AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, has become the first European cargo airline to implement SITA’s eWAS Pilot as it aims to minimise the costs incurred for weather-related flight disruption. This weather monitoring solution can be a standalone iOS or Windows application that provides accurate 4D weather forecasts and real-time updates from various sources to warn about weather hazards like thunderstorms, lightning, clear air turbulence, strong winds, icing, and even … [Read more...] about Cargo airline pilots SITA’s weather monitoring solution
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CHAMP Cargosystems names Chris McDermott as new CEO
Software company CHAMP Cargosystems has named Chris McDermott as CEO effective 1 October, a press release confirmed. McDermott, who is SITA’s vice president of passenger solution lines, will replace outgoing CEO Arnaud Lambert, who spent 16 years with the IT solutions and distribution services provider. “We are very happy to have a strong leader like Chris join as he brings a diverse industry background with a specialization in passenger airlines, telecommunications and managing global … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems names Chris McDermott as new CEO
SITA rolls out Smart Path at Beijing Capital International Airport
SITA, technology provider for the air transport industry, announced its most extensive biometric deployment to date at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), offering a completely contactless experience for passengers traveling through the Chinese capital, a press release confirmed. The deployment included 600 biometric checkpoints through the airport, including 250 lanes of automatic gates, 80 kiosks, and 30 self-bag drop stations for passengers from international flights. From an … [Read more...] about SITA rolls out Smart Path at Beijing Capital International Airport
SITA announces new leadership appointments overseeing SITA’s key product portfolios
SITA, the global IT provider to the air transport industry, has made several changes to its executive management team responsible for SITA’s product portfolios. These appointments come at crucial juncture as the air transport industry begins the difficult task of restarting operations after a lengthy shutdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. David Lavorel, previously CEO of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, has been appointed to head SITA AT AIRPORTS AND BORDERS, SITA’s airport and border solution portfolio. … [Read more...] about SITA announces new leadership appointments overseeing SITA’s key product portfolios
Smart technology will be fundamental for airlines to safely return to the skies in the coming weeks
SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, sheds new light on how technology is helping airports and airlines safely resume operations and help implement new hygiene measures to restore passenger confidence after a lengthy shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking after the Aviation Week webinar event Sebastien Fabre, Vice-President Airline & Airport, SITA said, “The past few weeks have seen airlines across the globe tentatively take to the skies. This is … [Read more...] about Smart technology will be fundamental for airlines to safely return to the skies in the coming weeks
SITA steps up development of a self-sovereign identity for air travel
SITA has stepped up its commitment to developing a permanent digital identity for air travel by becoming a Premium Donor of the Sovrin Foundation, the international non-profit organization focused on the advancement of self-sovereign digital identity. The Sovrin Foundation is a decentralised, global public utility for self-sovereign identity. Self-sovereign means a lifetime portable identity for any person, organisation, or thing that allows the holder to present verifiable credentials in a … [Read more...] about SITA steps up development of a self-sovereign identity for air travel