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SITA, Amadeus and the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) have “come together to explore how data and technology can bring greater accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts.” The initiative according to SITA represents “a concrete step toward helping airlines and passengers make informed decisions based on the environmental impact of air travel, and building the trust needed to support …
With air travel demand across Africa skyrocketing and passenger expectations shifting fast in a digital-first world, SITA reports that “airlines face mounting pressure to deliver smoother, more efficient journeys while managing increasingly busy operations. At the same time, destinations like Ethiopia are rapidly emerging as hubs for tourism, investment, and trade, raising the stakes for national carriers to leave a …
It is known that controlling costs is key in any industry. But while “the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung by inefficient manual components. Manual processes that are open to error, and worse, intentional third-party fraud”. SITA says it has “launched AeroCost Manager, a new …
SITA has released its findings of the 2024 Air Transport IT Insights survey conducted with airport operators worldwide. According to SITA, “The report of the survey reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics, and sustainable IT solutions”, the African aviation sector inclusive. According to Mr. Selim Bouri, President for Middle East & Africa (MEA), SITA: “Passenger …
Leading air transport technology firm, SITA has “launched an innovative new global messaging solution which will help redefine the way ATC communications works.” The new platform ‘SITA ATC Connect’ allows “the sharing of flight information with air navigation service providers (ANSPs) quickly and securely worldwide. It provides streamlined communications to simplify the exchange of data and ensure flight operations run …
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology solutions has partnered with “Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming one of the Specialized Airport Systems (SAS) providers for the airport’s new Main Terminal Building.” According to SITA, “this marks a milestone in the growing collaboration between RSI and SITA” following its work on “the successful deployment of the airport’s …
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has appointed “Nathalie Altwegg as Senior Vice President of SITA’s Airports business unit.” According to SITA, Altwegg will spearhead its “further growth in the airports market, building on the company’s presence in more than 1,000 airports globally, as well as its drive to reinvent and digitalize operations and journeys across the world …
SITA has appointed “Selim Bouri as its new President for the Middle East and Africa region.” Selim is taking over the position from “Hani El-Assaad who had an extraordinary 30-year career during which he made an invaluable contribution to shaping SITA and the way it operates”, according to SITA. SITA says “Selim is a seasoned leader in aviation, secure communications, …
SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, has launched its “trailblazing airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, which harnesses AI and the principles of Total Airport Management to optimise various airport operational, financial and sustainability functions.” According to SITA, “Over the past decade, airports have tried to optimise individual airport functions, most of which are not well-synchronised with each other. …
Global leader in air transport technology, SITA is “celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of groundbreaking innovation, unwavering commitment, and exceptional service to the aviation industry.” Founded in 1949 by 11 pioneering airlines, SITA which has been owned by the air transport industry and driven by its needs since its inception says its “history is one …
