A cyber security expert has warned there is little the aviation industry can do to mitigate future IT outages following the aftermath of July's CrowdStrike nightmare. After last month's IT outage forced thousands of flight cancellations globally, cyber security expert James Bore has told ARGS tha...

Ransomware attacks against the UK civil aviation sector have risen over the last 12 months, according to new research. Bridewell surveyed more than 500 staff responsible for cyber security at UK critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations from civil aviation, energy, transport, finance a...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising advancements in technology, and experts believe it is poised to “transform” all areas of our lives. William Hallowell explores the potential of AI in commercial aviation as industry professionals hint at its ability to play a major role in the future of...

Aviation technology company SITA has announced a new partnership with the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways to "transform" the airline's global network infrastructure. The partnership will include the migration from the airline’s multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network to SITA’s recently ...

Visitors to dnata Catering & Retail’s stand at the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg this week will be treated to some of the best dishes of Asian cuisine – all prepared by a cutting-edge cooking robot. Throughout the event on 28-30 May, the robot, which dn...

Menzies has introduced a series of accessibility tools to its careers and corporate website, making it easier for existing and prospective employees to access the latest career opportunities barrier-free. Visitors to the Global Careers Hub can now access a wide range of tools to customise their dig...

Tech start-up Moonware has secured $7mn in venture capital to automate airport ground operations through artificial intelligence (AI). In hopes to "revolutionise the aviation industry", the company said that with the funding it is ready to address the industry's "operational inefficiencies". T...

In June last year, airBaltic announced it would begin to adopt new artificial intelligence technology in the hopes of providing a "seamless" customer experience and improving efficiency.  Indeed, as a new technology, key players across the industry are looking to explore AI to enhance their oper...

Last week the UK’s advertising watchdog banned Google adverts from Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad for giving a misleading impression of the airlines' environmental impact, as reported by ARGS.  This followed reports in September of separate similar actions against Ryanair, Etihad and Lufthansa...

Rapidly growing payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has today announced a new partnership with leading UK luxury tour operator Kenwood Travel. The partnership equips Kenwood Travel with the latest payment orchestration technology in order to deliver a first-class, seamless online checkout exper...

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Shell Aviation announced their joint venture with a pilot sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program, Avelia, a blockchain-powered digital SAF platform for business travel. Shell Aviation will supply SAF into the aviation fuel network, whilst Aveli...

Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has become the launch customer for the Airlander 10 airship, signing a "reservation agreement" for 10 aircraft. The Airlander 10 is manufactured by UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV). The plan is for Air Nostrum to take delivery of its first Airlander ...

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is to host the headquarters of the international start-up accelerator which Aena has set up with the aim of promoting innovation and technology in its strategic business areas. The five start-ups taking part in Aena Ventures are from France, the United ...

With hygiene and safety concerns top of mind, Alaska Airlines is making it easier for guests to travel touch-free. Through improved technology and innovation, Alaska is creating more convenience and less contact among guests and employees during travel. Over the coming weeks, new touch-free optio...

KT Corp. South Korea's largest telecommunications company, will develop virtual reality (VR) entertainment service for air passengers jointly with Jin Air Co. and Hanjin Information Systems & Telecommunications (HIST) Co. KT signed an agreement with Jin Air, the only widebody low-cost carri...