Tags: SITA

SITA strengthens its position in airline operations with agreement to acquire Flightscape

26th October 2026

The move will accelerate SITA’s shift from connecting aviation’s systems to providing better operational decisions, helping airlines, their partners anticipate disruption and act faster. London, UK, 26 October 2026 – SITA has agreed to acquire Flightscape, CAE Inc.’s airline operations software business, whose solutions help airlines plan flights, manage crews, control operations, coordinate ground activities […]

SITA agrees to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions

15th October 2026

SITA agrees to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and the future of airports, airlines, and the wider air transport industry   SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which provides passenger processing, baggage, and airport operations technology capabilities, strengthening SITA’s ability to deliver more seamless and resilient operations […]

Coordination, not innovation, will define the future of travel

23rd September 2026

Coordination, not innovation, will define the future of travel By Sumesh Patel, President Asia Pacific, SITA Picture what flying could feel like: arrive at the airport, walk to the gate, board, collect your bag at the other end. No queues. No document checks at every turn. Not because any one system got smarter, but because […]

How the air transport industry is preparing to move 10 billion passengers a year

6th July 2026

Borders cleared in 10 seconds. Weather delays cut by 65%. Lost luggage down 90%, AI driving efficiency: SITA Impact Report 2025 documents a year of customer-led change in global travel Aviation is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders. […]

Tech drove down mishandled bag rates by 23% in 2025, but mishandling still costs the industry $6.3 billion a year

30th June 2026

The SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report shows mishandling has fallen below pre-pandemic levels for the first time, even as passenger volumes hit record highs. At a glance Passengers up. 5 billion globally in 2025, from 4.8 billion in 2024. Mishandling down. Rate fell 23% to 4.9 per 1,000 passengers; total volumes fell 19% to […]

The operational impact of proposed EU cabin baggage rules

22nd June 2026

With the proposed EU cabin baggage rules continuing to generate debate, Sergio Colella, President, Europe at SITA, has responded to what the changes could mean for airline and airport operations. “A simpler ticket should mean a simpler journey. The new EU rules to include a standard cabin bag in advertised airfares from 2027 are, understandably, […]

Frank Jaffé to lead the team that keeps the aviation industry running

16th June 2026

SITA appoints Frank Jaffé Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services, the team behind always-on operations for airlines and airports worldwide.  GENEVA – 16 June 2026 –Frank Jaffé has been appointed Senior Vice President, SITA Global Services (SGS), effective 1 June 2026. SGS provides operational and support services that keep SITA’s technology running for more […]

New acquisition brings proven AI disruption recovery to airlines worldwide, reducing disruption costs by up to 30%

1st June 2026

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics, developer of OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled disruption optimization platform proven in airline operations. Airlines globally can now adopt the solution at scale, supported by SITA’s worldwide footprint.  Airlines around the world will now have access to the most advanced and proven AI-enabled disruption management platform in airline operations. […]

ITA Airways to Save Fuel and Reduce Emissions in 2026 Thanks to AI-Powered Tool

23rd April 2026

SITA OptiFlight® uses aircraft-specific and real-time weather data to improve climb performance and deliver measurable emission reductions AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more than 7,100 tons of fuel savings and over 22,100 […]

Airports and airlines no longer have to run their own connectivity networks

22nd April 2026

SITA Campus Network powered by HPE Aruba Networking keeps operations at airports and transport hubs connected and running smoothly, without the cost and effort of managing networks in-house Airports and airlines can now run critical operations on networks that are set up and run for them, removing the complexity and cost of managing connectivity themselves. SITA […]