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U.S. ambassador to Latvia visits LGS and discusses cooperation

01 Dec 2023 | News
U.S. ambassador to Latvia visits LGS and discusses cooperation

On 29 November Christopher Robinson, Ambassador of the United States of America to Latvia, visited the national air navigation service provider SJSC “Latvijas gaisa satiksme” (LGS) to get acquainted with the company and its services, including opportunities for military civilian cooperation, as well as to discuss a range of topical issues with Dāvids Tauriņš, Chairman […]

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REACT — modernisation of air traffic control infrastructure

28 Jun 2023 | Projects
REACT — modernisation of air traffic control infrastructure

REACT (Riga Enhanced ATM Infrastructure Development) is a SJSC “Latvijas gaisa satiksme” long-term air traffic control infrastructure modernisation project for the construction of a new air traffic control tower at Riga International Airport, improving the air traffic control infrastructure and adapting it for dual use, i.e., for both civil and military purposes. The existing air […]

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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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