Awakening the digital sleepers
Product lifecycle management (PLM) is more important now than ever as complexity in products and processes skyrockets and digitalisation becomes the norm. Chuck Grieve looks at some approaches to this challenge.
Technology
in Technology SITA supports the Sovrin Foundation’s digital identity
Posted 20 May 2020
SITA has stepped up its commitment to developing a permanent digital identity for air travel by becoming a Premium Donor of the Sovrin Foundation, the international non-profit organisation focused on the advancement of
in Technology / Features Thales unveils “game-changing” flight management system
Posted 7 May 2020
Thales has unveiled its new PureFlyt flight management system (FMS), which will be available from 2024 and promises enhanced safety and efficiency in the cockpit. Steve Nichols reports.
in Technology Pegasus becomes first airline to use Airbus’ new aircraft “e-Delivery” system
Posted 23 April 2020
Airbus has announced a new aircraft hand-over and “e-Delivery” virtual process has recently commenced operation, guaranteeing continuation of Airbus’ delivery stream, while integrating the
in Air Transport / Technology DP World launches digital supply chain platforms for global online trade
Posted 21 April 2020
Dubai based DP World has launched online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world, with the connected ecosystem of platforms enabling freight forwarders and any
in Technology Inmarsat and APEX join forces to connect aviation industry
Posted 18 April 2020
‘FlightPlan’ will bring together leading aviation voices on 29 April 2020 to share insights, expertise and intelligence via panel sessions, debates, news updates and live Q&As.
in Technology GE Aviation offers fuel dashboard at no cost to EMS customers
Posted 10 April 2020
GE Aviation is offering a new digital fuel dashboard at no cost to commercial airline customers using GE's event measurement system (EMS), enabled by Microsoft Azure.
in Technology Skylegs delivers new solutions for immediate COVID-19 requirements
Posted 7 April 2020
Skylegs, a flight operations specialist, has unveiled a first batch of operational features to help operators combat COVID-19.
in Technology Etihad to test airport technology to help identify medically at-risk travellers
Posted 6 April 2020
Etihad Airways will partner with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology which allows self-service devices at airports to be used to help identify travellers with medical
in Technology / Events / Airports Airport security tech soars globally
Posted 16 March 2020
Security has become a top priority for half of the world’s airports as passenger numbers and cargo traffic increase - with Gulf airports set to handle 450 million passengers a year - and the airport security market has accordingly been forecast to reach
in Technology SITA is accelerating air traffic control innovation with Boeing ecoDemonstrator
Posted 10 March 2020
SITA is accelerating innovation in air traffic control (ATC) communications as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator programme, alongside key industry partners including NASA and long-standing
in Technology SalamAir signs agreement with Ministry of Manpower
Posted 4 March 2020
SalamAir has signed an agreement with Ministry of Manpower at the ministry headquarters.
in Technology Emirates app hits 20 million downloads with strong mobile strategy and consumer uptake
Posted 4 March 2020
Emirates has marked a major milestone with 20 million downloads of its mobile app on the back of a strong mobile and digital strategy that has led to solid consumer uptake particularly in Africa,
in Technology SalamAir selects Commsoft’s OASES
Posted 26 February 2020
SalamAir has chosen Communication Software’s OASES engineering and maintenance platform for its growing regional airline.
in Technology Diehl Aviation opens new branch in Dubai
Posted 25 February 2020
The international aviation solution Diehl Aviation will open a customer and sales office in Dubai this year.
in Technology / Airports SITAONAIR provides VHF support for airlines operating in Turkey
Posted 19 February 2020
SITAONAIR has been instrumental in the expansion of Very High Frequency (VHF) coverage throughout Turkey, during the development of the country’s largest new airport hub in Istanbul, which opened in April 2019.
in Technology SalamAir teams up with ONEIC for cash collection service
Posted 17 February 2020
SalamAir has signed an agreement with Oman National Engineering and Investment Company (ONEIC) to facilitate cash collection service.
in Technology Ideagen and ExecuJet MRO Services in global software project
Posted 21 January 2020
Dassault-owned, ExecuJet MRO Services, is to roll out several software applications from Ideagen across its global operations to standardise a series of processes as it prepares for a three year growth project.
in Technology Thales integrated touchscreen gains EASA certification
Posted 24 December 2019
Thales's integrated touchscreen has become the first product of its kind in the world to achieve certification by the European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) for use in commercial aviation.
in Technology Airbus begins deliveries of first A350s with touchscreen cockpit displays option to customers
Posted 19 December 2019
Airbus has commenced deliveries to airlines of the first A350s equipped with pioneering new touchscreen cockpit displays.
