Latest Air Traffic Control News

FAA Dedicates Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas Airport

The FAA has dedicated a newly commissioned environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Denmark’s Naviair Selects Frequentis for Backup ATM System

Naviair, the ANSP of Denmark, will replace its current backup ATM system with a PRISMA backup solution from Frequentis Comsoft.

Gatwick Airport Implements AirTurn Platform for Aircraft Turnarounds

Gatwick Airport is implementing AirTurn to allow ground handlers to update air traffic controllers about the aircraft turn process.

Frequentis Turns 75: From Start-up to Global Market Leader – For a Safer World

With its strong technologies, innovative capability, and systematic internationalisation, Frequentis is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Frequentis and DLR to Bring Multiple Remote Tower Operations to the Next Level

Developed within the framework of SESAR, a prototype remote control tower was set up and tested by Frequentis and the German Aerospace Cente…

Thales to Modernise Airport Surveillance Systems in Taiwan

ANWS has selected Thales to upgrade three airport surveillance systems in Taiwan at Taitung, Hualien, and Songshan airports.

Papua New Guinea to Enhance Safety-Critical Airspace Network with Frequentis

Papua New Guinea's NiuSky Pacific Limited has selected Frequentis to further improve their critical network infrastructure.

FAA Launches Solicitation to Design Air Traffic Control Towers of the Future

The FAA is launching a nationwide solicitation to find a new design for control towers that can be built and operated sustainably. 

Frequentis Installs 201st Voice Switch for the FAA

Frequentis and the FAA recently completed installation of the 201st ATC VCS in a replacement program that has been running since 2004.

Frequentis Orthogon and Micro Nav Enhance Air Traffic Control Training

Frequentis Orthogon and Micro Nav will offer the next generation of simulation controller working position (SimCWP) to aid ATCO training.

SITA to Offer Next Generation Iridium Certus® Satellite Communications Services

SITA has announced it will integrate the Iridium Certus® satellite communication service into its Unified Aircraft Communications portfolio.

Rohde & Schwarz ATC Communications for Colombian Airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil) has selected CERTIUM VCS from Rohde & Schwarz to be installed at 36 airports.

Swedavia’s Kiruna Airport Introduces Remote Air Traffic Services

Sweden's most northmost airport, Kiruna Airport is the first of Swedavia’s airports to introduce remote tower services for air traffic.

Orthogon Joins Frequentis Group in First Step of L3Harris Acquisition

The former L3Harris Orthogon, the air traffic optimisation leader based in Bremen, Germany, will now operate as Frequentis Orthogon.

London City Is First Major Airport Controlled by Remote Digital Tower

London City Airport has become the first major international airport in the world to be fully controlled by a remote digital ATC tower.

Successful VCS Switch-over at Edinburgh Airport

Air Navigation Solutions, the resident ANSP, successfully completed the transition to the new VCS, provided by SITTI, at Edinburgh Airport.

SITA Helps Cyprus Comply with EU Air Traffic Control Standard

Cyprus is the first country in southeastern Europe to implement mandatory Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC).

Thales Safety Nets Server for Avinor Air Navigation Services

Rohde & Schwarz Delivers New Radio Systems for Evenes

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has chosen Rohde & Schwarz to modernize Evenes Airport with highly secure communications solutions.

ICAO Partners with IATA and CANSO for Runway Safety Training

ICAO has agreed to partner with IATA and CANSO on a new joint Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions training programme.

£3.5million Radar System Goes Live at Teesside Airport

Teesside International has flicked the switch to launch its new £3.5million airfield radar system, as it also begins a new recruitment drive…

FREQUENTIS Comsoft and EUROCONTROL Increase Functionality of ARTAS Surveillance Tracker and Server

EUROCONTROL’s Air traffic management (ATM) Surveillance Tracker And Server – ARTAS, is receiving a software upgrade to increase its track...

Air Traffic Management’s First Software Defined Network (SDN) Proves Operational Success in Brazil

Frequentis designed the hybrid Brazilian Air Traffic Management grade network solution to fill the gap between conventional networks and t..…

Why Tomorrow's Airports Won't Need Control Towers

Why tomorrow's airports won't need control towers. Digital technology can help air traffic controllers do their job from miles away.