AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia X, two of Asia's largest low-cost carrier groups, have strengthened their partnership with SITA by adopting SITA Mission Watch, a leading flight tracking and monitoring solution, to enhance safety and efficiency across their seven airlines.
SITA Mission Watch provides comprehensive weather visualisation and shared situational awareness between operations control centres and cockpits through advanced alerting and messaging systems. This industry-leading solution offers a user-friendly interface and seamlessly integrates with other applications, providing a unified platform for AirAsia's operations.
Deployed across AirAsia Malaysia and AirAsia X, AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Indonesia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, and AirAsia Cambodia, SITA Mission Watch supports AirAsia in managing over 200 aircraft serving more than 130 destinations in 22 countries.
SITA Mission Watch maps each aircraft's latitude, longitude, altitude, and time to provide 4D/15 visibility, exceeding the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) mandate on tracking requirements, a top priority for AirAsia.
The solution incorporates real-time weather data from multiple sources, allowing flight dispatchers to anticipate potential issues proactively. By integrating messaging services, the system facilitates seamless communication between dispatchers and pilots, enabling prompt resolution of any potential issues.
Datuk Captain Chester Voo, Deputy Group CEO (Airline Operations) at AirAsia Aviation Group, stated, "At AirAsia, we are always searching for innovative tools to enhance the safety and efficiency of our operations. SITA has brought all seven airlines within the AirAsia Group and AirAsia X to the forefront of flight tracking technology, enabling us to surpass industry safety standards, streamline our operations through a single platform, and foster better collaboration between our flight dispatchers and pilots."
Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA For Aircraft, remarked, "We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with AirAsia, having worked closely with them since 2020. We supported their sustainability goals through SITA OptiFlight® for CO2 reductions and fuel savings. By providing the next generation of flight tracking technology to all AirAsia member airlines, we are empowering dispatchers to work smarter and safer, while staying ahead of changing conditions."
About SITA
SITA is the IT provider for the air transport industry, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments. Their technology facilitates seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel.
With over 2,500 customers, SITA's solutions drive operational efficiency at more than 1,000 airports, connecting over 18,000 aircraft globally. They also provide technology solutions to over 70 governments, balancing secure borders with seamless travel. Their communication network connects every corner of the globe, bridging 45% of the air transport community's data exchange.
In 2023, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved SITA's near-term and long-term emission reduction targets. These targets guide their climate actions to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They are also developing solutions to assist the aviation industry in meeting its carbon reduction objectives, including reducing fuel burn and improving operational efficiency.
SITA is 100% owned by the industry and driven by its needs. It is one of the most internationally diverse companies, providing services in over 200 countries and territories.
About AirAsia
AirAsia, the aviation arm of Capital A, has a legendary origin story. In 2001, Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun purchased an ailing airline with two aircraft and 200 staff, transforming it into the fourth largest airline in Asia with over 200 aircraft and 21,000 staff across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and more.
The AirAsia Group comprises seven member airlines, with AirAsia Berhad, Philippines AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and the newly established AirAsia Cambodia under the AirAsia Aviation Group, alongside AirAsia X, the parent company of Thai AirAsia.
AirAsia has carried over 800 million guests to over 130 destinations, built on affordability, inclusivity, and accessibility. Committed to serving the underserved, they have connected people and places, significantly democratising air travel in the region with their famous tagline, 'Now Everyone Can Fly'.
