SITA stories
The acquisition will broaden SITA's reach into airline operations software, with more than 90 carriers set to gain access to its tools once it closes.
The deal should give airlines a more joined-up view of operations as SITA adds Flightscape's planning and crew software to its portfolio.
Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.
Passengers can now use facial recognition instead of documents at Doha airport, as a major rollout aims to cut queues and checks.
Despite a 23% drop in mishandled bags, airlines still faced a USD $6.3 billion bill as global passenger traffic reached 5 billion in 2025.
Airlines could trim disruption costs by up to 30% as SITA folds Big Blue Analytics' recovery software into its operations portfolio.
Airlines could save millions as the takeover adds an AI disruption tool that cuts recovery costs by up to 30%, SITA says.
Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.
Fragmented information is curbing aviation’s return on a USD $50.8 billion technology bill as delays, AI and security efforts suffer.
SITA links Google's Find Hub with WorldTracer, letting airlines use passenger-shared bag locations to speed delayed baggage recovery.
SITA launches an API to warn airports earlier of likely inbound delays, aiming to cut disruption, costs and missed passenger connections.
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
Together, the companies have developed SITA Connect Go, a software-based solution that further enables multiple airlines, ground handlers, and other tenants.
Cyber security is a hot topic for airlines around the world, with 91% indicating that they will invest in security programs over the next 3 years.
The deal broadens SITA's airport technology reach as airports seek more integrated systems to manage rising passenger volumes and disruption.
Passengers at Phu Quoc International Airport will soon use self-service processing as a new terminal lifts annual capacity to 24 million.
