Airport News and Aviation Updates

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Airports are evolving into high-tech travel ecosystems, integrating smarter infrastructure, touchless technology, and advanced operations to enhance efficiency and the passenger experience. PhocusWire brings you the latest airport news and aviation updates, tracking how global hubs are responding to the demands of modern travel and future growth.

Airport operations, infrastructure developments, and global hubs

Our coverage highlights airport modernization efforts, sustainability strategies, and digital transformation initiatives taking place at key aviation hubs around the world. From biometric screening and baggage automation to terminal redesigns and mobility partnerships, we explore the innovations redefining airport functionality and service delivery.

Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
News / Technology
Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023
Sabre CIO Joe DiFonzo explains the company's journey to the cloud, moving away from PNRs, next steps for the wider travel industry and more. Read More
Travel’s resilience and sustainability in spotlight at Davos
News / Technology
Travel’s resilience and sustainability in spotlight at Davos
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2023
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye, Journera CEO Jeff Katz, the Rwandan Development Board's Clare Akamanzi and Thailand's finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith discuss pressing industry issues at the... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
CES throws spotlight on tech to improve the traveler experience
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 13, 2023
The recent Consumer Electronics Event attracted 114,000 attendees and included more of a focus on travel and travel technology than in previous years. Read More
What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?
News / Technology
What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2023
Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operations and for travelers. Read More
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News / Online
Grounding of flights in U.S. produces aftershocks for travel and hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023
Although temporary, Wednesday’s flight stoppage calls attention to the need for updated technology as well as stronger passenger rights, industry experts say. Read More
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
News / Technology
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
The carrier’s Sustainable Skies Lab will focus on existing Delta initiatives around sustainability as well as innovative projects and ways to scale technology to help reach net zero by 2050. Read More
Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive
Opinion / Technology
Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive
By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | December 20, 2022
A new type of technology framework is needed for airlines that works regardless of a passenger’s age, mobile device, point of origin and destination and tech savviness. Read More
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News / Distribution
IATA maps road to achieve modern airline retailing by 2030
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2022
IATA’s Modern Airline Retailing program is based on three pillars - customer identification, retailing with offers and delivery with orders. Read More
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News / Technology
Brussels Airport acquires Jetpack, expands data capabilities
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022
Belgium-based Jetpack, which launched in 2017 and has worked with Brussels Airport for several years, helps companies improve processes and speed up innovation by turning data into usable insights. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Gopass Global
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Gopass Global is a data and analytics company focused on building real-time risk platforms for the travel industry. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: NeoKe
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: NeoKe
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
NeoKe is a digital identity infrastructure empowering friction-free travel around the world. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Zytlyn
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Zytlyn allows companies to control the future with predictive insights, to improve decision making, while redefining commercial planning and operations across the travel industries.   Read More
Amadeus makes further progress towards recovery in Q3
News / Distribution
Amadeus makes further progress towards recovery in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2022
Amadeus revenue for the third quarter of 2022 represented 87% of its third quarter revenue in 2019. Read More
Sabre sees revenue increase in Q3 despite "slow start"
News / Distribution
Sabre sees revenue increase in Q3 despite "slow start"
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2022
The company says international air bookings remained strong into September, and air bookings ended the month at their highest point since the pandemic began. Read More
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News / Startups
Volocopter tops up Series E funding with $182M
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2022
The investment comes from Saudi Arabia's smart city development project Neom and Gly Capital Management. Read More
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