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FPT, Skywise & Vietnam Airlines eye AI for operations
Data Analytics

FPT, Skywise & Vietnam Airlines eye AI for operations

The pilot could help Vietnam Airlines cut disruption-related delays by using AI to link maintenance, schedules and parts readiness more quickly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion cabin overhaul
Customer service

Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion cabin overhaul

Passengers will see new cabins, lounges and airport services from 2027, as the carrier commits more than S$2 billion to the upgrade.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion long-haul cabins
Airlines

Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion long-haul cabins

Passengers on long-haul routes will get more privacy and comfort from 2027, as the carrier fits 41 retrofitted A350s with new cabins.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines signs deal for Aether sustainable fuel
Clean technologies

Singapore Airlines signs deal for Aether sustainable fuel

The deal gives the carrier a new supply source as airlines race to secure limited sustainable aviation fuel, with deliveries due from 2028.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines unveils new amenity kits & sleepwear
Customer Experience

Singapore Airlines unveils new amenity kits & sleepwear

Passengers on flights over six hours will soon get refreshed kits and sleepwear, as the carrier extends premium touches to every cabin class.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines to launch upgraded KrisWorld & Starlink
Digital Entertainment

Singapore Airlines to launch upgraded KrisWorld & Starlink

Passengers on longer flights will get 4K screens, Bluetooth pairing and Starlink internet as the airline refreshes cabins from early 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
SITA to buy Flightscape in airline operations push
Airlines

SITA to buy Flightscape in airline operations push

The deal should give airlines a more joined-up view of operations as SITA adds Flightscape's planning and crew software to its portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Lufthansa posts record quarterly revenue as profit rises
Airlines

Lufthansa posts record quarterly revenue as profit rises

Higher fuel costs failed to derail Lufthansa Group, which lifted adjusted EBIT 6% to EUR 1.4 billion on record quarterly revenue of EUR 12.2 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Amadeus & NVIDIA deepen AI flight search partnership
Airlines

Amadeus & NVIDIA deepen AI flight search partnership

Rising AI assistant traffic is forcing travel platforms to return bookable fares faster, prompting Amadeus to test NVIDIA chips and models.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
DJI launches new Dock 4 with 25-second battery swap
Drones

DJI launches new Dock 4 with 25-second battery swap

The automated dock cuts turnaround between flights from about 30 minutes to 25 seconds, aimed at public safety and inspection crews.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
LoungePair lands first mainland China airline tie-up
Aviation

LoungePair lands first mainland China airline tie-up

The New Zealand travel tech firm gains access to millions of members in a vast aviation market as paid lounge access goes on sale in China.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore Airlines agrees deal for SAF from Aether
Clean technologies

Singapore Airlines agrees deal for SAF from Aether

The three-year supply pact gives Singapore Airlines early access to waste-based fuel as airlines scramble for scarce lower-carbon alternatives.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SITA buys Collins Aerospace airport solutions unit
Digital Transformation

SITA buys Collins Aerospace airport solutions unit

The deal broadens SITA's airport technology reach as airports seek more integrated systems to manage rising passenger volumes and disruption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Last month
AeroValo eyes drone payloads for emergency supplies
Drones

AeroValo eyes drone payloads for emergency supplies

Road-blocked communities could receive faster emergency supplies if AeroValo's drone payload hardware passes testing and regulatory review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Age biggest barrier to hands-on careers, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

Age biggest barrier to hands-on careers, survey finds

Concern over AI is pushing many US workers towards hands-on roles, yet 37% still cite age as the biggest barrier to switching.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Maple Deal Global adds travel & regional shopping pages
eCommerce

Maple Deal Global adds travel & regional shopping pages

Visitors can now compare flights, tours and local offers on one independent affiliate site, with browser-saved watchlists and no account required.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens
Gaming

Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens

Travellers on long-haul flights will get sharper viewing and faster internet as the airline rolls out 4K screens, spatial audio and Bluetooth pairing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Comparing Lounge Access Options: What Fits How You Travel
Airlines

Comparing Lounge Access Options: What Fits How You Travel

Travellers can often save money by choosing flexible lounge access only when needed, rather than paying annual fees for a seldom-used membership.

By Daniel Kinnoch • 3 min read • Last month
HPE sends Spaceborne Computer-4 to the Moon for AI tests
Private Cloud

HPE sends Spaceborne Computer-4 to the Moon for AI tests

Moon-based processing will let HPE test AI and high-performance computing on the lunar surface, reducing reliance on Earth links for future missions.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month