Airline technology news

Here are some recent airline technology news stories:

  1. Delta Air Lines launches biometric bag drop: Delta has introduced a biometric bag drop system at its Atlanta hub, allowing passengers to check in their bags using facial recognition technology. (Source: The Points Guy)
  2. United Airlines deploys AI-powered chatbots: United has launched a new AI-powered chatbot service, called "United Bot," which allows passengers to book flights, check in, and access flight information using natural language processing. (Source: Travel Weekly)
  3. Airbus and Siemens partner on electric aircraft: Airbus and Siemens have announced a partnership to develop an electric aircraft, with the goal of reducing emissions and noise pollution. (Source: Aviation Week)
  4. Lufthansa introduces augmented reality baggage handling: Lufthansa has introduced an augmented reality (AR) system to help baggage handlers locate and track luggage more efficiently. (Source: The Verge)
  5. American Airlines launches mobile check-in and bag drop: American Airlines has introduced mobile check-in and bag drop at several airports, allowing passengers to skip the traditional check-in counter and bag drop lines. (Source: USA Today)
  6. Emirates introduces biometric boarding: Emirates has launched biometric boarding at its Dubai hub, using facial recognition technology to speed up the boarding process. (Source: Arabian Business)
  7. Boeing and Microsoft partner on cloud-based aviation platform: Boeing and Microsoft have announced a partnership to develop a cloud-based aviation platform, which will provide airlines with real-time data and analytics to improve operations and reduce costs. (Source: The Seattle Times)
  8. Qantas introduces AI-powered customer service: Qantas has launched an AI-powered customer service platform, which uses natural language processing to help passengers with queries and issues. (Source: Travel Daily)
  9. Air France-KLM introduces blockchain-based loyalty program: Air France-KLM has launched a blockchain-based loyalty program, which allows passengers to earn and redeem miles more securely and transparently. (Source: CoinDesk)
  10. Singapore Airlines introduces AI-powered in-flight entertainment: Singapore Airlines has introduced an AI-powered in-flight entertainment system, which uses machine learning to personalize content recommendations to individual passengers. (Source: The Straits Times)

These are just a few examples of the many exciting airline technology developments happening around the world. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative solutions that improve the passenger experience and make air travel more efficient and sustainable.