SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, closing in first half of 2027
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SITA has agreed to buy Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027; financial terms were not disclosed.
Deal overview
SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions and the acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2027. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Closing conditions
The agreement was signed on 15 October 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Closing is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to those approvals.
Leadership comments
David Lavorel is the CEO of SITA and Nathalie Altwegg is Senior Vice President, Airports at SITA. Lavorel said the acquisition expands capabilities to meet industry growth demands, while Altwegg said it will strengthen SITA’s ability to be a trusted partner for more customers.
Company background
Collins Aerospace is a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies. Collins has deployed biometric solutions at airports in Tokyo, Las Vegas and the Philippines and plans to deploy biometric gates in Fiji. SITA added the AI operational decision‑making platform Big Blue Analytics in June 2024 and acquired Materna IPS in 2024.