The technology could help travel attract customers despite the looming recession, WTM London
Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep the travel businesses better able to survive the economic downturn, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London. Caroline Bremner, head of travel research at Euromonitor International, said travel’s current key challenges were inflation stemming from the war in Ukraine coupled with post-pandemic labor shortages […]
Buzzing with buzzwords
WTM London’s technology-focused sessions concluded on a digital high, with attendees getting an update on some familiar trends and an introduction to some new ones. Artificial intelligence and big data warranted a standalone session and were referenced throughout most if not all of the 20 or so presentations taking place across the three days on […]
Airbus Virtual Procedure Trainer offers an innovative way for pilots to learn procedures using Virtual Reality
Berlin – Advanced procedure training for pilots is now possible without using a flight simulator or on-site procedure trainer, thanks to the innovative Airbus Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT). The software solution immerses trainees within a virtual cockpit and coaches them on Airbus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Lufthansa Group will be the launch customer for the new […]
Travel brands should embrace technology but refine their products first, WTM London
Fledgling travel brands were urged by an expert panel to put product before technology – but to quickly embrace the latter. Jono Vernon-Powell, the founder of Nomadic Thoughts, said start-up brands needed to remember that travel had “the best product on the planet” that should always come first. When it came to technology, he advised: […]
Lufthansa Group collects data on climate research worldwide: The third aircraft takes off in the name of science
Additional long-haul Airbus equipped with measuring instruments for European research project IAGOS For the first time, a Eurowings Discover aircraft collects climate data 300 organizations use the collected data for climate models The Lufthansa Group continues to expand its long-standing commitment to climate research, and together with the Jülich Research Center, has equipped the third […]
Airbus partners with Space Compass to serve the Japanese market with mobile connectivity and earth observation solutions
London, 7 November 2022 – Airbus HAPS Connectivity Business (Airbus HAPS) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Space Compass Corporation of Japan (Space Compass) for a cooperation agreement to service the Japanese market with mobile connectivity and earth observation services from the Stratosphere with Airbus’ record breaking Zephyr platform. Samer Halawi, Chief Executive of Airbus HAPS, commented on […]
Korean Air introduces advanced flight data animation system, CEFA FAS
Korean Air has adopted CEFA Aviation’s latest flight animation software (FAS) since October. As the first airline in Korea to adopt CEFA FAS, Korean Air expects the software to raise the airline’s standards of flight safety management and safety investigation. CEFA Aviation enhances flight safety and pilot training by developing world-leading 3D animation software and […]
Airbus launches new Skywise eXperience to further extend the digital platform
Istanbul – Airbus is further extending the capabilities of its digital platform Skywise for airline customers. The new “Skywise Core [X] ” supplements the existing Skywise Core offer (now named Skywise Core Origin) with optional packages to customers to accelerate their digital transformation journey. “More than 10,000 aircraft are already connected to the Skywise data platform. […]
Sydney Airport expands life-saving technology systems across the airport
Sydney Airport to increase number of life-saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) across terminals by 20% Sydney Airport will increase the number of life-saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) at the airport by nearly 20% to 48 units to deliver greater accessibility during emergencies in its commitment to delivering a safe environment for staff and passengers. Throughout […]
Airbus Beluga delivers Airbus satellite to Kennedy Space Center
The First Airbus Eurostar Neo satellite was successfully launched just hours before its twin arrived at KSC Second Eutelsat telecommunications satellite to join its twin in orbit within a month BelugaST is fuelled with 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Toulouse departure Cape Canaveral, 17 October 2022– A special aircraft landed at the Kennedy Space […]
