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CPDLC – introduction of a data transmission system between controllers and pilots

28 Jun 2023 | Projects
CPDLC – introduction of a data transmission system between controllers and pilots

The aim of the CPDLC (Controller Pilot Data Link Communications) project is to ensure datalink services in the European air space at flying altitude above 285 feet. Datalink technologies are being introduced in order to improve the security of air-ground communications, reduce the burden on air traffic control services, as well as free up frequency […]

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BOREALIS Free Route Airspace – establishing a free route airspace in nine North European countries

BOREALIS Free Route Airspace – establishing a free route airspace in nine North European countries

Establishing a cross-border free route airspace is an important long-term project implementing the European Commission’s vision of a Single European Sky (SES) to reduce fragmentation and improve efficiency of air traffic control in Europe. These changes are being implemented in the framework of the Borealis Free Route Airspace scheme by the Borealis Alliance members – air […]

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LGS signs contract for 26 million EUR co-financing from EU for construction of air traffic control tower

24 Apr 2023 | News
LGS signs contract for 26 million EUR co-financing from EU for construction of air traffic control tower

Last week state joint stock company “Latvijas gaisa satiksme” (LGS) signed a contract with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environmental Executive Agency (CINEA) on issuing European Union co-financing in the amount of 50% for improving air traffic control infrastructure and adapting it for both civilian and military objectives. The total amount of the co-funding is […]

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Students from Tartu intern at LGS

15 Feb 2023 | News
Students from Tartu intern at LGS

From 16 January until 10 February three students from the Estonian Aviation Academy (EAVA) interned at the Riga ATC tower of state joint stock company “Latvijas gaisa satiksme” as part of their bachelor study programme. The internship was implemented according to a plan prepared by LGS and approved by the Latvian Civil Aviation Agency. In the autumn […]

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LGS to train Azerbaijan’s ATC provider technical staff

27 Jan 2023 | News
LGS to train Azerbaijan’s ATC provider technical staff

State joint stock company “Latvijas gaisa satiksme” has signed a new contract  with “Azerbaijan Hava Yollari”, provider of air traffic control (ATC) services in Azerbaijan, for the training of technical personnel (ATSEP) in 2023. At LGS, Azerbaijani colleagues will take a practical ATSEP on-the-job training instructor (OJTI) course. In turn, an LGS instructor will visit […]

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