Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • SITA to bolster Heathrow’s IT infrastructure

Aerospace

SITA to bolster Heathrow’s IT infrastructure

SITA has signed a five-year extension with London Heathrow Airport to support its expanding network infrastructure.

Image courtesy SITA

Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow.

Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, reinforcing the airport’s infrastructure as it became the busiest airport in Europe, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2023. As part of the new agreement, SITA will continue to strengthen Heathrow’s digital infrastructure, managing its extensive network as the airport continues to expand and improve its IT infrastructure. This includes supporting thousands of network access switches and wireless access points and thousands more analogue and internet phone lines, complemented by SITA’s understanding of the complex airport environment.

Advertisement
Leonardo

In addition, as part of the deal, the SITA on-site team at Heathrow will deliver new projects and ongoing support around the network telecoms infrastructure, cyber-security, radio and operational technology. They will be on hand to support Heathrow’s internal customers, B2B commercial customers and the airport’s wider supply chain. With this new model, SITA will also enhance the commercial telecoms offering for Heathrow's B2B customers, delivering high-quality communications solutions to a variety of internal clients, including airlines, ground handlers and retailers.

Sergio Colella, President, Europe at SITA, said: “As air traffic increases across European airports, airports are increasingly prioritising IT to strengthen their operations, and give their passengers a seamless experience. With this fantastic agreement, SITA continues to show why we remain the air transport industry’s most trusted partner. By delivering a robust IT infrastructure, our goal is to make sure Heathrow can future-proof its network needs for effortless operations, all while making the passenger experience more enjoyable. This partnership also opens exciting new avenues for commercial clients enabling the London airport to offer its customers a raft of new opportunities.”  

Advertisement
Leonardo

Helen Elsby, Chief Solutions Officer, Heathrow Airport, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with SITA as strengthening and enhancing our IT infrastructure is critical to our mission to be an extraordinary airport fit for the future. Having a robust and reliable network is essential for delivering seamless operations and meeting the needs of millions of passengers and numerous businesses that rely on Heathrow every day. In addition to providing this assurance, the partnership also provides the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the innovative solutions that SITA brings to our industry and to our customers.”

Advertisement
Amentum banner Amentum banner
Smith Myers to supply ARTEMIS Systems to Airbus Helicopters

Aerospace Defence

Smith Myers to supply ARTEMIS Systems to Airbus Helicopters

16 September 2025

Smith Myers has secured a major contract with Airbus Helicopters, under the framework of which ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters' fleet of aircraft.

Britten-Norman Islander production reaches key milestone

Aerospace

Britten-Norman Islander production reaches key milestone

16 September 2025

Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the Islander aircraft, has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK.

TEKEVER reveals its largest UK site todate

Aerospace Defence

TEKEVER reveals its largest UK site todate

15 September 2025

TEKEVER has announced a new manufacturing facility in The Spectrum Building, a historic, Grade II-listed architectural icon designed by Sir Norman Foster, completed in 1982 and featured in James Bond film 'A View to a Kill' in 1984.

CBI offers support for Stansted’s growth plans

Aerospace

CBI offers support for Stansted’s growth plans

15 September 2025

Members of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) visited London Stansted to see first-hand the airport’s role in driving regional economic growth and to offer their support for its plans to raise its passenger cap from 43 to 51 million a year, without increasing the number of flights beyond current permissions.

Advertisement
ODU RT
B&H Worldwide expands Heathrow HQ

Aerospace

B&H Worldwide expands Heathrow HQ

15 September 2025

Aerospace logistics provider, B&H Worldwide, has announced an expansion of its UK footprint with the acquisition of a new 6,000 sq ft office and warehousing unit at its existing headquarters facility near Heathrow Airport.

Air Niugini takes delivery of its first Airbus A220

Aerospace

Air Niugini takes delivery of its first Airbus A220

12 September 2025

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra.

Advertisement
Leonardo