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As an IT and telecommunication service provider to the air transport industry globally, SITA Aero in a recently held round table in New Delhi shed light on its ongoing collaborations with airlines and airports across India, detailing SITA’s projects and service offerings to their partner. The company also opened a new command centre in Gurugram to expand its portfolio in India.
Keen to play a pivotal role in the growth journey of India’s aviation industry, SITA to drive state-of-the-art Airport Operational Database (AODB) and Flight Information Display System (FIDS) solutions, along with SITA Operations Manager services to Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) through advanced solutions. Together, these solutions revolutionise airport management by introducing new functionalities and providing superior operational control, promising significant benefits for CIAL.
Responding to the question on Digi Yatra, David Lavorel, CEO, SITA Aero, said, “With the debut of Digi Yatra in June 2017 by the Civil Aviation Ministry of India, it has become a model for the world when it comes to using technology to facilitate hassle-free travel. It uses facial recognition technology to confirm passengers’ identities at various checkpoints, including security, boarding gates, and check-in, giving passengers a paperless and seamless experience.”
Marking a significant milestone, SITA in a groundbreaking collaboration implemented the SITA Smart Path solution at Bangalore International Airport this month, which is aligned fully with the Digi Yatra program. The partnership sets a new standard for seamless, biometric-enabled travel experience in India.
In this pioneering collaboration, BIAL is utilising SITA’s cutting-edge products and solutions, including SITA Smart Path, Passenger Flow Management (PFM) solution, and Face Pods. These technologies will enable biometric-enabled passenger processing at all touchpoints across the airport, ensuring a seamless and contact-free travel experience. Additionally, the implementation ensures compliance with the DigiYatra Initiative for the newly inaugurated Terminal 2 at BIAL, enhancing the airport’s commitment to innovation and passenger convenience.
Marking another feat, SITA and Noida International Airport, as part of this partnership, NIA will be utilizing SITA’s Airport Management System (AMS). This advanced solution will enable the automation of several functions across the airport, providing critical decision support and fostering efficiency and collaboration among airport stakeholders.
As a Greenfield airport, NIA represents a crucial development in the aviation sector, drawing significant visibility from the industry as well as both the Central and State Governments of India. This iconic win and collaboration aim to set new benchmarks in airport technology and operational efficiency.
