FREQUENTIS supports Latvian airspace with digital transformation

The Latvian air navigation service provider, LGS, has contracted Frequentis to modernise key components of its air traffic management (ATM) infrastructure. The project lays the foundation for a faster and more reliable digital exchange of flight, weather, and airspace data – a crucial step in Latvia’s shift toward fully digital ATM and trajectory-based operations (TBO). TBO, currently one of the most important developments in the ATM domain, supports more efficient and environmentally optimised flight planning by leveraging real-time data. 

The upgrade enables LGS to migrate from its current messaging system to SWIM – an initiative by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) designed to harmonise and streamline information exchange in ATM. The project aligns with European regulatory goals, including Common Project 1 (CP1) under the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) deployment framework. 

“This project marks a key milestone in Latvia’s journey toward a fully digital and integrated air traffic management environment,” says Imants Viskers, Head of Technical Department at LGS. “By adopting SWIM technologies, we are reinforcing our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and safety.”