Lufthansa integrates an option for carbon-neutral flying into booking
When booking flights, Lufthansa customers now receive three options: Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), certified climate protection projects and a mix of both Same options will be offered during the second quarter by Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SWISS Booking these options will be even more attractive by earning additional status and award miles With […]
easyJet partners with GKN Aerospace to accelerate adoption of hydrogen in aviation
easyJet has announced it is working with GKN Aerospace, the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, to work toward reducing carbon emissions in aviation through the adoption of zero carbon emission technologies. easyJet will support the development of GKN Aerospace’s Hydrogen Combustion (H2JET) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (H2GEAR) technology, including exploring the options for […]
SITA airport technology helps Athens International Airport streamline its operations and improve punctuality
SITA has just completed the implementation of its airport management solution at Athens International Airport, delivering significantly improved airport processes, as well as operational and cost efficiencies. Using SITA’s Airport Management, Athens International Airport is, for the first time, able to share key operational data by opening its Airport Operating Database to its stakeholders – airlines, […]
Airbus and ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy
Rome – Airbus and ITA Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on urban air mobility (UAM) in Italy. The two companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying strategic use cases for emission-free mobility solutions. The agreement foresees a joint approach toward local mobility stakeholders in order to onboard additional […]
WTTC launches new cyber resilience report for the global Travel & Tourism sector
London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report at its Global Summit in Manila today, to help the sector’s stakeholders understand how cyber resilience is shaping the Travel & Tourism sector and plan for a safer and more robust future. The report, ‘Codes to resilience’, in joint efforts with Microsoft, […]
Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse
Unveils strategy to extend its leading experiences for customers and employees into the latest digital spaces, with a committed investment of tens of millions of dollars The Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be repurposed into a centre for innovation, including the development of the airline’s metaverse and NFT projects Emirates’ move aligns with […]
Korean Air to develop UAM operation systems
Korean Air participates in a joint research and development project to establish communication, navigation, surveillance and information (CNSi) systems for urban air mobility (UAM), led by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Through this project, the airline will develop a flight control system and flight operation simulator, which are necessary for operators in […]
Boeing’s Spectrolab to Power NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
SYLMAR, Calif., — Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing, will manufacture, integrate and test approximately 4,000 XTJ Prime solar cells for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. “Using Spectrolab’s XTJ Prime solar cells, NASA will be able to maximize the Roman Space Telescope’s power generation, allowing greater data gathering capability while operating in a unique […]
Bahrain Airport Services enlists SITA to deliver a new airport management system, optimizing efficiency and decision-making
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a contract with SITA to deploy SITA Airport Management, enabling BAS to manage its ground handler operations as cost-effectively as possible and ensure the services are delivered in a timely manner, avoiding flight delays. A key component of the technology upgrade is SITA Mobile Resource Manager which calculates optimal staffing levels, creates […]
United and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures Announce Collaboration with Biotech Firm to Create New Fuel Sources
CHICAGO and HOUSTON — United Airlines Ventures (UAV) and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) today (Mar 29) announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intended to be developed through a revolutionary new process using carbon dioxide (CO2) and synthetic microbes. UAV also announced an equity investment in […]
