GL Communications Expands VoIP Testing Suite for Air Traffic Management Networks — GL Communications, Inc.

Event summary

GL Communications launched an expanded suite of VoIP testing, monitoring, and timing measurement solutions for air traffic management (ATM) networks on September 23, 2026.
The solutions support ED-137 and ED-138 standards, including IPv6 operation for modern ATM networks.
Key offerings include MAPS™ for protocol simulation, PacketScan™ for network monitoring, and TM-ATM for critical voice-path measurements.
The suite is designed for Controller Working Positions (CWP), Ground Radio Stations (GRS), and Voice Communication Systems (VCS).

The big picture

As air traffic management systems transition from TDM to IP-based networks, GL Communications is positioning itself as a key provider of testing and monitoring solutions. The shift to IPv6 and the need for interoperability and performance validation present both opportunities and challenges for GL, as it competes in a niche but critical segment of the aviation and telecommunications sectors.

What we're watching

Regulatory Compliance: Whether GL Communications can sustain alignment with evolving ED-137 and ED-138 updates as ATM networks transition to IPv6.
Market Adoption: The pace at which air traffic management systems adopt GL’s VoIP testing solutions for critical communications.
Competitive Positioning: How GL Communications differentiates its suite from competitors in the ATM voice network testing space.