OREANDA-NEWS. Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced a five-year partnership with SITA, the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, to provide the new Midfield Terminal with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure throughout the project.

SITA will provide integrated end-to-end passenger and airport management solutions including its next generation airport management system and common-use passenger processing platform. Passengers will benefit from automated boarding gates, innovative flight information display systems and world class baggage management services.

Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "We are building the Midfield Terminal to exceed global standards for connectivity and high-tech integration. We will ensure that the very latest in every system is installed. From baggage tracking and handling to flight display systems, passengers will benefit from a highly sophisticated IT support system to ease and speed their journey through the airport."

Hani El-Assaad, President, Middle East, India and Africa, SITA, said: "In today's complex airport environment, it's important to have integrated solutions that help enhance collaboration among all stakeholders. We look forward to working with the airport and its partners to deploy a connected infrastructure platform that will help streamline operations, make the airport more efficient, and create a seamless passenger experience.