In this video interview, Ursula Silling, CEO, Branchspace, shares her perspective on new ideas and opportunities to enhance e-commerce and retail in air transport, and the new partnership with Oman Air.

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In this video interview, Ursula Silling, CEO, Branchspace, shares her perspective on new ideas and opportunities to enhance e-commerce and retail in air transport, and the new partnership with Oman Air.

It has been announced that Alaska Airlines is to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at $1.9 billion. There are also plans to “accelerate investments in guest experience and technology”.

American Airlines is extending its relationship with Intelsat, with the plan to install new high-speed WiFi capability on nearly 500 regional aircraft beginning next year.

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.

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.

Air Serbia is to trial Bluebox’s Blueview digital passenger services platform. Deployed on Airbus and ATR aircraft, Blueview will allow passengers to stream IFE content directly to their own devices.

Icelandair is launching new eSIM mobile data services as a ‘Powered by Breeze’ partner. The airline is offering Breeze eSIM mobile data bundles from eSIM Go, covering 150+ countries and regions.

In a Virtual Keynote at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023, Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future, shared exclusive insights into findings of the groundbreaking FTE/Fast Future Study on ‘Tomorrow’s Customer 2030’.

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”.
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