Imagine if a plane's radio, GPS, and radar were all combined into one single, smart connection instead of three separate systems. This project creates a way for aircraft to talk to the ground and each other using one signal to handle everything. It also adds a backup navigation system that doesn't rely on satellites, making flights safer and more flexible.
Current aircraft use separate, spectrum-heavy systems for communication, navigation, and surveillance. This creates inefficiency in airspace use and a dangerous reliance on GNSS (GPS) for positioning.
A TRL-6 capable system integrating LDACS for CNS services and a modular APNT fusion architecture for non-GNSS navigation.
If you are an avionics manufacturer dealing with bulky, redundant radio hardware — this project developed a single physical layer using LDACS that handles communication, navigation, and surveillance. This reduces the number of required components on the aircraft.
If you are an air traffic controller dealing with congested airspace and spectrum limits — this project developed LDACS-based CNS services that allow for optimized separation between aircraft. This enables more planes to fly safely in the same amount of airspace.
If you are an aircraft builder dealing with the risk of GPS signal loss — this project developed a modular approach to navigation using multiple non-GNSS technologies. This provides a robust backup for positioning and timing.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided.
The project aims to bring components to TRL-6, which involves flight experiments and demonstrations, but it is not yet at full industrial scale.
Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding IP rights or licensing agreements.
The project period runs from 2023-06-01 to 2026-05-31, suggesting the technology will be demonstrated by mid-2026.
It uses a modular approach for navigation (APNT) and the LDACS physical layer to integrate communication, navigation, and surveillance into one system.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 9 industrial partners representing 64% of the 14 total members. This strong commercial presence, spanning 9 countries, indicates a high level of market interest and a focus on practical application rather than purely academic research.
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