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
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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
SITA and key industry partners launch MRO Blockchain Alliance
Key industry partners announced the launch of the MRO Blockchain Alliance, the air transport’s first industry-wide investigation into the use of blockchain to track, trace and record aircraft parts. The new alliance comprises leading organizations covering every aspect of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) chain, from part manufacture and repairs to logistics and smart contracts. Members currently include Bolloré Logistics, Cathay Pacific, FLYdocs, HAECO Group, Ramco … [Read more...] about SITA and key industry partners launch MRO Blockchain Alliance
Gold Coast Airport extends partnership with SITA
Gold Coast Airport has extended its partnership with global IT provider SITA for passenger and baggage technology until 2024. The new agreement continues the airport’s close relationship with SITA, which has been in place for more than 10 years. Gold Coast Airport uses SITA AirportConnect Open, the common-use platform, together with self-service bag drop and check-in kiosks. All this technology combines to deliver an efficient and cost-effective solution to the airlines, while … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Airport extends partnership with SITA
Airlines and Airports against cyber threats
Cybersecurity is a top priority in the air transport industry with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years. Yet research released recently from global IT provider SITA shows there is still room for improvement with only one third of boards at airlines, and a fifth at airports, having fully integrated cybersecurity into their business plans. Speaking at a gathering of European air transport industry … [Read more...] about Airlines and Airports against cyber threats
