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SITA to transform network infrastructure for Qatar Airways

November 27, 2023

SITA and Qatar Airways have partnered to transform the airline’s global network infrastructure with state-of-the-art secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that boost connectivity, operational efficiency and security. As part of the transformation SITA will deploy its Secure SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network), SITA Connect Go, which offers agile, scalable and secure access to airline systems

Complete Aircraft Group and TEKenable to launch new boroscope maintenance software

Complete Aircraft Group, TEKenable develop borescope software

November 22, 2023

Complete Aircraft Group (CAG) has partnered with global IT services provider TEKenable, to develop a new maintenance software solution aimed at streamlining compliance and reporting processes through real-time, cloud-based data management. The system – built from the ground up in conjunction with TEKenable’s TEKaviation team – will initially support CAG’s engine borescope services. Available via

Uzbekistan Airways implements SITA Mission Watch

November 21, 2023

As part of its strategy to streamline flight operations by leveraging the latest technologies, Uzbekistan Airways has signed up to deploy SITA Mission Watch. The solution will drive greater agility and efficiency, including annual savings of over US$600,000 in weather-related incidence avoidance and 300 tonnes of fuel. SITA Mission Watch is a next-generation flight tracking

Savas Toplama (l) CCO of flydocs and Mohammad Al Bulooki (r) COO of Etihad Airways at the signing ceremony

flydocs signs five-year deal with Etihad Airways

November 17, 2023

flydocs, a leading digital records and asset management solution provider for the aviation industry, has signed a five-year deal with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, to digitise the records and asset management of its fleet. In addition to providing Etihad Airways with market-leading digital records management solutions, flydocs will implement

Jonghoon Oh, Korean Air and Clotilde Enel-Rehel, Collins Aerospace, signed the agreement to equip Korean Air’s Boeing 787 fleet with Ascentia® in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Korean Air to use Ascentia to improve predictive maintenance

November 10, 2023

Collins Aerospace has released that Korean Air will use Collins Aerospace’s Ascentia® Prognostic and Health Management (PHM) solution on its growing Boeing 787 fleet. “Ascentia’s ability to monitor the health of a wide variety of components on our Boeing 787 fleet will help us improve reliability by predicting potential issues before they occur,” said Jonghoon Oh, General Manager

Cyprus Airways will deploy AirFi’s wireless streaming solutions onboard its two A320s and two A220 aircraft © Cyprus Airways

Cyprus Airways to deploy AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment

November 8, 2023

Cyprus Airways has become the latest carrier to deploy airline technology provider AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment across its fleet of Airbus jets. The newly resurrected flag carrier of Cyprus is gearing up for both fleet and route expansions, with new aircraft on the horizon and a commitment to be a catalyst for tourism growth on

flydocs signs five-year partnership renewal with Cebu Pacific Air

November 6, 2023

Digital records and asset management solution provider flydocs, has announced a five-year extended software deal with Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, to digitise and automate processes of daily records and asset management of its fleet of over 80 aircraft. The renewed partnership will benefit Cebu Pacific Air with a seamless interface through

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre as preferred NDC technology provider

October 31, 2023

Virgin Australia has entered into a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation, designating it as the preferred technology provider for its new distribution capability (NDC) infrastructure. This collaboration will see Virgin Australia leverage Sabre’s advanced NDC IT capabilities, in conjunction with its global distribution system (GDS), to craft and disseminate innovative and tailored NDC content. The

Frankfurt becomes the first European airport to offer full-coverage biometric systems

Fraport to offer biometric touchpoints to all passengers

October 26, 2023

SITA and Fraport are enabling all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to jointly use face biometrics as identification from check-in to boarding the aircraft. Frankfurt is the first airport in Europe to offer biometric touchpoints to all airline passengers, enabling streamlined, frictionless passage throughout the airport. Using SITA’s Smart Path biometric solution, powered by NEC, your

Azul to trial SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb

October 24, 2023

Brazilian carrier Azul has entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb to assess the performance and potential benefits of both systems. Azul is actively using SITA Mission Watch, making it the first airline in the Americas to do so. By collaborating with SITA, Azul is already achieving significant cost savings, reduced

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