Viral ORD Video Accelerates Airline Push for Baggage Automation
A viral video of baggage handling at ORD is accelerating airline investment in automation as the industry grapples with mishandling costs and transparency.
Mar 22, 20264 min
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Universal Fuel Tech Demos 100% Drop-In SAF From HEFA Byproducts
Universal Fuel Technologies demonstrated a process to create 100% drop-in SAF by upgrading HEFA byproducts, eliminating the need for fossil fuel blending.
Mar 21, 20264 min
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Unifuel Tech Converts SAF Byproduct into 100% Drop-In Jet Fuel
Universal Fuel Technologies has converted HEFA naphtha into a 100% drop-in SAF, potentially eliminating the need for fossil fuel blending in jet engines.
Mar 20, 20265 min
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American Airlines and Google AI Cuts Contrail Warming by 69%
American Airlines and Google successfully used AI to reduce contrail formation by 62% in a large-scale trial, lowering aviation's warming impact.
Mar 20, 20265 min
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Manchester Airport Deploys Biometric Shared Terminal in Terminal 2
Manchester Airport deployed a shared terminal model in T2 using Amadeus biometrics, achieving 99% identity reconciliation to streamline passenger flow.
Mar 18, 20264 min
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NASA Details X-59 Supersonic Test Plans After March 19 Flight
NASA will detail upcoming X-59 quiet supersonic test flights on March 19, a key step in its mission to overturn the ban on overland supersonic travel.
Mar 17, 20265 min
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AI Transforms Private Jet Operations, Axiom Aviation Reports
Axiom Aviation reports AI is now critical for private jet safety, predictive maintenance, and asset valuation, impacting owner decisions and resale value.
Mar 16, 20265 min
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Hermeus Secures FAA Certificate for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 Flight Tests
Hermeus secured an FAA experimental certificate for its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, clearing the unmanned aircraft for high-speed supersonic flight testing.
Mar 16, 20264 min
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Amadeus and UnionPay to Enable Direct Airline Payments on Travel Platform
Amadeus and UnionPay partner to let airlines directly accept UnionPay cards, improving cash flow and targeting growing Chinese outbound travel spending.
Mar 12, 20264 min
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TSA Expands Biometric Screening to 65 US Airports with 5 Major Airlines
The TSA is expanding its PreCheck Touchless ID program, allowing passengers on 5 major airlines to use facial recognition at 65 airports by Spring 2026.
Mar 11, 20264 min
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FAA Briefly Grounds All JetBlue Flights After System Outage
JetBlue flights were briefly grounded nationwide at the airline's request after a system outage, causing temporary but widespread operational disruptions.
Mar 10, 20264 min
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Hermeus Advances Hypersonic UAV with Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 Flight Test
Hermeus completed a successful flight test of its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, advancing its hypersonic UAV program aimed at exceeding the SR-71's speed record.
Mar 9, 20265 min
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Xega Launches Beta Program for AI-Powered Flight Planning Platform
Xega has opened its beta program for a new AI flight planning platform, offering advanced situational awareness and route planning tools to 100 pilots.
Mar 9, 20264 min
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