https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airline technology/ Airline Technology News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:49:39+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-first-uk-airline-to-introduce-two-next-generation-real-time-weather-apps/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-first-uk-airline-to-introduce-two-next-generation-real-time-weather-apps/ British Airways will become the first UK airline to roll out two next-generation weather apps, to provide pilots and the airline’s flight planning teams access to real-time weather data, allowing them to better plan and mitigate the impact of weather on any intended flight route, in the moment. Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:06:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-takes-to-the-skies-with-iris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-takes-to-the-skies-with-iris/ easyJet has taken to the skies as the first airline partner of the ground-breaking Iris programme, an initiative led by the European Space Agency (ESA) and global communications company Viasat, which is using the latest generation of satellite technology to help modernise air traffic management (ATM). Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:51:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cirium-launches-the-first-airline-routes-tool-based-on-satellite-based-flig/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cirium-launches-the-first-airline-routes-tool-based-on-satellite-based-flig/ In an industry first, the Airline Routes tool analyses an airline’s routes using satellite-based flight tracking data to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type .Businesses can identify aircraft demand and where airlines are growing/reducing their network to factor development opportunities/risks into decision making Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:42:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frontier-airlines-introduces-first-a321neo-with-gtf-engines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frontier-airlines-introduces-first-a321neo-with-gtf-engines/ Pratt & Whitney and Frontier Airlines today welcomed the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft, outfitted with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:58:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/surf-air-mobility-to-develop-electric-commercial-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/surf-air-mobility-to-develop-electric-commercial-aircraft/ Surf Air Mobility has entered into contracts with magniX and AeroTEC to develop hybrid and fully-electric aircraft, designed to reduce operating costs and emissions and improve the affordability of regional air mobility. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:51:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inmarsat-to-provide-free-global-airline-tracking-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inmarsat-to-provide-free-global-airline-tracking-service/ In advance of the conference on aircraft tracking being hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation in Montreal today, Inmarsat has confirmed it has proposed to ICAO a free global airline tracking service over the Inmarsat network, as part of the anticipated adoption of further aviation safety service measures by the world’s airlines following the loss of flight MH370. Mon, 12 May 2014 08:49:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-week-expands-events-business-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-week-expands-events-business-in-europe/ Aviation Week will present the 14th annual MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) Europe Conference and Exhibition and MRO Military Europe on September 26-29 at the IFEMA in Madrid—two of the leading MRO events in the world. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:42:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fly.com-records-record-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fly.com-records-record-visitor-numbers/ Flight comparison engine Fly.com saw a record five million flight searches in July, an increase of 46 per cent from the same period last year. The news comes as the site unveils a new look and feel, intended to simplify the flight comparison experience.  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:49:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bba-aviation-appoints-best-as-president-asia-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bba-aviation-appoints-best-as-president-asia-pacific/ BBA Aviation has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In this new role, Best will be responsible for the strategic development of the aviation support and aftermarket services provider and its businesses in Asia Pacific. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:57:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-plans-to-operate-flights-powered-by-recycled-cooking-oil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-plans-to-operate-flights-powered-by-recycled-cooking-oil/ Dutch flag carrier KLM has unveiled plans to use recycled cooking oil on 200 flights between Paris and Amsterdam. The planes will use biokerosene, a fuel derived from used frying oil, which has to be tested to meet the same technical specifications as traditional kerosene. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:52:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-hypersonic-jet-to-travel-from-paris-to-new-york-in-90-minute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-hypersonic-jet-to-travel-from-paris-to-new-york-in-90-minute/ EADS, the parent company of Airbus, is to unveil plans for a “hypersonic” plane that can fly twice the speed of Concorde on biofuel made from seaweed. The 3,125 mph jet will transport up to 100 passengers at more than four times the speed of sound, and fly from Paris to New York in under 90 minutes. Tests could start by 2020. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:43:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-delays-add-to-boeings-woes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-delays-add-to-boeings-woes/ Boeing has announced that the long-anticipated arrival of its “lean and green” Dreamliner is being pushed back until next year due to further mechanical complications. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:52:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-leads-the-way-with-revolutionary-new-check-in-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-leads-the-way-with-revolutionary-new-check-in-options/ As part of its commitment to further reduce fares and provide opportunities for even more people to fly, Tiger Airways, Australia’s low fare airline, is introducing new check-in options this week (from 01 July 2010) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:35:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-to-offer-flat-beds-in-economy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-to-offer-flat-beds-in-economy/ Air New Zealand is to offer flat beds in economy on its new fleet of Boeing 777-300 ER this November. The “Skycouch”, which is aimed at couples and young families, features three standard seats that can be changed into a single, flat space. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-attendant-bloggers-launch-podcast-offering-insight-into-job/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-attendant-bloggers-launch-podcast-offering-insight-into-job/ Two popular Flight Attendant bloggers have joined together to create a podcast offering an entertaining and enlightening look at their jobs and the lifestyle that being a Flight Attendant provides. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:09:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a330-300/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a330-300/ Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-300, configured with the airline’s new first, business and economy cabin product. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:39:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/second-boeing-787-dreamliner-completes-first-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/second-boeing-787-dreamliner-completes-first-flight/ The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight today. The all-new airplane, which features the livery of the Dreamliner’s launch customer, ANA (All Nippon Airways) of Japan, took off from Paine Field in Everett, completed a two-hour flight and landed at Boeing Field in Seattle. