Unisys Corporation today announced that Acciona Airport Services (AAS), Spain`s leading airport ground handling company, has selected the Unisys e-@ction Airport Passenger Processing System (APPS) to support its rapidly expanding European network. AAS will use the APPS solution for passenger check-in and airplane weight-and-balance load planning. The common user interface of Unisys APPS will give AAS representatives the flexibility to connect to 23 airline host systems simultaneously for better customer service and improved productivity.
Headquartered in Madrid, Acciona Airport Services currently provides ground handling services at 11 European airports. With Unisys APPS, AAS will have the flexibility to extend its network into new markets as the liberalization of airport contracts in Europe continues. AAS selected APPS because of its easy-to-learn graphical user interface, its capability to run on all standard Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE) environments and its support for new peripheral applications such as pre-departure passport control. The APPS user interface is adaptable to any airline host system, reducing training time and costs for AAS representatives while enhancing customer service.
"APPS gives us a complete check-in and load planning solution to support our aggressive growth plans," said Jos'e Luis Garc'ia Casas, Managing Director of Acciona Airport Services. "The proven functionality of APPS and its history of reliable multi-host production around the world guarantees a smooth and speedy introduction into the whole AAS network."
Unisys APPS is a suite of software solutions that helps airports, airlines and ground handling companies make travel easier and more convenient for passengers. AAS will use the Check-In Assistant, Local Check-In Assistant and Load Planning Assistant modules of the APPS suite. The Unisys Check-In Assistant module is a PC-, LAN-based solution with a common language front-end to airline host check-in systems. Using Check-In Assistant running on the SITA system infrastructure, AAS customer service representatives will be able to check baggage, issue baggage claim checks, issue boarding passes and handle seat assignments for airline passengers. The Unisys Local Check-In Assistant offers a local database capability for AAS representatives to provide the same departure control services to charter airlines and non-scheduled carriers without host computer systems.
AAS will use the Unisys Load Planning Assistant to verify a safe load plan for an airplane`s passengers, baggage, cargo and fuel. Using a similar graphical user interface to connect to multiple airline weight-and-balance systems, Load Planning Assistant will simplify data entry and make load planning safer and more efficient for AAS representatives. The installation of the APPS modules at AAS stations throughout Europe is scheduled for completion in August.
"Acciona is one of the fastest growing ground handling companies in Europe, and Unisys APPS has the capabilities to help the company move quickly into new markets," said Bruce Wheat, head of Operations Management Systems, Unisys Global Transportation. "Our relationship with Acciona continues the APPS track record of success with leading ground handling companies in Europe and worldwide."
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Acciona Airport Services
Acciona Airport Services (AAS), a Handling Agent independent from airports and airlines, together with its 100% business units of Ineuropa Handling and Checkpoint Bravo Jet Services has decided to introduce Unisys-APPS to support its enhanced customer base internationally. Headquartered in the northern periphery of Madrid, Acciona provides actual handling services at 11 European airports. Taking advantage of the business opportunities afforded by the European liberalization process and extending activities to other potential markets, especially in the American market, the company continues to expand rapidly.
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Unisys is an electronic business solutions company whose 36,000 employees help customers in 100 countries apply information technology to seize opportunities and overcome challenges of the Internet economy. Unisys people integrate and deliver the solutions, services, platforms and network infrastructure required by business and government to transform their organizations for success in this new era. The company offers a rich portfolio of Unisys e-@ction Solutions for electronic business based on its expertise in vertical industry solutions, network services, outsourcing, systems integration and multivendor support, coupled with enterprise-class server and related technologies. The primary vertical markets Unisys serves worldwide include financial services, transportation, communications, publishing and commercial sectors, as well as the public sector, including federal government customers. Unisys is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, in the Greater Philadelphia area. For more information on the company, access the Unisys home page on the World Wide Web at www.unisys.com Investor information can be found at www.unisys.com/investo