Air New Zealand announces Mission Next Gen Aircraft partners
Air New Zealand has announced four world-leading innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero emissions demonstrator flight. Today (Dec 14), Air New Zealand has announced four world-leading innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero-emissions demonstrator flight – either cargo or passenger – take to the […]
TechTalent Software and SITA partner to open a Research and Development center in Cluj-Napoca
SITA and TechTalent Software have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Research and Development center in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The new center will support SITA’s focus on accelerating the development of new passenger processing and government solutions. As the recovery in air travel gathers pace, there is a strong demand for more automation from airports, […]
SWISS to fly the ‘new technology’ Airbus A350-900 from 2025
SWISS is to mark a new milestone in the modernization of its long-haul aircraft fleet: from 2025 onwards, the airline will gradually introduce five advanced, highly economical and carbon-efficient Airbus A350-900 twinjets to its intercontinental operations. The new aircraft will replace SWISS’s four remaining four-engined Airbus A340-300s in the longer term. The Airbus A350-900 is […]
Metaverse operations, autonomous electric vehicles, and the digital economy set to transform the travel industry
Several powerful megatrends – from young, highly connected travelers to the arrival of electric air taxis – will exert an immense influence on air travel over the next decade, forcing industry, governments, and technology to adapt rapidly. This is according to “Meet the Megatrends,” a new report from SITA that examines 12 emerging technological, societal, […]
United Airlines Invests in Battery-Maker Natron Energy With Eye Toward Further Electrifying Ground Operations
CHICAGO — United Airlines today (Nov 30) announced a strategic equity investment in Natron Energy, a battery manufacturer whose sodium-ion batteries have the potential to help United electrify its airport ground equipment like pushback tractors and operations at the gate. United has made substantial investments in companies developing technology to reduce aircraft emissions, but Natron […]
Major safety boost for French airspace with increased automation
French air navigation service provider, DSNA, has selected SITA’s safety and compliance management solution, SITA Safety Cube, to advance operational safety and promote a strong safety culture. The system will be deployed in French airspace spanning five air route traffic control centers, 70 airports in mainland France and six overseas airports. The International Civil Aviation Organization […]
SITA strengthens its partnership with Geneva Airport, helping transform the passenger experience and optimize operations
Passengers are experiencing a faster, more efficient journey from check-in to boarding Passengers traveling from Geneva Airport can now breeze through self-service touchpoints at check-in, bag drop, and security thanks to digital passenger processing technology from SITA. The new touchpoints are helping to reduce wait times and provide more flexibility to passengers increasingly seeking digital […]
Boeing-built Space Launch System Core Stage Powers First Nasa Artemis Mission to Moon
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing -built core stage, lifted off at 1:47 a.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center. Eight and a half minutes into the flight, the core stage completed its mission and separated from the upper stage of the rocket, sending NASA’s Orion spacecraft on its first journey […]
Advanced Air Mobility: Agreement Signed Between Enel X Way and UrbanV
The memorandum of understanding will be used to implement joint projects for the development of advanced air mobility at a global level, with a focus on electric and charging infrastructure Rome – Developing new solutions for the advanced air mobility sector by expanding the scope of its business: Enel X Way, Enel’s company dedicated to electric […]
Ryanair And Amadeus Partner to Enhance Travel offering
Ryanair and travel technology company Amadeus today (11 Nov) announces their new distribution partnership, which will further expand access to Ryanair’s offering to Amadeus’ industry-leading customer base. Operating 3,000 daily flights to 225 destinations across 36 countries, Ryanair is leading aviation’s post-COVID-19 traffic recovery carrying 115% of its pre-pandemic traffic – making it one of […]
