In line with Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal project, dubbed Build KCI, Siemens and SITA are providing the Kansas City Aviation Department with future-proof, scalable technologies.
The new 1 million sq. ft. 39-gate terminal will include a variety of building automation, fire and life safety systems, and security systems from Siemens as well as IT networks and next-generation airport systems from SITA. These solutions will help create a smart airport terminal that can grow with the aviation department‘s long-term needs, decrease operation and maintenance costs and enhance the passenger experience through automation.
“Together, Siemens and SITA are providing the virtual and physical infrastructure that will ensure Kansas City International Airport’s New Terminal is equipped to deliver an exceptional journey for our passengers; one built on innovation, industry expertise and a true understanding of what travellers want today and into the future,” said Kansas City‘s Director of Aviation, Pat Klein.
The project is focused on delivering a seamless transition from the construction to the operation phase, delivered through integrated life safety and emergency communications systems, a virtualised IT network and agile passenger touch points. The airport also wanted to implement interactive technology that could be easily understood by airport staff, while also deploying next-generation passenger touch points such as contactless kiosks, flight information display systems and video walls that provide a more intuitive journey through the new terminal.
Dana Soukup, President of Solutions and Services for Region Americas, Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, said: “Integrating the disparate airport systems has simplified and enabled data sharing across the airport ecosystem. Siemens and SITA, through a joint project management approach, are combining their expertise in airport facilities systems, operations systems, and IT systems to provide the aviation department with a solid technology infrastructure and intuitive, easy-to-use systems that allow terminal staff and operators to transition from their two current airport terminals to a new, technology-advanced single airport terminal.”
Diana Einterz, President, SITA Americas, added: “Emerging from the pandemic has taught us the importance of implementing scalable and flexible systems that can accommodate unexpected changes in real time. SITA is providing the airport operations backbone that will give MCI the agility it needs to operate in this new environment.”
