Emirates has recently hinted plans to get rid of its windows and replacing them with “virtual windows” instead.
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Wi-Fi network named ‘bomb on board’ grounds Turkish Airlines flight
The 'bomb on board' network caused the Turkish Airlines flight to make an emergency landing at the Khartoum airport in Sudan.0 2891
Kuwait permits local private firm to produce robot planes
The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) has granted a local private company the initial approval to produce robot planes.
Dubai Technology Partners to deliver Quintiq solutions in MENA
Dubai Technology Partners (DTP), a regional business consultancy and systems integrator for the aviation industry, has signed a partnership agreement …
AI startup receives grant from Abu Dhabi kickstarter programme
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), announced NEURAi as the winning startup of the hardware Venture Launchpad.
Dubai RTA inks new deal to enhance drones network
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the professional communication corporation (NEDAA) for improving drones network service in Dubai, WAM reported.
AUH gets 450 smart sensors to boost passenger satisfaction
Abu Dhabi International Airport has implemented smart Passenger Flow and Queue Management technologies, to boost efficiency in day-to-day operations across check-in, security, immigration and baggage-claim in Terminals 1 and 3.
Saudia to keep passengers connected while in-flight
Saudi Airlines has reportedly announced a new feature on board their flights, allowing passengers to send and receive WhatsApp messages.
Robots and humans can make travel experiences more efficient: Sophia
Etihad Airways has introduced Humanoid Robot Sophia to the UAE as its spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at ATM.
Airlines back UN efforts to set up global drone registry
The United Nations’ aviation agency is said to be developing a global registry, which could help track the number of incidents involving drones and jets.
Big Data, AI to propel aerospace industry
Big Data, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are powering exciting innovations across the aerospace industry, many of which are happening in the background, invisible to everyday airline customers.