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Illuminating the Skies: Ensuring Aircraft Safety with Advanced Warning Lights on the North York Moors

Illuminating the Skies: Ensuring Aircraft Safety with Advanced Warning Lights on the North York Moors

When the original 309m tall mast, built in 1969, was severely damaged in a fire in August 2021, the need for a new television transmitter became urgent. With the new mast standing at 306m, atop a 376m mountain, the overall aerial height now reaches an astonishing 682m, making it one of the highest structures in Great Britain. This staggering height made one thing abundantly clear: the necessity of a robust and reliable aircraft warning light system to ensure safety in the skies.

Engineering for Safety: Designing the Aircraft Warning Light System

At Delta, we took on the crucial task of designing [...]

By admin|September 10th, 2024|Blog, Case Studies|Comments Off|

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Case study for Delta Obstruction Lighting on Forfar transmitting station.

Case study for Delta Obstruction Lighting on Forfar transmitting station.

Client Overview: Forfar Transmitting Station, located in a remote area, is a critical hub fortelecommunication and broadcasting services. Due to its height and remote location, itrequires reliable aircraft warning lights to ensure aviation safety. Delta, a leading provider ofaircraft warning lights solutions, was contracted to install and maintain warning lights at theForfar Transmitting Station.Project Scope: Delta was tasked with installing six WL3000 aircraft warning lights, a controlpanel, two transformers, and the necessary cabling infrastructure from the base to the top ofthe transmitting station. The project required meticulous planning and execution due to thestation’s height and the critical nature of [...]

By admin|February 23rd, 2024|Blog, Case Studies|Comments Off|

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Case Study for Delta Obstruction Lightings Aircraft warning lights on the Largest Electric Pylon in the UK

Case Study for Delta Obstruction Lightings Aircraft warning lights on the Largest Electric Pylon in the UK

UK’s largest electric pylon protected and marked by Delta’s Medium Intensity ICAO Type C Lights. The whole AWL system meticulously designed by our expert engineers, finalizing with 10 aircraft warning lights in total, positioned in a way to optimize visibility for pilots on their flight pathways. The authorities required this system to incorporate very specific material that is durable as its location is very prone to corrosion and potential water ingress. The lights, cable, relevant control panels/modules needed to endure these harsh conditions. Cable needed to be fixated in a way vertically and horizontally in a presentable manner. Main [...]

By admin|February 13th, 2024|Case Studies|Comments Off|

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Case Study for Delta Obstruction Lightings Aircraft Warning Lights on the UK’s Largest Telecommunications Company

Case Study for Delta Obstruction Lightings Aircraft Warning Lights on the UK’s Largest Telecommunications Company

Our first of many projects of full Aircraft Warning Light systems for the UK’s Largest Telecommunications company on one of their sites, based in the bottom corner of the country, Cornwall. Finalizing with 8 x AWLs, 4 levels, 2 Warning lights per level, and a Circuit A and Circuit B running from the ground to the top of the structure in compliance with the customers regulations and requirements. The installation also included a UPS Control Panel, Brackets, a Junction Box, Photocells and a Master Controller. The system fully complies with ICAO regulations and FAA requirements and has built in [...]

By admin|February 9th, 2024|Case Studies|Comments Off|

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Qatar World Cup

Qatar World Cup

Finally, the world cup has arrived, with some big games being held in thefamous Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium also known as “Al-Rayyan Stadium”, locatedjust west of the capital city of Qatar, Doha.

Due to the height and location of the stadium, the Civil Aviation Authorityrequire this stadium be marked with aircraft warning lights.

Delta Obstruction Lighting Ltd who are specialists in this field, supplied local contractors with technical designs and assistance in preparing a suitable system to mark this stadium. 12no. WL-20K medium intensity aircraft warning lights were supplied and installed around the outer roof of the structure.

The WL-20K [...]

By admin|November 28th, 2022|Case Studies|Comments Off|

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Delta Aircraft Warning Lights: Qatar World Cup 2022, Al-Rayyaan Stadium

Delta Aircraft Warning Lights: Qatar World Cup 2022, Al-Rayyaan Stadium

“How Delta is participating with the safety of the Qatar Football World Cup 2022”

After the confirmation that Qatar will host the 2022 football World Cup, Preparations are currently underway in the Country to facilitate for the 32 Nations that are currently battling it out for the ultimate trophy in international football.

Since the announcements have taken place, the Qatari government and authorities have been working endlessly to facilitate for this global event and have built up to 7 brand-new high-rise structure-like stadiums, all with the latest technology for the games to be played and comfort for the people.

One of the [...]

By admin|November 28th, 2022|Case Studies|Comments Off|

Kingdom Tower, KSA

Kingdom Tower – Aircraft Warning Lighting System
Our obstruction lighting is currently present at what will be the tallest building in the world. Kingdom Tower, also known as Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia will stand at approx. 1km tall once complete. We are actively managing the Aircraft Warning Lighting systems on each of the cranes involved in the ambitious project. Our WL 3000 is paramount to providing the utmost safety to workers and pedestrians in and around the area.

