Biman Bangladesh Airlines Selects SITA’s Advanced Connectivity Solution

SITA has announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will be adopting the company’s suite of connectivity solutions that will increase network speeds, optimise the airline’s operations and reduce expansion costs.

SITA’s solution, Connect Go, is a new Secure SD-WAN solution designed for aviation and was developed in partnership with secure access service edge company Versa Networks.

According to SITA, Connect Go allows multiple airlines, ground handlers and others to digitally transform at whatever pace they choose. Secure access is provided to virtualised applications and infrastructure at airports and in the cloud, delivering more scalable and agile performance.

SITA Connect solutions increases bandwidth up to 600%, also increasing flexibility and agility to connect quickly and securely to applications and systems. These enhancements have been extended to BG at no additional cost demonstrating a reduction in total cost ownership as BG expands its network.

Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, SITA, said: “We’re thrilled to commemorate a 50-year partnership with Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd and provide the latest cutting-edge connectivity solutions that will be the foundations for their next growth chapter.

“Connectivity is the backbone of our industry, and smart, efficient, and agile technology operations will be the defining factor for success in this next era of air transport. We’re excited to support BG in their ambitious plans and look forward to many more years of powerful collaboration.”

MD and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Shafiul Azim, said: “SITA has proven itself an effective and trusted technology partner over the last half-century. Ensuring our airline’s applications and systems are optimised is critical. With SITA Connect, we can infuse our entire operation with lightning-fast and secure connections that can be adapted over time as we scale. We’re delighted about the planned growth from 21 aircraft to 45 by 2030 and look forward to ensuring smooth and reliable air travel for passengers in the coming years.”