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The Star
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
This new satellite communications service aims to keep airports connected
A network of satellites can ensure reliable connectivity at all times at airports worldwide. — AFP Relaxnews SITA has announced the launch of a new satellite connectivity service capable of keeping airports up and running 24/7, come what may, even in the event of power cuts or natural disasters. The concept behind this new launch is to be able to provide service even in the most critical situations, so that airports can continue to operate in the event of a terrestrial network outage. SITA Managed Satellites is a service capable of providing high-bandwidth secure, low-latency communications connectivity via satellites placed in low-Earth orbit. In a news release, Martin Smillie, SITA's Senior Vice President in charge of communications and data exchange, explains that "airports ... need new ways to ensure that they can maintain critical operations in whatever circumstances they face – even when adverse incidents strike.' By providing high-speed internet connectivity, SITA Managed Satellites enables airports to remain operational. This secure, industry-regulated, aviation-specific satellite service is now available in over 130 countries. This announcement comes just a month after the massive power outage that recently paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. In addition to power cuts, this service is also suited to provide secure connections amidst grid outages, natural disasters or simply in underserved areas. – AFP Relaxnews
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SITA Managed Satellites: SITA Unveils Satellite Solution to Ensure Airport Connectivity During Outages, ET TravelWorld
Advt By , ETTravelWorld Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Download ETTravelWorld App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App As airports increasingly rely on uninterrupted digital systems to manage everything from baggage handling to aircraft turnaround, network resilience has become mission-critical. Responding to this need, SITA has launched a managed satellite connectivity service designed specifically for the air transport industry SITA Managed Satellites is now live in over 130 countries and provides a lifeline to airports and airlines facing connectivity challenges. Whether due to fibre cuts, power outages, or severe weather, the service ensures communication links remain operational — even in the most adverse conditions or remote around low earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, the service offers low-latency, high-bandwidth performance capable of supporting a wide range of operational systems. It's tailored to function as primary, secondary, or emergency connectivity — ensuring availability at off-airport locations, aircraft hangars, seasonal stations, or pop-up operations.'Airports, in particular, need new ways to ensure they can maintain critical operations in whatever circumstances they face – even when adverse incidents strike,' said Martin Smillie, Senior Vice President, Communications and Data Exchange at added, 'SITA Managed Satellites is an innovative solution to keep all parts of the aviation industry connected to vital platforms – even in the most challenging of times. It delivers a blend of availability and cost-effectiveness to optimise investments in any cloud, on-premises or hybrid computing environment.'The new offering includes full lifecycle management, on-site technical support, and integration with SITA's wider connectivity services. It also features proactive monitoring to detect and address faults before they impact airport aviation networks frequently strained during peak periods, and physical infrastructure vulnerable to disruption, the satellite-based service is expected to become an essential part of airports' contingency planning.
