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Malaysia Airlines Selects Viasat to Enhance In-Flight Experience On Board Its New Boeing 737-8 Fleet
Viasat Inc. a global communications company, today announced Malaysia Airlines -- the national carrier of Malaysia -- has selected the company to outfit the airline's new Boeing 737-8 fleet with its leading wireless In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system
Airplane Arrives at Boeing Site for X-66A Modification
Boeing has ferried an MD-90 airplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.
JetZero Accelerates Fuel-Efficient Airliner Development with $235 Million Air Force Award
The US Air Force is investing in JetZero's aircraft design that will reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions and noise, and provide an improved airline passenger experience. The company will build a full-scale demonstrator to validate BWB performance.
Hamad International Airport Leads Global Collaboration to Launch Smart Data Hub Handbook
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, resulting in the production of an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH). Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACI’s World Airports IT Standing Committee (WAITSC), this comprehensive publication highlights Hamad International Airport’s commitment to advancing the capabilities of the industry in harnessing the value of data.
Gett boosts electric black cab offering with Sherbet collaboration
An additional 400+ electric black cabs will be added to Gett’s network, helping Gett’s corporate customers reduce their carbon footprint when travelling across London.
The Ritz-Carlton Unveils Elevated Digital Journey
Complimenting the world-class experience enjoyed across the legendary brand’s hotels & resorts, the new websites reflects an enhanced aesthetic representative of a fresh era for The Ritz-Carlton and Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Outpayce: Consumers to spend more on travel over the next 12 months
The second edition of a Consumer travel spend priorities report from Outpayce reveals consumer demand for travel is expected to remain robust over the coming twelve months, despite continuing economic uncertainty.
SITA Partners with Indicio to Accelerate Digital Identity Solutions for Seamless Travel
The technology enables a passenger to securely create a digital credential held on their mobile wallet
SkyTeam Introduces Carry-on Calculator for Seamless Hand Baggage Compliance Across Member Airlines
New tool clarifies correct hand baggage allowance when connecting across carriers
IHG Announces Groundbreaking Partnership to Launch the First Lifecycle Net Zero Carbon Hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to introduce voco Zeal Exeter Science Park in partnership with Zeal Hotels – the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel for both businesses.
Space Perspective Surpasses 1,600 Seats Sold for Carbon-Neutral Spaceflight Experience
Space Perspective, the world's first and only carbon-neutral spaceflight company, today announced that it has sold more than 1,600 tickets – surpassing the number of seats sold by any other space tourism company, and representing $200M in sales.
Digitrips launches AI-powered virtual assistant by mTrip
Digitrips has launched an intuitive, ChatGPT-powered virtual assistant service, offering travel tips and destination advice to travellers in 11 languages. Powered by its subsidiary mTrip, the feature is being tested in Digitrips’ MisterFly App and will soon become available for B2B customers through the app’s white-label version. The announcement comes as mTrip celebrates a 70% rise in PNRs management and 140 B2B clients globally.