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March 21, 2021

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.21.21)

Aero Linx: International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) unites the professional associations of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs) from around the world. IFATSEA is the authoritative voice on the competence of air traffic safety electronics personnel. Using our strong global network, we actively contribute to the improvement of air traffic safety performance.

Discrete Frequency A separate radio frequency for use in direct pilot-controller communications in air traffic control which reduces frequency congestion by controlling the number of aircraft operating on a particular frequency at one time. Discrete frequencies are normally designated for each control sector in en route/terminal ATC facilities. Discrete frequencies are listed in the Chart Supplement U.S. and the DOD FLIP IFR En Route Supplement.

"We are pleased that we have completed this order from start to finish on time and within budget and that the commissioning is proceeding according to plan. The feedback we have received from our customers has been very positive. Because of their flexibility and very high availability, the helicopters of the H145 family have proven themselves in the Bundeswehr. We see considerably more possibilities for a wide range of tasks in all branches of the armed forces for the reliable model." Source: Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Germany, commenting as the seventh H-145 was delivered to the Bundeswehr.