in Technology Airbus supports Grand Prix Abu Dhabi with latest Radio Technologies
Posted 9 December 2019
Airbus was chosen as the official secure communications technology provider for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
in Technology Gulf Air expands international sales with APG
Posted 9 December 2019
Gulf Air has signed up with APG to benefit from their latest ticketing solution APG IET being a worldwide solution for airlines wishing to develop their global sales by interlining.
in Technology Qatar Airways launches new star-studded on-board safety video
Posted 28 November 2019
Qatar Airways has turned the pre-match team-talk into an entertaining safety video that will be shown on board flights before the end of the year.
in Technology Gulf Air signs five-year retailing deal with ATPCO
Posted 26 November 2019
Gulf Air recently signed a five-year retailing deal with ATPCO to integrate Routehappy Rich Content on the airline’s website gulfair.com to further modernise and enhance its flight shopping display.
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors SaudiGulf gets connected with GDC agreement
Posted 21 November 2019
Saudi Arabia’s SaudiGulf Airlines (SGA) is to introduce high-bandwidth connectivity to its fleet following an MoU signed at the Dubai Airshow yesterday with GDC Technics
in Technology Strata adds to supply chain network with Spanish manufacturer
Posted 20 November 2019
Strata, Mubadala's advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company, has signed a contract with Grupo Aeronáutico Zona Centro (GAZC) at Dubai Airshow, to establish a competitive and lean supply chain network.
in General Aviation / Technology Dubai Airshow: Accel powers towards the record books for Rolls-Royce
Posted 20 November 2019
Accel, the new all-electric demonstrator aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce, could be heading for the record books next year.
in Technology Emirates adds in-app Airport Maps feature to guide passengers through the airport
Posted 12 November 2019
Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user's location (via
in Technology Inmarsat unveils new SwiftBroadband Helo X-Stream high date rate service for rotary aircraft
Posted 8 November 2019
Inmarsat has launched SwiftBroadband Helo (SB-Helo) X-Stream, a new system for X-Stream services specifically developed for rotary aircraft.
in Technology Airlines and Airports spend a record $50 billion on improving the passenger experience
Posted 6 November 2019
Airlines and airports spent a record US$50 billion in 2018 on IT to support improvements to the passenger journey and are now beginning to enjoy the benefit of that investment.
in Technology Etihad Cargo launches cargo control centre
Posted 5 November 2019
Etihad Cargo has launched a state-of-the-art Cargo Control Centre (CCC) at its head office in Abu Dhabi.
in Technology Qatar Airways partners with the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Posted 4 November 2019
Qatar Airways has announced a new partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) that aims to widen access to information technology to its junior members of staff in Qatar.
in Technology Emirates engineers efficiencies with RFID
Posted 31 October 2019
To solve the challenge of tracking emergency equipment onboard aircraft Emirates has turned to RFID technology.
in Technology EgyptAir and Panasonic Avionics subsidiary AeroMobile introduce inflight mobile connectivity
Posted 25 October 2019
Panasonic Avionics subsidiary, AeroMobile, an inflight mobile connectivity provider, have launched mobile connectivity onboard EgyptAir Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
in Technology Safety is priority in Jet Aviation deal with GE Aviation
Posted 24 October 2019
Jet Aviation and GE Aviation have signed a long-term agreement for a comprehensive safety and fleet modernisation project including C-FOQATM.
in Technology GKN Aerospace breaks new ground in large composite wing structure technology
Posted 21 October 2019
GKN Aerospace has reached a major milestone in the ‘Wing of Tomorrow’ programme after designing, manufacturing, and delivering a mid-scale demonstrator tool to the GKN Aerospace Filton facility.
in Technology More control, less waiting - top priorities for passengers
Posted 16 October 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience.
in Technology Emirates SkyCargo launches new e-commerce delivery platform
Posted 15 October 2019
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates Delivers - a new e-commerce delivery platform that allows customers shopping from multiple online retailers in the US to consolidate their purchases and have the goods delivered to a
in Technology Rolls-Royce completes acquisition of Siemen’s hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion business
Posted 2 October 2019
Rolls-Royce has completed the acquisition of the electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities of Siemens (formerly known as the eAircraft business), following a
in Technology / Features Hello good bio
Posted 27 September 2019
Sustainable alternative jet fuel is no longer an initiative, it’s an essential. More than half the aircraft flying into this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) display were burning biofuel. Dave Calderwood was on one of them.
in Technology / Airports Emirates first on-board for biometric boarding
Posted 23 September 2019
Emirates has become the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the US Customs Border Protection (CBP).
