The deal will strengthen passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations, with completion expected in the first half of 2027.
SITA, a global provider of information technology for the air transport industry, has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions in a strategic move to strengthen its technology offerings for airports and airlines worldwide.
The proposed acquisition will expand SITA’s capabilities in passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations, bringing together two established aviation technology businesses to improve operational resilience and deliver a more seamless travel experience.
Announced in Geneva on October 15, 2026, the transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions provides technology and operational expertise covering key stages of airport passenger and baggage processing, from check-in and self-service facilities to baggage drop-off and critical systems that support airport operations.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen SITA’s ability to support customers across the aviation value chain, enhancing the reliability and performance of the technology systems that underpin airport and airline operations.
Commenting on the agreement, SITA Chief Executive Officer, David Lavorel, said the acquisition would help the company respond to the growing demands of the air transport industry.
“Air transport is growing and so are expectations. Our industry increasingly needs technology, innovation and people working together to connect each part of the journey, so disruptions are prevented, or fixed fast when they happen”, Lavorel said.
He added that the acquisition would extend SITA’s offerings and capabilities, reinforcing its position as a trusted technology partner to the aviation industry.
Also commenting on the deal, SITA’s Senior Vice President, Airports, Nathalie Altwegg, emphasised the importance of dependable technology partnerships in meeting the operational needs of airports.
“Ask an airport what it wants from a technology provider, and the answer is a trusted partner”, Altwegg said.
She explained that such partnerships require providers to understand the operational environments of airports, collaborate closely with their teams and offer dependable support when needed.
According to her, the acquisition would strengthen SITA’s capacity to provide this level of support to more customers across the industry.
The agreement forms part of SITA’s broader growth strategy, with the company seeking to enhance its ability to deliver integrated technology solutions that support passenger journeys, baggage movements and airport operations.
As airports and airlines face increasing passenger expectations and operational demands, the combination of the two businesses is expected to contribute to more connected and resilient systems across the air transport industry.