Aeronautical Telecommunications Limited (Aerotel) is a government-owned company incorporated in 1978. In 1998 Cabinet gave approval for Aerotel, which is responsible for the provision of aeronautical telecommunication network and radio services in Jamaica, to become a subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).  Aerotel is also governed by the Civil Aviation Act. Prior to this, Aerotel operated as a separate entity from CAA, maintaining all digital wave-links and air traffic telecommunication for the Authority and is also governed by the Civil Aviation Act.

 On November 1, 2001 Aerotel began operation of a radio Station, “Kool 97 FM”. Kool 97fm is mandated by its license to encourage tourism by portraying a positive image of Jamaica.  It is 80% music, adult contemporary, and carries no newscasts however, flight schedules, weather conditions and other information relevant to the traveling public, is broadcast hourly.