FedEx, FourKites forge supply chain platform partnership
FedEx is joining with freight-tracking software provider FourKites to launch FourKites X, a supply chain intelligence platform that will assist… Read More »
TSA tests AI application for baggage screening
The Transportation Security Administration is testing a screening system that uses artificial intelligence and pattern analysis to improve screening of… Read More »
LATAM slashes aircraft inspection costs and time with drones
South American airline group LATAM is among the growing ranks of global carriers benefiting from the reduced costs and time… Read More »
ESA and SES to enable GovSatCom with medium-Earth orbit constellation
Satellite company SES has revealed its non-geostationary medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite network will now be part of the GovSatCom-grade satellite… Read More »
Balancing contact centre customer wait time and agent staffing: there’s a bot for that
Across all industries it is a common problem for contact centres – balancing customer wait time and agent staffing. If… Read More »
Airport in Saudi Arabia Becomes First To Provide Information in Sign Language
The King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the first in the world to begin providing flight… Read More »
“Enormous opportunities” identified for the changing aviation industry
A report has been published by Cranfield University and Inmarsat to highlight the critical role that digital connectivity will play… Read More »
Malta Creates World’s First “Virtual Citizen” To Promote Tourism
VisitMalta has created the world’s first Virtual Citizen, launching the new concept, called Marija, at a conference by the Ministry… Read More »
Lufthansa Technik is back in black
Lufthansa Technik AG reports that it took “a big step” out of the pandemic-related aviation crisis during financial year 2021… Read More »
Technological innovations unveiled in new report on the future of aviation
With a rebound in air travel now underway, a new report published by Cranfield University and Inmarsat highlights the critical… Read More »
Verizon and Audi team up to bring 5G to car U.S. lineup
TJ Fox, SVP of Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and Automotive for Verizon Business, and Filip Brabec, SVP of product… Read More »
Amadeus Adds TestFwrd Covid-19 testing option at booking
Amadeus is partnering to distribute through its booking channels Vienna-based Covid-19 testing and certification platform provider TestFwrd’s self-testing solution. TestFwrd… Read More »
Citi, HRS Report ‘Big Pipeline’ For New Partnership
Corporate lodging platform HRS in recent months announced a global partnership to integrate Citi’s virtual payment product into its travel… Read More »
American’s cargo operation adapts to new demands
American Airlines is still operating some cargo-only flights although the balance is shifting back toward passengers as travel demand rebounds,… Read More »
Park Hyatt NY offers AI-assisted sleep at A List prices
Park Hyatt New York’s new Restorative Sleep Suite features beds that use artificial intelligence to monitor vital signs such as… Read More »
FLYR Labs and 3Victors form technology partnership to enhance data-driven decisions
FLYR Labs and 3Victors have formed a global technology partnership to provide airlines with even more ultra-relevant context-rich data sources… Read More »
FedEx, Microsoft partner on e-commerce analytics tool
FedEx and Microsoft are collaborating on a project that uses Microsoft business applications, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze… Read More »
The trillion dollar ‘space economy’ is threatened by debris according to West Virginia University researcher
The space economy is on track to be valued at a trillion dollars by the end of 2030, according to… Read More »
US airlines prioritize sustainability throughout air travel experience
US airlines continue to prioritize sustainability and make investments to reduce their carbon footprint, including introducing alternative beverage packaging, utilizing… Read More »
Alaska Airlines innovates with AI to optimize flight paths
Alaska Airlines’ use of an artificial intelligence assistant to plot optimized flight paths for dispatchers was recognized as the grand… Read More »
Germany’s flyv eyes airline JVs for underserved city pairs
German start-up flyv aims to connect underserved markets globally using a joint venture model that will see airlines pool their… Read More »
Airbus takes aim at co-pilots with new technology
Airbus plans to certify its A350 jets for single-pilot operations. There are worries that cutting the number of pilots flying… Read More »
Egencia Goes Hunting for Talent to Boost Tech Initiatives
Freshly following the completion of its acquisition by American Express Global Business Travel, Egencia last week announced plans to… Read More »
Onriva CEO Ready to Emerge from ‘Stealth Mode’
Business-travel-focused travel platform Onriva may not have the industry’s highest profile, but it launched five years ago and reports inventory… Read More »
U.S. Bank Parent Company to Acquire TravelBank
U.S. Bank’s parent company U.S. Bancorp is acquiring SME-focused travel and expense platform TravelBank, the company announced on Tuesday. TravelBank… Read More »
FPT Software and Airbus extend partnership to accelerate digital transformation in aviation
Vietnam’s leading IT firm FPT Software and aerospace giant Airbus have recently inked an agreement called Skywise App Editor Partnership,… Read More »