ANGOLA POWERS ITS AMBITION TO BECOME A GLOBAL TRANSPORT HUB WITH NEW DIGITAL BORDER UPGRADE - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 12th December 2025)     Border authorities worldwide are under growing pressure to manage rising passenger numbers while strengthening security. To meet this challenge, Angola has taken a proactive approach with the deployment of SITA’s Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Gateway (API PNR Gateway) at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport, […]

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WTTC- SITA "Better Borders" report offers guidance to governments for reimagining borders as intelligent gateways for growth - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 08th December 2025)   The Better Borders report is a joint initiative by WTTC and SITA. It outlines how cutting-edge border technologies and progressive digital visa policies can transform traditional borders into seamless, secure, and strategic national assets. It includes case studies of pioneering nations that are reimagining their borders, not as defensive […]

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SITA, AMADEUS AND AACO COLLABORATE TO DRIVE GREATER TRANSPARENCY ON EMISSIONS IN AIR TRAVEL - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 13th November 2025)     SITA and Amadeus, under the patronage of AACO, have joined forces to explore flight-specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations, helping airlines and passengers make more sustainable choices through greater transparency and measurability.   AACO, SITA, and Amadeus have come together to explore how data and technology can bring […]

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SITA launches AeroCost Manager- Direct Operating Cost accounting solution for airlines - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 24th October 2025)   Controlling costs is key in any industry. But while the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung by inefficient manual components. Manual processes that are open to error, and worse, intentional third-party fraud. To address […]

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NEXT GENERATION FIBRE-OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR DATA-INTENSIVE AIRPORTS - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 10th October 2025)   SITA Passive Optical LAN (PON) infrastructure with Tellabs unveiled for ultra-reliable, scalable and secure connectivity across airport campuses and other critical operational areas   The increasing pressure to support data-intensive applications with real-time communication across sprawling airport infrastructure is now greater than ever before. But bandwidth limitations, high latency and […]

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NEW CLOUD PLATFORM TRANSFORMS GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC COMMUNICATION - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 01st October 2025)   Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs. These limitations can make it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace with growing traffic demands. With the […]

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SITA teams up with Ethiopian Airlines to co-develop smarter, faster, and more seamless travel experiences - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 17th September 2025)     With air travel demand across Africa skyrocketing and passenger expectations shifting fast in a digital-first world, airlines face mounting pressure to deliver smoothe...

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Air India group adopts SITA solutions - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 13th September 2025)     With rising fuel costs and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines worldwide are looking for new ways to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is me...

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Tackling the "Big Five" - addressing Africa's border challenges - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 27th August 2025)   Courtesy of Andy Smith, Director for Industry and Innovation at SITA   Global travel is booming again while at the same time border threats are increasing. This dual proble...

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From Revenue To Impact: Aviation Industry Transformation Clearly Reflected In SITA’s Record Results - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 29th July 2025)     With global IT spend in air transport soaring to an estimated $37 billion in 2024, the race is on to modernize fast. As infrastructure strains under rising passenger number...

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SITA Borders to be headed by Pedro Alves - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 02nd July 2025)   SITA has announced the appointment of Pedro Alves as Senior Vice President of its Borders business, tasked with leading the next phase of innovation in digital border managem...

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SITA | Asia-Pacific Sets Global Benchmark In Baggage Handling As Air Travel Hits Records - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 12th June 2025)   SITA report shows the Asia-Pacific region maintained the lowest baggage mishandling rate in the world in 2024, reinforcing its status as a global leader in smart baggage perf...

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SITA-Urban Airports collaborate on vertiports Software Defined - Hardware enabled - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 04th June 2025)   With air travel volumes surging and cities seeking sustainable, efficient transport, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is poised to radically transform urban travel. To help bring ...

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NEW SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY SERVICE KEEPS AIRPORTS ONLINE - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 27th May 2025)   SITA Managed Satellites delivers reliable, secure communication in over 130 countries, even during blackouts and emergencies     In an industry where every second of downtime ...

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EGYPTAIR PARTNERS WITH SITA TO MODERNIZE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FUTURE GROWTH - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st May 2o25) EGYPTAIR, a leading airline in Africa and the Middle East, is embarking on a transformative upgrade of its network infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, increase resil...

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How digital borders are transforming travel - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 25th April 2025)   By Andy Smith, Director of Industry & Innovation, SITA Take eight billion people a year and squeeze them through the eye of a needle. You have 30 seconds. Now go… That’s...

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SITA AND AIRPORTR SIGN DEAL TO REVOLUTIONIZE TRAVELER BAGGAGE DELIVERY SERVICES - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 11th April 2025)   The collaboration will make passengers’ baggage handling experience seamless and stress-free, while helping reduce congestion at airport check-in desks     SITA, the leading...

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SITA AND NEC COLLABORATE TO DRIVE GLOBAL ADOPTION OF DIGITAL IDENTITIES IN TRAVEL - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 08th April 2025)   SITA, the global leader in air transport technology and border management, and NEC Corporation (NEC), a global leader in biometric authentication technologies, have signed a...

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Five reflections on the air transport industry's call for rapidly adopting digital ID tech - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 27th March 2025)   By Jeremy Springall, Snr Vice President SITA As I reflect on the past week, I couldn’t help but think about how much travel has changed – and how much better it’s becoming. ...

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SITA and Cathay Pacific announce agreement to expand network connectivity - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 24th January 2025)     SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and Cathay Pacific have announced a significant milestone with an agreement supporting substantial increases in netw...

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SITA delivers leading cyber security to airlines, airports and borders authorities - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 18th January 2025)   SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has reached a significant agreement to partner with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, to deliver co...

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SITA and Red Sea International Airport Announce Strategic Partnership - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 11th December 2024)   SITA, the global leader in air transport technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming o...

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