Air New Zealand has announced the ALIA as the airline’s first purchase of a next-generation aircraft in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme. Designed by BETA Technologies, it will join the fleet in 2026.
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Aerolíneas Argentinas has selected Intelsat to provide inflight connectivity service on 18 Airbus A330 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. It is the first in Latin America to use Intelsat’s new ESA antenna.
Pegasus Airlines is establishing a Technology Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley to secure its digitalisation journey. The focus is on AI, mobile capabilities, self-service, and other cutting-edge tech.
In this video interview, Tomasz Pawliszyn, CEO, AirHelp, shares his perspective on how CX strategies should evolve on the ground, and in the sky, to better serve all types of passengers by 2030.
Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel took place on 28 November 2023 from London Heathrow to New York JFK, marking the culmination of a year of “radical collaboration”.
Icelandair is implementing electronic bag tags for passengers. The Passenger Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – will provide seamless baggage check-in.
Cyprus Airways has deployed AirFi’s wireless inflight entertainment across its fleet of Airbus aircraft, enabling passengers to access digital entertainment on their personal electronic devices.
Digitally-native new airline Riyadh Air has signed a contract to implement an integrated operational suite from Lufthansa Systems, as it aims to unlock digital leadership in aviation sustainability.
As part of its strategy to streamline flight operations by leveraging the latest technologies, Uzbekistan Airways has signed up to deploy SITA Mission Watch. The solution will drive greater efficiency.
Alaska is the first airline to enable customers to make inflight purchases with a simple tap from their iPhone or Apple Watch to pay with Apple Pay, other digital wallet, or contactless credit or debit card.
FTE APEX Asia Expo took place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 8-9 November 2023, with the theme of ‘Preparing for tomorrow’s world’. Take a look at our round-up of some of the highlights.
The most pioneering airlines and airports in Asia-Pacific were recognised at the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 ceremony, sponsored by AERQ. The winners were announced on 8 November during FTE APEX Asia Expo.
Korean Air has ordered 20 additional A321neos as part of the airline’s fleet modernisation plans, with “contemporary design, advanced technology, and spacious interior to redefine the travel experience”.
Saudia has partnered with Intigral, a leading digital entertainment provider in the MENA region and a subsidiary of stc Group, to stream its TV content onboard, as it aims to “enrich the travel experience”.
As part of its focus on digitally-enabled journeys and innovation, Emirates is now offering its inflight meal pre-ordering service across 92 routes. This adds to existing AI-enabled customer preference tools.
In this video interview, Kevin Kleist, Senior Emerging Trends Advisor, Southwest Airlines and Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, FTE, shares plans for the reimagined FTE Hub.
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