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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
12 minutes ago

Delta's CEO says AI's biggest opportunity in aviation isn't inside the plane-it's air traffic control | Fortune

AI may enhance air travel by improving air traffic control and addressing significant operational challenges faced by airlines.
#aerospace
US news
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
#travel
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Roam Research

This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable

Turbli is a free website that provides detailed turbulence forecasts for flights, enhancing travel planning and experience.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Gadgets

After 30+ Years of Travel, My Mom Swears by These 15 Ways to Fly More Comfortably-and Now I Do, Too

Choosing a few smart, comfortable travel essentials—like a Kindle, soft cardigan, Spanx pants, and supportive sneakers—turns stressful flights into smooth arrivals.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable

Turbli is a free website that provides detailed turbulence forecasts for flights, enhancing travel planning and experience.
#tsa
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Europe news
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

Will flights be cancelled due to fuel shortage?

The Iran war is causing a jet fuel shortage in the UK, impacting airlines and travelers significantly.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

GE Aerospace Is Down 14% This Month While Its $190 Billion Backlog Keeps Growing

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to strike 18 US technology and defense-related companies operating in the Middle East, including GE, which has contributed to a bearish sentiment among investors.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Selina Chadha, group director of consumer markets at the CAA, stated, 'Our primary duty is to protect consumers and at the heart of today's proposals is doing the right thing for passengers using Heathrow airport, while supporting sustainable growth, investment, and efficiency.'
UK news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Air France leaves Paris's Orly airport

Air France's departure from Orly airport concludes an 80-year relationship, driven by declining passenger demand and a shift towards train travel, particularly post-Covid.
France news
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
#airlines
Digital life
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

What Will Airlines' Use of Satellite Internet Mean for Entertainment?

Airlines are partnering with satellite internet providers to offer free wifi, transforming in-flight entertainment and passenger experience.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Madrid food
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

Qatar Airways has issued updates on flight operations to the Middle East - here's everything you need to know

Qatar Airways has parked 17 planes in Spain due to the US-Iran conflict and ongoing airspace restrictions.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

An Airline Ticket Agent Reveals the Bag Check Mistakes Even Frequent Fliers Make-Plus, 9 Tips to Do It Right

One of the biggest mistakes passengers make is arriving at the bag drop or ticket counter with luggage that exceeds the airline limit, resulting in a mad dash to repack and shift items between bags.
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Hawaii could see electric passenger planes launch by 2027

"We're essentially nine months away from testing an electric cargo plane, and then from there, we're hopefully a year and a half away from flying passengers on the plane," Louis Saint-Cyr, the president of Surf Air Mobility, stated.
Alternative transportation
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

FTAI Aviation Could Surge 43% From Current Levels - BTIG's $340 Target Explained

BTIG rates FTAI a Buy, raising its target from $335 to $340. The firm acknowledges FTAI missed Q4 EBITDA relative to consensus but argues the 2026 setup remains attractive.
Business
#united-airlines
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This New App Feature Decodes Airport Chaos to Help You Avoid Delays and Airport Disruptions

Flighty app's Airport Intelligence feature provides real-time updates and insights on flight delays and cancellations across over 14,000 airports.
Cars
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Ford accelerates fleet data capability with Pro AI | Computer Weekly

Ford Pro AI is an intelligent fleet assistant that processes vehicle data to help commercial customers reduce fleet management time by up to 40% weekly.
Science
fromWIRED
5 years ago

The Air Force's Venerable F-15 Gets a Makeover

Boeing's upgraded F-15 fighter jet completed its first flight test, demonstrating advanced capabilities including vertical takeoff, with initial delivery to Qatar's air force before US Air Force adoption as the F-15EX.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Waste and Carbon Emissions Are Down at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow's annual sustainability report summarizing the year 2025 describes climate change as "an existential threat to aviation, to the planet and to us all personally." The report touts a few areas of interest, including adding zero-emission buses to the airport's fleet and reducing overall waste at Heathrow by 3%. The report also points to Heathrow using more sustainable jet fuel, with 3.1% of the flights taking off from the airport making use of such materials.
Europe news
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London's best airport is set to get bigger, quieter planes

London City Airport proposes a shallower landing approach for new-generation aircraft to enable larger planes, potentially reducing noise for 110,000 people and saving significant CO2 emissions.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Flying has turned into a fiasco

Airport security lines reach three hours due to TSA agent shortage from government shutdown, coinciding with Spring Break travel surge and regional flight disruptions from Middle East tensions.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover

Ford Pro AI is a generative AI chatbot that analyzes commercial vehicle data to provide fleet managers with actionable insights for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation Is Putting NVIDIA's IGX Thor at the Core of Its Air Taxi's Brain

