Airports

ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...

Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). “The world’s first transatlantic DTC pilot.”
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). "The world's first transatlantic DTC pilot." Last week, it was announced a Dutch consortium chose IDEMIA, an identity technology company, as the tech provider for the "world's first transatlantic...

Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the Asia Pacific region. In this five-minute interview, Sumesh highlights the ways...

SITA and Lufthansa address the industry’s $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage
SITA and Lufthansa address the industry's $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage Mishandled baggage causes huge inconvenience for passengers, tainting their perception of the journey and causing unnecessary stress. It is also...

The future era of technology-driven smart airports
The future era of technology-driven smart airports To keep pace with the ever-increasing needs and demands, airports worldwide are constantly evolving. With air travel on the rise again, airports are not just expected to facilitate passengers and cargo...

Changi Airport looks to bridge manpower gap with autonomous vehicles
Changi Airport looks to bridge manpower gap with autonomous vehicles During the pandemic, the aviation industry lost 2.3 million jobs globally. As the world returns to travel there have been staff shortages worldwide, impacting the service that the sector can...

Three start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Optimisation through advanced technology
Three start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Optimisation through advanced technology Aviation Festival Asia gathers together industry giants, start-ups, and everyone in between to drive innovation in the aviation industry. The event is an...


Hong Kong air passenger traffic thrives with the relaxation of travel restrictions
Hong Kong air passenger traffic thrives with the relaxation of travel restrictions Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) recently announced the January 2023 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The numbers speak to a strong recovery...


Perth Airport set to open a virtual reality lounge
Perth Airport set to open a virtual reality lounge This May, Perth Airport will be introducing a Gaming Point VR lounge delivered by Travel Point Group. The lounge will transform the waiting process with access to a hi-tech, VR gaming experience. Located at...


The latest interactive, AI-powered retail experience at Changi Airport
The latest interactive, AI-powered retail experience at Changi Airport A partnership between Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and Lotte Duty Free has produced a unique, AI powered, experience redefining retail in an airport setting. This “first of its kind”...


What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia: Henry Harteveldt
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Henry Harteveldt Henry Harteveldt is one of the world’s best-known travel industry analysts and President of Atmosphere Research Group, a company providing market research and analysis to the global travel industry....


London Heathrow reports its busiest start to the year since the pandemic whilst keeping security queues low
London Heathrow reports its busiest start to the year since the pandemic whilst keeping security queues low Today, the UK’s busiest airport announced over 5.48 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in January making it the “strongest start of the year...


What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Mike Arnot
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Mike Arnot As highlighted by Mike Arnot in this discussion, many players in the APAC region are at the cutting edge of digital marketing and communication with their customers. Considering this, insight from these...


What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Mabel Kwan
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Mabel Kwan Aviation Festival Asia is fast approaching. The event gathers together airline, airport, and tech leaders for an honest discussion into lessons learned and plans for the future. With a packed agenda...




Five start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Simplifying and improving the travel experience
Five start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Simplifying and improving the travel experience Aviation Festival Asia gathers together industry giants, start-ups, and everyone in between to drive innovation in the aviation industry. The event is an...


An ambitious future for Jeddah Airport. Interview with Mr Ayman Aboabah – CEO Jeddah Airports Company
An ambitious future for Jeddah Airport. Interview with Mr Ayman Aboabah, CEO Jeddah Airports Company Mr Ayman Aboabah, CEO Jeddah Airports Company provided insight into the rich passenger experience at King Abdulaziz International airport (Jeddah Airport). With...


SITA finds aviation CIOs are “ramping up digital technology investments”
SITA finds aviation CIOs are "ramping up digital technology investments" Earlier this week, SITA published their 2022 Air Transport IT Insights report. The study’s overall findings indicate that "aviation CIOs [are] ramping up digital technology investments."...


What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Yen-Pu Paul Chen
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Yen-Pu Paul Chen At the end of the month, industry executives, start ups, and established leaders in the field will congregate for Aviation Festival Asia. Yen-Pu Paul Chen, MD, V.X Consulting will be joining the...


What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Claire Donnellan
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Claire Donnellan Claire Donnellan, Director, Customer Centric Consulting will be joining us at the upcoming Aviation Festival Asia. Well-positioned with a career spanning both airlines and airports, Claire will...




Six start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Data and artificial intelligence (AI)
Six start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Data and artificial intelligence (AI) Aviation Festival Asia gathers together industry giants, start-ups, and everyone in between to drive innovation in the aviation industry. The event is an opportunity...