Aviation Wrap-up March 2024: Key Developments
In this aviation wrap-up, we reflect on key developments from Q1 of 2024. European airports saw passenger traffic reaching pre-pandemic levels, while air cargo demand continues its positive trend. Airlines are anticipating the DOT’s proposal to enhance wheelchair handling. Finally, we explore which airlines are setting the standard for on-time performance. Read more here.
Aviation in 2024: What Awaits our Industry?
The aviation industry continues to evolve, driven by technological developments, changing travel preferences, and a global commitment to sustainability. From increased passenger volumes and fuller flights, to further leveraging artificial for more innovative passenger experiences, here are some of the most significant trends shaping the industry in 2024.
Aviation in 2023: A Retrospective Look
2023 proved a stellar year for aviation, marked by record-breaking traffic volumes and enhanced customer-centric travel experiences. Air cargo rebounded, and the industry’s unwavering commitment to sustainability shone through. Explore the key highlights of 2023 in our latest article.
Navigating the Holidays with Smart Airport Solutions
The holiday season may be one of the most wonderful times of the year, where family and friends reunite to celebrate together. However, for travelers, it can be a headache as it´s historically known for very busy airports and flight delays. In this article, you’ll discover how smart airport solutions enhance the convenience of passenger journeys during this festive season.
Decoding the Importance of On-Time Performance for Airports
Despite common perception, on-time performance (OTP) has far-reaching impacts on the entire air travel ecosystem. While airlines are certainly one of the primary beneficiaries of a good OTP, airports also hinge their success and reputation on it. Read here why on-time performance for airports matters.
Let It Snow! Expert Tips for The De-icing Season
Removing snow, ice, or frost from the aircraft´s surface is a routine and critical part of winter operations. It involves many tasks und resources that require sound resource allocation, often on very short notice to avoid flight delays and cancelations. What can be done to optimally thrive in the de-icing season? Read here our expert tips.
3 Strategies to Address Aviation´s Ground Handling Labor Shortage
Across the industry and around the world, ground handling service providers are faced with several challenges. It’s not just about the operations, with teams out on the apron working in a complex environment, under time pressure to get aircraft departing on time. The sector continues to struggle with the loss of qualified manpower. What can be done to address this problem especially amid the summer season? Read in our blog post strategies to address aviation´s ground handling labor shortages.
Airlines Take the Initiative to Green-up Their In-Flight Services
While sustainability has become a major focus for airlines, the emphasis has largely been on areas such as fuel alternatives. In-flight services have not been that much of a focal point. That is now beginning to change. Not only are airlines recognizing the opportunities to develop more eco-friendly in-flight services, but they are also seeing the potential savings to be gained. Read here some of the initiatives that carriers are already taking.
Business travel to Denmark: My Experience
When the pandemic halted travel worldwide, corporate travelers had to pivot quickly from in-person meetings and events to virtual ones. Now with vaccination rates increasing, the reactivation of business travel is slowly beginning to resume. In this article, INFORM´s Inside Sales Manager Mojca Ferlic shares her latest experience on a business trip to Denmark.
