Alexander Strandberg

VP Apron

Alexander Strandberg is Vice President, Apron at ADB SAFEGATE, based in Malmö, Sweden. With a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lund University, Alexander brings extensive experience in project management, product development, and team leadership from his roles at ADB SAFEGATE. He is known for his robust skill set in team management, project planning, and driving innovation within the aviation infrastructure sector.

The Intelligent Apron: How A-VDGS is Delivering Efficiency Beyond Aircraft Arrivals

For decades, airports have invested heavily in technology to improve aircraft arrivals, from docking guidance systems to automated stand allocation. Yet the pushback and departure phase, one of the most congested and safety‑critical moments on the apron, has remained largely manual and fragmented.

The Intelligent Apron: Predictable, On-time Turnarounds Are Designed, Not Managed

Airports are under more pressure than ever to increase aircraft movements without expanding infrastructure. At the same time, turnaround operations must balance safety, sustainability, and profitability, all while coordinating dozens of disconnected and isolated sensors and systems on the apron.

The Intelligent Apron: Easing Flight Arrivals through Seamless Connection

Aviation has always recognized the critical value of on-time flight arrivals — a complex challenge that requires balancing safety and operational efficiency simultaneously. The airport apron, one of the busiest and most congested zones, plays a central role in this process.