KIU System Solutions, a global airline technology provider, took part in the World Aviation Festival 2026, held in Lisbon (Portugal) from October 13 to 15. The event, one of the airline industry’s leading international forums, brought together airlines, airports and technology providers around distribution, retailing, passenger experience, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

The KIU delegation was made up of Alejandro Nardi, Chief Operating Officer; Juan Felipe Restrepo, Chief Product Officer; Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA; and Ignacio Japas, Senior Account Executive.

An integrated ecosystem for airline transformation

Under the theme “Accelerating Airlines Transformation,” KIU presented its integrated ecosystem of solutions, with KIU PSS at its core. The offering covers DCS, distribution through KIU GDS and third parties, KIU Digital Retailing Suite, KIU Cargo, KIU Loyalty, KIU BI, maintenance and operations management.

One of the standout solutions is KIUT AI Concierge, an AI-powered agent that transforms airline sales and passenger service across multiple digital channels.

“The World Aviation Festival is a key forum for listening to airlines and understanding how their priorities are evolving. The conversations we had in Lisbon confirm the industry’s interest in integrated platforms that allow them to simplify their operations and grow with agility,” said Alejandro Nardi, Chief Operating Officer of KIU System Solutions.

Meetings with airlines and industry partners

Over the three days of WAF 2026, the KIU team held meetings with airlines and strategic partners from different regions. Visitors to the stand included Álvaro Coromina Sanz and Cristina Nadal Mendizábal of World2Fly, a KIU customer; Karim Makhlouf, Chief Commercial Officer of Jordanian airline Royal Jordanian; Ramzi Fazzi of Nouvelair; and representatives of Avibright, among other industry leaders.

These meetings provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the industry’s evolution and explore new opportunities for collaboration, in line with KIU’s commitment to building long-term relationships with its customers and partners.

Its participation in WAF 2026 strengthens KIU’s international position. The company currently works with 79 airlines in 36 countries.

KIU thanks the World Aviation Festival organizers and all the airlines, partners, and professionals who visited its stand during the event.

About KIU System Solutions

KIU System Solutions is a global airline technology provider offering a comprehensive Passenger Service System (PSS) and an ecosystem of digital solutions designed to support the commercial and technological operations of airlines across different markets.

With a focus on innovation and the continuous development of specialized technology for the airline industry, KIU works alongside its customers to optimize processes, drive growth, and enhance the passenger experience.