Case Study: Large French Carrier achieves seamless, future-proof global ATC messaging with SITA ATC Messaging Distribution

Future-proof Communications With Air Traffic Control (Atc) Organizations

Large French Carrier needed to exchange NOTAMs and flight plans with multiple air navigation service providers but faced a complex, costly messaging landscape that required high availability and protocol translation. The airline engaged SITA, using SITATEX IP and SITA ATC Messaging Distribution to simplify and future‑proof its ATC communications.

SITA implemented its ATC Messaging Distribution gateway (accessed via SITATEX and Type B or SITATEX Online and Type X) to handle protocol conversion and provide a single global connection, with a customizable SITATEX GUI for dispatch needs. As a result, the Large French Carrier now exchanges flight‑critical messages 24/7 with hundreds of ANSPs, benefits from SITA’s community of 2,400+ members, lower upfront investment and simpler pricing, and achieves reliable, global message delivery.