SITA and Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport in Romania have entered a partnership through a Letter of Intent (LOI) outlining a joint effort to tackle the technological and environmental challenges faced by airports.
The focuses of the collaboration are efficiency and sustainability, with the LOI enabling Cluj Airport to test SITA’s solutions in their early stages. The airport will be trialling passenger flow, baggage handling, and energy efficiency technology to assess their impact.
“As the aviation industry faces unprecedented demands for smarter, more sustainable travel solutions, this co-operation with Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport means we can bring innovation directly to the forefront of airport operations,” said Sergio Colella, President, Europe at SITA. “Together, we are not only envisioning but actively creating the future of air travel, through projects that will showcase how technology can transform every step of the passenger journey. From reducing wait times to cutting environmental impact, our collaboration aims to set new standards that will serve as a model for airports around the world.”
At the core of the partnership is the ability to tailor solutions to Cluj Airport’s unique operational landscape and specific challenges. Through workshops and exchanged knowledge, SITA and the airport will be able to discuss emerging trends and act accordingly.
“First of all I would like to congratulate SITA for their recent opening of a new technology hub in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, aimed at advancing the future of air travel through cutting-edge innovation and truly appreciate their choice for a global research center,” commented David Ciceo, CEO at Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. “We wish to take advantage of this opportunity to collaborate with one of the most important leaders in air transport technology, because Cluj International Airport, has amongst its strategic priorities, investments in innovative and new technological solutions which will make our industry more resilient and sustainable for the years to come.”
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