Munich/Kuala Lumpur дек. 12, 2024

Malaysia goes digital with Rohde & Schwarz state-of-the-art ATC solutions for KL International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, one of the largest aviation hubs in South East Asia, transitions to IP with the modern R&S Series5200 radios and the R&S RCMS II remote monitoring and management system, enhancing the airport's ATC operations.

Rohde & Schwarz has been awarded a contract by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to replace the existing radio infrastructure at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) with a cutting-edge, IP-based system. This significant upgrade will enhance the airport's air traffic control (ATC) operations, ensuring seamless and reliable communication between air traffic controllers and pilots.

Under this project, Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with local Malaysian aviation company, Clearwisdom Sdn Bhd as the winning contractor for the project, will deliver a significant number of R&S®Series5200 radios in a transmitter/receiver configuration, providing redundant and reliable communication for ATC operations. The system will be complemented by the R&S®RCMS II remote monitoring and management system, which will be integrated into the existing infrastructure. All of these are part of CERTIUM, an advanced communications suite for ATC.

“This modernization marks a significant milestone for Malaysia, as KLIA transitions from traditional analog radios to a digital, IP-based system that is fully compliant with ED137 standards. Building on a long-standing trusted partnership, CAAM awards this complex project to Rohde & Schwarz based on the exceptional reliability and performance of Rohde & Schwarz over the last decades,” states Dato' Captain Norazman Bin Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of CAAM

“We are proud to have been selected by CAAM to modernize the KLIA radio communications system,” said Marius Münstermann, Vice President Market Segment ATC at Rohde & Schwarz. “Our CERTIUM solution will provide a robust, future-proof platform for the authority’s ATC operations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic management.

“The key benefits of this upgrade include simplified maintenance and a secure-by-design approach, ensuring the highest levels of security and integrity for ATC operations,” he explained.

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