The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is moving ahead with a communications upgrade at its two international airports under a new contract involving aviation technology firms SITTI and THALES.
The agreement covers the supply of Voice Communication Systems (VCS) and Voice Recording Systems (VRS) for Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport in Cayman Brac.
Under the contract, each airport will receive one VCS and one VRS system.
The project also includes the installation of operator consoles in control towers, approach rooms, technical rooms and training facilities.
According to the companies, the new infrastructure is intended to support air traffic operations while accommodating future growth in the Cayman Islands.
The systems will be built on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) architecture and will integrate radio and telephone communications used by air traffic controllers.
The contract also includes advanced voice recording technology, redundant network infrastructure and GPS clock synchronisation.
SITTI said the project will include software integration with THALES TopSky systems, which are used in air traffic management environments.
Planning for the rollout will also focus on carrying out installation work without disrupting airport operations.
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority operates Owen Roberts International Airport, the country’s main international gateway, and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport in Cayman Brac.
Air traffic controllers rely on communication and recording systems to coordinate aircraft movements and maintain communication with pilots.
The contract marks a new aviation project for SITTI and forms part of ongoing investment in operational infrastructure at Cayman Islands airports.
The companies said the project reflects collaboration between SITTI, THALES and the Cayman Islands Airports Authority on the deployment of updated communications technology across both airports.
