Vaisala Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation with the Launch of AviMet 10 for Next-Generation Airport Weather Management

Vaisala Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation with the Launch of AviMet 10 for Next-Generation Airport Weather Management

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has launched AviMet 10, the latest enhancement to its aviation weather management system, marking 50 years of innovation in providing trusted weather data to the aviation industry. This update includes modern, browser-based user interfaces, customizable layouts, and advanced weather algorithms, all designed to improve situational awareness and decision-making for airport operators, air traffic controllers, and meteorologists. The system combines multisensor data for improved weather reporting, including present weather, sky conditions, visibility, and windshear detection. With more than 2,500 systems deployed globally, Vaisala’s AviMet 10 continues its legacy of pioneering weather intelligence solutions for aviation.

(PRESS RELEASE) VANTAA, 12-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala, a trusted leader in aviation weather systems for 50 years, has introduced AviMet 10, the latest update to its aviation weather management solution, at Airspace World. This cutting-edge release further enhances the company’s legacy of providing reliable weather intelligence to airports and aviation professionals around the world. The update brings a variety of new features, including advanced user interfaces, intelligent weather algorithms, and improved reporting capabilities, all designed to help air traffic controllers, meteorologists, forecasters, and airport operators make better-informed decisions in all weather conditions.

“This improvement to AviMet honors Vaisala’s 50-year legacy in the aviation industry by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in airport weather management systems,” said Panu Partanen, Vice President of Aviation & Meteorology at Vaisala. “With these updates, we are providing airport decision-makers with tools that offer clearer weather data, enhance collaboration, and ensure safe operations—even in complex conditions.”

AviMet 10 is a scalable, customizable solution that adapts to any airport’s unique geography, climate, and operational requirements. The system integrates Vaisala’s world-class sensors, observation systems, and communication technologies to deliver real-time weather data, helping airport staff make critical decisions for efficient and safe flight operations.

Key updates in the AviMet 10 software include:

Modern, Browser-Based User Interfaces: The new weather observation and reporting UI offers a unified platform that integrates both automatic and manual processes, streamlining service delivery and ensuring consistent support.

New Severity Indicator: This addition to the observation UI boosts situational awareness by indicating the severity of weather events.

Customizable Layouts: The drag-and-drop UI allows airport teams to tailor their interface to their specific needs, all without requiring coding knowledge.

Enhanced User Experience: Each operator role, from ATC to meteorologists, has a tailored user interface that makes weather data easy to access and interpret, while staying aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations.

Additionally, AviMet 10’s advanced multisensor algorithms elevate the quality and reliability of weather reporting:

Improved Weather Observation: Data integration from multiple sensors enhances the accuracy of present weather reports.

Better Sky Condition Data: The system leverages multiple ceilometers for more detailed cloud coverage insights.

Enhanced Visibility Reporting: Fusion of data from visibility sensors improves prevailing visibility reporting.

Windshear Detection: The AviMet Windshear Alert System merges data from weather radar, scanning wind lidar, and LLWAS, ensuring timely detection of dangerous low-level wind shear conditions.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Vaisala has delivered over 2,500 aviation systems globally, serving customers in more than 170 countries annually. With a rich history in scientific accuracy and data-driven weather intelligence, Vaisala continues to set the standard in aviation weather systems, making airports worldwide safer and more efficient.

About Vaisala

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action. We equip our customers with devices and data to improve resource efficiency, drive energy transition, and care for the safety and well-being of people and societies worldwide. With almost 90 years of innovation and expertise, we employ a team of close to 2,500 experts committed to taking every measure for the planet. Vaisala series A shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.

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