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Embraer Strengthens Production Resilience with a Deep Data Collaboration with Aquarela Analytics

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(NEWS) SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, 2025-Dec-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer has introduced Smart Planning, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to optimize material management and increase supply-chain efficiency for aircraft production according to their  announcement. Developed over a ten-month collaboration with Aquarela Analytics, the system analyzes large volumes of data to support better… Read the full news article

New EVA Air–UATP Prepaid Card Empowers Businesses with Flexible Payments, Integrated Reporting, and Exclusive Upgrades

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(IN SHORT) EVA Air has introduced a new co‑branded prepaid UATP card for corporate clients, in partnership with UATP’s dedicated air‑travel payment network. Unlike traditional credit cards, businesses preload funds and unlock tiered benefits—ranging from free Economy tickets to Royal Laurel Class upgrades—according to deposit levels. The card can be used with any UATP‑accepting airline… Read the full news article

Jay Markham Joins Great Wolf Resorts as Chief Financial Officer

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(IN SHORT) Great Wolf Resorts has appointed longtime finance leader Jay Markham as CFO. Markham, previously Senior Vice President of Finance, will oversee the company’s Finance, Accounting, and Procurement functions and join the executive team to drive growth, operational efficiency, and guest‑experience enhancements. He will manage a 110‑member finance organization, support recent lodge openings, and… Read the full news article

London Stadium Debuts Bar Tap with Amazon Just Walk Out for Speedy Concessions

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North has launched Bar Tap at London Stadium—a grab-and-go bar using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology—to streamline concession sales and reduce queues. Opened during Iron Maiden’s sold-out concert, Bar Tap detects items via AI-powered sensors, charges customers automatically, and offers beer, cider, RTD spirits, and soft drinks. The solution improves guest experience… Read the full news article

Amadeus Ventures Joins Forces with Acai Travel to Enhance Efficiency in the Travel Sector with Generative AI

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(IN SHORT) Amadeus has made a minority investment in the Generative AI startup Acai Travel through its strategic funding initiative, Amadeus Ventures. This investment reflects the growing belief within the travel sector that Generative AI will significantly transform travel operations. Acai Travel, which offers AI-driven solutions to OTAs, TMCs, airlines, and hotels, helps reduce operational… Read the full news article

Emerald Airlines Crowned UK’s Most Punctual Airline as Belfast City Airport Retains Top Spot for Punctuality

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(IN SHORT) Emerald Airlines, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has been named the UK’s most punctual airline for 2024, according to data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The airline’s achievement, coupled with Belfast City Airport’s continued success as the UK’s most punctual airport for the second year in a row, showcases a strong partnership… Read the full news article

SITA and EGYPTAIR Collaborate on Groundbreaking Infrastructure Upgrade to Enhance Operational Efficiency

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(IN SHORT) SITA has partnered with EGYPTAIR to upgrade the airline’s network infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, resilience, and reliability. The collaboration includes the integration of cloud-native solutions such as SITA Connect Go, as well as the implementation of SITA’s Community Departure Control System (DCS) to streamline ground operations. The partnership aims to reduce reliance on legacy… Read the full news article

easyJet Expands Maintenance Operations at London Luton Airport with New Hangar and Apprenticeship Training Campus

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(IN SHORT) easyJet is expanding its operations at London Luton Airport with the opening of a new maintenance hangar in 2026, creating over 30 new jobs and serving as the base for a new apprenticeship training campus. The hangar will provide additional engineering capacity to support the airline’s growing fleet and improve operational efficiency. easyJet… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Partners with OpenAI to Implement Advanced Generative AI Solutions

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Joint Release With OpenAI (IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with OpenAI to bring advanced Generative AI solutions to the airline’s customer service and operations. The collaboration will enhance SIA’s AI-powered virtual assistant, providing smarter, personalized support for customers and improving staff productivity. SIA will also leverage AI to optimize operational tasks like flight… Read the full news article

From DCS to DMS: Amadeus Pioneers a New Era of Seamless, Traveler-Centric Journeys

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(IN SHORT) A recent Amadeus report reveals a significant shift in airline technology, moving away from outdated Departure Control Systems toward modern Delivery Management Systems. This transformative approach aims to create a more personalized, streamlined travel experience by using a single traveler identifier to access the entire journey, thereby eliminating the need for multiple travel… Read the full news article

IHG Empowers Greater China Owners with New Cost Structures for High Efficiency and Profitability

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a strategic overhaul for its four upper-midscale brands in Greater China—Atwell Suites, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express—to improve investment structures and operational efficiency. The new strategy aims to offer hotel owners high efficiency and profitable returns by introducing a four-dimensional support system that covers… Read the full news article

Hamburg Airport Rides High in 2024: €20M Profit and HAMUpgrade Set to Boost Passenger Comfort and Efficiency

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(IN SHORT) Hamburg Airport experienced a robust recovery in 2024, with passenger numbers exceeding expectations by half a million, resulting in a profit of €20.4 million—a significant jump from €6.6 million the previous year. The increase in traffic, particularly from private travelers who now account for 78% of total traffic, has driven revenue gains across… Read the full news article

Emirates Partners with Airbus to Enhance Fleet Efficiency and Reliability with Advanced Predictive Maintenance Technology

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Airline will leverage platform’s real-time data capabilities on all its Airbus A380s and A350s for better levels of efficiency Reducing unplanned maintenance for nose-to-tail aircraft systems allow more time flying (IN SHORT) Emirates has signed a partnership with Airbus to implement the Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) predictive maintenance solution and Core X3 analytics platform, aiming… Read the full news article

Swissport Expands Air Cargo Capacity with New Facilities in Australia and New Zealand

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International is expanding its air cargo operations in Australia and New Zealand with new facilities opening in Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. These expanded locations aim to address increasing demand for air cargo services, offering state-of-the-art temperature-controlled storage and advanced technologies. The Melbourne and Sydney centers are designed to manage diverse cargo needs,… Read the full news article

flydubai Partners with Ultramain Systems to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Digital Logbook Technology

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(IN SHORT) flydubai has partnered with Ultramain Systems to integrate the ULTRAMAIN ELB (Electronic Logbook) solution, which will replace manual paper logbooks with real-time digital tracking. This partnership reflects flydubai’s commitment to adopting digital innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, and collaboration. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, serving over 125 destinations worldwide…. Read the full news article

SAS Achieves Top 10 Global Ranking for Punctuality, Setting New Standards for On-Time Performance

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(IN SHORT) SAS achieved an 81.4% punctuality rate in 2024, ranking as the second most punctual airline in Europe and securing a spot in the global top 10. As part of SkyTeam, SAS’s punctuality efforts have been supported by its partners, with Aeromexico leading the global rankings. This success, which marks a significant improvement from… Read the full news article