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
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Aeromexico chooses SITA for connectivity across 50 international locations
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, has selected SITA to provide network connectivity across more than 50 international locations. SITA’s world-class communications services will ensure Aeromexico will have full access to all its IT applications for back and front-office activities, including check-in and departure control, as the airline expands its routes across the world. The three-year agreement includes the provision of SITA CorporateConnect services at 50 locations to … [Read more...] about Aeromexico chooses SITA for connectivity across 50 international locations
SITA appoints global leaders in Singapore
SITA, the air transport IT provider, announced the appointment of Sumesh Patel as SITA President Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction for SITA in the region. Sumesh is a global leader in the air transport industry with decades of experience working with airports and airlines across the world. Prior to this role, he was Vice-President of Business Management, Asia Pacific at SITA. He has guided teams in the design and implementation … [Read more...] about SITA appoints global leaders in Singapore
MAS signs for SITA flight tracking
Malaysia Airlines will be the first carrier to implement global flight tracking using SITA OnAir’s AIRCOM FlightTracker, starting this summer. The airline has already conducted extensive testing of the technology, which uses existing equipment and re-purposes air traffic control data. This ground-based software upgrade allows airlines to follow aircraft positions and identify any unexpected deviations or gaps in position reports. Because it utilises existing equipment, the solution is … [Read more...] about MAS signs for SITA flight tracking
SITA appoints new sales VP for Northern Europe
Air transport IT specialist SITA named Murray Smyth vice-president sales for Northern Europe, based in London. An aviation industry veteran, Smyth has more than 25 years of airline, travel, IT services and consulting expertise. Before this, Smyth founded and led the Airline and Travel Services Business Unit at IBS, a Dubai-based software provider and systems integrator. In this role, he successfully led the design, development and marketing of new solutions to improve customer sales, … [Read more...] about SITA appoints new sales VP for Northern Europe
Gulf Air renews IT network deal with SITA
Gulf Air has signed a two-year renewal deal with air transport IT specialist, SITA, for network, messaging and voice services. SITA is providing the airline with a comprehensive global network infrastructure, Type B Messaging services, a mail platform for operational messages and global voice and data services. Commenting on the renewal, Gulf Air Acting chief executive officer Maher Salman Al Musallam said: “At Gulf Air we are committed to providing our customers with superior service … [Read more...] about Gulf Air renews IT network deal with SITA
