Information Technology

Cathay First Asian Carrier for Panasonic Suite

Cathay Pacific has become the first Asian airline to opt for Panasonic’s ku-band satellite-based global communications suite. Full article

MAS in IT investment drive

Malaysia Airlines plans to invest RM450 million (US$140 million) over the next year in various IT projects– including iPad kiosks. Full article

SITA develops Singapore global command centre

SITA, the specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, is developing a global command centre in Singapore.Full article

Qatar launch customer for new Thales IFCE system

Qatar Airways will be the launch customer for the Thales IFCE (inflight connectivity and entertainment) system after selecting the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband-supported solution...Full article

Korean Air launches iPhone Application

Korean Air has launches an iPhone application that will allow passengers to verify and search up-to-the minute flight and airline information with just one touch of the screen. Full article

Asiana Signs Altéa MoU

Asiana Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amadues to evaluate the latter’s Altéa customer management system (CMS)... Full article

Amadeus 2009

Travel technology provider Amadeus achieved what it described as a “strong” financial performance in 2009 thanks to growth in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and African markets. Full article

TravelSky extends Travelport interline deal

Travelport Airline IT Solutions has signed a contract with Chinese GDS TravelSky, extending an agreement for the Travelport E-Ticket Interchange system for interlining. Full article