Indonesia to upgrade airport IT systems
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Indonesia’s state-owned airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura I, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with SITA for the installation of new IT solutions at the 13 airports under its management.
The initial focus of this deal will be on the new international terminal at Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Both Surabaya and Balikpapan Airports will also be among the first to see new systems installed.
Tommy Soetomo, President Director of PT Angkasa Pura I, said; “This partnership with SITA is part of a major effort by the Indonesian government to develop airport infrastructure. By partnering with SITA, PT Angkasa Pura I and its Indonesian airports will have world-class systems providing the best in passenger services with minimal CAPEX investment. Our costs are aligned directly with the actual number of passenger using the airports. It is very much in line with our repositioning and restructuring programme, launched by the new Board of Directors assigned by the Indonesian government in July 2010.
“As we looked at how we should develop Indonesian airports, we realised that SITA has the capability to provide all the information technology systems required for airport management and operations and the flexibility to share our risk by charging on a per passenger basis,” Soetomo added.
Damian Hickey, SITA’s Regional Vice President for South Asia & India, said; “SITA has a long standing commitment to Indonesia and we have provided solutions at its airports over the last 10 years. With this Memorandum of Cooperation, SITA will bring our Intelligent Airport vision to Indonesia providing the latest airport technology using real-time information. Passengers will enjoy improved flight information displays, check-in, baggage reconciliation and overall a seamless journey and better airport experience.
“Our flexible financing arrangement will assist PT Angkasa Pura I to develop the airports with minimal upfront investment. This strategic partnership, where SITA will work with both the airlines serving the airports and the airport operator, demonstrates our commitment to the development of the growing air transport industry in Indonesia.”
The SITA deal will focus on improving the infrastructure, operational efficiency and business intelligence of Indonesia’s airports. The company’s Intelligent Airport plan will enable airport operators to track, manage and share real-time information.
Pictured (from left): Adrian Ching, Winda Maukar, Isnoor Hariyanto (Member of Commissioner), Damian Hickey, Suratto Siswodihardjo (President Commissioner), Tommy Soetomo (President Director), Sumesh Patel, Steve Barnard, Robert D. Waloni (Commercial and Project Development Director)
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