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SITA
SITA is a leading global provider of solutions tailored for airlines, aircraft, and border management. Our mission is to empower the air transport industry with cutting-edge technology and seamless solutions. We strive to enhance the passenger experience, streamline airline operations, and contribute to the overall efficiency and security of global air travel.
SITA has been at the forefront of Borders technology for more than 25 years; we work with over 400 air transport industry members and help over 200 countries enhance the security and processing of billions of travelers who transit, enter, and exit their borders every year. Our international presence reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration and connectivity in the ever-evolving landscape of air transportation.
With over 2,500 customers, SITA remains 100% dedicated to shaping the next era of air transportation.
SITA Biometrics News
US discusses ethics of biometric travel
As U.S. lawmakers debate the Traveler Privacy Protection Act, government agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), are working on…
| Sep 4, 2024 | Incode, Socure, Integrated Biometrics, SITA and Entrust boost leadershipIn a series of tech and security leadership appointments, seven individuals have assumed executive or board roles at five different… |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Biometric bag drop from Materna IPS coming to new JFK terminalMaterna IPS (Intelligent Passenger Solutions), acquired last month by SITA, will provide its biometric self-service bag drop (SSBD) system for… |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Sri Lanka set for January biometric passport launch, plans airport upgradesSri Lanka is preparing to begin issuing biometric passports with electronic chips embedded as of January, 2025, according to a… |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Digital ID and SSI to cause radical shift in travel experience by 2035Verifiable digital credentials and digital wallets took center stage at the recent Phocuswright Europe conference in Barcelona, with professionals from… |
| Jul 16, 2024 | SITA extends contract with Heathrow as biometrics expand in airports globallyThe global network of biometrics and digital identity systems for smoother air travel and border control is growing daily. Major… |
| Jul 12, 2024 | SITA wraps up acquisition of Materna IPSSITA reports it has completed all necessary regulatory and legal procedures and finalized its acquisition of Materna IPS, a provider… |
| Jul 9, 2024 | SITA hits record sales and plans further biometrics expansionSITA is reporting nearly $1.5 billion in 2023 revenues, up 7 percent from the year before, from record sales its… |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Not all Digital Travel Credentials are created equal: SITAOne solution that could help ameliorate long queues at airports is the Digital Travel Credential (DTC), the digital equivalent of… |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Digi Yatra needs more individual control over data privacy, NITI Aayog arguesThe Digi Yatra program, an initiative by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to enhance airport travel experience through facial recognition… |
| May 29, 2024 | Biometrics expand in maritime sector with 3 new deploymentsSITA, already a leading biometrics provider for the air transport industry, has launched SmartSea through an initial agreement with Columbia… |
| May 22, 2024 | Digital transformation, easing access to services and NIST in the spotlight at ID4Africa Day 2Executives of digital ID and biometrics companies took the front seat on Day 2 of the ID4Africa annual general meeting… |
| May 21, 2024 | SITA acquires Materna IPS, setting up biometrics at more airport touchpointsSITA has revealed a strategic initiative with the acquisition of Materna IPS, a provider of passenger handling solutions for airports… |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Canada to contract face biometrics for border app as airports worldwide embrace mobileCanada is seeking smartphone-based face biometrics to verify the identity of travelers crossing its borders. The contract with the Canadian… |
| Apr 4, 2024 | SITA white paper explores airport biometrics successes as rollouts expandExplosive growth in air travel numbers, from 4 billion travelers in 2019 to 8 billion in 2040, according to the… |
| Mar 5, 2024 | SITA cements Indicio relationship and digital ID focus with series A fundingSITA is renewing its financial stake in Indicio, with the announcement that it is participating as the lead investor in… |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Air travel industry’s investment in biometrics and AI keeps climbingBiometrics are among the top priorities for airports and airlines, who are spending more money than ever on IT upgrades… |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Biometrics and mDLs deployed to streamline air traffic during the holiday seasonIn the U.S., digital IDs are expected to help streamline traffic during airlines’ busiest season, and the New Terminal One… |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Fingerprint Cards appoints CRO, ProofID names 2 regional CEOsFingerprint Cards AB and ProofID have announced hires for leadership roles. Biocatch and MSite have named new members of their… |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Airport biometrics gains for SITA, Idemia but hit setback in PakistanAirports in South Africa and Abu Dhabi are advancing plans for biometrics in airports in collaboration with Idemia and SITA,… |
SITA White Papers
SITA Biometrics Whitepaper
The future of air travel is digital and biometrically enabled. SITA biometrics whitepaper points the way ahead for airports, airlines,…
| Feb 6, 2024 | The role of electronic travel authorizations |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Digital travel: definition and benefits |
