PTCL, CAA ink connectivity deal

The project will facilitate Air Traffic Controllers in transmitting and receiving real-time data

ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has inked an agreement with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide Information Communication Technology services, as managed model nationwide. The project will facilitate Air Traffic Controllers in transmitting and receiving real-time data over the redundant last mile connectivity for PCAA radar sites and airports in a faster and reliable manner. The implementation of the new system will also help enhance audio communication between Air Traffic Controllers and pilots in a manner that all communication will take place without any distortion. The setup will provide an efficient, scalable, reliable communication system to meet all the operational and business requirements of the CAA.


Published in The Express Tribune, November 14th, 2014.