Siemens and SITA are providing the Kansas City Aviation Department with future-proof, scalable technologies for Kansas City International (MCI) Airport’s new terminal project, dubbed Build KCI.
The new one million ft², 39-gate terminal will include a variety of building automation, fire and life safety systems, and security systems from Siemens, as well as IT networks and next-generation airport systems from SITA. These solutions will help create a smart airport terminal that can grow with the aviation department’s long-term needs, decrease operation and maintenance costs, and enhance the passenger experience through automation.
Kansas City’s Director of Aviation, Pat Klein, said: “Together, Siemens and SITA are providing the virtual and physical infrastructure that will ensure Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal is equipped to deliver an exceptional journey for our passengers; one built on innovation, industry expertise, and a true understanding of what travelers want today and into the future.”
Also important to the project is the need for a seamless transition from the construction to the operation phase, delivered through integrated life safety and emergency communications systems, a virtualized IT network, and agile passenger touchpoints. In addition, the airport wanted to implement interactive technology that could be easily understood by airport staff, while also deploying next-generation passenger touchpoints such as touchless kiosks, flight information display systems, and video walls that provide a more intuitive journey through the new terminal.
