Technology

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed exploring Canada as the EU’s first associate member, with closer cooperation on trade, defense, technology and energy

Korean Air is preparing to launch a new in-flight Wi-Fi service based on Starlink satellite technology

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $1.1 billion in grants to 280 airports for runway, terminal and safety upgrades, including new vehicle tracking technology

After two date changes, Arabian Travel Market 2026 kicks off today in Dubai, with senior tourism and aviation executives gathering for four days of meetings, innovation, and technology

New Texas flight demonstrations will test electric aircraft and future air taxi operations connecting Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston

A Discover Airlines Airbus A330 will test AeroSHARK, a shark skin-inspired film designed to reduce drag, fuel use and CO₂ emissions

Three hikers became stranded on Mount Shasta after relying heavily on Google Gemini for route and packing advice, according to the sheriff’s office

Etihad Airways and Khalifa University have completed an eight-week internship program focused on Emirati talent in aviation, engineering, AI and data

Etihad Airways and ROX have signed an MoU to explore artificial intelligence mobility, travel and destination experiences, beginning with the Africa Grand Tour S2

More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs will gather in Valletta for the WTTC Global Summit, focusing on technology, investment and tourism’s future

A Discover Airlines Airbus A330 will test AeroSHARK, a shark skin-inspired film designed to reduce drag, fuel use and CO₂ emissions

Marriott and LG are testing a new cloud platform connecting hotel TVs, streaming, room technology and centralized device management across 40 locations

New partnership with IMG’s Sport 24. Starting this fall, Delta passengers on the international flights will be able to watch live sports 24/7 on their personal devices via Delta Sync Wi-Fi

From CT scanners and biometric checks to robotic parking and smart baggage drops, new airport technology is making travel faster and easier worldwide

Punta Cana Airport has introduced AI-powered screening to detect concealed drugs and undeclared currency in passenger baggage using CT technology

American Airlines will add seatback entertainment to every narrowbody seat while expanding First Class and Main Cabin Extra options across its fleet

easyJet is rolling out digital refueling with i6 Group, a move expected to cut fuel waste, save 10,000 tons of CO₂ and eliminate 600,000 paper sheets yearly

Emirates SkyCargo has transported Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled Earth observation satellite, from Dubai to Los Angeles

A fully automated cooking robot at Leonardo Smart Vienna Airport will prepare fresh salads and bowls around the clock for hotel guests

A senior delegation from a Japanese airport was hosted in Munich as part of the "Sister Airports" partnership, with an emphasis on developing advanced technologies and improving the passenger experience