Vodafone and TIA Bring Airbus Technology to Tirana

Vodafone Albania and Tirana International Airport (TIA) officially launched on Monday, May 25, the initiative “Security That Travels With You”, a strategic investment now implemented at Tirana International Airport.

Through this initiative, TIA becomes the first airport in the Western Balkans to deploy Airbus’ airport security solution, part of Vodafone Group’s global airport security partnership, built on the capabilities of Vodafone Albania’s 5G network.

The strategic partnership between Vodafone Albania, Tirana International Airport, and Airbus marks a key milestone in transforming airport operations through real-time communication, advanced coordination, emergency response, and security management.

The solution provides direct support to the airport’s operational staff, enabling more efficient communication and faster coordination across all airport processes.

The initiative “Security That Travels With You” reflects this very approach: leveraging Airbus’ advanced technology, supported by Vodafone Albania’s 5G network, to ensure higher standards of safety and efficiency for both employees and travelers.

Vodafone Albania’s role in this initiative goes beyond providing internet connectivity; the company acts as a full builder and integrator of critical infrastructure, ensuring the seamless operation of the airport’s security and communication systems.

Mr. Piervittorio Farabbi, Chief Operating Officer of Tirana International Airport, highlighted the strategic importance of the project:

“Today, Tirana International Airport is taking a major step forward by implementing Airbus’ critical communications platform, supported by Vodafone Albania’s advanced 5G connectivity. Together, we are building a resilient digital infrastructure that ensures safer operations, real-time coordination, and supports Albania’s sustainable economic development.”

Mr. Balázs Révész, CEO of Vodafone Albania, emphasized the company’s role as a technology partner for critical infrastructure:

“This project clearly demonstrates that Vodafone’s role today goes far beyond traditional telecommunications. Through partnerships with global leaders such as Airbus and strategic institutions like Tirana International Airport, we are bringing international expertise, proven technologies, and advanced standards to Albania, supporting the operation of critical infrastructure. Our ambition is to be the technology partner helping build the digital foundations on which the modern economy relies.”

Mr. Lionello Ginelli, Key Account Manager for Southern Europe at Airbus Public Safety and Security, explained the practical implementation of the solution:

“By combining Airbus’ mission-critical Agnet platform with Vodafone’s premium connectivity, we are delivering a complete, top-tier solution tailored to the needs of our users.”

The communication system implemented at TIA is based on Airbus’ push-to-talk technology, a platform globally tested in aviation, public safety, and critical infrastructure.

This solution enables instant and secure communication between all operational teams, advanced coordination during emergency situations, real-time security management, and full integration with the airport’s existing infrastructure.

Through its 5G network, Vodafone Albania supports the digital transformation of national critical infrastructure, delivering advanced technological standards for airport operations and security.