Frequentis Turnkey Air Traffic Control Communication Systems

Frequentis has been awarded a contract to provide the IP-based voice communications system for the US Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System (UMCS) MD-5 control station, in support of the MQ-25 programme.

On 29 August, the final SESAR JU Gulf of Finland (GOF) U-space demonstration was carried out in Helsinki, Finland, demonstrating how integrated air traffic management (ATM) and unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems enable urban air mobility.

Frequentis' IBP system-based services were used for the successful validation process for a range of SESAR's projects earlier this month.

The first two demos have been completed to mark the first steps in the Gulf of Finland (GOF) U-space very large demonstrator and a leap for the implementation of unmanned traffic management (UTM) in Europe.

Frequentis has been chosen to supply electronic flight strips for Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) as part of a tower system modernisation programme being undertaken in accordance with Pilot Common Project (PCP) regulations.

Jersey Airport, part of Ports of Jersey Limited, has become the first British airport to receive approval for operational use of a digital remote tower.

With the start of the first demonstrations set for June, the SESAR Joint Undertaking Gulf of Finland (GOF) U-space project in Estonia and Finland will be entering the next important phase.

Frequentis has been selected for the delivery of a deployable mobile tower for the Saudi Air Navigation Services' (SANS) air traffic control (ATC) modernisation programme.

Frequentis has modernised Kazakhstan’s air traffic management (ATM) communication network within the Almaty flight information region (FIR).

Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) and Frequentis have signed an agreement to explore concepts, technologies and architectures to capture and integrate data around aerodromes.

The Brazilian Airspace Control Department DECA via the Commission for Implementation of the Brazilian Air Space Control System (CISCEA) has chosen Frequentis to provide a remote control tower visualisation system (SVR-TWR) at the Santa Cruz Airfield in Brazil.

Frequentis has installed its vitalsphere IP network solution at 23 sites in the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (FIR), including the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre (KL ATCC), marking a major milestone in the project.

Frequentis and Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) will be exhibiting their developments in next-generation tower services at World ATM Congress in Madrid, Spain.

Latvian air navigation services provider Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) has upgraded its Frequentis Information Display System to enhance operations as air traffic increases.

New Zealand is making progress on the delivery of its first remotely operated digital air traffic control tower.

The opening of a Melbourne office reinforces Frequentis’ presence in Australia as the subsidiary celebrates 15 years of operations.

The success of the FPRSA-Replacement delivered by Frequentis Comsoft and voice communications delivered by Frequentis AG formed the foundation of the award.

Frequentis has provided its Navigation Data Management System (NavDB) to Qantas, allowing the airline to gather global aeronautical data, including digital notice to airmen (NOTAM).

Voice communications systems at the first three Australian locations in the OneSKY programme have been transitioned.

Carried out at Manchester Airport, UK, the comprehensive 'Operation Zenith' drone integration trial consisted of eight complete scenarios where potential drone usage could occur around an airport.

SITAONAIR has been operating Frequentis’ messaging, notice to airmen (NOTAM) and weather data management system since 1990.

Frequentis has strengthened its market position in the Middle East with the opening of its new UAE office in Abu Dhabi.

Buenos Aires International Airport will utilise a remote virtual tower solution to provide enhanced airport tower surveillance as it prepares for airport expansion and a surge in air traffic.

Frequentis and the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support current and future developments in airspace management.

Frequentis has been replacing legacy voice communications systems for the US Army with advanced solutions since 2015, as a key agency partner on the Interim Voice Switch Replacement (IVSR) contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully placed its 131st Voice Communication system from Frequentis into operation at NextGEN Metroplex, North Texas without any disruption to normal operation.

Integrating unmanned traffic management (UTM) and air traffic management raises concerns over safety, as well as ensuring that aviation, people on the ground and structures are not negatively affected.

Frequentis and iCAD will replace voice communication systems (VCS) in Riyadh and Jeddah for the Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) along with recording and remote monitoring systems.

Frequentis has released the first software defined network based carrier-grade open network operating system (ONOS) to the air traffic control industry.

Frequentis has announced it will be opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which aims to deliver a sales and support service that will continue to expand the company's worldwide network.

Austrian air navigation service provider (ANSP) Austro Control has been effectively processing flight plans and related data through its Homebriefing system, successfully implemented in cooperation with Frequentis at the end of 2017.

German air navigation service provider DFS has chosen the Frequentis VCS3020X voice communication system to be incorporated at nine of its airport towers, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Leipzig. 

Observing past projects were 'single' remote tower settings were deployed, more significant cost savings can be made from towers with multiple central settings.

Isavia's existing DIVOS system, provided by Frequentis, will be incorporated with a full air traffic controller tool range to enhance the reporting and investigation abilities of its air traffic control (ATC) operations.

Onsite testing for the Frequentis Remote Virtual Tower (RVT) has been successfully carried out by DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) at Saarbücken Airport.

Frequentis has been chosen by Airways New Zealand to supply their digital air traffic control tower demonstration to display how airport operations can be made more safe and efficient.

Andy Madge has joined the Frequentis UK managing board and took over Frequentis AG in the UK and Ireland responsibilities.

Following extensive testing, Jeppesen and the Frequentis Group have formed a strategic partnership to further develop the Jeppsen database and follow aeronautical AIXM data standards.

Frequentis has been chosen to provide Airways New Zealand with an improved new air traffic management (ATM) system for the country.