The Taoyuan International Airport Corporation (TIAC) has awarded Vanderlande a contract to supply a state-of-the-art baggage handling system (BHS) at its new terminal. In response to the rapid growth in passenger volume, TIAC is constructing Terminal 3 (T3) at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TTIA). This will boost capacity and enhance the overall quality of service. For this project, Vanderlande has …
On 14 November, the Director General of ENRI Mr. Masahiro Kudo and the Director of the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Kügler signed the 1st implementing agreement to start joint research activities in Air Traffic Management (ATM). ENRI (Japan) and DLR (Germany) are amongst the worlds leading research centers in ATM and Airport Operation. Both establishments are …
AirAsia has taken delivery of the first A320neo assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia (FALA) at a dedicated ceremony in Tianjin, China. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, seats comfortably 186 passengers and is equipped with the innovative Space-Flex cabin. AirAsia is the largest airline customer of the A320 Family with orders for 578 aircraft. These include …
Passengers using the Singapore Airlines mobile app can now get free digital magazines on their device. Powered by SITA DigitalMedia using Adaptive technology, the new feature is available on the Singapore Airlines app on both iOS and Android devices. Access to the free reading material is available to passengers before, during, and after the flight. With this technology, provided by …
Airlines and airports in India are expected to rapidly ramp up their spend on new technology over the next three years to keep up with surging growth which will see passenger traffic double to 370 million by 2020. The growth will position India as the world’s third largest aviation market. To meet this demand airlines and airports are investing in …
Bhutan Airlines will introduce new-generation passenger management technology from global IT provider SITA, aimed at transforming its operations across its international destinations while revitalizing its passenger experience. As part of the seven-year agreement with Bhutan Airlines, SITA will deliver its suite of passenger services through its Horizon® Passenger Management and Distribution solution which is built on a flexible platform of …
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) is offering its passengers greater convenience when checking in their baggage with the introduction of SITA’s Scan&Fly bag drop units at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport, the country’s second busiest airport. MIAL has deployed Scan&Fly units throughout the airport, allowing passengers that have already checked in online to quickly tag and drop their baggage before …
Air Seoul, the new low-cost carrier based at Seoul Incheon International Airport, successfully launched its operations using Horizon® Passenger Management and Distribution provided by air transport technology provider SITA. The new South Korean airline, which is under the Kumho Asiana Group, operates international flights. As the airline introduced its new flights reservations, check-in, boarding and the various departure control and …
Airports in China are investing in the latest technology to manage growth and changing passenger expectations. Over the next three years 50% will invest in systems to predict potential disruptions before they occur. Investing in emerging technologies including the Internet of Things, beacons and mobile services are also high on airports’ agendas to deliver a better passenger experience. This is …
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) today announced the selection of SITA technology as it takes the first steps to transform Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to be among the leading airports supporting IATA’s Fast Travel program. The airport is the main international gateway to the Philippines with more than 37 million passengers and serves as a hub for the …