in Technology Thales and Oman to create Advanced Cybersecurity Academy
Posted 23 September 2019
Oman already ranks third in the world, next only to USA and Canada, in cyber-attack readiness according to the Global Cybersecurity Index. Armed with a high-level cybersecurity strategy, and a comprehensive roadmap, Oman is
in Technology Ethiopian launches ‘Feel Addis’ app
Posted 13 September 2019
Passengers flying Ethiopian with layover between 8 and 24 hours in Addis Ababa are set to have their end-to-end layover experience transformed in a whole new way with the launch of the airline’s digitised transit package dubbed Feel Addis.
in Technology Airbus commences in-flight trials of connected cabin technologies
Posted 12 September 2019
Airbus has commenced in-flight trials of IoT connected cabin technologies on board an A350-900 Flight Lab aircraft – to be shortly revealed to customers.
in Technology Etihad Airways re-launches website
Posted 12 September 2019
Etihad Airways has re-launched etihad.com to improve the online customer journey, making it easier for guests to plan their trip, search for information, and manage their booking.
in Technology SITA report shows tech-savvy travellers demand more automated, seamless journeys
Posted 5 September 2019
Airport and airline IT executives believe that the growing number of tech-savvy travellers will have the biggest impact on their digital plans over the next six years to 2025. This is revealed in a new
in Technology Emirates Flight Catering signs joint venture with Pioneer in Sous Vide Technology
Posted 3 September 2019
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Washington DC-based Cuisine Solutions (CSI) will co-invest in a joint venture to become the UAE’s sole distributor of sous vide products, under the name of
in Technology Commsoft continues to grow its Middle East customer base with Jazeera Airways
Posted 3 September 2019
Commsoft has announced that Kuwaiti airline Jazeera Airways has selected OASES as its MRO software system.
in Technology Oman Air Cargo rolls out its mobile App solution using ‘SmartKargo’
Posted 23 August 2019
Oman Air Cargo has successfully launched the mobile App to all Oman Air Cargo customers including Shippers and Freight Forwarders.
in Technology Pegasus Airlines partners with ICRON to digitalise and optimise end-to-end operations
Posted 30 July 2019
ICRON, a provider of Optimised Decision Making and Supply Chain Optimisation software solutions, has entered into a partnership with Pegasus Airlines to digitalise and optimise the airline’s
in Technology Dnata’s DUBZ checks in passengers for flights in The Dubai Mall
Posted 23 July 2019
DUBZ, a baggage technology and logistics company and part of dnata, has opened a new ‘check-in station’ in The Dubai Mall to offer airline passengers another convenient option to take advantage of its innovative
in Technology Emirates’ US-bound passengers soon to have connectivity over the North Pole
Posted 10 July 2019
Emirates’ passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and Live TV broadcast, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle.
in Technology IATA: Data, digital transformation to drive future customer experience
Posted 25 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged aviation stakeholders to embrace data and digital transformation to help deliver a frictionless customer experience while enhancing safety and
in Technology Etihad bolsters flight safety with SITAONAIR's eWAS Weather Awareness Solution
Posted 24 June 2019
Etihad Airways has bolstered flight safety by choosing to deploy SITAONAIR’s rich and intuitive EFB Weather Awareness Solution, eWAS, across more than 100 aircraft.
in Technology SITA celebrates 70th anniversary with record US$1.7 billion revenue
Posted 24 June 2019
More than 100 of the world’s airlines and airports gathered in Belgium last week as SITA, the air transport IT provider, celebrated its 70th anniversary.
in Technology Paris Airshow: Embraer launches Predictive Maintenance System, IKON
Posted 19 June 2019
Embraer has announced the launch of IKON, a cloud system for capturing, storing and analysing high volume data for the predictive maintenance of the E-Jets family.
in Technology Paris Airshow: GE Aviation and Avation sign asset transfer system agreement
Posted 17 June 2019
GE Aviation and Avation have signed an agreement to provide the AirVault Asset Transfer System across the lessor's fleet of ATR72 turboprops, A220-300, A320 and A321 narrow-body jets, Boeing 777-300ER and
in Technology Etihad Airways partners with Swae to launch platform for employees
Posted 10 June 2019
Etihad Airways and Swae, a startup based in Vancouver, have partnered to launch iFikra, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at unlocking the full potential of Etihad’s workforce by enabling every
in Technology / Features Full stream ahead
Posted 30 May 2019
The two-day Connected Aircraft event, at the MOC Conference Centre in Munich, Germany was held recently as part of the aerospace technology week. Steve Nichols was there.
