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This month’s COP27 is a stark reminder for the aviation industry of the responsibility they have to take faster action against our changing climate. It is a year since the aviation industry committed to tackling its emissions through its long-term carbon net-zero by 2050 goal, and the urgency of meeting...

Unstoppable momentum The travel industry’s digital transformation continues to accelerate unabated, a process sped up by the pandemic. The momentum is unstoppable, as Digital Travel – harnessing digital identities – begins making its move towards the mainstream. This is great news for everyone. Digital Travel is essential for the travel...

To drive operational improvements while reducing emissions, El Dorado International Airport (BOG) will become the first airport in Latin America to adopt Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), leveraging SITA’s Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) modules. The technology will minimize disruptions and improve runway and air traffic flow management through increased stakeholder collaboration. Airports,...

Brazilian carrier, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Azul), has implemented SITA eWAS Dispatch, a new-generation flight tracking and weather data solution, giving dispatchers a real-time view of the location of every aircraft and live and upcoming weather hazards. This visibility will bring improved operational efficiency, climate resiliency, and safety, including carbon...

SITA OptiClimb®, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. By deploying SITA OptiClimb®, the airline is able to optimize fuel utilization during the aircraft’s climb-out phase. The unique solution combines...

SITA today announced a new partnership with Versa Networks, the recognized secure access service edge (SASE) leader, that will launch SITA Connect Go, a multi-tenant edge Secure SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) solution designed specifically for the air transport industry. The new partnership combines the best of both companies into...

SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) have renewed a technology contract and moved the airport's baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport - Beirut to the cloud, increasing operational efficiency. This technology will significantly reduce operational costs for the airport and airline, with the server-less design avoiding...

SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, has announced the re-election of Dr. Adib Charif, Head of IT at Middle East Airlines-Air Liban, as President of the SITA Council. Dr. Charif was confirmed as SITA Council President following an election that took place in September 2022 required...

Challenges of the mandate The mandate for US Entry/Exit was established following recommendations by the 9/11 Commission. Entry and the introduction of dedicated Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facilities were easily achieved. However, implementing a solution for US Exit has proven more difficult. In the US, international air traffic is less...