Jotron has completed the supply and installation of a comprehensive VHF radio communication system for Angola's Luanda Flight Information Region as part of a major air navigation infrastructure modernization.
The project was carried out under an agreement signed with the International Civil Aviation Organisation and Empresa Nacional de Navegação Aérea in January 2024. Jotron led the design, production, installation and commissioning of the nationwide network over 14 months.
The system is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in Angolan airspace while ensuring secure communication between air traffic controllers and pilots.
The turnkey project involved establishing seven new en route radio sites and upgrading six existing facilities. Each site was equipped with Jotron's VHF radio systems, communication shelters, antenna masts, solar power systems, backup generators, perimeter fencing and security infrastructure.
The new VHF communication system was integrated into existing infrastructure at the Luanda Area Control Centre while maintaining full compatibility with ENNA's current systems.
Following live traffic testing and coverage verification, Jotron's VHF radio system was formally accepted through the Global Site Acceptance Test held in Luanda on March 12. This marks completion of a critical phase in Angola's airspace transformation.
"We are honoured to have been awarded this contract and proud to support ICAO, ENNA and Angola," said Stig Hugo Svendsen, project manager at Jotron. "This project reflects Jotron's strong commitment to providing innovative and reliable technology, supporting professional execution, and upholding the highest standards of aviation safety."
The project involved collaboration among multiple stakeholders including ICAO technical quality assurance and compliance teams, ENNA air traffic controllers and CNS specialists, and local implementation partners.
Jotron specializes in communication and navigation systems for aviation, maritime and defence applications, delivering technology solutions for critical safety operations.