Archer Aviation integrates NVIDIA's IGX Thor compute platform into its Midnight eVTOL aircraft for safety-critical autonomy, enabling unified sensor fusion and flight decision logic on a certifiable hardware substrate.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: Do we want to achieve zero dependence on the U.S.? I'm not sure that's the best approach'

Basically, all our activities in Spain are growing. We have no intention of building new plants, at least in the short term. We already have a presence and are expanding our facilities, but not the number of plants. The next big step will happen in the next decade, when we have to replace the A320.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Ford's new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used | TechCrunch

Ford launched a free AI assistant for commercial customers to analyze fleet data and improve profitability, betting that software generates revenue even when offered at no cost.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans

Jet fuel alone accounts for somewhere between 25 and 35 percent of airlines' costs. The next stop is higher ticket prices. It's already happening, to some degree. Several airlines, including Air Asia and Hong Kong Airlines, have explicitly said they're adding to their usual fuel surcharges.
Travel
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

Archer brings this suit to protect the novel and award-winning design of its Midnight eVTOL, which was developed by Archer inventors through careful, brilliant design work, and to stop Vertical infringing its patented designs.
European startups
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making | Computer Weekly

AI, connected data, and safety-focused services are transforming fleet operations, with GPS tracking adoption at record highs and AI delivering measurable safety improvements and cost reductions.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation's Stock Tailspin Is Your Signal to Buy

Archer Aviation's stock declined 10% after missing EPS forecasts and raising Q1 2026 EBITDA loss guidance, but the company maintains $2 billion in liquidity to fund commercialization without additional capital raises.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

When is the best time to fly? Experts settle the debate once and for all

Flying early morning on weekdays during off-peak seasons offers the best combination of lower prices, fewer delays, and minimal airport congestion.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How airlines turn their planes into flying billboards

Turkish Airlines wrapped an A350 with 100,000 employee faces using roughly 300 pounds of high-grade aviation stickers to commemorate its 500th aircraft.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Airline groundings expose depth of world travel's reliance on Gulf corridor

Emirates restarted operations after week-long closures from US-Israel-Iran conflict, resuming 11 daily UK flights and 83 total destinations, though full network recovery remains uncertain.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Simple Ways to Make Your Next Flight Better, According to Flight Attendants

When traveling by air, take a look at the type of aircraft you're expected to fly with, as it can make a difference in terms of overall flight experience. This can also help you get to know the different cabin classes so you can make the right seat selection for your comfort level and your wallet.
Travel
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Counting the cost of AI datacentres and their energy use | Computer Weekly

AI datacentres create concentrated, sustained high-intensity energy demand that stresses grids, communities, and sustainability commitments, requiring shared public‑private responsibility and policy planning.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Flightradar24 Unlocks Incremental Revenue with Opti Digital Demand Hub

Flightradar24 increased ad revenue and CPMs by adding Opti Digital's Demand Hub bidding layer that preserves site performance and existing ad stack.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Airbus suggests split solution for Europe's faltering fighter jet programme

Airbus proposes splitting the FCAS next-generation fighter into two separate warplanes to preserve the wider programme amid Airbus–Dassault and national disagreements.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Aviation Training Made Easy: Best Learning Management Systems For Aviation Safety

Purpose-built aviation LMS platforms centralize and personalize training to improve safety, compliance, and decision-making across global aviation teams.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: how aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys

Aviation emissions could be halved without reducing passenger journeys by removing premium seats, improving load factors, and deploying the most efficient aircraft.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airlines are being forced into huge, hourslong diversions to avoid flying over Iran - with some planes even needing to refuel

A Eurowings spokesperson told Business Insider that its owner, the Lufthansa Group, decided not to fly over Iranian or Iraqi airspace as a precautionary measure. They added that the refueling stop was "due to a longer flight distance and stronger headwinds on the alternative route at the time." "In the event of such refueling, we inform our passengers accordingly before departure in Dubai," they said.
Miscellaneous
Gadgets
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Starlink gets its latest airline adoptee for stable and reliable internet access

Southwest Airlines will equip over 300 aircraft with SpaceX Starlink satellite internet, with the first Starlink-equipped plane entering service this summer.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Here's Why Your Airport Gate Can Change at the Last Minute, According to Aviation Experts

Gate changes, especially those sprung on travellers at the last minute, are a real pain point in air travel. The primary drivers are usually a last-minute aircraft swap due to a mechanical issue or an unexpected delay on an inbound flight occupying the planned gate.
Travel
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN | Computer Weekly

Airbus and Keysight will develop and test open, standards-based 5G non-terrestrial network technologies including regenerative LEO payloads to enable broadband and direct-to-handheld services.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Airlines face another altimeter upgrade costing billions

US airlines must retrofit radio altimeters to withstand adjacent-band wireless interference, costing an estimated $4.49 billion to protect aircraft altitude readings and safety systems.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Most Maintenance-Intensive Aircraft Ever Used by the U.S. Military

