• French DSNA and Frequentis deliver a new voice communication system to enhance air traffic safety, resilience, and coordination in western France
• The system is now fully operational following regulatory approval, marking a key milestone in the joint modernisation programme

Frequentis and the French air navigation service provider Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne (DSNA) have announced the full operational status of the new voice communication system at the Brest Area Control Centre (ACC). The system supports more flexible, reliable air traffic management across France and Europe.

The project is part of the Functional Airspace Block Europe Central (FABEC) voice communication system programme, developed in cooperation with EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC). Frequentis supplied its VCS3020X system, tailored to meet DSNA’s requirements.

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• Advanced X10 voice communication system delivered for air traffic control in Poland
• X10 supports a virtual centre setup, enhancing PANSA's capabilities in both live air traffic management and training

The next-generation IT-based X10 platform has enhanced PANSA’s capacity to manage air traffic across Poland. It enables PANSA to operate in a virtual centre environment, seamlessly interconnecting its air traffic control centres. The system features a total of 74 operational positions, 60 of which are allocated to active air traffic management and 14 to controller training.

“Our almost 30-year partnership with PANSA reflects a deep commitment to advancing aviation safety in Poland,” says Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President ATM at Frequentis. “This successful X10 deployment supports PANSA’s goals for resilience and overall efficiency based on a leading-edge technological environment.”

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• Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) has gone live with Digital NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) services using the Frequentis CADAS product suite
• One of the first operational digital NOTAM implementations in Europe
• Milestone supports the transition to fully digital, interoperable aeronautical information management (AIM)

This milestone reflects the growing momentum of digital AIM across Europe and the industry's transition from traditional text-based information handling to a fully digital, integrated aeronautical data environment. By enabling structured, machine-readable aeronautical information, Digital NOTAM services improve safety, operational efficiency, and the seamless exchange of information across the aviation ecosystem.

"Seeing EANS become one of the first air navigation service providers in Europe to bring Digital NOTAM services into operational use is an important milestone in the digital transformation of aviation," says Josef Kutschi, Managing Director of Frequentis Comsoft. "We are proud to support EANS in taking a leading role in the digital transformation of AIM across Europe and helping to build the interoperable information services that will shape the future of ATM."

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• 15,000th Air‑to‑Ground Protocol Converter (APC) produced for the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS)
• Milestone supports the world’s largest aviation communications modernization program, spanning thousands of network endpoints across the U.S. National Airspace System
• The APC gateways enable large‑scale TDM‑to‑VoIP conversion across the FAA’s BNATCS program

In the next phase of the program, Frequentis will begin delivering its latest voice communication system, the Frequentis X10 VoICE. The company is currently building the first 63 X10 systems, with deliveries scheduled to be completed in early 2027.

 “Frequentis is proud to support the DOT’s BNATCS program,” said Dieter Eier, President of Frequentis USA. “Our team moved mountains to accelerate delivery of the 15,000 APC systems, from the original eight‑year rollout plan to just 12 months, helping the FAA modernize air traffic control communications at unprecedented speed.”

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• ATM automation system now operational, ensuring seamless air traffic control continuity across Denmark’s area control centre (ACC) and major airports
• Open platform architecture enables future service integration and long-term system resilience

• Delivering next-generation voice communication for the new Qatar Air Traffic Control Centre (QATCC), supporting 40 area control centre and approach controller working positions
• Integrates with multiple Frequentis solutions to form a fully interoperable digital air traffic management (ATM) platform
• Advances Qatar’s OneATM vision, providing measurable gains in safety, capacity, predictability, and operational efficiency

“The integration of X10 VCS into Qatar’s digital ATM landscape enhances interoperability, safety, and efficiency,” says Fawaz Baroud, Managing Director, Frequentis Middle East. “By providing QCAA with a unified operational platform, we continue to support Qatar’s ambition to lead the region in modern ATM technologies – making every flight safer, smoother, and more predictable.”

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• The partnership agreement includes research and development of AI features and air traffic management concepts
• Areas of collaboration contain AI-based speech recognition and digital assistants for ATC optimising airport ground movements and operations

The agreement establishes a framework for joint research and development (R&D) collaboration, bringing together ICAI’s expertise in conceptualising, planning and coordinating projects with Frequentis’ technical know-how in the design and development of air traffic management and communication technologies.

“Partnering with an innovation organisation like ICAI allows us to contribute our AI and digital expertise to APAC’s airspace modernisation goals and accelerate the use of new aviation solutions in the region,” says Reinhard Grimm, Frequentis Executive Vice President ATM Civil. “AI and digitalisation are transforming operations and we are pleased to be taking steps to drive this further with ICAI.”

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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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