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Fareteam targets Great Britain agents after UK growth
Digital Transformation

Fareteam targets Great Britain agents after UK growth

British travel agents are driving growth, with UK sales already 27% ahead of last year as long-haul and group bookings climb.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Opening of new Western Sydney airport causes confusion for some travellers
Air New Zealand

Opening of new Western Sydney airport causes confusion for some travellers

Travellers arriving at the new airport have been mixing it up with Sydney Airport and even Western Australia as passenger flights begin.

By RNZ • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Age biggest barrier to hands-on careers, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

Age biggest barrier to hands-on careers, survey finds

Concern over AI is pushing many US workers towards hands-on roles, yet 37% still cite age as the biggest barrier to switching.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
ParkMundo raises EUR €2.3 million to expand travel tech
Airlines

ParkMundo raises EUR €2.3 million to expand travel tech

The Eindhoven platform plans to widen its airport parking marketplace and B2B distribution after securing its first external funding in over a decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens
Gaming

Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens

Travellers on long-haul flights will get sharper viewing and faster internet as the airline rolls out 4K screens, spatial audio and Bluetooth pairing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore Airlines unveils new amenity kits & sleeper suits
Customer Experience

Singapore Airlines unveils new amenity kits & sleeper suits

Passengers on flights over six hours will get branded sleepwear and refreshed kits as the carrier sharpens cabin differentiation ahead of 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan
Robotics

FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan

The rule change widens access to airborne software standards as defence and aerospace groups seek better interoperability across allied markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Qatar Airways tops Vuelopedia airline ranking again
Airlines

Qatar Airways tops Vuelopedia airline ranking again

The Gulf carrier led 178 airlines again as Vuelopedia's latest quarterly table rewarded punctuality, product quality and network strength.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
AI, data analytics driving FPT's strong APAC growth
Manufacturing

AI, data analytics driving FPT's strong APAC growth

Enterprises across APAC are moving from AI trials to deployment, boosting demand for FPT's data-led transformation services.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • This month
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Robotics

MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones

Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
Data Protection

DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools

DesignVerse is targeting U.S. aviation, defence and finance clients with on-premise AI tools as data sovereignty concerns reshape vendor choice.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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SITA buys Collins Aerospace airport solutions unit
Digital Transformation

SITA buys Collins Aerospace airport solutions unit

The deal broadens SITA's airport technology reach as airports seek more integrated systems to manage rising passenger volumes and disruption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • 4 days ago
Sunshine Coast Airport installs timber in new terminal
Aviation

Sunshine Coast Airport installs timber in new terminal

The AUD $170 million redevelopment will cut embodied carbon and nearly double the terminal's size, with completion due in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Travellers go through airport three times as wind causes chaos in Wellington
Air New Zealand

Travellers go through airport three times as wind causes chaos in Wellington

Severe gusts delayed and cancelled dozens of flights, leaving passengers stranded overnight and forcing repeated attempts to land in the capital.

By Kajal Nair • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Mystery buyer eyes up Kāpiti Coast airport
Housing

Mystery buyer eyes up Kāpiti Coast airport

A potential sale has raised hopes and fears over whether the Paraparaumu runway will stay open for scheduled flights and emergency landings.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Last week
AirBorneo taps The XMakers to shape brand experience
Customer Experience

AirBorneo taps The XMakers to shape brand experience

The consultancy will help the Sarawak state-owned airline align its visual identity, onboard sensory cues and passenger touchpoints as it expands regionally.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Labour says it will force airlines to show real prices up front
Airlines

Labour says it will force airlines to show real prices up front

Passengers could get automatic refunds under Labour's plan, which also targets hidden fees and limited competition on regional routes.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last month