SITA has opened a new technology hub in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, aimed at driving innovation in air travel. This new hub strengthens SITA’s network of technology centres, joining those in London, Letterkenny (Ireland) and New Delhi. The Cluj-Napoca hub will focus on developing solutions to improve passenger processing, operational efficiency and sustainability, addressing key challenges in […]
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SITA is installing its cutting-edge Smart Path technology across nine Indian airports, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). As part of the wider DigiYatra initiative, this partnership marks a significant milestone in Indian aviation, introducing SITA’s contactless boarding system to enhance efficiency and streamline the passenger experience. AAI will deploy SITA’s advanced
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SITA has announced the appointment of Shawn Gregor as company President of the Americas and Selim Bouri as company President of the Middle East and Africa. Both bring extensive experience from the travel and transport, telecommunications, and IT sectors. Shawn Gregor’s experience includes overseeing digital transformation programmes within the aviation sector across the Americas, including
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Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership with SITA, the prominent provider of information technology services in the air transport sector, to sustain its commitment to continuous innovation in passenger and baggage management systems, enhancing the travel experience on board the Green Bird and its partner airlines. A key element in upgrading the travel experience will
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SITA has finalised the acquisition of Materna IPS following the completion of regulatory formalities and legal procedures. This acquisition marks a significant leap forward in the digitalisation of the global aviation industry, enhancing check-in, baggage handling, and security processes. Travellers can expect reduced wait times, smoother journeys, and a new era of personalised digital services.
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SITA has reported record results for 2023, with revenues reaching almost US$1.5 billion. This represents a rise of 7% on the prior year, with all signs so far in 2024 indicating similar positive performance this year. Unveiling the results at SITA’s annual general assembly in June, SITA CEO David Lavorel also cited growth in margin
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SITA has taken a significant step into the operations as a service market by acquiring ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services. This move highlights SITA’s ongoing pursuit of innovative solutions to help airlines tackle challenges and stay ahead, enhancing air travel for everyone. This acquisition strengthens SITA’s position as a top
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SITA has reported an improvement in the air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage. The newly launched SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the industry falling from 7.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 passengers in 2023. This is despite passenger numbers rising above 2019 levels for the first time in
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SITA has acquired Materna IPS GmbH, a leader in passenger handling for airports and airlines. This move aims to reshape the aviation industry, creating the most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel. It brings SITA’s vision of reinventing travel and transport to life, enhancing its leadership in passenger processing as part of a
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SITA’s 2023 Air Transport IT Insights report, published February 6, finds that both airports and airlines saw IT spend increase year on year into 2023, reaching an estimated US$10.8 billion and US$34.5 billion respectively, with over two-thirds of airport and airline CIOs expecting continued growth into 2024. Airports also boosted IT spend as a percentage
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