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Aeromovel advances toward SIL4 certification and establishes a new benchmark in APM system safety

May 21, 2026

Aeromovel advances toward SIL4 certification and establishes a new benchmark in APM system safety

The Aeromovel system implemented at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport is advancing toward the final stage of the SIL4 (Safety Integrity Level 4) certification process, the highest level of safety integrity applied to railway and automated transportation systems.

With this achievement, Aeromovel positions itself among the world’s most advanced mobility systems in terms of functional safety, operational reliability, and critical systems engineering.

The certification process follows internationally recognized standards widely adopted in railway and metro systems with high availability requirements, including CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129, as well as IEC 61508. These standards establish rigorous requirements for risk analysis, system architecture, critical software development, independent validation, and full traceability of safety evidence throughout the entire system lifecycle.

In practice, SIL4 represents an extremely high level of operational risk control, requiring safety-related systems to demonstrate exceptionally low probabilities of dangerous failures. Achieving this level demands robust engineering processes, independent verification, extensive testing, and continuous performance monitoring.

In the Guarulhos project, the process involves an integrated approach based on the RAMS concept (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety), which simultaneously considers reliability, availability, maintainability, and operational safety. This means the system is evaluated not only for its technical performance, but also for its ability to operate in a predictable, stable, and safe manner over time.

The implementation model adopted at the airport follows a gradual and controlled strategy aligned with the recommendations of the international certification body responsible for the homologation process. This methodology includes assisted operation, continuous performance monitoring, progressive field verification, and controlled evolution of operational parameters until the final certification stages and full commercial operation are completed.

More than meeting a technical requirement, the progress toward SIL4 demonstrates Aeromovel’s commitment to engineering excellence, operational safety, and innovation applied to urban and airport mobility.

The Guarulhos project also represents a milestone for Brazilian engineering. Developed in Brazil, Aeromovel technology combines pneumatic propulsion, advanced automation, and low environmental impact in a highly efficient automated transportation system suitable for airports, urban centers, and dedicated mobility corridors.

By advancing through this certification process, Aeromovel reinforces its position as a modern, safe transportation solution aligned with the highest international standards for critical systems.

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