Brest Area Control Centre Upgrades Voice System
Frequentis and DSNA have implemented a new voice communication system at the Brest Area Control Centre in France, enhancing air traffic safety and
The Brest Area Control Centre in France has gone live with a new voice communication system, supplied by Frequentis and the French air navigation service provider Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne (DSNA). The system, which received formal approval from the French Civil Aviation Authority in April 2025, replaces the legacy ARTEMIS system that had been in use for nearly 30 years.
According to Reinhard Grimm, Executive Vice President ATM at Frequentis, the successful commissioning of the voice communication system demonstrates the strength of the partnership between Frequentis and DSNA, and their commitment to dependable, safety-critical solutions. The new system supports more flexible and reliable air traffic management across France and Europe.
Air Traffic Management
The new voice communication system is part of the Functional Airspace Block Europe Central (FABEC) voice communication system programme, developed in cooperation with EUROCONTROL's Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC). Frequentis supplied its VCS3020X system, tailored to meet DSNA's requirements. The system offers improved communication continuity and a strong and resilient communication solution, supporting airspace management during varying traffic conditions.
Functional Airspace Block Europe Central
The Functional Airspace Block Europe Central (FABEC) is a cooperation platform that aims to achieve optimal performance in areas such as safety, environmental sustainability, and cost-efficiency. It covers the lower and upper airspaces of six states, including Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The airspace is one of the busiest and most complex in the world, with many large European airports and major civil airways and military zones located in the area.
About Frequentis
Frequentis is a world leader in high-tech solutions for Air Traffic Management, supporting both civil and military air traffic control organisations. The company has a worldwide network of companies in over 50 countries and its products, services, and solutions are used in around 150 countries. In 2025, Frequentis reported revenues of EUR 580 million and EBIT of EUR 47 million. The company's air traffic optimisation solutions are contributing to reducing emissions, and its solutions are used in command and control centres to help make the world safer.
The new voice communication system at the Brest Area Control Centre is the second centre to go live under the FABEC programme, following Maastricht in the Netherlands. Frequentis and DSNA have a long-standing partnership spanning more than two decades, with joint efforts including the nationwide modernisation of voice communication systems for control centres and aviation message handling upgrades in overseas territories. This ongoing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to operational resilience and innovation in air traffic management.