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:01:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-completes-first-natural-gas-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-completes-first-natural-gas-flight/ Qatar Airways has made a major breakthrough in airline fuel technology by operating the inaugural paying-passenger flight powered by natural gas, with a flight between Gatwick and Doha. The move is regarded as an important step in the industry’s attempts to reduce its dependence on oil-based fuel. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:02:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-to-relaunch-inflight-internet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-to-relaunch-inflight-internet/ Following a deal with Panasonic, Lufthansa is set to relaunch FlyNet, its on-board broadband Internet service, after a three-year hiatus. From the middle of 2010, customers will be able to communicate via the internet and the new service will also permit inflight data transfer over standard GSM/GPRS mobile networks. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:19:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/airlines-eye-free-wi-fi-for-travelers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/airlines-eye-free-wi-fi-for-travelers/ It should serve as the death knell for Internet connection charges in upscale hotels. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:42:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-emissions-cap-urged-for-copenhagen-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-emissions-cap-urged-for-copenhagen-summit/ The UK government is to raise its initiative against airline emissions as part of a new international treaty on climate change. The Committee on Climate Change, which was set up last year, is urging world leaders to agree on an international treaty at Copenhagen in December to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are no higher than 2005 levels by 2050. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:11:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-group-reforms-corporate-organization-structure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-group-reforms-corporate-organization-structure/ The Japan Airlines Group (JAL) announced today that the new corporate organization structure will take effect from October 1, 2009. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:02:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-to-fly-by-years-end/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dreamliner-to-fly-by-years-end/ Boeing has said the inaugural flight of its Dreamliner would take flight by the end of the year, with delivery of the first plane toward the end of 2010, two years behind schedule. It will also cost the aerospace giant an additional $2.5bn to get the revolutionary aircraft airborne. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:27:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-spotlight-richard-thorne-innovata/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-spotlight-richard-thorne-innovata/ Travelling the world is becoming easier with revolutionary booking tool developed by Innovata. BTN caught up with Richard Thorne, who heads up its Aviation division, to find out what new technology the company has planned. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:05:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-lifts-lid-on-mobile-check-in-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-lifts-lid-on-mobile-check-in-plans/ easyJet has revealed plans to introduce mobile check-in using handheld machines by as early as October. The low-cost carrier is also planning mobile scanning of boarding passes in a bid to reduce airport queues and staffing costs. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:33:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/planes-to-land-in-neutral-under-new-sas-fuel-saving-method/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/planes-to-land-in-neutral-under-new-sas-fuel-saving-method/ Scandinavian airline SAS has said it has designed a new landing method which could radically cut fuel emissions. The technique involves planes gliding into land in neutral by following a satellite mapped route, and could save 100kg of fuel for a twin-engine jet. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:16:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-fronts-350m-to-develop-airbus-carbon-a350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-fronts-350m-to-develop-airbus-carbon-a350/ The UK government is to provide Airbus with a launch aid package worth £350m to develop the A350 XWB, a carbon-fibre aircraft that aims to rival Boeing’s Dreamliner. The package amounts to roughly half what Airbus was seeking from the UK to develop the wide-body jet. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:23:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081126111211514/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081126111211514/ OnAir has announced an agreement with Airblue, Pakistan’s fastest growing airline, to launch Mobile OnAir voice and data services on up to 12 of its Airbus A320 aircraft beginning in 2009. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:12:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm07-Marvin-Tan-Singapore-Airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm07-Marvin-Tan-Singapore-Airlines/ Breaking Travel News interviews Marvin Tan, General Manger UK & Ireland, Singapore Airlines at World Travel Market 2007 on the launch of the A380 superjumbo. The airline is the inaugural carrier for the Airbus plane. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:46:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20051214120142205/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20051214120142205/ Ryanair has brought on-board WebTrends to enable it to have a complete understanding of visitor activity across all of its 19 different language web sites. Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:01:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050524121121625/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050524121121625/ Trondent Development has released a new version of AirWEB Authorizer - an automated, pre-ticketing travel approval tool.  The web-based utility can either be used as a stand-alone application or offered as a private labeled integrated tool within an on-line booking system.  AirWEB Authorizer is fully compatible with Amadeus, Apollo, Galileo, Worldspan and Sabre. Tue, 24 May 2005 12:11:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2005042510410790/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2005042510410790/ By Anna Gouldman Airlines will no longer print tickets by the end of 2007, in an ongoing effort cut costs and drive efficiency, according to the International Air Transport Association, (IATA).At last week’s aerospace forum in Asia, IATA introduced their Simplifying the Business initiative, which focuses on utilising technology to make air travel less costly, more efficient and a better experience for the traveller. BTN spoke to industry experts to gain some insight into this move. Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:41:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn1843/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn1843/ For over a year, airlines have been fiddling around with technology and fretting about when and how they`re going to introduce in-flight e-mail and Internet capability on their airplanes. Wed, 25 Apr 2001 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn1291/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn1291/ Tenzing Communications the Seattle-based global communications provider, has started a Beta trial of their airborne email and Internet system on select Air Canada aircraft, marking the first passenger trial of in-flight email and “Best of Web” browsing capabilities on a commercial airline. Tue, 16 Jan 2001 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn464/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn464/ Northwest Airlines announced today that it has expanded its popular “E-FIRST” electronic paid upgrade program to include all Northwest E-Service Center locations in its domestic system. Tue, 16 Nov 1999 12:00:02 +0000