Highly capable U.S. military aircraft often impose extraordinary logistical costs that limit deployability, increase maintenance hours, and require specialized infrastructure and supply chains.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

IT Sustainability Think Tank: The digital diet and the growing cost of AI energy use | Computer Weekly

AI expansion is straining land, water, and power grids; industry and individuals must share responsibility through a "Digital Diet" and SDG12-style responsible consumption.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
fromTruthout
2 months ago

How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rockets Put Passenger Planes at Risk

When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk chose a remote Texas outpost on the Gulf Coast to develop his company's ambitious Starship, he put the 400-foot rocket on a collision course with the commercial airline industry. Each time SpaceX did a test run of Starship and its booster, dubbed Super Heavy, the megarocket's flight path would take it soaring over busy Caribbean airspace before it reached the relative safety of the open Atlantic Ocean. The company planned as many as five such launches a year as it perfected the craft, a version of which is supposed to one day land on the moon.
Science
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

FIAA 2026 positions itself as the bus and coach sector's key strategic partner - Sustainable Bus

FIAA 2026 will focus on internationalisation, sustainability and digitalisation to support manufacturers, operators and authorities addressing regulation, driver recruitment, franchise renewals, investment and profitability.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Aged Out Faster Than Expected

Some military aircraft became obsolete quickly because they were designed for expected threats or doctrines that changed, making adaptability more valuable than single-role performance.
Business
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Spirit plans to sell 20 planes, add Atlanta flights, recall 500 attendants

Spirit Airlines, operating in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to sell 20 planes, recall 500 flight attendants, and add seasonal Atlanta service with fare discounts.
US news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

FAA signs radar deals to modernize US air traffic control

The FAA contracted Indra and RTX to supply modern radar systems replacing up to 612 aging air traffic surveillance sites by June 2028.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Air traffic still runs on floppy discs in places, so the FAA just picked 2 companies for a $26 billion radar overhaul | Fortune

The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that contractors RTX and Spanish firm Indra will replace the radar systems by the summer of 2028.
US politics
Environment
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Is this four-seat air taxi going to fly around NYC soon?

Electric vertical takeoff-and-landing air taxis could operate in New York by 2028, offering quiet, zero-emission, high-speed urban and regional flights.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Tolerance Management Is a Business-Critical Skill in Modern Manufacturing

We are now in a time of manufacturing where precision is more than a technical necessity; it's a business requirement. The more complex, globally dispersed and demanding things get, the less slack remains in the system. Under these circumstances tolerance management has become a decisive competence and affects competitiveness not only in terms of controlling costs, ensuring quality and improving production efficiency but also for long term market success.
Business
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Flapping Airplanes on the future of AI: 'We want to try really radically different things' | TechCrunch

There's just so much to do. So, the advances that we've gotten over the last five to ten years have been spectacular. We love the tools. We use them every day. But the question is, is this the whole universe of things that needs to happen? And we thought about it very carefully and our answer was no, there's a lot more to do.
Artificial intelligence
#sustainable-aviation-fuel
fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

Asia is the 'next big frontier' for sustainable aviation fuel as governments push green mandates | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

Asia is the 'next big frontier' for sustainable aviation fuel as governments push green mandates | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

IFS gives industrial AI ecosystem leg up through partnerships

IFS is building an AI ecosystem through strategic partnerships to deliver measurable industrial and physical AI solutions integrated into customer operations.
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The unusual reason why fizzy drinks are used to clean planes' windows

Pilots sometimes use soda water or sparkling water to clean aircraft windshields because carbonic acid and carbonation remove bugs and grime without damaging coatings.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Smart Airport Taxi Solutions Improve Business Travel Efficiency for UK SMEs

The Hidden Cost of Poor Airport Transport Planning Missed pickups, last-minute cancellations, surge pricing, and unreliable availability can all disrupt carefully planned business schedules. Searching for a Taxi Near Me just hours before departure may work occasionally, but for executives heading to important meetings, uncertainty is not an option. Public transport delays, airport parking fees, fuel costs, and lost preparation time all add up. For SMEs managing tight budgets, these inefficiencies are more than inconvenient-they affect both financial performance and professional reputation.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Free airline WiFi is no longer special

On Tuesday, the Texas airline said it will begin rolling out free, high-speed WiFi on more than 1,400 mainline narrowbody and dual-class regional aircraft. By early spring, nearly every American flight - including new Boeing 787s serving long-haul international routes - will offer the service. American said this will make it the airline with free WiFi on more planes than any other carrier in the world.
Travel
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 years ago

There's a New Safest Airline in the World for 2026

Airline safety rankings show top carriers have exceptionally low incident rates, with minimal differences between leaders and new emphasis on turbulence prevention.
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