FREQUENTIS AG

Their core work

Frequentis is a major Austrian provider of communication and information systems for safety-critical operations, with deep specialization in air traffic management (ATM). They develop controller working positions, remote tower systems, communication/navigation/surveillance infrastructure, and SWIM (System Wide Information Management) platforms for aviation. Beyond ATM, they contribute to critical infrastructure protection, drone integration into controlled airspace, and maritime traffic safety systems.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In 2014–2018, Frequentis was heavily embedded in the first wave of SESAR projects covering the full spectrum of ATM modernization — from demand-capacity balancing and airspace management to surface operations and controller tools. Their early work also included critical infrastructure protection (CITADEL) and maritime safety (EfficienSea 2). From 2019 onward, their focus sharpened toward drone/RPAS integration into controlled airspace, 5G-enabled UAV operations, digital tower technologies, and advanced CNS systems — reflecting the industry's shift toward unmanned aviation and next-generation communication infrastructure.

Frequentis is moving toward unmanned traffic management and 5G-connected aviation systems, making them a strong partner for any project combining traditional ATM with drone or urban air mobility operations.

How they like to work

Frequentis operates almost exclusively as a participant (37 of 38 projects), which is typical for a large industry partner contributing specialized products and domain expertise to SESAR-led consortia. With 339 unique partners across 33 countries, they are a highly connected hub in European ATM research — likely a familiar name to most organizations in the aviation safety domain. Their consistent presence across both SESAR Wave 1 and Wave 2 projects signals reliability and long-term commitment as a consortium member.

With 339 unique consortium partners across 33 countries, Frequentis has one of the broadest collaboration networks in European ATM research. Their reach spans nearly all EU member states plus associated countries, anchored in the tightly interconnected SESAR ecosystem.

What sets them apart

Frequentis is one of very few companies that spans the entire ATM technology stack — from controller workstations and remote towers to CNS infrastructure and SWIM platforms — all within a single organization. Their 38-project SESAR track record makes them among the most experienced industry partners in European aviation research. For consortium builders, they bring both deep technical capability and a massive existing partner network, reducing the risk of integration problems in complex ATM projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• PJ14-W2 I-CNSS
  Largest single project funding (EUR 1.52M) — integrated communication, navigation and surveillance covering LDACS, SATCOM, and next-gen ATM connectivity.
• 5G!Drones
  Cross-sector bridge between 5G telecommunications and unmanned aviation, testing UAV applications over advanced mobile networks — signals their move into drone ecosystem.
• PJ05 Remote Tower
  Core to Frequentis's commercial remote tower product line (EUR 1.25M), developing multi-airport remote tower centers that are now being deployed operationally across Europe.