# FAA Approves Frequentis Digital Tower

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted System Design Approval to Frequentis’ Digital Tower system, establishing the first FAA-approved design baseline for digital tower operations in the U.S. National Airspace System. The approval gives airports—particularly smaller and regional facilities—a clearer basis to assess potential deployments, but it is not a procurement award: the signal identifies no solicitation, contract value, or implementation schedule.

- Airport procurement teams can use the approved design baseline as a reference when assessing digital tower options for smaller or regional facilities.
- Frequentis is positioned as the system provider whose design received FAA approval; RTX collaborated in the approval process. The signal does not identify a contract award or establish either firm as a selected contractor for airport deployments.
- Because no solicitation, funding, or schedule is reported, the approval signals a pathway for evaluation rather than an active, time-bound procurement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

### Vendors
- Frequentis AG (Digital Tower system provider and System Design Approval recipient)
- RTX Corporation (Collaborator in the System Design Approval process)

### Key Quotes
> For many smaller and regional airports, building a conventional tower requires significant time and capital.
> — Dieter Eier, President of Frequentis USA

### Sources
- [FAA Approval for Digital Tower Operations Opens New Era for U.S. Airports and Communities — TradingView News](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026-11-09:newsml_PexcM2JRa:0-faa-approval-for-digital-tower-operations-opens-new-era-for-u-s-airports-and-communities) - TradingView