in Technology Embraer and WEG join for technological cooperation in electric aeronautical propulsion systems
Posted 30 May 2019
Airbus has been selected to deliver Inmarsat’s newest fleet of satellites as part of a long-term strategy to develop the most agile, flexible, diverse and cost-effective Embraer and
in Technology Inmarsat to reshape global aviation connectivity with next-generation GX satellites
Posted 30 May 2019
Inmarsat has announced a contract with Airbus Defence &Space (Airbus) to develop a pioneering new generation of satellites for its Global Xpress (GX) network, which will mark a transformative
in Technology Royal Jordanian to deploy Bluebox Wow across its Airbus A319 and A320 fleet
Posted 28 May 2019
Royal Jordanian has selected Bluebox Aviation Systems to provide a wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on board the airline’s 4 Airbus A319 and 6 A320 aircraft.
in Technology Emirates launches app in Arabic
Posted 21 May 2019
All the features in the Emirates app are now available in Arabic, bringing the total number of languages supported to 19.
in Technology Emirates signs MoUs with three teams from Dubai Future Accelerators programme
Posted 8 May 2019
Emirates has signed MoUs with three teams from the sixth cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme.
in Technology Emirates signs agreement with Smart Dubai to support the travel needs
Posted 2 May 2019
Emirates Airline has signed an agreement with Smart Dubai to offer special flight discounts Smart Dubai's employees for travel.
in Technology Saudi Arabia seals deal for SITAONAIR’s ATC services
Posted 2 May 2019
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) has formally selected SITAONAIR to elevate the Kingdom’s air traffic management capabilities, through to 2025.
in Technology / Airports Smiths Detection highlights weapon recognition in Airport Show reveal
Posted 30 April 2019
Airport security staff will find their jobs easier thanks to machine-aided assistance from Smiths Detection, introduced to the MENA region at the Airport Show today.
in Technology / Airports Airport show: DTP signs partnership deal with Cirium
Posted 30 April 2019
Dubai-based DTP, the provider of products and services designed to optimize planning and operations in the aviation industry to clients iuch as Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Airports, Emirates Airlines and Saudi Airlines Catering
in Technology Saudi Air Navigation Services selects FREQUENTIS for mobile tower solution
Posted 30 April 2019
The Saudi Air Navigation Services has chosen Frequentis to provide a deployable mobile tower to support its air traffic control (ATC) modernisation programme.
in Technology Gulf Air chooses Thales’ GX Ka-band connectivity solution for its B787-9 and A321Neo
Posted 30 April 2019
Gulf Air has selected Thales’ Ka-band connectivity solution for its B787-9 and A321Neo-E fleet.
in Technology Qatar Airways strengthens ties with Amadeus
Posted 24 April 2019
Qatar Airways is implementing the Amadeus Altéa Revenue Availability with Active Valuation (RAAV) solution.
in Technology / Features Muscat busy securing its future
Posted 23 April 2019
Muscat’s revitalised airport is coping with the pressures of steadily mounting passenger numbers with a new-generation security system. Alan Dron reports.
in Technology Etihad Airways and Department of Culture and Tourism take Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
Posted 16 April 2019
Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are taking Jeddah residents on an immersive tour of Abu Dhabi across VOX Cinemas using 3D projection mapping.
in Technology Etihad Airways selects IBS software to transform operational efficiency
Posted 16 April 2019
Etihad Airways and IBS Software (IBS) have signed a contract to enhance the airline’s operations.
in Technology Qatar Airways partners with Rolls-Royce to trial VR training tool
Posted 15 April 2019
Qatar Airways is to be the global launch partner of Rolls-Royce’s new Virtual Reality (VR) training tool, as its engineers become the first in the industry to receive VR training for Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Engine
in Technology Formula 1 raced down the Bahrain circuit with Airbus Tetra technology
Posted 11 April 2019
Airbus provided secure communications technology for the recently concluded formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain.
in Technology Burrana offers extended range of map solutions
Posted 3 April 2019
Following the announcement of digEcor’s acquisition of commercial IFE business from Collins Aerospace, Burrana is now offering a wider product range including Airshow ASXi Moving Maps, FlightPath3D and digEcor’s original Moving Map.
in Technology Etihad Airways to trial Panasonic Jet Lag Adviser
Posted 2 April 2019
Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Panasonic Avionic to jointly develop and trial wellness solutions.
in Technology Panasonic Avionics enhances choice of wellness solutions
Posted 2 April 2019
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is today enhancing the range of Wellness solutions it offers to airlines and their passengers with the launch of Calm and myNoise.
in Technology Etihad confirms accessible upgrade of its Bluebox Ai deployment
Posted 1 April 2019
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will upgrade its Bluebox Ai iPads to include Bluebox aIFE – Bluebox’s award-winning accessible IFE platform for visually impaired passengers.
