Volocopter and SITA announces investment and partnership

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,