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JKCS flies high with IATA strategic partnership

IATA, the International Air Transport Association, recognised JKCS as a Strategic Partner following demonstration of the company’s achievements in the area of aviation software. John Keells Computer Services (JKCS) has excelled in aviation software for over a decade and serves many airlines in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

The partnership will create value additions for its current customers such as Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, SAS Norge, Air Arabia and SriLankan while attracting many new prospects. It also enhances the profile of the company in the competitive global aviation industry.

JKCS aviation systems are developed at software centres in Sri Lanka, UAE and Norway. In addition, JKCS engineers are stationed at customer sites around the globe, helping airlines achieve their strategic business objectives through cutting-edge IT systems.
JKCS has developed solutions to support flight operations, air traffic control, reservations, cargo, in-flight services, crew management and many more airline needs. Millions of passengers use these solutions to book flights, earn air miles, watch in-flight movies and enjoy their favorite meals.

As a Strategic Partner, JKCS hopes to make further contributions to airlines in mission-critical areas through IATA standard products.

IATA is the internationally recognised trade association representing 95% of scheduled airline traffic. Originally founded in 1919, IATA brings together approximately 280 airlines, including the world’s largest. Its mission is to represent and serve the airline industry. The association is the primary industry forum through which member airlines and their partners develop global aviation standards. IATA is responsible for developing and shaping policies and practice for the conduct of air transport services within the international regulatory framework.

IATA Strategic Partners are suppliers and service providers of the air transport industry who, as members of the IATA Strategic Partnerships, interact with IATA and its Member airlines in the development of industry solutions. As invaluable contributors to the industry, IATA Strategic Partners are involved in a wide-range of sectors throughout the industry. Through their membership in the programme, partners are active in IATA committees and working groups, as well as in various IATA initiatives. As a result, this synergy has manifested itself in winning solutions for airlines and suppliers alike.

John Keells Computer Services (JKCS) deemed one of Sri Lanka’s premier IT companies, is the software solutions arm of John Keells Group. The company’s services include resource augmentation services, offshore development centres, software projects and consultancy services. JKCS’ strong customer portfolio consists of such industry stalwarts as P&O Nedlloyd (now acquired by Maersk) – UK, Emirates Airlines – UAE, Air Arabia –UAE, SAS Norge Airlines – Norway, Qatar Airways - Qatar and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) – Japan. JKCS thrives on its ability to rapidly adopt new technologies and build interoperable, scalable solutions that safeguard the clients existing technology investments.

John Keells Holdings (JKH) is Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate with an annual turnover of Rs. 21 billion. From managing the largest number of hotel rooms in Sri Lanka to owning the largest private-sector-owned transportation business in the country, tea broking to stock broking, banking to real estate, manufacturing of food and beverages to super marketing, providing port and bunkering services to IT solutions, JKH has made its presence felt in every major sphere of the economy. JKH is a full member of the World Economic Forum, and having issued GDRs, is the only Sri Lankan company to be listed overseas. As a Member of the Global Compact – the UN-sponsored international corporate citizenship initiative – JKH is also committed to sustainable development and greater social responsibility in a multi-stakeholder context. JKH has been assigned a SL AAA (sri) credit rating by Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd.