- Jetblue-Backed Private Jet Company Signs up for Hybrid Electric Planes[May 21, 2018]
A JetBlue-backed private jet company is making a bet on electric planes.
- Video: Etihad Airways Introduces AI Robot Sophia to Abu Dhabi[May 16, 2018]
Watch as popular UAE influencer Khalid al Ameri joins Sophia the Robot -- the world's most advanced Artificially Intelligent robot -- explore Abu Dhabi and discover all the feelings and emotions you can experience when you visit the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
- UK's NATS to Trial New Plane-Tracking Tech for Busy North Atlantic[May 16, 2018]
UK air traffic management company NATS will trial real-time tracking technology over the busy North Atlantic to give more flexibility in flight routes and to handle rising traffic, it said after taking a stake in tracking technology company Aireon.
- Uber Opens up International Contest for a Third Flying Taxi City[May 10, 2018]
Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday re-opened a contest to select the first international city to launch its proposed flying taxi project, following apparent delays in getting the service off the ground in Dubai, a previously proposed market.
- Emirates Introduces Home Check-in in Dubai Available for Passengers Across All Classes[May 08, 2018]
Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights. This service is only available in Dubai.
- Aerospace Suppliers Look to Blockchain for Parts Tracking[May 03, 2018]
Aerospace suppliers are starting to explore blockchain technology to keep tabs on their supply chain, potentially tracking parts such as those identified as the cause of a Southwest Airlines accident last month.
- Singapore Airport May Use Facial Recognition Systems to Find Late Passengers[May 01, 2018]
Ever been delayed on a flight because of straggling fellow passengers?
- Lion Air Signs GDS Agreement with Sabre to Fuel Its Growth Strategy[May 02, 2018]
Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced a new content distribution agreement with Lion Air, the largest privately-owned airline in Indonesia, and its subsidiary, Wings Air, as the preferred global distribution system (GDS) to offer Lion Air content in the carrier's home market.
- Airbus presents 'Flight Lab' BLADE test aircraft to EU Clean Sky partners at ILA[Apr. 26, 2018]
Airbus, which is showcasing its "Flight Lab" BLADE demonstrator aircraft for the first time at a major air show, has signed an accord with representatives of the numerous stakeholders to not only mark the joint success of bringing this unique programme to fruition, but also affirm their desire to build on this programme in the European framework of Clean Sky. The stakeholders present together with Airbus CEO Tom Enders at the ceremony included members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, the German Government, European Member States and industrial partners across Europe.
- Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel Successfully Demonstrate the Highest Levels of Manned-Unmanned Teaming Capabilities[Apr. 26, 2018]
Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel have tested Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities between an H145 platform and a CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), thus becoming the first European helicopter manufacturers to demonstrate this technology with the highest level of interoperability (LOI 5).