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Air transport: IT industry relies on automation to handle rising passenger numbers

According to forecasts by the umbrella organization IATA, the international aviation industry anticipates a massive increase in global passenger numbers to around ten billion travelers annually by 2050. To manage this growth within existing infrastructures, airport operators and airlines are investing heavily in the digitalization of handling processes. The industry IT service provider SITA recorded in

July 10, 2026 15:07

Annual report reveals the cost of misdirected baggage to global airlines

The international aviation IT service provider SITA has revealed fundamental weaknesses and, at the same time, technological advances in the global baggage management of airlines in its latest industry report. Despite a statistically measurable improvement compared to previous years, damaged, delayed, or permanently lost baggage continues to cause significant financial losses for the civil aviation industry. The total global costs

June 30, 2026 11:38

Conclusion of employee survey: Air traffic control provider Skyguide is reviewing proposals regarding the planned job cuts.

Swiss air navigation service provider Skyguide has officially concluded the legally mandated consultation process as part of its announced restructuring program. The Geneva-based company stated that after an intensive 30-day period, no further submissions can be made. During this time, employees, relevant unions such as Helvetia Control, and other stakeholders had the opportunity to submit their input.

June 23, 2026 06:08

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to optimize global disruption management

International aviation IT specialist SITA has announced the acquisition of Big Blue Analytics and its core software platform, OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam). The Geneva-based company is thus addressing one of the most costly and complex problems facing the civil aviation industry: unforeseen operational disruptions caused by severe weather, technical defects, or air traffic control bottlenecks.

June 4, 2026 08:03

Swiss cancels flights from Geneva due to engine problems with Airbus A220

Swiss International Air Lines, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, is forced to further adjust its flight schedule for the upcoming winter season 2026/27. The company announced that all flights from Geneva Airport to Berlin, Hamburg, and Pristina will be completely canceled. The reason for this drastic measure is the continuing critical supply situation at the airport.

20 May 2026 11:42

China Eastern Airlines expands capacity to Germany and Switzerland

China Eastern Airlines, the state-owned Chinese airline, is expanding its presence in the European market as part of its current 2026 summer flight schedule. Starting June 7th, the company will increase the frequency of flights on the strategically important route between Shanghai Pudong and Frankfurt am Main. Instead of the previous daily service, the route will be served more frequently.

6 May 2026 18:03

Data coordination as a crucial factor for the IT investment boom in aviation

The global aviation industry is undergoing a technological upgrade of historic proportions. According to SITA's latest Air Transport IT Insights report, the industry invested a record $50,8 billion in information technology last year. Despite this massive expenditure, the study identifies a key obstacle hindering the full realization of this technology.

April 15, 2026 12:35

Ebace 2026 trade fair in Geneva cancelled

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has unexpectedly cancelled the Ebace trade fair, scheduled for June 2026. The event, considered the most important industry event for European business aviation, was to have taken place from June 2nd to 4th at the Palexpo exhibition center in Geneva. Despite extensive adjustments to the trade fair concept, which aimed for a stronger focus on [missing information - likely a specific industry focus], the EBAA has decided to cancel the event.

April 13, 2026 14:03

Sita introduces cloud-based analytics platform to reduce baggage errors

Aviation technology company Sita has unveiled "Sita Bag Radar," a new technological solution designed to help airlines and airports reduce the rising rates of misdirected baggage worldwide. The cloud-based platform uses predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to identify potential disruptions in the baggage process before they occur. So far,

March 18, 2026 14:52

SITA integrates Google location data into WorldTracer for optimized baggage tracking.

IT service provider SITA has introduced a technological innovation for the global aviation industry that fundamentally changes how misdirected luggage is handled. By integrating Google's "Find Hub" feature into WorldTracer, the world's leading baggage tracking system, passengers can now directly share the location of their suitcases with the airlines. Previously, the search relied on...

March 4, 2026 14:08

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Air transport: IT industry relies on automation to handle rising passenger numbers

Annual report reveals the cost of misdirected baggage to global airlines

Conclusion of employee survey: Air traffic control provider Skyguide is reviewing proposals regarding the planned job cuts.

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to optimize global disruption management

Swiss cancels flights from Geneva due to engine problems with Airbus A220

China Eastern Airlines expands capacity to Germany and Switzerland

Data coordination as a crucial factor for the IT investment boom in aviation

Ebace 2026 trade fair in Geneva cancelled

SITA integrates Google location data into WorldTracer for optimized baggage tracking.

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