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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
IATA Travel Pass adds NFC, Hawaii adds NEC face biometrics for health screening
A trial of digital identity and COVID-19 test results with NFC technology through the biometric International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
| May 7, 2021 | G20 health pass guidelines urging biometrics investment welcomed by IATAGuidance and advice for the aviation industry from G20 and Jumio, as it begins its recovery from a near-complete shutdown,… |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Passenger biometrics expansion urged in Entrust and SITA blogs, FTE honors effortsSeamless travel along paths defined by biometrics can provide the same benefits airports are finding in other areas of travel,… |
| Apr 7, 2021 | SITA Smart Path biometrics launched for domestic US passengers as airport investments accelerateSITA has announced a new deployment of its face biometrics for several domestic passenger processes, while Tampa is currently installing… |
| Apr 6, 2021 | New management appointments focus on comms, biometrics market footprint, and inclusionSeveral new appointments in the biometrics industry may signal a growing focus on communications, and inclusion. FinGo has announced a… |
| Mar 30, 2021 | New airport biometrics partnerships, tips, update and forecasts unveiledStakeholders are hoping that investments in contactless airport systems can revive the industry’s fortunes, and plans are being carried out… |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Thales rolls out airport biometrics in Spain, SITA wins touchless makeover contract for SydneyThales has partnered with European digital services leader Inetum to provide more than 45 biometric Automatic Border Control (ABC) gates… |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Goodix, Callsign, Phonexia, Corsight and SITA announce new roles amid biometrics demand growthVarious biometrics companies have announced the establishment of new offices and the appointment of new roles this week. Goodix Technology… |
| Mar 2, 2021 | JetBlue’s biometric boarding paused by pandemic, CBP border implementations continueThe majority of biometric boarding operations by JetBlue have been paused due to the additional complications posed by COVID-19, but… |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Major investments in contactless biometrics at airports expected by SITA, Frost & SullivanThe total airport management market will reach $1.2 billion by 2030 with increasing use of contactless biometrics among its key… |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Experts discuss pandemic shifting of airport biometrics emphasis, as new implementations unveiledThe adoption of airport biometrics is unlikely to be slowed by the pandemic, experts from Aruba and Vision-Box suggested during… |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Airport biometrics providers see opportunity amid disruption of pandemic and new European rulesAirport biometric projects were in many cases delayed by the pandemic, but industry stakeholders are prioritizing them as they plan… |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Tech5 and Vision-Box launch biometric immunity passports, SITA adds health status capabilityNew digital credentials for proving vaccination to enable travel and other activities have been launched by Tech5, and through a… |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Kuala Lumpur airport integrates over 100 biometric kiosks, gates and counters and mobile appOne airport is beginning to replace ID document-checking processes with face biometrics, while on the other side of the world… |
| Jan 11, 2021 | New face biometrics implementations announced at airports on three continentsThe pace of facial recognition implementations at airport begins 2021 much the same as in 2020, with SITA and Gunnebo… |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Idemia chosen for Iceland’s biometric border checks, more CBP facial recognition rolloutsA series of new biometrics deployments have been announced by CBP at U.S. borders, while Idemia’s technology has been chosen… |
| Nov 25, 2020 | SITA, Nagarro and NEC each help airport partners expand face biometricsEtihad Airways is trialing face biometrics from SITA to check cabin crew into the Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi… |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Biometric entry for all travelers launched at LAX with CBP Simplified ArrivalFace biometrics will be used to identify all travelers on international flights departing from and arriving at Los Angeles International… |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Airport biometrics and digital identity deployments expand in US, IndiaPassengers flying American Airlines from Washington or Dallas will soon be able to use digital IDs stored on their mobile… |
| Sep 29, 2020 | NEC features biometric technology at new Malaysian office, details touchless airport screening partnershipsNEC has provided details on a previously-announced biometrics partnership and another for body temperature screening, and has announced the opening of… |
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 |
