This pilot project involves rolling out the first private network with these characteristics at a Spanish airport.
San Sebastian, June 14, 2023. Aena, the Spanish airport management company ranked number one in the world by passenger numbers, and Telecom infrastructure and services operator Cellnex Telecom have launched the first private network based on 5G technology at a Spanish airport. This pilot project itself is one of his first on the European airport scene.
In a partnership between the two companies, Cellnex was responsible for the installation and deployment of this 5G network at San Sebastian Airport. On this network, various use cases related to drone operations will be developed, primarily from a security and advanced surveillance perspective. Capture, collect, and securely process environmental data (gases and particles in suspension, temperature, humidity, and noise) through the Cellnex SmartBrain platform.
The fifth generation of mobile communications, known as 5G, will revolutionize the digital transformation process with its high speed data transmission, low latency, ability to manage a high density of connected devices, and especially high availability and reliability. 5G will be a turning point when applied to airports, laying the foundations for the future development of airports themselves and serving as the foundation for a wide range of new applications and capabilities that will enable more efficient and sustainable services.
In this project, Cellnex will enjoy the cooperation of Nokia as a 5G network partner, and Inetum will supply and operate the associated drones.
Globally, Aena recognizes 5G as one of the key technologies in the digital transformation process. Connectivity has been a reality at airports for several years, but this leap into new technology will enable the development of new applications in critical areas such as security and operations. 5G will further evolve the Internet of Things (IoT) and help implement big data, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence.
This new technology and its associated applications and capabilities will facilitate sustainable management of airport activities and make them compatible with local nature conservation and environmental management.
Pablo Lopez Loeches, Head of Ideas and Entrepreneurship at Aena, said: He emphasized the importance of installing a private 5G network at one of our airports. This will allow us to test specific airport use cases that require high capacity, low latency, and high device density. , providing a new layer of connectivity to the airport community.” A reliable, readily available data communications service. He continued, “Conducting these tests will allow us to identify the maturity of 5G technology and see how well it can adapt to Aena’s needs to improve internal connectivity services.” Stated.
Miquel Mir, Enterprise Sales Manager, Cellnex Spain “The importance of communications infrastructure and technology, such as 5G, contributing to process optimization in complex environments like airports is greater than passenger connectivity, with security and operational efficiency being more important than passenger connectivity,” he said. We are pleased to have been able to work with Aena on the operation.” This will help lay the foundation for the future deployment of this type of network and its multiple use cases at Spanish airports. In addition, he will be able to demonstrate his Cellnex capabilities as a neutral communications infrastructure operator and his expertise in supporting critical network deployments. ”
san sebastián airport
Located in the city of Hondarribia, 22 kilometers northeast of San Sebastian and adjacent to the French-Spanish border, this airport is one of Spain’s main airports in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Various reforms have been carried out in recent years to provide better infrastructure and services to airports. The facility primarily serves scheduled domestic and international flights, with a total of 5,600 flights and 383,000 passengers in 2022.
About Aena
Aena is the number one airport operator in terms of passenger numbers, with more than 243 million people using Spain’s airports in 2022. The company manages 46 airports and 2 helipads in Spain, and participates directly and indirectly in the management of a further 23 airports, one of which is in Europe (London Luton Airport (the company) Aena holds a 51% stake) and the rest in the Americas (airports in Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica and Colombia). Aena recently signed concession agreements for 11 more airports in Brazil, including Congonhas São Paulo.
A leading company with experience, capabilities and a professional team in airport service management. Aena Airport is one of the most modern and functional airports in the world and is equipped with cutting-edge technology. Aena is a responsible company, aware that it must play its role as an economic driver in the airport’s influential field, and is continuously committed to development and sustainability.
For more information, please visit www.aena.es.
About Cellnex
Efficient deployment of next-generation connectivity is essential to driving innovation and accelerating inclusive economic growth. Cellnex is an independent wireless communications and broadcasting infrastructure operator. This will give operators access to Europe’s most extensive network of advanced telecommunications infrastructure on a shared-use basis, reducing access barriers for new operators and improving services in the most remote areas. can.
Cellnex manages a portfolio of approximately 135,000 sites in Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Poland, with projected deployments to 2030. Cellnex’s business is organized into four main areas: Solutions for audiovisual broadcast networks, security and emergency services networks, smart city infrastructure and service management (smart cities and the “Internet of Things” (IoT)).
The company is listed on the continuous market of the Spanish Stock Exchange and is part of the selected IBEX 35 and EuroStoxx 100 indices. It is also included in major sustainability indices such as CDP, Sustainalytics, FTSE4Good and MSCI.
