SITA Aero Launches Satellite Connectivity Service To Maintain Airport Communications During Blackouts And Emergencies

Mumbai: SITA Aero’s new satellite connectivity service is said to deliver secure communication to airports in over 130 countries during blackouts and emergencies.

In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world are said to be able to maintain vital communication at all times, even during blackouts, natural disasters, or in the most remote or infrastructure-limited locations.

The fully managed service is now available in over 130 countries, offering primary, secondary, and emergency connectivity options tailored specifically for the air transport industry. It takes advantage of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver secure, high-bandwidth, low-latency communications that keep airport systems running continuously. This is also the case when other networks are struggling or completely offline.

From earthquakes to extreme weather and fiber cuts, many airports, large and small, have experienced partial or complete outages. Even in major hubs, network congestion during peak periods can strain bandwidth and disrupt key services. SITA’s new satellite solution is claims to address these risks directly, giving airport and airline teams a way to keep operations running when it matters most.

SITA managed Satellites are said to provide a fast, cost-effective way to deploy connectivity wherever it’s needed, including off-airport locations, aircraft maintenance hangars, cargo hubs, and even remote sites without existing digital infrastructure.

It is also said to unlock temporary service for new route openings, seasonal operations, or rapid emergency deployments. This makes sure that ground crews and systems are never out of touch.

Martin Smillie, senior vice president of communications and data exchange at SITA, said, “Airports need new ways to ensure they can maintain critical operations in whatever circumstances they face, even when adverse incidents strike. Delivering high-speed internet connectivity via established satellite providers, SITA Managed Satellites allows customers to optimize operational performance. 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.”