in Technology Etihad Airways and Elenium sign MoU
Posted 28 March 2019
Etihad Airways and Elenium, a provider of automation technology solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) yesterday for cooperation to develop a variety of innovative solutions in both passenger and freight processing services.
in Technology Etihad Airways adopts new real time flight tracking technology
Posted 27 March 2019
Etihad Airways has successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations for flight tracking ahead of the General
in Technology Etihad Airways and Elenium to showcase voice activated self-service kiosk
Posted 21 March 2019
Etihad Airways and Elenium, a provider of automation technology solutions, will together demonstrate how a newly developed voice activated self-service kiosk, bag drop and boarding gate facility will
in Technology Bahrain International secures CEM Systems AC2000 Airport security solution
Posted 14 March 2019
Bahrain International Airport has secured with CEM Systems AC2000 Airport security solutions from Johnson Controls.
in Technology AirMap and Fortem Technologies in collaboration for holistic UTM and U-Space solution
Posted 13 March 2019
AirMap, an Unmanned aerial system Traffic Management (UTM) platform, and Fortem Technologies, an airspace awareness, safety and security company, will collaborate to provide an integrated
in Technology Saudi Air Navigation Services relies on Thales for Navigation Aids
Posted 13 March 2019
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), the organisation responsible for maintaining safety over Saudi Skies, continues to choose Thales to supply navigation aids at major airports.
in Air Transport / Technology Air Arabia extends relationship with Honeywell in APU deal
Posted 12 March 2019
Honeywell announced an agreement with Air Arabia at the Saudi Airshow today, to extend maintenance services and supply auxiliary power units (APUs) for the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320ceo aircraft.
in Technology Saudia and Saudia Cargo embark on a digitalisation journey with Unilode
Posted 6 March 2019
Saudia and Saudia Cargo awarded the management of their containers and pallets to Unilode Aviation Solutions, a provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, in 2016.
in Technology Passengers happier when technology smooths their way through passport checks
Posted 27 February 2019
Airline passengers are using automated technology for passport checks at double the rate recorded in 2017 and are more satisfied when doing so too. This is according to the SITA 2019 Passenger IT Insights,
in Technology Rolls-Royce Ultrafan a step closer as advanced low pressure system testing begins
Posted 26 February 2019
Engineers at Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, have successfully tested a key component of the UltraFan engine design. UltraFan will redefine the world of jet engines, delivering significant weight, noise
in Technology Bombardier’s new Mobile Response Team aircraft enters into service
Posted 20 February 2019
Bombardier’s latest addition to its service and support network is a dedicated Mobile Response Team (MRT) aircraft, based in Frankfurt, Germany. Challenger 300 mobile response aircraft will provide thorough
in Technology DoKaSch provides Opticooler for Turkish Airlines
Posted 20 February 2019
Turkish Airlines has signed a Master Rental Agreement with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo.
in Technology / Events Inmarsat crowned winner at Inflight Middle East Awards
Posted 13 February 2019
Inmarsat has been named winner of Inflight Middle East’s Connectivity Enablement Award for the second consecutive year.
in Technology Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright use connectivity to reinvent aircraft black box recorders
Posted 8 February 2019
Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright have partnered to develop an entirely new way for airlines to monitor and analyse flight data.
in Technology Etihad Airways and Microsoft team up to launch region’s first AI academy partnership
Posted 31 January 2019
Etihad Airways has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to launch the first ever in-house AI Academy in the region, which will revolutionise the way the airline serves its customers
in Technology Airbus SE release statement on detection of cyber incident
Posted 31 January 2019
Airbus SE detected a cyber incident on Airbus “Commercial Aircraft business” information systems, which resulted in unauthorised access to data. The company said ‘there is no impact on Airbus’ commercial operations.’
in Technology Emirates introduces entertainment playlist syncing ahead of travel
Posted 21 January 2019
Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
in Technology Spatial launches new website to support its global client base
Posted 17 January 2019
Spatial, a provider of cabin crew training simulators based in Ras Al Khaimah, has launched its new company website to help further support its expanding global client.
in Technology Rolls-Royce selects ‘game-changing’ SITAONAIR
Posted 15 January 2019
Rolls-Royce is the launch customer for SITAONAIR’s e-Aircraft DataHub – a new, state-of-the-art neutral aircraft data management service designed to bring significant, distinct benefits to airlines and original equipment
in Technology The future of air mobility
Posted 8 January 2019
As part of the Bell Nexus team Thales is helping redefine the flying experience proven yesterday as Bell revealed the full-scale configuration of its vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle at CES 2019.
