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Gulf Air sign with Starlink for free inflight WiFi
Gulf Air, the state carrier of Bahrain, have become the latest airline to partner with Space X's Starlink for high-speed inflight WiFi. Announced on 27 January, the deal will see Gulf Air's entire fleet upgraded for Starlink compatibility, beginning in mid-2026 with...
TSA adds touchless screening to 50 more airports
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that 50 more airports will be upgraded with touchless screening technology. This will enable more passengers to breeze through security without fumbling with physical ID or documents. Launched in spring...
Aviation Festival Asia Award 2026 nominations are now open!
The aviation industry in Asia is moving faster than ever, driven by cutting-edge technology, bold collaborations, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth. The Aviation Festival Asia Awards 2026 are here to celebrate the organisations and initiatives that are...
Lufthansa Group and Starlink partner for high-speed inflight WiFi
A new agreement with Starlink will see Lufthansa Group roll out high-speed WiFi across its member airlines. Lufthansa Group becomes the largest airline group in Europe to strike a deal with the low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite company, whose roster of aviation partners...
Aviation Festival Asia Award 2026 nominations are now open!
The aviation industry in Asia is moving faster than ever, driven by cutting-edge technology, bold collaborations, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth. The Aviation Festival Asia Awards 2026 are here to celebrate the organisations and initiatives that are...
Risky business
Airlines are risk averse. Everybody knows that, right? And rightly so - safety and risk management in the aviation industry is something that must be taken seriously. Ensuring safe operations is the single most important topic for any airline, and we as an industry...
Why 80 per cent of companies are not seeing gen AI ROI, but SunExpress is
According to McKinsey's research, 80 per cent of organisations are not seeing a tangible impact on enterprise-level EBIT from their use of gen AI. However, when applied strategically and in combination with cloud and data innovation, AI is already having a tangible...
MIA Chief Innovation Officer shares his top tech investment for 2025
When it comes to tech innovation, airports are faced with an overwhelming array of options. But what are some of the trends that are actually worth investing in? At Aviation Festival Americas in May, Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer IAP C.M., at Miami...
Is airport automation increasing passenger satisfaction?
The global airport automation market is predicted to grow from $55.05b in 2025 to $85.12b by 2033. This wide deployment of automation is streamlining operations and driving efficiency, but is it increasing passenger satisfaction? Research by Priority Pass surveyed...
Three AI trends transforming the industry by 2030
zeroG is the expert centre for data driven, AI and Machine Learning solutions in aviation. Powered by the Lufthansa Group, the company has been driving change by bringing a human-centric approach to complex data. At Aviation Festival Asia, Manuel van Esch, Managing...
Qatar Airways’ next-gen inflight entertainment system
Recently, Qatar Airways launched its next-gen in-flight entertainment system which adopts a modular, digital-first approach to in-flight engagement. The new system is powered by Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix platform on the airline's Boeing 777-9 fleet and was...
SITA’s 2025 Baggage IT Insights: An overview
Yesterday, SITA released its 2025 Baggage IT Insights report. The overarching message is: "handling more, mishandling less." In figures this means that although global air traffic was up 8.2 per cent, the mishandling rate fell from 6.9 per 1,000 passengers to 6.3....
Airbus: Three transformative tech breakthroughs to watch
Originally published on Aerospace Tech Review At Aerospace Tech Week, Airbus’ Grzegorz Ombach discussed the next wave of transformative technology. As Group Head of Disruptive Research, Technology & Innovation & Senior Vice President at the largest...
Lloyds pioneers in-app travel booking with Hopper
This week, Lloyds became the first UK bank to offer in-app travel booking thanks to Hopper's AI-driven travel platform. 'Lloyds Travel Booking' enables users to book flights and accommodation within the bank's mobile app, making it easier to manage trips and finances....
SITA satellites launched to tackle airport blackouts
A recent spate of unrelated power outages across the globe has highlighted just how critical staying connect is to maintaining smooth operations. Yesterday, a blackout at Brisbane Airport caused lengthy delays for Qantas and Jetstar passengers. On a larger scale, last...
Shihaj Kutty: Riyadh Air’s modern tech infrastructure
As Saudi Arabia's new flag-carrier, Riyadh Air, prepares for launch, 2025 has been punctuated by exciting partnerships. The airline promises to deliver an industry leading passenger experience, driven by innovative tech and an extensive understanding of its digitally...
EgyptAir streamlines digital infrastructure with SITA
With Egypt's growing prominence as a regional hub, EgyptAir is strengthening its core and network infrastructure to prepare for continued growth. The state owned flag carrier of Egypt has picked SITA to support this transformation with its advanced connectivity and...
Why, as a frequent traveller, I cannot wait for the actual Order transformation to take place.
Dear reader, you can probably guess how much, as a consultant in the travel industry, I am made to travel. Now, add to it a wife determined to discover all corners of the world, and you’ll understand why my body has got more used to an airplane seat than my own bed...
What does the perfect air travel experience look like in 2025?
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot In this article I explore the intersection of airline customer experience with 8 global trends such AI, sustainability, wellness and purpose. This intersection gives us an insight on the evolution of customer expectations and...
What is the purpose of an airline alliance?
In a fragmented global aviation ecosystem, airline alliances are critical to ensuring passengers can enjoy a seamless travel experience. Speaking at Aviation Festival Asia, where Star Alliance served as the event's Official Alliance Partner, Renato Ramos, Vice...
