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Aviation Festival Asia 2024
28-29 February 2024
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Singapore
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15-16 May 2024
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OAG The Airline Tech Transition: A Journey Towards “Travel Done Right”
As we usher in a new era of technological advancements, the airline industry is in the throes of a seismic transformation. Two parallel systems are driving this change – the historically grown legacy system, and a modern, dynamic, adaptive system. This critical...
The growing cost of doing nothing in airline digital retailing
As many airlines and most system providers either have implemented a solution or have a plan towards digital retailing, several players have not decided a way forward yet. The main reasons for “doing nothing” about digital retailing include a lack of compelling...
AI in aviation with Glenn Morgan
"The aviation industry is a key area where AI can play a really significant factor. It goes from everything like personalised customer service, dynamic pricing, predictive maintenance, flight operations optimisation. To everything through from baggage tracking to...
Multimodal Travel: Aviation Needs to Think Beyond the Flight
The future of aviation has always seemed like a distant one. But the future we look to today – of flying EVs and net-zero flights – might be out of reach for decades. Innovation has undeniably been slow. There hasn’t been a quantum leap in ages – only incremental...
Changi to introduce passport-free immigration clearance
Yesterday, the Immigration (Amendment) Bill was passed to allow for end-to-end biometric clearance at the airport and checkpoints. From the first half of 2024, this will enable passengers departing Changi Airport to pass through automated immigration clearance without...
AI that “gives you back time.” Maximising predictive data with FlightAware
The industry's become really good at using that data and those tools at optimization on days where things are going well and delivering a really good experience for passengers. But I think where AI in particular has a place is the bad days, the days where there's...
Offers & Orders; Customer-centric, modern digital retailing as a bridge between today and tomorrow
Offers & Orders is not a new topic within the wider travel industry; but it is an entirely new method of selling products that enables airlines to create and distribute personalised offers to travellers. It’s not surprising that new methods and old habits don’t...
Industry trends and event insights with Sinead Finn
Sinead Finn, Founder, affinnity joined for a brief discussion in preparation for the World Aviation Festival. The conversation touched on notable trends shaping the industry landscape, a glimpse into her upcoming sessions, and a comment on the event's evolution....
The Battle of the Airline Apps is back!
The Battle of the Airline Apps is back! We’re relaunching the Battle of the Apps challenge this year to find out who currently has the ultimate airline app! Join to find out which airline app is leading the way in offering a more seamless, frictionless and...
World Aviation Festival 2023 – Managing the evolving landscape of challenges in the aviation industry. A closer look at the agenda release.
World Aviation Festival 2023 - Managing the evolving landscape of challenges in the aviation industry. A closer look at the agenda release. The aviation industry plays a critical role in contemporary society. It connects people and places, drives economic...
Richard Nuttall, CEO SriLankan Airlines – Keynote interview
Richard Nuttall, CEO SriLankan Airlines - Keynote interview, "There is absolutely no reason why this airline doesn't make money going forward." In a keynote interview at Aviation Festival Asia, SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall joined Brian Sumers on...
Paul Griffiths, CEO Dubai Airports – Keynote interview
Paul Griffiths, CEO Dubai Airports – Keynote interview Last month at World Aviation Festival the CEO Dubai Airports joined Ben Thompson for an interview. In just 15-minutes, Paul Griffiths answered questions on a wide range of topics in depth....
Technology and reaching net-zero by 2050. An interview with Yann Cabaret, CEO SITA FOR AIRCRAFT
Technology and reaching net-zero by 2050. An interview with Yann Cabaret, CEO SITA FOR AIRCRAFT At the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, Yann Cabaret CEO SITA FOR AIRCRAFT talked about sustainability and technology in this five-minute interview. SITA FOR...
Keynote CEO panel: As airports rescale following the pandemic, how can they rebuild to a smarter future whilst prioritising innovation and sustainability?
Keynote CEO panel: As airports rescale following the pandemic, how can they rebuild to a smarter future whilst prioritising innovation and sustainability? This 45-minute panel was hosted at the World Aviation Festival in October. Moderated by BBC Journalist Ben...
2022 FIFA World Cup has airports preparing for 1.7 million visitors
2022 FIFA World Cup has airports preparing for 1.7 million visitors The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Sunday, and all eyes are on Qatar. With a population of 3 million and a total geographic area of approximately 11,586 km², the host nation is the smallest...
Discussing sustainability with the President of Shell Aviation, Jan Toschka
Discussing sustainability with the President of Shell Aviation, Jan Toschka At the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, I sat down with Jan Toschka, President of Shell Aviation to discuss sustainability. We covered: Different ways the sustainability discussion...
The ICAO Commits to Net-Zero By 2050 Target
The ICAO Commits to Net-Zero By 2050 Target “Two weeks of intensive diplomacy” by over 2,500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organisations has concluded in October 2022. The culmination? The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) pledge to achieve...
What is Holding Young People Back From Joining the Aviation Industry?
What is Holding Young People Back From Joining the Aviation Industry? The industry is currently experiencing crippling staff shortages. Now more than ever, the need to attract young, new talent is evident. However, young people are no longer flocking for jobs...
The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Finnair
The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Finnair Russia and Ukraine have been at war since February and the effects of this conflict have been felt internationally. Within the aviation industry, the rise in fuel prices and the closure of Russian airspace have...
“How Would You Say The Event Helps Drive Innovation in the Industry?”
"How Would You Say The Event Helps Drive Innovation in The Industry?" As Paul van Alfen said in our discussion, "a lot of lightbulbs will go off." But how exactly does the World Aviation Festival help to drive forward innovation in the industry? In a previous...
