PARIS, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins
Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX),
is helping to improve the passenger processing experience and
safeguard the El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia, from cyber threats with a
full suite of ARINC airport solutions. Each solution is supported
by ongoing system monitoring by the Collins Aerospace Cybersecurity
Operations Center and an experienced cyber engineering team.
Under a new multi-year agreement, Collins Aerospace will provide
the El Dorado International Airport and the Operadora Aeroportuaria
Internacional (OPAIN), which operates and manages the airport, with
several industry-leading solutions:
- MUSE agent-facing check-in: Manages operations and
provides data analytics to improve airport efficiency.
- Self-service check-in kiosks: Reduces wait times at
check-in while freeing up airport space.
- ARINC AviNetTM Airport connectivity: Provides
passengers and airlines with security and data integrity within the
airline's virtual network space.
- Local departure control system: Provides passenger
check-in and boarding for airlines of all sizes.
- ARINC BaglinkTM baggage messaging: Enables
baggage to be sorted and routed remotely to save time, cut costs
and minimize errors.
- ARINC Cybersecurity: Provides end-to-end cybersecurity
coverage from alarm monitoring to on-site remediation and
recovery.
- 24/7 on-site support and help desk: Delivers immediate
expertise to maintain high-quality levels.
"El Dorado is able to handle 40 million passengers a year. In
2018, 32.7 million were mobilized and we were prepared to guarantee
an unforgettable positive experience for our users," said Alvaro
Gonzalez, CEO of OPAIN. "By implementing these solutions we
are able to dramatically improve the efficiency of the airport
without having to physically expand our building space."
Christopher Forrest, vice
president of Global Airport Systems for Collins Aerospace, added,
"El Dorado International Airport provides a critical service in
Latin America, and with Collins
Aerospace's latest technology passengers will experience a more
streamlined journey from the time they enter the airport to the
time they board their plane. We are currently in the process of
installing the new equipment and we plan to be operational this
summer."
The Collins Aerospace Cybersecurity Operations Center is based
in Annapolis, Maryland and
provides 24/7 network traffic monitoring. Collins Aerospace's team
of certified cyber analysts requires the highest qualifications and
training available in the industry. They utilize their extensive
experience in critical infrastructure by working with operational
teams — managing incidents and crises, staffing, and training — and
by alleviating conflicts between IT and operations.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace
Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the
capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve
customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly
evolving global market. For more information,
visit CollinsAerospace.com. Follow us on Twitter:
@CollinsAero.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on
Twitter: @UTC.
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