Leonardo, one of the leading player in Aerospace, Defence & Security has signed a contract with Malta Air Traffic Services Ltd.(MATS), the Maltese Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), to supply an integrated Data Link solution for air traffic management applications. Under the contract, the Italian based company will provide, install and commission a VHF DataLink Mode-2 (VDL2) network infrastructure based onto its patented ‘dual language’ technology and the upgrade of Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) functionality at the MATS air traffic management centre.