Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
SITA will deliver smart solutions to streamline passenger processing, baggage reconciliation, and airport operations. Air transport technology provider SITA has partnered with Red Sea International Airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia to provide specialised airport systems (SAS) for the airport’s new main terminal building. This partnership builds on SITA’s successful deployment of its systems at RSI’s Air […]
RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO IMPLEMENT SITA’S AIRPORT SYSTEMSRead More »
December 2024, Johannesburg – The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with grave concern the failure of the main valve in the refuelling system at O.R. Tambo International Airport today, causing lengthy delays and cancelled flights at the start of the summer peak holiday travel season. “Although AASA appreciates the efforts being made by […]
JET FUEL RATIONING AT CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTRead More »
The expanded collaboration builds on their initial agreement to improve border management, now focusing on baggage management and operational efficiency in airports. Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and IDEMIA Public Security, a world leader […]
As flight disruptions continue to affect the aviation industry, travel insurance has become an essential safeguard for passengers facing the uncertainties of delays, cancellations, and diversions. The ongoing approval process for the flight procedures for runway 11 at George Airport has added a layer of risk for travellers, with no definitive timeline for resolution from […]
TRAVEL INSURANCE ESSENTIAL AGAINST FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYSRead More »
The collaboration saw HLT upgrade the current Cargo Management System at Cairo International Airport and migrate CACC Cargolinx operations to Hermes’ latest Cloud-based SaaS service. Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has successfully completed a major digitalization project for CACC Cargolinx at Cairo International Airport. The collaboration saw HLT upgrade the current Cargo Management System at Cairo International […]
HERMES SAAS ECOSYSTEM GOES LIVE AT CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTRead More »
Integration of IPS following 2024 acquisition produces global leader in CUTE and CUSS product offer – paving the way for frictionless airport travel. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has announced the formal integration of IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its SITA Airports portfolio. The move further positions SITA as the market leader […]
SITA AND IPS LAUNCH GOLD STANDARD OFFER WITH INTELLIGENT PASSENGER SOLUTIONSRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Thailand to strengthen the foundations of its aviation sector as it emerges from the impact of COVID-19. Thailand’s passenger numbers are expected to see a compound annual growth rate of 3.88% between 2024 and 2043. “Thailand’s aviation potential is bright. Already demand has reached 88% of 2019 levels […]
AVIATION PRIORITIES FOR THAILAND – INFRASTRUCTURE, DIGITALISATION AND SUSTAINABILITYRead More »
In its ongoing commitment to technological innovation, ANA Group introduced virtual reality (VR) into its training procedures for ground handling staff. This integration not only aims to improve efficiency and safety but also elevate the quality of safe, comfortable travel for passengers. On Oct. 4, 2024, in collaboration with extended reality (XR) production company Tsumiki […]
ANA INTRODUCES VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING FOR GROUND STAFFRead More »
For the third consecutive year, Kenya Airways (KQ), has been recognised as a Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards 2024. Kenya Airways was awarded as Africa’s Leading Airline in four categories namely: Africa’s Leading Airline 2024: Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2024 Africa’s Leading Airline Brand 2024 Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2024: Msafiri […]
The expansion of Cape Winelands Airport has reached a major milestone, with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) accepting the final Scoping Report and Plan of Study. This approval advances the project to the Impact Assessment Phase of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), crucial for ensuring the airport’s future development aligns with […]
CAPE WINELANDS AIRPORT EXPANSION ENTERS CRUCIAL EIA PHASERead More »
