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Airport CIO panel: Roadmapping the biometric experience
At World Aviation Festival, the airport CIO panel gathered to discuss steps that must be taken to prepare aviation for a paperless experience by 2030. The session featured speakers from across the industry ecosystem, gathering a range of perspectives for a...
Are Brits planning to fly in 2024 despite cost of living?
Are Brits planning to fly next year? Where to and who with? As the cost of living rises in the UK and across the world, questions are emerging about how this will impact travel. After conducting research with 2,000 UK customers last month, easyJet's latest survey has...
“An opportunity for airlines to experiment with innovation.” Mauro Oretti, Head of SkyTeam Operations
Mauro Oretti, Head of SkyTeam Operations joined to discuss the various ways SkyTeam facilitates innovation in the industry, highlighting key initiatives and future trends. Opening the conversation, Mauro covered the establishment of a new innovation department,...
American Airlines use new tech to expand high-speed Wi-Fi
American Airlines has announced its plan to expand high-speed Wi-Fi on the dual-class regional aircraft operated on its behalf. Already boasting the highest number of aircraft with high-speed connectivity on a domestic airline, new technology will see this extend to...
Xavier Lagardere on the safe integration of AI
At World Aviation Festival, Xavier Lagardere, Chief Data Officer & VP Innovation, Lufthansa Group joined for a brief interview to talk about the safe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the aviation industry. Opening the conversation, Xavier discussed...
Keynote panel: Unpacking airport masterplans
The keynote panel at World Aviation Festival "Unpacking airport masterplans," gathered Christina Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport, Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports Company, Luis Felipe De Oliveira, CEO, Director General, A.C.I. World Inc, Thomas...
The significance of Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has been positioned as a critical component in the industry's attempts to decouple aviation from the environmental damage it causes. This is illustrated by IATA's estimate that SAF could contribute around 65 per cent of the reduction in...
IndiGo launches GPT-4 powered, ticket booking chatbot: 6Eskai
On Monday, the Indian-based low-cost-carrier (LCC) IndiGo launched its AI chatbot, 6Eskai. The chatbot, developed by the airline's inhouse digital team, is powered by GPT-4 technology and "offers a first of a kind platform for booking tickets across the entire...
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...
