SITA’s new partner platform is tackling changing air travel demands

SITA’s new partner platform is tackling changing air travel demands

Multi-national IT provider to the air transport industry, SITA, has announced the launch of a partnership program aimed at joining hands with new partners as it embarks on a new path to growth.

Through the new partner platform, Launchpad, SITA has outlined four key areas where it seeks to build new partnerships: digital identities, advanced analytics and data management, security and safety at airports, and sustainable alternative energy sources.

Each of these areas is in response to the changing demands of air travel today and where SITA has already made notable strides in innovation and development.

Over the past two years, airlines and airports have faced significant challenges and changing passenger behaviours, requiring the industry to adapt how it operates.

Surging fuel prices and volatility have increased sharply while passengers demand the same digital experience when travelling that dominates every aspect of their everyday life.

To meet this demand, SITA is accelerating its investment in new solutions that deliver new methods of working using existing and new technologies. At the same time, SITA is looking to collaborate with partners inside and outside the air transport industry to further SITA’s operations.

“We are committed to enabling the growth of the air transport industry through smart technology and solutions,” David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, said.

“We have looked carefully at the market and identified key areas where we can have a significant impact and help our customers work smarter. We have a strong investment and innovation program to support these areas which are central to the growth of SITA.

“To accelerate this program, we are inviting new partners working in these four areas to join us so we can reshape the air travel industry together.”

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