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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
Airports biometric check-ins grow as US eyes security check adoption
Convenience is motivating people to use biometric identification at airports in the U.S., aviation industry leaders said in a webinar…
| Sep 19, 2023 | Singapore, Dubai, Aruba airports embrace biometrics for passport-free traveler clearanceAmong applications of biometrics likely to bring the majority of people on board with their widespread use, a less painful… |
| Jul 28, 2023 | SITA and Indicio join forces to improve digital travel credential technologySITA has announced an agreement with Indicio, which specializes in open-source verifiable data technology and trusted digital ecosystems, to accelerate… |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Airports upgrade IT systems to pave way for biometricsUpgrades to the passenger processing systems of airports across India by SITA and Materna will make future deployments of biometrics… |
| Jun 16, 2023 | New biometric bag drop deployments by Spirit Airlines and Amadeus, partnership for SITAUnited States-based Spirit Airlines has brought its self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching technology to Orlando International Airport (MCO). The devices… |
| May 3, 2023 | Paravision COO appointed to US Commerce Department AI advisory committeeParavision President and Chief Operating Officer Benji Hutchinson has been appointed to the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIC), Subcommittee… |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Airports in 4 countries deploy biometrics, digitize to streamline operationsBiometric projects in the U.S., Vietnam, Kazakhstan and India are pushing the boundaries for digital ID verification and authentication. The… |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Partnerships for Pangiam, SITA and Embross to ease travel processesSeveral technology companies across North America, Europe and Asia have released new biometric software or hardware tools or entered partnerships… |
| Mar 14, 2023 | SITA partners on ‘vertiport’ digital infrastructure, ponies up to build marketTechnology-enabled architecture may transform the airports of tomorrow. Volocopter, a provider of urban air mobility services, and SITA, an aviation… |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Rebounding air passenger numbers drive biometric gate and digital ID app expansionsBiometric e-gates at airports have been deployed at 250 airports in 100 countries around the world, according to the latest… |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Air Canada launches face biometrics for passenger IDAir Canada, Canada’s largest airline, has become the first airline in the country to offer customers facial recognition technology for… |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Biometrics systems in airports warming with the weatherSpring is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and thoughts are turning to something resembling a normal travel season. In fact,… |
| Feb 10, 2023 | No single direction for global air travel biometrics. Some in US just want to stopFar from being a tsunami, the faces-as-passport movement nonetheless is raising waves in developed and undeveloped economies globally. Not all… |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Aviation IT spending, biometric gates forecast to spike as private, public entities investAn increasing number of chief information officers (CIOs) from airports and airlines are investing in digital technologies, including biometrics, for… |
| Jan 26, 2023 | SITA enters deal to improve management of passengers’ biometric dataSITA has signed a partnership deal with travel ID verification and data sharing company Zamna, which will enhance the former’s… |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Biometrics deployments speed up air travel across Americas, Asia, AfricaSeveral biometric providers have deployed solutions or entered partnerships aimed at improving the quality and reducing times of air traveling…. |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Biometrics continue to enhance airport security, traveler experienceSeveral airlines and airports around the world are involved new biometrics projects designed to increase security and create contactless traveler… |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Idemia, Incode and SITA unveil international market, operations expansionsIdemia has announced the opening of a new service center in Japan which will enable the identity technology provider create… |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Air travel forecast to integrate new biometric and metaverse applicationsSeveral private and public entities have recently opined on how biometrics could improve air travel, including SITA, Amadeus and Oosto…. |
| Nov 25, 2022 | SITA expands biometrics partnership with Geneva Airport, Amadeus with British AirwaysAviation digital identity provider SITA has strengthened its collaboration with Geneva Airport. As a result of the new partnership, Geneva… |
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 |
