Avinor, the state-owned operator of Norway’s airports and air navigation services, has chosen Frequentis to modernise air traffic management at Oslo Airport, Norway’s largest air-port, as well as up to 14 regional airports. The New Tower System Oslo (NeTSO) project will introduce state-of-the-art technology to enhance safety and efficiency, while preparing for future growth and ensuring European Common Project One compliance.
The programme, which kicks off before the end of 2024, will establish the basis for a long-term cooperation involving all Norwegian tower installations. With a focus on scalability and efficiency, the solution will enable Oslo Airport to prepare for predicted future traffic scenarios and positions airports across Norway to handle growth in traffic volume in a way that is both cost-effective and sustainable.
The new Frequentis system will replace the legacy advanced surface moving guidance and control system (A-SMGCS) and electronic flight strips (EFS) systems by providing air traffic controllers with an integrated solution that combines flight data, air and ground surveillance with a routing function, departure management (DMAN) and safety tools into a seamless, user-friendly, integrated controller working position. Future programme phases will also include the provision of remote tower capabilities, ensuring operations continue smoothly during contingency situations, and a potential additional remote third runway control.
“We feel honoured and fully committed to extending our strong long-term partnership with Avinor, which will continue to foster close cooperation and drive innovation to the mutual benefit of both companies,” said Norbert Haslacher, CEO of Frequentis. “Our solution will help Avinor meet rising capacity demands in a unified and modern approach to tower operations nationwide while maintaining the highest safety standards.”
Frequentis and Avinor have been partners since 2002, with Frequentis having provided Norway’s voice communication systems, arrival management (AMAN), aeronautical message handling system (AMHS), and tower systems.
