Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Frequentis is set to increase automation for the air traffic management (ATM) systems at Oslo Airport (ENGM) and 14 regional airports around Norway, under a contract awarded on Tuesday by the country’s airports and air navigation agency Avinor. The Austrian company has been made prime contractor for the New Tower System Oslo (NeTSO) project, for which work has already began.
Avinor wants ATM towers across Norway to be equipped to more efficiently handle larger volumes of traffic. Frequentis will replace the existing advanced surface moving guidance and control system and electronic flight strips system with modern, integrated technology combining flight data and air and ground surveillance with a routing function, as well as departure management and safety tools.
In later stages of the NeTSO project, Avinor aims to transition to some remote tower capability to maintain operational continuity and with the possibility of adding remote third runway control. Frequentis has worked for Avinor on other projects including voice communications since 2002.
“Frequentis stood out with high standards across all key areas, from product quality to delivery and training,” said Avinor CEO Abraham Foss. “Their ability to meet our expectations in critical aspects highlights their dedication to delivering innovative and reliable solutions for Avinor.”

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