Flight delays aren’t always about crowded runways. At Heathrow, British Airways is using Emu Analytics’ real-time digital twin tech to streamline aircraft towing – a hidden but vital piece of the on-time puzzle.


Flight delays aren’t always about crowded runways. At Heathrow, British Airways is using Emu Analytics’ real-time digital twin tech to streamline aircraft towing – a hidden but vital piece of the on-time puzzle.

Malaysia Airlines and Google have expanded their strategic commercial partnership, with a shared ambition to redefine travel through artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, and innovative digital experiences.

Riyadh Air is joining forces with travel technology provider Ink Innovation, aiming to deliver a next-generation air travel experience shaped by e-commerce, cloud computing, and travellers’ expectations.

Egyptair, in partnership with SITA, is embarking on a transformative upgrade of its network infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, increase resilience, and deliver more reliable services for passengers.

In this interview, Eric Pateman, Chief Experience Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority, discusses building a robust strategy that enhances the passenger journey while also driving non-aeronautical revenues.

Orlando International Airport is rolling out Enhanced Passenger Processing – a cutting-edge biometric system developed with U.S. CBP to streamline passenger arrivals and enhance travel efficiency.
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Delta Air Lines has launched the enhanced Fly Delta app version 7.0 which provides real-time flight updates, personalised notifications, seamless travel documentation support and more for an enhanced CX.

International Gate Control has selected AirportLabs to deliver its comprehensive modernisation of the operational systems at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, including core IT and digital platforms.

VINCI Airports is testing a virtual assistant powered by agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Lyon Airport. The innovative technology is able to answer passengers’ questions about every aspect of their journey.

TUI Airline has selected Immfly to carry out a significant transformation of the onboard experience. They are implementing cutting-edge tech to enhance CX with seamless connectivity and entertainment.

VINCI Airports is testing a virtual assistant powered by agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Lyon Airport. The innovative technology is able to answer passengers’ questions about every aspect of their journey.

TUI Airline has selected Immfly to carry out a significant transformation of the onboard experience. They are implementing cutting-edge tech to enhance CX with seamless connectivity and entertainment.

airBaltic has enhanced its digital services with a streamlined self-service tool within the Manage My Booking section of its website. This allows passengers to independently adjust their travel plans.

UK regional gateway Southampton Airport has launched an AI-powered digital assistant. Now live across the airport, it provides real-time information and enhances navigation throughout the terminal.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has opened applications for the 2025 IAGi Accelerator Programme. This year’s accelerator is looking for startups specialising in AI, automation, sustainability, and much more.

Southwest Airlines has expanded its partnership with CellPoint Digital for Getaways by Southwest. The collaboration coincides with the launch of CellPoint Digital’s new cloud-native Payment Orchestration platform.

In part 2 of our comprehensive focus, daa (operator of Dublin and Cork airports), Lufthansa Group, Heathrow, PLAY Airlines, and Fraport share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.

Air New Zealand and Tata Consultancy Services have signed a five-year partnership to explore opportunities for digital transformation, innovation and operational efficiency within the airline industry.
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