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Doha airport launches biometric Fast Pass across 700 points
Data Protection

Doha airport launches biometric Fast Pass across 700 points

Passengers can now use facial recognition instead of documents at Doha airport, as a major rollout aims to cut queues and checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
SITA says baggage mishandling falls as travel hits 5bn
Digital Transformation

SITA says baggage mishandling falls as travel hits 5bn

Despite a 23% drop in mishandled bags, airlines still faced a USD $6.3 billion bill as global passenger traffic reached 5 billion in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery
Airlines

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery

Airlines could trim disruption costs by up to 30% as SITA folds Big Blue Analytics' recovery software into its operations portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost airline recovery
Airlines

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost airline recovery

Airlines could save millions as the takeover adds an AI disruption tool that cuts recovery costs by up to 30%, SITA says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Firewalls

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE

Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
Airlines

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

Fragmented information is curbing aviation’s return on a USD $50.8 billion technology bill as delays, AI and security efforts suffer.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
SITA links Google Find Hub with WorldTracer baggage data
Data Protection

SITA links Google Find Hub with WorldTracer baggage data

SITA links Google's Find Hub with WorldTracer, letting airlines use passenger-shared bag locations to speed delayed baggage recovery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
SITA unveils API to give airports earlier delay alerts
Data Analytics

SITA unveils API to give airports earlier delay alerts

SITA launches an API to warn airports earlier of likely inbound delays, aiming to cut disruption, costs and missed passenger connections.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Construction

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
SITA and Versa Networks partner on new SD-WAN solution
Network Infrastructure

SITA and Versa Networks partner on new SD-WAN solution

Together, the companies have developed SITA Connect Go, a software-based solution that further enables multiple airlines, ground handlers, and other tenants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2022
Airlines' cyber security awareness now sky high
Airlines

Airlines' cyber security awareness now sky high

Cyber security is a hot topic for airlines around the world, with 91% indicating that they will invest in security programs over the next 3 years.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016

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