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East & Central Europe focus

TAROM selects SITA Flight Operations as it gears up for SkyTeam

When Romanian national carrier, TAROM, joins the SkyTeam Network, it will use the full suite of SITA's Flight Operations solutions to manage its schedules, aircraft and crew -- maximizing feeder and connection opportunities across 905 destinations. TAROM will also boost its revenue-generating opportunities, reduce costs and make faster, more informed decisions on schedules and resources both across the airline and on partner networks. TAROM already uses SITA Aircom and Revenue Management solutions, which will interface fully with Flight Operations and other third-party software.

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Czech Airlines streamlines passenger processes with Horizon

In a deal worth $12 million, Czech Airlines (CSA) has signed with SITA's Horizon portfolio of passenger management solutions to streamline passenger processes -- from inventory to reservations, ticketing, e-ticketing, departure control and web and kiosk check-in. SITA's Inventory and Reservations solutions will also help support the airline's Revenue Management goals. The relationship between the two organizations has thrived since CSA chose SITA as its single network supplier earlier this year. Next year, the two organizations will launch new SITA services in electronic ticketing, Departure Control Systems, kiosk and Web check-in.

Watch the interview with Jiri Devat of CSA

SITA to provide Airport Systems Integration at Kharkov Airport for Euro 2012

When Ukraine hosts the UEFA football tournament, Euro 2012, Kharkov International Airport expects to handle up to 1,000 fans per hour during peak periods. To help manage this traffic, SITA will provide the Airport's new terminal with fully integrated IT systems in which all applications will run on a common network infrastructure--including check-in, boarding, baggage management, security and access control. Both airlines and passengers will benefit from the new shared IT infrastructure, which will reduce costs and remove bottlenecks for passengers. The new system will be up and running in Summer 2010.

Russia's largest airport adopts self-service

In June 2009, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo finished the installation of extensive self-service facilities to better serve the more than 20 million passengers who use the airport annually. The new SITA solution includes 290 CUTE desks and 12 self-service kiosks throughout the airport. It is designed to continue delivering high-quality passenger services as the airport continues to grow significantly.

Lufthansa becomes world's first CUPPS-compliant airline

After four years of preparation for CUPPS (Common Use Passenger Processing Systems), SITA recognized a major milestone in September when Lufthansa became the first CUPPS-compliant airline in the world following tests in Orlando. Lufthansa now stands ready to introduce CUPPS at any airport in the world when IATA officially releases CUPPS in November.

In August, SITA became the first platform provider to win CUPPS compliance and is currently the only Compliance Testing Entity. SITA is currently working with several airlines to test their applications to ensure CUPPS readiness.

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Check out SITA's new Russian Web site

Check out SITA's new Russian Web site at www.sita.aero/ru. The completely redesigned site is packed with rich content, including recent surveys, webcasts, white papers, case studies and more.

With quick and easy access to information on IT trends, strategies and products and services, the site is becoming a reference 'hub' for the air transport industry's Russian speaking community.