Since the beginning of the year, Vnukovo International Airport has replaced SITA CUTE, a foreign shared-use platform, with the UDPS platform developed by the Russian company Zamar (included in the Register of Russian Software, register entry No. 9484 dated March 4, 2021) as part of our import substitution program and transition to Russian software.
The shared access platform is a software suite that enables the integration of air carriers' applications into a single airport IT infrastructure: check-in desks, boarding counters equipped with various peripheral devices (scanners, boarding pass and baggage tag printers, etc.).
UDPS (Universal Departure Platform Solution) is a product completely developed in Russia, which represents the next generation of shared use technology. It has been adapted for trouble-free operation on the Russian market, and features a range of technology advantages over its foreign competitor.
The system complies with the IATA CUPPS 1.03 international standard, as well as with all passenger service requirements of Russian and foreign airlines. Transition to domestic software enables Vnukovo International Airport to:
- Eliminate the dependency and risks of using foreign SITA software
- Ensure the ability to quickly introduce changes into the software and provide the required level of technical support
- Reduce costs by having the freedom to select equipment suppliers for check-in counters and boarding gates
Vnukovo International Airport is one of Russia’s largest air transport hubs. Each year the airport handles approximately 200 000 flights by Russian and international airlines. Its network covers the whole territory of Russia as well as short- and long-haul destinations, Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. In 2019, Vnukovo International Airport served over 24 million passengers, breaking its own record. Vnukovo airport terminal, with a total area of about 300,000 square meters, can handle up to 35 million passengers annually. Vnukovo International Airport is the only airport in Russia to have received a Letter of Commendation from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for its professional achievements and high performance. Moreover, Vnukovo Airport was recognized as the Best International Airport by Air Gateway of Russia award and Best Airport: overcoming challenges 2020 at National Aviation Infrastructure Show (NAIS) for three years running.
