SITA to Acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions in 2027 Deal

· Aviation · United States

SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, the airport technology business of RTX's Collins Aerospace, AeroTime reported, with the deal set to close in 2027. The transaction would consolidate airport IT and systems expertise under SITA, an aviation technology provider owned by the airline industry. Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions supplies technology used at airports, an area that has seen growing investment in automation, biometrics and passenger processing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The long timeline to closing suggests regulatory review and integration planning. The move comes as airports modernize infrastructure and as suppliers position for a market where airlines and airports seek more integrated digital systems.

Why it matters：Consolidation in airport technology affects which vendors airlines and airports rely on; the deal could accelerate integrated passenger processing and automation.

Key points

  • SITA agreed to buy Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions from RTX's Collins Aerospace.
  • The acquisition is expected to close in 2027.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed.

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