment counts.
Westnet’s patented AES system revolutionizes this process by eliminating the need for crash phones altogether.
*Patent no.: US 12,165,493 B2).
5 Benefits to Modernizing Airport Operations
The Westnet Aircraft Emergency System is designed to enhance airport and aviation safety by providing coordinated communication and response mechanisms during emergencies. We save Air Traffic Controllers time by providing a simple, touchscreen platform to alert emergency personnel in seconds, rather than minutes.
Helps Meet NFPA 1221/5 & FAA Part 139
Westnet's AES system provides multiple failovers for when crash phones or VoIP lines fail, ensuring crews are available to answer the call quickly, efficiently, every single time.
Real-Time Communication
The system facilitates instant communication between emergency responders, airport personnel, and air traffic controllers, ensuring all parties have access to critical information as incidents unfold.
Enhanced Coordination
By integrating various emergency response units, such as fire, police, and medical teams, the system ensures a seamless and coordinated response to aircraft emergencies, reducing response times and improving outcomes.
Improved Passenger and Crew Safety
By reducing delays in emergency response and providing a structured approach to incident management, the system significantly enhances the safety of passengers and crew during critical situations.
How it Works
AIRPORT PERSONNEL ARE NOTIFIED OF AN EMERGENCY & BEGIN COLLECTING DETAILS
When an emergency is dispatched, airport personnel are given the information needed to dispatch the appropriate responders. Our dashboard allows custom fields to ensure the data collected is consistent & configured to your specifications.
KEY DETAILS ARE INPUT ON AN EASY-TO-USE, TOUCHSCREEN, DASHBOARD
While on the line with reporting parties, data can be put into the Westnet dashboard via touchscreen, providing key details to responding teams, providing a single source for information, while freeing up personnel to continue to work with reporting parties.
NOTIFICATION IS SENT IN A SINGLE ACTION, AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
Once key information is received, an alert is sent across all responding agencies with the touch of a button. Within seconds, ground crews can begin to mobilize and get into position to intercept the emergency.
Key Features for Modern AES Systems
Automated Notification & Dispatch
The system automatically sends out emergency alerts to pre-designated personnel and agencies, such as fire, police, medical teams, and airport operations, ensuring a swift and organized response.
Touchscreen Command Console
A user-friendly, centralized touchscreen interface allows for real-time management of emergency situations, enabling quick activation of alerts, communication, and monitoring of response efforts. Display command switches with the swipe of a finger to relieve tower personnel and give the ARFF control.
Customizable Alert Fields
It allows airports to configure specific alerts and escalation protocols based on their unique operational needs, ensuring the right personnel are notified quickly and appropriately.
Multi-Agency Integration
The system seamlessly integrates multiple emergency response units and communication channels, providing a unified platform for collaboration and ensuring all teams are synchronized during critical events.
Check out our Blog, where we discuss Aircraft Emergency Systems more.
FAQs
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Digital Aircraft Emergency Crash Phone & Alerting Systems work by instantly notifying airport personnel and emergency services of an aircraft incident, providing real-time communication and coordination capabilities.
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Incident management software in aviation emergencies plays a crucial role by organizing and tracking response actions, facilitating communication among teams, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
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Advancements in digital aircraft emergency systems include enhanced real-time communication, integration with advanced tracking and monitoring technologies, and improved user interfaces for quicker and more accurate response.
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Features included in aircraft emergency systems include real-time alerts, automated notifications, incident tracking, communication tools, and integration with other airport and emergency response systems.