Angola has announced that it will deploy SITA’s Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Gateway (API PNR Gateway) at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport.
Supported by SITA’s Passenger Information Unit (PIU) consultancy services, Angola will seek to improve operational and data-governance frameworks.
The initiative is complemented by a new Passenger Information Monitoring and Management center in Luanda, creating a foundation for faster decision-making and improved security outcomes.
The new system allows airlines to send two types of passenger data to authorities before departure: Advance Passenger Information (API), which includes passport and identity details, and Passenger Name Record (PNR), which contains the passenger’s itinerary and booking information.
Bringing this information together in one place gives authorities an earlier and more accurate view of who is travelling to the country and, with SITA’s guidance, helps establish the processes and analytical frameworks needed to turn this data into faster and more informed decision making.
By combining API and PNR data, the system helps ANAC identify irregularities, detect suspicious travel patterns, and prevent unauthorised travelers from boarding flights bound for Angola.
The close proximity of both facilities ensures secure, uninterrupted communication between systems and supports rapid analysis of large volumes of information.
Angola state secretary for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors, Rui Carreira, said: “The inauguration of the National Command and Control Center marks a historic moment for Angola.
“This strategic investment strengthens the security of our borders and consolidates the country’s position as a modern and competitive international transport hub.”
