Bahrain International Airport introduces SITA professional mobile radio for all airlines

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About SITA:

SITA is the world's leading specialist in air transport communication and IT solutions. SITA delivers and manages business solutions for airline, airport, GDS, government and other customers over the world's most extensive communications network, which forms the backbone of the global air transport industry.

SITA's portfolio includes managed global communications, infrastructure and outsourcing services, as well as services for airline commercial management and passenger operations, flight operations, aircraft operations and air-to-ground communications, airport management and operations, baggage operations, transportation security and border management, cargo operations and more. With a customer service team of over 1,500 staff around the world, SITA invests significantly in achieving best-in-class customer service, providing integrated local and global support for both its communication and IT application services.

SITA has two main subsidiaries: OnAir, which is bringing in-flight mobile communications to the market, and CHAMP Cargosystems, the world's only IT company dedicated solely to air cargo. SITA also operates two joint ventures providing services to the air transport community: Aviareto for aircraft asset management and CertiPath for secure electronic identity management.

SITA is one of the world's most international companies. Its global reach is based on local presence, with services for around 600 air transport industry members and 3,000 customers in over 220 countries and territories. In 2009, the company celebrates 60 years in business. Set up in 1949 with 11 member airlines, SITA today employs people of more than 140 nationalities, speaking over 70 different languages. SITA had consolidated revenues of over $1.42bn (€1.06bn) in 2007.

About Saudi Arabian Airlines:

Saudi Arabian Airlines is the flag and national carrier of Saudi Arabia and considered one of the largest airlines in the Middle East. Started in 1945 and currently operating to more than 90 domestic and international destinations. Fleet size is 150 aircraft and the airline carried more than 18m passengers in 2007.

For further information, please contact:

Shamim Kassibawi
Junior PR Consultant
Active Public Relations and Marketing Communications Consultancy
Tel: (971-4) 3900376
Fax: (971-4) 3904656