Sita was named 'Service Provider of the Year' in the prestigious annual Air Transport Awards held in Dubai.

The winners were voted for by the readers of Air Transport News and a jury of international aviation experts, chaired by Henrik Hololei, director-general for Mobility and Transport at the European Commission.

The Service Provider of the Year award was given to Sita in recognition of its role in providing IT and communication solutions globally to the air transport industry. Sita’s unique role as the community provider – being owned by the industry – means it has an unprecedented understanding of the industry’s requirements, combined with dedicated teams around the world which deliver services needed to keep people flying.

Barbara Dalibard, CEO, Sita said: “Being named as Service Provider of the Year at the 2018 Air Transport Awards is a significant achievement and a strong validation of our unwavering collaboration and contribution to the air transport community. To be selected by our industry peers for this award is testament that our continued focus on delivering real value to the community is both justified and valued by the industry.”

Nearly every passenger flight in the world relies on Sita technology. Sita works with the industry to provide technology solutions that make a difference. It innovates collaboratively, while developing and managing solutions over the world's most extensive network, one that forms the communication backbone of the global air transport industry.

In recent months, Sita has taken the lead in the development of biometric solutions. This has included innovation solutions for airlines and airports as well as looking to the future uses of biometrics as the technology develops. A key innovation is Sita’s Smart Path solution which allows passengers to use their biometric identity every step of the way.

The Air Transport Industry Awards were presented at a ceremony at the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai. - TradeArabia News Service