Frequentis, an Austrian high-tech company that develops communication and information systems, has signed a major contract with AirNav Ireland to deliver a state-of-the-art contingency air situation display system (CASDS). This project underscores Frequentis’ commitment to advancing air traffic management (ATM) systems both in Europe and globally.
AirNav Ireland is modernising its infrastructure to meet evolving air traffic demands and regulatory requirements. To ensure business continuity and avoid common-cause failures with the main ATM system, Frequentis will provide a new solution to replace the existing contingency system. This solution includes advanced technologies as well as five years of support and maintenance from Frequentis.
“Our partnership with Frequentis underscores our dedication to implementing advanced solutions that improve our ATM in fallback scenarios and ensure business continuity,” Dr. Peter Kearney, Chief Executive AirNav Ireland.
Under the contract, Frequentis will provide advanced ATM modules within the PRISMA solution. This robust, full-blown ATM system encompasses a flight data processing system, Safety Nets, surveillance data display, and MSDF, a multi-sensor data fusion and tracking system. Additionally, GuardX, a sophisticated recording solution for synchronous replay of various audio, video, and digital sources, and MosaiX, Frequentis’ state-of-the-art management and deployment system, will also be included.
“We are delighted to support AirNav Ireland with this innovative CASDS, showcasing our OneATM approach to enhance operational efficiency and safety with integrated technologies,” says Constantin von Reden, Managing Director of Frequentis Comsoft and member of the Frequentis OneATM Executive Team.
Micro Nav Ltd, a UK-based company specialising in ATM simulation and training solutions, will also supply their BEST simulator, an advanced simulation and testing tool, to complement Frequentis’ suite by offering full integration with the PRISMA ATM system.
The announcement of this backup system comes on the same day that the NATS, the UK ANSP, has published its final report into the aircraft control system failure in August 2024 that forced the cancellation of thousands of flights and stranded millions of passengers. The full report is available here.