Kingdom Tower under construction

One of our WL3000 units on site

By admin|May 14th, 2019|News|Comments Off|

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Vauxhall Sky Gardens

Vauxhall Sky Gardens

Vauxhall Sky Gardens
Location: Vauxhall Sky Gardens, Nine Elms, London

Duration: 3- 4 days

H&S Statistics: No lost time, accidents or other incidents

Toward the closure of 2016, Mace Group and ESG presented Delta the opportunity to design, supply and install 5no. WLB200 Aircraft Warning Lights along with their appropriate brackets at Vauxhall Sky Gardens in London. Overlooking the River Thames, Vauxhall Sky Gardens brings modern architecture to the London borough of Lambeth, whilst simultaneously providing an exceptional standard of living to high profile business owners from around the world.

A snapshot taken from the ground showing the Sky Gardens under construction
Although the Sky Gardens [...]

By admin|March 28th, 2019|Case Studies|Comments Off|

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The Light From Down Under

The Light From Down Under

The Light From Down Under
Vivid Sydney is a festival currently taking place, held from Friday 27th May to Saturday 18th June, celebrating the joys of light and music.

It features many of the world’s most important creative industry forums displaying a mesmerising free public exhibition of outdoor lighting sculptures, installations and cutting-edge contemporary music.

It is a festival that has caught the imagination of many by bringing the joys of light, music and other inspirational ideas altogether. Due to sheer demand, this year’s festival is going to run for an additional five nights.

So – Vivid Light. Well, Vivid Light transforms [...]

By admin|June 7th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

Flying High

Flying High
Heathrow, one of the most well-known and respected airports on the British Isles, has recently celebrated its 70th Birthday.

The airport officially opened for commercial flights on 31st May 1946 and since then an astonishing 20 million flights – plus – have left the iconic aerodrome!

John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow’s CEO has recently said that they are very proud of the role the airport had played in millions of people’s lives as well as its connection to the economic success in the UK as a whole.

John also said that over the past 70 years Heathrow has seen over 2 billion [...]

By admin|June 1st, 2016|News|Comments Off|

When The Lights Went Out…

When The Lights Went Out…
In a very important play-off semi-final second leg between Football League Two outfits Accrington Stanley and AFC Wimbledon – with pulses and desire rising and rising – what happens?? Go on have a guess?

Well would you believe, with the game finely poised heading into the final few minutes of extra time – the Dons leading their opponents by a 3-2 aggregate score – some of the floodlights go out!

Bulbs in two of the three floodlights went out and referee Eddie Ilderton had to bring about a 10-minute stoppage. AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley spoke [...]

By admin|May 20th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off|

Party Time

Party Time
The Queen recently celebrated her 90th Birthday and how better to mark the occasion than a party?

Her majesty’s landmark birthday, which was on 21 April, took place in the lit grounds of Windsor Castle each evening from Thursday 12 May to Sunday 15 May.

It was a celebration of the Queen’s life, her love of horses, her dedication to the Commonwealth and international affairs and her deep involvement with the Navy, Army and Air Force.

Over a 90 minute period 900 horses and more than 1,500 participants from around the United Kingdom and the rest of the world helped [...]

By admin|May 17th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

All Aboard Sir David…

All Aboard Sir David…
Yes – Boaty McBoatface previously topped the public vote – but The UK’s new polar research ship is to be named RRS Sir David Attenborough.

The decision to name the ship was taken by the government following a public call for ideas led by the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The search for a name attracted over 7,000 suggestions.

Sir David Attenborough’s name was one of the top suggestions with over 11,000 members of the public supporting it and it was chosen on the basis of his career as a broadcaster and natural scientist. Boaty McBoatface [...]

By admin|May 9th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

Exceeding All Expectations

Exceeding All Expectations
Leicester City have won the Premier League title in one of the greatest sporting stories of all time.

Leicester started the campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders for the title – after almost being relegated last season – and have achieved one of the most admirable title wins there will ever be.

They had lost just three league games in what has been described as a “fairytale” and the “most unlikely triumph in the history of team sport”. Closest challengers Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and last year’s champions Chelsea, have all failed to match the Foxes’ consistency [...]

By admin|May 4th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

Boosting The Helipad Fund!

Boosting The Helipad Fund!
The government is to hand over more than £1m to Central Manchester NHS Trust from its Libor fund – made up of penalties paid by banks that break financial rules – to fund the hospital’s new helipad.

Recent headlines like this clearly show how useful helipad’s are for hospitals. And what comes with this??…..Yes, helipad lights!

LED helipad lights will cut through low visibility and always guide the aircraft to the heliport. With excellent illumination on the heliport you can be sure pilots will be able to locate the landing zone both comfortably and safely.

