Application based air traffic control management communication

A communication server for use in an Air Traffic Control, ATC, system to allow the use of the user of the mobile device for Air Traffic Control, ATC, communications within a cockpit of an aircraft, the communication server comprising:

• a receiving module, configured to receive from a registration server, registration information of a user of the mobile device for identification of the user to an Air Navigation Service Provider, ANSP;
• an allowing module, configured for allowing the mobile device to enter into communication with an ATC communication infrastructure based on the registration information of the user and credentials from the mobile device to connect to the ATC system, wherein the communication server is further configured to connect the mobile device to a network of the ANSP via internet protocol, IP, from which the communication with the ATC communication infrastructure is performed;
• a using module, configured for using a communication frequency appropriate to be used for communication with the ATC communication infrastructure in a section of the airspace corresponding to a geolocation of the aircraft to connect the mobile device to the ATC system;
• wherein the receiving module is further configured to receive through the ATC communication infrastructure, transmissions from one or more ATC controllers or from one or more other participants corresponding to the communication frequency used;
• and
• a sending module configured for sending to the mobile device, the transmissions from one or more ATC controllers or from one or more other participants corresponding to the communication frequency used.