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• The Frequentis real-time Departure Manager is in live operation at London Gatwick, fully integrated into Europe’s air traffic network
• Strengthens London Gatwick’s ability to manage high air traffic volumes with greater precision
• New system optimises runway use and flight predictability across one of Europe’s busiest airspaces, benefiting airlines, air traffic controllers, and passengers

“This project is a major milestone not only for London Gatwick but also for Frequentis. It shows how smarter technology can support busier airports, enhancing efficiency. With London Gatwick now operating an integrated arrival and departure system, we’re one step closer to more predictable, data-driven air traffic operations across Europe,” says Frank Köhne, Managing Director Frequentis Orthogon and Member of the Frequentis ATM Executive Board.

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• Frequentis’ MissionX Android SDK solution has been recognised as “Best MCX Product or Solution of the Year” at the International Critical Communications Awards 2025
• The platform, enabling reliable broadband for emergency services, is the first of its kind certified by the Global Certification Forum

The award, presented during Critical Communications World 2025 in Brussels, recognises outstanding innovation in the deployment of 3GPP-based broadband communication for mission-critical users. Frequentis’ submission was selected from over 50 entries, with 14 finalists shortlisted in the category. The platforms’ successful certification in June 2024 marked a major milestone for the entire mission-critical communication community, proving that global conformance standards for client platforms can be achieved and implemented in the field.

“This achievement reflects the long-standing commitment of Frequentis to driving forward open standards and supporting the global shift to mission-critical broadband,” says Charlotte Roesener, Director Mission Critical Services at Frequentis. “Being the first to receive GCF certification for an MCS client platform is a historic moment - and having this recognised by the ICCA reinforces the value this brings to the broader community.”

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Effective 1 July 2025, Thomas Pilsl will take over the role of Vice President Public Safety from Robert Nitsch. He will be responsible for the worldwide Public Safety business of the Frequentis Group.

Currently Vice President of New Market Solutions, Thomas Pilsl has been instrumental in driving Frequentis’ software-centric business model and has played a key role in the successful market introduction of LifeX for Public Safety. Since joining Frequentis in 2016, he has held several senior leadership roles, including Director Competence Centre LifeX and Director Products and Programme Delivery Public Safety. In 2020, he assumed the role of Vice President Product Management and implemented a corporate product management framework across the Group. In 2023, he took over the newly formed Business Unit New Market Solutions and expanded the Frequentis portfolio with forward-looking innovations.

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• The first U.S. Department of Defense digital air traffic control tower is now live and in operation at the U.S. Army Garrison Katterbach in Ansbach, Germany
• Frequentis Defense’s contract with the U.S. Army delivers advanced digital tower capability with 4K and thermal cameras, radar integration, and enhanced situational awareness tools

The control room is centrally located, enabling controllers working on different scenarios to be co-located for better collaboration. As a digital solution, the system is enhanced by integrating data from sensors, cameras, and radar to create a 360-degree panoramic out-the-window view with visual and thermal imaging in all weather conditions. By replacing outdated binoculars with advanced pan-tilt-zoom cameras, air traffic controllers can significantly improve their ability to monitor the airspace and airfield, greatly enhancing situational awareness. Additionally, the digital information provided to the controller is recorded for after-action review and training purposes.

“Our partnership with the U.S. Army and the success of the digital tower installation at Katterbach are essential to demonstrating the operational feasibility of the digital tower for complex U.S. Army operations,” says Brian Bruckbauer, President, Frequentis Defense. “We are incredibly proud of our team for completing this first-of-its-kind program, and we’re excited about the upcoming DoD contracts we’ll be signing this year.”

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• Frequentis has implemented major upgrades to the voice communication system at the Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) upper airspace control centre in Karlsruhe
• The upgrades include enhanced hardware, improved collaboration features, and increased cybersecurity, supporting DFS's critical air traffic management operations

Frequentis completed significant upgrades to the voice communication system (VCS) at DFS’s upper airspace control centre (UAC) in Karlsruhe, ensuring seamless and secure operations through to 2035. This milestone builds on the long-standing partnership between Frequentis and DFS. The UAC Karlsruhe is crucial in managing Germany’s upper airspace, starting at 7,500 meters, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of high-altitude air traffic for both national and international flights.

“Frequentis is proud to contribute to the continued success of DFS, supporting its mission to provide safe, efficient, and sustainable airspace management across Germany and beyond,” says Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President ATM at Frequentis.

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