Airbus Broadband / MCx Solutions

Airbus Broadband / MCx Solutions is the systems-level offering that frames Airbus's position in the migration from narrowband PMR to broadband mission-critical communications. Where Tactilon Agnet is the software application, the Broadband / MCx Solutions tier encompasses the full architecture: network design and integration, the TB4 hybrid base station (supporting TETRA, LTE, and 5G simultaneously on a single unit with up to eight TETRA carriers), interworking with existing narrowband infrastructure, professional services, and long-term managed support. The core value proposition for airports and transport hubs is that broadband connectivity unlocks capabilities that TETRA and TETRAPOL were never designed for — live video feeds from airside cameras and body-worn devices, high-resolution incident imagery, drone telemetry, AI-driven dispatch integration, and multimedia task management — all within the same secured, role-based communication architecture that safety-of-life operations require. The solution also addresses the operational continuity challenge: because airports cannot absorb a communications blackout during migration, Airbus designs hybrid architectures where TETRA users and broadband users share talk groups through the Agnet platform, with gradual device transition managed over multiple refresh cycles. For GCC operators — where many large-scale airport expansions and greenfield projects are in progress — the Broadband / MCx architecture provides a future-proof communications foundation that can scale from a single terminal to multi-airport national networks. Professional services from Airbus's 1,210-strong global expert base cover design, commissioning, training, and ongoing support.