Rockwell Collins to acquire Pulse.Aero

Rockwell Collins has acquired Pulse.Aero, a UK-based company specializing in self-service bag drop solutions and airline applications, to enhance the company’s passenger processing services for airports and airlines. This acquisition further expands Rockwell Collins’ Information Management Services (IMS) strategy to enable the connected aviation ecosystem. “This acquisition expands our already strong passenger processing offerings beyond agent and self-service check-in to include new applications and services that facilitate a seamless travel experience for airline passengers,” said Dave Nieuwsma, senior vice president, Information Management Services for Rockwell Collins. Pulse.Aero’s products and services will be integrated into Rockwell Collins’ IMS Airport Systems portfolio. The self-service bag drop market is experiencing significant growth due to the benefits it provides both airports and passengers. Airports can increase passenger throughput without capital expenditure on building and facilities, and passengers can move through the airport check-in process more quickly and efficiently.