Volocopter has asked SITA to be its digital systems partner for its "vertiports" after the airport information technology provider joined Volocopter's series E funding round.
Volocopter is aiming to be a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft with its VoloCity air taxi, which will pick up passengers at vertiports, which Volocopter described as "designated boarding points".
"SITA will deploy its expertise in air transport for the emerging UAM industry, developing new operating standards and a digital-first passenger experience," Volocopter said, citing a SITA portfolio it said "includes a wide range of IT solutions, including airport management and operations, passenger operations, flight and aircraft operations, baggage processing, and border management".
"SITA is a leading IT provider for airports and airlines, and we believe there is no better partner to make our seamless travel experience possible," said Christian Bauer, Volocopter's chief commercial officer.
"Volocopter is in pole position to make electric air taxis a reality, benefiting from its first-mover advantage," said Sergio Colella, SITA president for Europe.