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Aviation Festival Asia 2023
28 February - 1 March 2023
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Singapore
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16-17 May 2023
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World Aviation Festival 2023
26-28 September 2023
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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...
Data analytics in aviation. An interview with Dirk Jungnickel, SVP Enterprise Data & Analytics at Emirates Group
Data analytics in aviation. An interview with Dirk Jungnickel, SVP Enterprise Data & Analytics at Emirates Group Like with many industries, data analytics is having a transformational impact on aviation. It has the potential to improve multiple facets of...
Fly less or innovate more? Air France-KLM CEO criticises Schiphol flight limits
Fly less or innovate more? Air France-KLM CEO criticises Schiphol flight limits Last week, the head of Air France-KLM critiqued the Dutch government’s decision to tackle environmental challenges by cutting airline slots at Schiphol Airport. The government said...
The importance of Etihad and SATAVIA’s contrail management partnership
The importance of Etihad and SATAVIA's contrail management partnership Earlier this month, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national carrier, Etihad Airways and SATAVIA signed the world’s first multi-year commercial agreement to integrate contrail management...
SITA and Zamna partner to “fundamentally change data management within the aviation industry”
SITA and Zamna partner to "fundamentally change data management within the aviation industry" On 25 January, a press release confirmed that multinational information tech company SITA and travel identity company Zamna Technologies finalised their partnership...
’Tis the season to be canceled
’Tis the season to be canceled What can airlines learn from Southwest’s nightmare before Christmas? And how can airlines take advantage of the new generation of SaaS technology to elevate customer loyalty? Read our white paper: MAXIMIZING RECOVERY: THE FUTURE...
Air France instigates “a more direct relationship with customers” through WhatsApp
Air France instigates “a more direct relationship with customers” through WhatsApp Yesterday, Air France announced it is opening a new channel for communication with customers, WhatsApp. The service is free and available seven days a week, in twenty-two...
Qatar Airways’ innovative world first loyalty initiative
Qatar Airways' innovative world first loyalty initiative Yesterday (24 January), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (QRPC) and Qatar Duty Free launched a ‘world first’ innovative partnership. Now, members of the QRPC will be able to collect and use Avios as a part...
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
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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...
“What Are You Looking Forward to at This Year’s World Aviation Festival?”
"What Are You Looking Forward to at This Year's World Aviation Festival?" In advance of the upcoming World Aviation Festival, I had a chat with a few of the experts who will be moderating our sessions. I was joined online by Paul van Alfen, Harald Deprosse, Jerry...
Aviation Festival Americas ~ 7-8 June 2022 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, USA
New Technologies. New Strategies. New Beginnings - for the Americas Aviation Industry Aviation Festival Americas brings together aviation leaders driving change across the globe. In its 14th year running, as a leading event in the aviation industry, Aviation Festival...
Aviation Festival Asia ~ 14-15 June 2022 | Suntec, Singapore
RETHINK. REBUILD. RECOVER. Aviation Festival Asia always has the most exciting and relevant topics at the forefront of the agenda. 2022 will have new topics that are crucial to industry improvements and recovery with new business models being at the heart of the...
