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SITA eyes ‘new era of travel’
Airport IT provider SITA says its acquisition of Materna IPS, a leader in passenger handling for airports and airlines “will reshape the entire aviation industry”.
Further, SITA says the move – subject to regulatory approval – will create the world’s most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel.
Materna IPS will integrate with SITA’s portfolio of solutions, including biometrics, computer vision, digital travel and airport operations management.
Materna IPS’s portfolio allows airports to process more passengers and optimise resources to give travellers a better experience. They are market leaders in Self-Bag Drop, with a customer base spanning North America, India, Europe, and Japan.
“This is an exciting new era of travel. SITA’s biggest acquisition ever is about to change the landscape of the…