NEC and AEROTHAI Elevate Air Traffic Safety with Next-Generation Time Synchronization from Adtran Oscilloquartz
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- NEC and AEROTHAI Elevate Air Traffic Safety with Next-Generation Time Synchronization from Adtran Oscilloquartz
Tokyo, December 15, 2025 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global provider of IT and network transformation services, and Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd. (AEROTHAI), Thailand’s state enterprise responsible for air traffic control and aeronautical communications, have joined forces to leverage Adtran’s Oscilloquartz OSA 5412 timing solution. This deployment strengthens AEROTHAI’s air traffic management framework by boosting timing precision, reducing GNSS-related risks, and ensuring uninterrupted operation across essential airport systems.
AEROTHAI is dedicated to delivering world-class navigation services that prioritize safety, efficiency, and global competitiveness. With growing air travel demand, tighter airspace, and the ongoing modernization of aging infrastructure, AEROTHAI sought a solution that offers higher accuracy, scalability, and reliability to replace outdated systems.
To meet these needs, NEC has provided AEROTHAI with Adtran’s Oscilloquartz OSA 5412, an advanced timing platform engineered for precision and resilience. The solution enhances timing accuracy, fortifies network robustness, and ensures compliance with international aviation standards, delivering a cost-effective, future-ready foundation for safer skies.
The deployment strengthens aviation safety and underscores Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub. By upgrading critical infrastructure, NEC helps AEROTHAI build long-term resilience and excellence in operations. NEC remains committed to delivering secure, scalable network solutions that drive innovation and foster a safer, more connected future for the aviation sector.
"Safe and efficient air traffic operations depend on timing that is accurate, stable, and secure. Synchronization is the backbone of modern air traffic management. Our OSA 5412 enables AEROTHAI to achieve scalable, multi-source synchronization that minimizes GNSS exposure and streamlines operations. With integrated assurance and aviation-grade safeguards, the system supports uninterrupted service as traffic grows, providing controllers with dependable, consistent timing. This deployment helps Thailand modernize critical infrastructure with technology that enhances safety, boosts efficiency, and lays a clear path for expansion."
- Stuart Broome, GM of EMEA and APAC sales, Adtran
"We are proud to support AEROTHAI’s mission to deliver world-class air navigation services that meet evolving safety, standards, and efficiency requirements. Through our strong global partnership with Adtran, we provide advanced timing solutions that elevate safety and efficiency for Thailand’s airports. NEC remains committed to delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions and services that empower the aviation industry toward a safer, more connected future worldwide."
- Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP, Global Network Division, NEC Corporation
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