NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has partnered with Collins Aerospace to modernize existing systems at the country’s main gateway.

In a media release on Thursday, NNIC said its partnership with global airport technology company Collins Aerospace will advance and streamline operations at NAIA adhering to international aviation standards. The project will start in May and is expected to be completed by September. This will include the introduction of a common-use passenger processing system and common-use self-service kiosks allowing passengers to check-in and drop off their luggage.

NNIC said it also aims to replace multiple document checks and reduce wait times by introducing biometric screening at NAIA.

Further, real-time flight information will also be available through its upgraded flight information display system and its official website will also show timely updates.

The private operator of NAIA also aims to strengthen security systems at the airport with pre-security e-gates and passenger flow management systems.

The rollout of these upgrades is scheduled in phases starting in May with the deployment of Collins Aerospace on-site support team at the airport.

By August, core systems for passenger processing, baggage tracking and resource management will be operational, NNIC said, adding that the last phase will be completed in September.

The final phase of this upgrade will introduce self-service check-in kiosks, pre-security e-gates, self-bag drop stations, and biometric boarding gates.

The project will also optimize airport operations with the new airport operational database and resource management system.

This system will improve staff deployment and resource allocation while a new baggage reconciliation system to track luggage will also be deployed. — Ashley Erika O. Jose

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