For years, airline payments sat quietly in the background. They were treated as plumbing – necessary, but not something leadership would spend much time on. That has shifted. Today, payments influence how customers book, how revenue is captured, and even how airlines compete. A new whitepaper from Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC) looks at this […] The post From plumbing to storefront: Why airline payments have become a strategic priority first appeared on World Aviation Festival.| World Aviation Festival
Bringing together more than 4,500 attendees, 600 speakers, and 400 exhibitors, World Aviation Festival (WAF) returns to Lisbon, Portugal for 2025. Over 7th-9th October, our speakers, panellists, and startups will descend on the FIL exhibition centre for an event that promises to be the most dynamic and insightful WAF yet. Top themes under discussion this […] The post Here’s what to expect at World Aviation Festival 2025 first appeared on World Aviation Festival.| World Aviation Festival
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot The ‘Artificial Intelligence in Aviation’ track As chair of the artificial intelligence (AI) track at the upcoming World Aviation Festival, I have the privilege of moderating several panels on AI in aviation. In preparing these sessions together with panellists from airlines, technology providers, and industry organisations, I gathered valuable insights into […] The post A fresh perspective on the role of AI in aviation first appeared on World Avia...| World Aviation Festival
We’ve all been there. You’re at the airport, excited for your trip, when a delay flashes on the screen. For airlines, this is more than just an operational headache. Every disruption creates two crises: one on the tarmac and another online. Passengers rush to apps and websites to rebook, check seat maps, or claim waivers. […] The post How agentic AI is reshaping the future of flight first appeared on World Aviation Festival.| World Aviation Festival
In airline operations, tail assignment is often underestimated. At first glance, it seems like a straightforward exercise: matching available aircraft to scheduled flights. But behind this decision lies a highly complex optimisation challenge that impacts costs, reliability, environmental performance, and the passenger experience. When managed intelligently, tail assignment becomes a strategic lever for operational efficiency […] The post Unlocking airline efficiency through smarter tail as...| World Aviation Festival