AeroTime columnist Ann Cederhall argues that group bookings are a ripe area for improvement in the travel industry. She suggests that airlines can modernize their processes to automate quoting, inventory management, and digital contract management.
AeroTime reports on the potential of blockchain technology in aviation maintenance, transforming the way documents are verified and tracked. The industry is already running meaningful pilots, with SITA's solution demonstrating an offline, privacy-preserving mechanism for verifying electronic personnel licenses.
IATA Director General Willie Walsh criticized the EU's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandates as failing to address the root causes of delays and sustainability challenges. The industry is facing significant hurdles in meeting ambitious climate targets due to supply scarcity and rising prices.