The hospital premises [...]

By admin|April 26th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

The Right Light!

The Right Light!
Recent headlines from Merseyside have shown how lights had been spotted in the sky across Liverpool with many people very unsure where exactly these lights where coming from…

Residents from Bootle, Anfield and Kirkby all reported seeing the phenomenon with lots of people speculating that the flashing moving lights were extra-terrestrials!

Subsequently people from these areas navigated to social media platforms to share what they had seen and spread the word. A lot of people were confused, and in many ways unsettled, by what they had witnessed with the possibility of aliens even mentioned. Yes, aliens would you [...]

By admin|April 26th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

It’s Up In The Air…

It’s Up In The Air…
Aviation warning lights….What are they actually used for? I can already sense you ready to ask….

Well, they are a key element for anybody involved with the aviation industry as they are used as a guide – or could I even say a marker – to warn pilots of any oncoming obstructions to their flight path. This clearly shows why the maintenance of aviation warning lights is monitored by very heavy legislation. This is done to make sure that regular reviews of the lights are made and to make absolutely sure that they are ALWAYS [...]

By admin|March 30th, 2016|News|Comments Off|

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Lighting Up The Tower

Lighting Up The Tower

Lighting Up The Tower
Location: Providence Tower, London

Duration: 4 days

H&S Statistics: No lost time, accidents or other incidents

Project summary

Delta were awarded the contract to supply and install three of our best-selling, LED Red Medium Intensity WL3000 Aircraft Warning Lights to the top end of a residential tower that will be operational during the hours of darkness. The installation also included a UPS Control Panel, Brackets, a Junction Box, Photocells and a Master Controller.
*At 136 metres high – 44 storeys in total – Providence Tower is one of the tallest structures in London, as shown in the above aerial shot

By admin|March 30th, 2016|Case Studies|Comments Off|

Delta Obstruction Lighting in Europe Outlook Magazine

Delta Obstruction Lighting in Europe Outlook Magazine
Europe Outlook Magazine is a digital and print product aimed at boardrooms. We’re proud to have recently advertised in this brilliant publication and wanted to share the issue. It’s full of great information. To read the full issue here

By admin|July 17th, 2015|News|Comments Off|

A Brief History into Aircraft Warning Light Advancements

A Brief History into Aircraft Warning Light Advancements
At Delta Obstruction Lighting, we are known for our LED prowess. We manufacture and install innovative LED lighting warning systems around the world and we monitor over 30 telecommunication sites globally.

We explore the history behind the advancement of warning lights and how high powered LED aircraft warning lights is now the preferred solution.

Incandescent Light

Firstly, we had incandescent lights. These lights were cheap to purchase and easy to replace as they used a generic Edison screw, however, the problem with incandescent lights was the life span. They only had 5000 hours of [...]

By admin|July 6th, 2015|News|Comments Off|

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Non-compliant Aircraft Obstruction Lights

Non-compliant Aircraft Obstruction Lights

Non-compliant Aircraft Obstruction Lights
We have been made aware that there are a number of non-compliant aircraft obstruction lights currently being sold to the market. As a valued client, we need to make you aware of this.

When purchasing aviation obstruction lights, there are a number of key items you should check that the selling company has:
• A registered company number – warranties and guarantees will not be valid unless they come from a limited company
• A compliance certificate or document for the light being purchased

Purchasing a non-compliant light could result in prosecution by the Civil Aviation Authority [...]

By admin|June 1st, 2015|News|Comments Off|

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Delta Impresses Again In Most High Profile Project Yet

Delta Impresses Again In Most High Profile Project Yet

Delta Impresses Again In Most High Profile Project Yet
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, Dartford

Duration: 5 days

H&S Statistics: No lost time, accidents or other incidents

Delta Obstruction Lighting (DOL) was invited to tender by the QEII’s controlling authority in August 2008 and was awarded the contract in September 2008 to design, manufacture and install a system of six warning lights at each fixing point, that went above and beyond Civil Aviation requirements, and was compatible with the bridge’s remote-controlled SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) framework.

DOL undertook the designing and manufacturing phases with sister company Delta International Steeplejacks (DSJ) commissioned for the installation.

*At 137 metres tall [...]

By admin|November 26th, 2013|Case Studies|0 Comments|

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Canary Wharf Tower – One Canada Square

Canary Wharf Tower – One Canada Square

Canary Wharf Tower – One Canada Square
Canary Wharf Tower previously had Xenon High Intensity Warning lights installed at the top of the tower. The age of this system meant that problems were occurring more frequently with the lights and costs in replacing spare parts, flash tubes and maintenance costs in general were becoming inefficient.

Delta spoke to the management at Canary Wharf Tower and suggested that it would be more cost effective to replace the entire existing Aircraft Warning Light System with a new state of the art, latest technology LED system. Our LED system offers the benefits of [...]

By admin|November 26th, 2013|Case Studies|0 Comments|

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