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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Find out more >>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.
Malaysia Airlines has announced an order for 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 737-10 aircraft. The order will enable the airline “to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art tech to customers”.
In part 1 of our comprehensive focus, Vantage Group, Air France-KLM, Threedot, MUC, Oman Air, nlmtd, YVR, Kinetic Consultancy, and more share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.
Here, we provide an update on FTE’s three Communities, as well as the pioneering FTE Accelerating Collaboration & Engagement (ACE) platform, including Proof of Concepts and exclusive members-only activities.
Air France is reinventing the travel experience with the launch of its most exclusive cabin – La Première. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests will experience an exclusive and personalised CX.
Air New Zealand has launched a new wine label – Thirteen Forty Five – which is now exclusively available in its lounges throughout New Zealand and in Premium Economy cabins on international flights.
KLM is trialling Immfly’s ‘Buy On Board’ service, as it explores digital onboard solutions to further enhance CX. The aim is to offer travellers more personalisation, while also achieving operational efficiencies.
American Airlines is introducing new spring menu options for customers both inflight and in its Admirals Club lounges, along with the option to use AAdvantage miles to purchase food and beverages.
Air Canada has announced the addition of Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to its culinary panel. His exclusive creations have debuted in Air Canada Signature Class, on all flights between Canada and Japan.
Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero on the startup’s fuel-efficient blended-wing-body aircraft design. The airline will help design an interior experience of the future to ensure a best-in-class CX.
Emirates is expanding the rollout of its retrofitted Boeing 777s. The upgraded aircraft are designed to combine accessible luxury with comfort and feature the new Emirates 777 Business Class.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has launched a new corporate venturing arm – IAGi Ventures – with plans to invest up to €200 million over the next five years in high-potential startups and scaleups.
United has installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft, with plans to outfit its entire regional fleet by the end of the year. United says Starlink will “unlock an incredible onboard experience for customers”.
Meet the 12 nominees for the FTE Airline Digital Transformation Power List EMEA 2025, who have been recognised for their outstanding efforts to lead how their organisation has embraced digital innovation.
Singapore Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to potentially source neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Aether Fuels. This marks another step towards the airline’s net zero 2050 goal.
Aer Lingus has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program as it aims to provide greater assurance to customers with non-visible disabilities during their travels for an inclusive, seamless experience.
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