technology
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Smart Technology, Smarter Airports
The rise of the connected traveler offers multiple opportunities for airports to create a more seamless, personalized journey. Fully integrated, intelligent operational and passenger technologies along with Business Intelligence all come together to make a real difference to the passenger experience.
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VZ-9 Avrocar Flying Disc Progress Report
Film from the U.S. National Archives. For educational & non commercial purposes only. Nice to see more info on the Avrocar finally available. Go here to learn all about it: Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar
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10 Interesting Airline Product and Service Innovations Launched in 2014
This article is re-published with kind permission of “www.airlinetrends.com”. At airlinetrends.com we continuously monitor the global aviation industry for product and service innovations launched by airlines in response to cultural, technological, and economic changes that influence airline customers’ needs and expectations. The product and service innovations that we report on our website aim to show…
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American Airlines ‘hackaton’ challenges techies to create the next app
This article is re-published with kind permission of “www.airlinetrends.com”. As technology is evolving at a rapid pace and many airlines have problems to think outside the box in order to develop innovative mobile-based services, forward-looking carriers are recognizing they better team up with the creative and technology classes to co-create new applications. #NewAmerican Emerging out…
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How airports are responding to today’s connected travellers with mobile services and tech amenities
This article is re-published with kind permission of “www.airlinetrends.com” Consumers today want to be online and connected all the time, wherever they are. Travel is no exception, and this is often a time when travellers need information the most. Passengers are increasingly more connected as they travel and are empowered by smartphones. With the majority…
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Tomorrow’s Airport Today
SITA is the No. 1 information and communications technology provider to airports around the world. We help airports collaborate with all stakeholders to maximize passenger satisfaction, increase operational efficiency and improve financial performance. We have a unique understanding of the complexities of running an airport day-to-day, and our solutions embrace technologies like Business Intelligence, NFC,…
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Air France-KLM’s ‘e-tag & e-track’ turns suitcases into connected devices
This article originally appeared on Future Travel Experience, the travel industry forum focused on enhancing the passenger experience on the ground and up in the air. By Ryan Ghee, Future Travel Experience Over the last 12 months, interest in permanent bag tags has increased apace as the viability of the concept has been proved, and…
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SITA Lab & Virgin Atlantic wearable computing trial
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Wearable Technology Innovations by SITA Lab
Kevin O’Sullivan from SITA, presents Wearable Technology Innovations by SITA Lab. http://www.sita.aero/content/Virgin-Atlantic-first-world-use-wearable-technology-serve-passengers
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Intelligent Airport 2014
The Intelligent Airport leverages technology to track, manage and share real-time information. Passengers are more informed and have more control of their journeys while airports improve on-time performance and revenue streams. Potential problems are spotted before they arise. Airport operations staff can optimize resource management by utilizing the ability to forecast operational needs based on…
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Airlines embrace their inner tech-geek
This article is re-published with kind permission of “www.airlinetrends.com”. One of the hardest marketing messages to convey is that you are current, and understand the market. ‘Silicon Valley favourite’ Virgin America is one of the best examples of this. Easy to recognize thanks to its iconic cabin lighting and hip and forward-looking approach to airline…