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Norway’s airport operator offer eSIMs via Alphacomm
Avinor, Norway's state-owned airport operator, have partnered with Alphacomm to offer travellers eSIMs. eSIMs will now be available for purchase on Avinor's website, making connectivity abroad easier and more convenient for Norwegians and international visitors. Jørn...
Sun PhuQuoc Airways chooses wireless AirFi Box for IFE
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has selected AirFi as its partner to deliver inflight entertainment (IFE). Through the collaboration, the newly-launched airline has installed the AirFi box across its fleet of A320 and A320neos. Passengers can connect to the browser-based portal...
Turkish Airlines partners with Samsung for smart bag tracking
Turkish Airlines has become the first airline to partner with Samsung for smart bag tracking. From 1 December, passengers travelling with Turkish can take advantage of the Smart Tagged Baggage Service, powered by Samsung's SmartThings Find. The new system will make it...
Lufthansa Group adds Klarna’s buy now, pay later option
Lufthansa Group have announced a new partnership with Swedish financial services firm Klarna for buy now, pay later booking. Facilitated by technology company Adyen, the integration will allow Lufthansa Group customers to pay in full, pay later, or split the cost...
Reimagining airline pricing and revenue management
The limitations of PSS technology continue to inhibit airlines' profit margins. But new technological solutions have emerged to break the deadlock, helping the aviation industry increase profit margins while improving revenue management. To learn more about this...
Ryanair closes its frequent flyer membership 8 months after launch
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair announced it will be closing its frequent flyer membership club. The airline explained it lost more than €1.6 million through the Prime programme only eight months after it launched. More than 55,000 customers signed up to the...
Virgin Australia to build on OpenAI’s API for improved AI integration
Virgin Australia have announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will see the airline integrate AI functions into key processes. Alongside giving employees access to enterprise-grade ChatGPT, the collaboration makes Virgin Australia the first carrier in the region...
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA develop AI airport management
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA have agreed to work on a new AI-powered airport management system. Air traffic across the United Arab Emirates' capital increased by 13.1% over the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, processing 15.8 million...
Prasenjit Paul on how technology improves the passenger experience
Although built on legacy systems, the aviation industry must change rapidly if it is to keep pace with technological developments. The evolution is already underway, as predictive analytics, big data, and green innovations fundamentally change the way airlines and...
Inside Denver Airport’s Growth & Sustainability Plans
Denver International Airport is growing fast-faster than its original design could have ever anticipated. Built for 50 million annual passengers, DEN welcomed over 82 million last year, and is tracking toward 100 million+ in the near future. So how does an airport...
How did AirAsia MOVE secure a 65 per cent ancillary attach rate?
AirAsia MOVE, the award winning online travel platform for Capital A, revolutionised user experience. The platform enables customers to book all travel in one app and leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver a seamless user experience. At Aviation Festival Asia,...
Is aviation doing enough to inspire the next generation of talent?
This year, Women in Aviation Singapore Chapter Ltd (WAI-SG) has joined Aviation Festival Asia as the Official Diversity Partner, sharing the event's dedication to promoting inclusivity across the industry. WAI-SG is the Singapore chapter of Women in Aviation...
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...
