Innovation

Innovation 13 April 2022

EUROCONTROL 2050 air traffic forecast showing aviation pathway to net zero

EUROCONTROL has released a new long-term air traffic forecast, looking at how aviation in Europe will grow over the coming decades. For the first time, the report includes estimates of…

Innovation 22 February 2022

GKN Aerospace-led Skybus collaboration project completes successful feasibility studies

Skybus research project has identified unique opportunities for air ‘buses’ to operate alongside air taxis in the rapidly growing urban air mobility sector Skybus was launched under the Future Flight…

Airports, Innovation, News 2 February 2022

Adelholzener Bar relaunched

“An Alpine ambiance,” stylish, yet modern and cozy at the same time – this is the impression guests at the newly remodeled Adelholzener Bar in Terminal 2 at Munich Airport…

Innovation 6 January 2022

SkyDrive Unveils Ultra-compact Emission-free Flying Vehicle at CES 2022

At CES (R) 2022 (Jan. 5-7), SkyDrive — a Tokyo-based aero tech startup — unveiled its ultra-light and compact flying vehicle, Model SD-03, that had completed testing for piloted flight….

Innovation 9 December 2021

Airbus Imagery and Elevation Data Now Available in Microsoft Azure Maps

Toulouse, France 09 December 2021 – Airbus is proud to announce the general availability of their premium satellite imagery and elevation data in Microsoft Azure Maps. Customers of Azure Maps can now…

Innovation 3 December 2021

Launched today: Schools STEM challenge to build accessible flight simulator

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has today launched a new competition, Falcon2, aimed at young people aged 6-19 to design and build an accessible mobile flight simulator. The Falcon2 challenge…

Innovation 17 November 2021

Passengers Want to Use Biometrics to Speed up Processes and Eliminate Queuing Post Pandemic

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2021 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which delivered two main conclusions: Passengers want to use biometric identification if it…

SITA biometric enabled kiosks and baggage messaging service transform frankfurt airport

Innovation 17 November 2021

SITA’s biometric enabled kiosks and baggage messaging service transform frankfurt airport

FRANKFURT – 17 November 2021 – SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, has announced a large-scale technology deployment at Frankfurt Airport to enhance the passenger experience and increase the airport’s operational efficiency….

Innovation 16 November 2021

Boeing and Etihad Airways Expand Sustainability Alliance to Drive Innovation in the Aviation Industry

Industry-first strategic partnership focused on Etihad’s 787 Dreamliner fleetBuilding on collaboration to improve sustainability through navigation, flight operations and airframe technologies DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing…