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• Frequentis digital tower deployed under extreme Arctic conditions
• Qaqortoq Airport establishes a new aviation hub for South Greenland
• Digital tower technology enables safe, scalable air traffic management
• Awards took place at Airspace World in Lisbon, 26 May 2026

Delivered in partnership with Greenland Airports and COMSA Corporación, this achievement highlights how teamwork and expertise can overcome even the most demanding conditions to enable safe, efficient air traffic operations.

“This recognition at the Seamless Skies Awards reflects the dedication, resilience, and shared commitment of all people involved in delivering the state-of-the-art digital air traffic solution at Qaqortoq Airport. It underscores how Frequentis, together with its partners, is driving digital innovation in aviation, proving that advanced technology can deliver lasting benefits, even in the most remote regions of the world,” says Reinhard Grimm, Frequentis Executive Vice President ATM Civil.

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• Expansion strengthens mission-critical communication across Brazil’s largest and operationally most demanding airspace, supporting safe and continuous operations
• Builds on the successful deployment of the hybrid Brazilian ATM-grade network solution with modern VSAT extension
• Extends resilient ATM-grade connectivity into the Amazon region, where reliable communication is essential for aviation safety and continuity 

At Airspace World 2026, the Brazilian Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) and Frequentis jointly announced the next major step in their long-standing cooperation: the extension of Frequentis’ ATM-grade network solution to the CINDACTA IV region in Brazil. 

“I am very proud that, together with DECEA, we are showcasing and marking this milestone here at Airspace World 2026. It underlines the strength of our long-standing partnership and our shared commitment to safe, resilient, and future-ready airspace operations – particularly in challenging environments such as the Amazon region,” says Norbert Haslacher, CEO of Frequentis.

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• Frequentis supports Kystverket’s takeover of national coastal radio infrastructure from Telenor
• The transition gives Norway full sovereign control over critical maritime communications supporting emergency response and national preparedness
• The system covers 150 sites and nearly 500 radio units, safeguarding communications for 42,000 Norwegian-licensed vessels plus additional foreign vessels in Norwegian waters
• Direct collaboration between Kystverket and Frequentis enables operational alignment and future system development

Frequentis has supported the successful transition of Norway’s national coastal radio service to Kystverket, a Norwegian government agency responsible for the water transport infrastructure along the 9,200-kilometre coast of Norway. This transition represents a significant step toward bringing critical maritime communication infrastructure fully under state ownership.

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• Major contract awarded by the Federal Ministry of Defence (Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung – BMLV) to modernise military aeronautical radio communications 
• Secure, encrypted voice and data exchange to enhance military air traffic control and airspace surveillance

“The modernisation of the military air traffic radio system is a key element of airspace defence. Only with optimal radio connectivity can missions be successfully conducted and coordinated. This project will safeguard operational readiness, the security of Austrian airspace, and the public safety for years to come,” says Austrian Federal Minister of Defence Klaudia Tanner.

“With this project, we are modernising a core communication infrastructure for military air traffic control. The new system will provide secure and highly available communication well into the future. We are pleased to continue our more than 50-year partnership with the Federal Ministry of Defence,” adds Peter Skiczuk, Senior Vice President Defence at Frequentis.

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• EUROCAE elected Michael Holzbauer as its 20th President in Dublin 
• First Austrian to hold the role since EUROCAE’s founding in 1963
• Holzbauer is ATM Director at Frequentis and active in SESAR programmes
• He succeeds Guillaume Roger after a three-year term

As Director European Affairs ATM at Frequentis, he also leads key Air Traffic Management programmes, including initiatives under SESAR (Single European Sky Aviation Research programme) and innovation activities with AIRLabs GmbH. He has served on the EUROCAE Council since 2015 and most recently held the role of Vice President.

"It is a great honour to be elected President of EUROCAE,” says Michael Holzbauer. “Standardisation is essential for safety, interoperability, and innovation in aviation, and I look forward to supporting EUROCAE’s continued success."

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