Airbus, Salam Join Forces For HAPS Connectivity

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This partnership will progress the development of private networks, IoT applications, disaster management solution 

Airbus, a High Altitude Platform Station market with Zephyr, will provide low-latency, direct-to-device 5G connectivity services.

Airbus’ HAPS Connectivity Business has signed a strategic partnership with Salam, a Saudi telecommunications and ICT company and part of the Mawarid Media & Communications Group (MMCG). This partnership will progress the development of private networks, IoT applications, disaster management solutions, and other connectivity and high-altitude Earth observation services from the stratosphere to serve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ahmad Al-Anqari, Salam CEO, said, “We see a key asset in Airbus’ Zephyr platform to provide private network services, IoT solutions, as well as civil, governmental, and non-governmental applications. There are numerous use cases for the platform’s capabilities, and we look forward to this partnership with Airbus to serve the Saudi market in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.”

“In partnership with Salam, our Zephyr platform, with its demonstrated advanced capabilities, will be instrumental in serving several markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Jeff Smith, Head of Connectivity of Airbus’ HAPS Connectivity Business.

Airbus, a leader in the HAPS (High Altitude Platform Station) market with Zephyr, will provide low-latency, direct-to-device 5G connectivity services, persistent high-resolution imaging, and live video delivered from the stratosphere. The company’s solution will support bridging the digital divide and will bring connectivity services to those currently unserved or underserved from a solar-powered and carbon-neutral platform.