10. Alha Airport Partnerships in Technological research Since November, 2007 Alha Airport Spa is taking part to IPS - Internal Post Corporation project: Future of mail by Air EDI Interface with Carriers. Since then, our IT department is testing CARDIT/RESDIT and PRECON/RESCON messages and represents a benchmark in Italy for the development of mail handling IT. Starting as from May 2008, Alha Airport has been supporting IATA STB / e-freight pilot E-freight is an initiative launched by the Board of IATA which aims to leverage technology, automate the business and streamline processes. This results in a reduction of complexity and cost, to make travel more convenient.