Flight Ops IT
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Airbus project saves up to 5% in fuel on Transatlantic flights
European aerospace giant Airbus, in collaboration with Delta, Air France and Virgin Atlantic, has successfully completed a critical phase of flight testing for its innovative ‘fello’fly’ project. This uses wake energy retrieval (WER) to significantly cut fuel burn on...
Vietnam Airlines adopts Lufthansa Systems’ Lido 4D flight planning
Vietnam Airlines has adopted Lido 4D Flight Planning software for better operational safety and efficiency. Produced by Lufthansa Systems, the tool enhances real-time situational awareness with updates from weather stations and air traffic control. Sustainability is...
AI analytics help Emirates avoid unexpected turbulence
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has reported a measurable decrease in unexpected turbulence incidents over the past year thanks to onboard data and analytics. Changing atmospheric conditions due to climate change are making inflight turbulence more regular and more...
AI innovation for sustainable aviation up by 20%
According to the latest patent data, innovation in AI for sustainable aviation and aerospace tech has increased by 20% over the past five years. The Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report from Appleyard Lees found that global patent filings in the sector went up...
Near-collision of two aircraft at Nice Airport under investigation
An incident at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is under investigation after two aircraft came within three metres of each other on the runway, narrowly avoiding a crash. The near-accident occurred on Sunday 21 September at around 21.30 local time during stormy, foggy...
Murray Skelton on data, connectivity, and the future of flight planning
Optimising flight operations is an increasingly popular topic as the aviation industry tries to reduce emissions and make processes as efficient as possible. But how can data be used to effect meaningful change? With disruption costing the industry as much as 8% of...
Korean Air and Boeing partner on predictive fleet maintenance
Korean Air and Boeing will partner on predictive analytics for proactive fleet maintenance, they announced at the MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 conference in Singapore. The South Korean national carrier has established an early lead in predictive maintenance, setting up a...
Air India adopts SITA technology for sustainable flight ops
Air India has adopted SITA OptiFlight's advanced climb optimisation solution, OptiClimb, and SITA eWAS for improved operational sustainability. The data-driven insights provided will reduce the airline's carbon emissions by 35,000 tons each year. The Indian national...
Air Peace and Embraer partner on new Nigerian MRO centre
Air Peace and Embraer are collaborating on a new maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The project was initially proposed two years ago, but is now ready for take off. Air Peace and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer will start...
United Airlines’ flight ops tech strategy: EFBs, AI, and the training gap
At Aerospace Tech Week, Rob Galbraith, Director of Flight Operations at United Airlines reflected on the airline's flight operations progress looking at the technology driving change, opportunities for AI/ML integration, and the greatest challenges to seamless...
EUROCAE: The human factor in AI adoption
The European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) develops standards ensuring safety, reliability, and innovation in aviation. As the industry landscape evolves rapidly, it is imperative standards keep pace with both the technological advancement and...
US air traffic control update includes major telecoms refresh
Originally published on TotalTele The three-year plan will see new telecoms equipment deployed at over 4,600 locations This week, the US Department of Transport (DOT) has announced a new plan to upgrade the nation’s ‘antiquated’ air traffic control...
CGI advances cloud-based Black Box tech with extended initiative
The Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) initiative is being expanded to improve aviation safety globally. The project is entering a new phase with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) under the Business Applications...
How will tariffs impact the industry?
On Wednesday, Trump announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs introduced on 2nd April. This delay has offered short-term reprieve but has not provided assurances for what the future holds. Wider supply chain challenges have plagued the industry for years now, impacting...
Airbus, Iberia Maintenance, and Telefónica among those recognised in Munich as ATR Awards 2025 winners are announced
Earlier today, the five winners of this year’s Aerospace Tech Review (ATR) Awards were announced onsite at Aerospace Tech Week Europe in Munich. The awards recognise individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry in 2024. ...
MD, Munich Aerospace: Flight ops, supply chain, and quantum
Munich Aerospace fosters the collaboration between academia and aerospace advancements. By finding synergy between research, graduate programmes, and teaching, the association has pooled knowledge to become an innovation hub for science and industry. At Aerospace Tech...
Is aerospace ready for quantum computing?
Quantum computing is "a new computing architecture that mirrors the behaviour of matter at the subatomic level." It harbours huge potential for a range of industries, including aerospace, with its capacity to process extensive volumes of data at a fraction of the rate...
Virgin Atlantic to launch Joby’s eVTOL at UK airports
Virgin Atlantic is working to bring electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Heathrow and Manchester Airport through a new partnership with Joby Aviation. When the air taxi launches, Virgin Atlantic customers will have the opportunity to simply book...
FAA fast-tracks air traffic controllers amid staff shortage
In a bid to accelerate air traffic controller hiring following concerns of staffing shortage, the US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced plans to "supercharge" hiring. According to Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) is approximately...