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Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady decline since 2016 with financial constraints and outsourcing of innovation among reasons for this... Read More
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United, JetBlue further investments in sustainability
By Derek Catron | July 31, 2023
United Airlines announced an increase to its sustainable flight fund along with new partners – including JetBlue Ventures, which is also investing in carbon dioxide removal technology. Read More
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United to pull basic economy fares from Edifact
By Robert Silk | July 27, 2023
United basic economy fares for domestic and some international flights will now only be offered through its website, app or NDC-enabled channels. Read More
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Spotnana direct NDC connection with United to realize retailing potential
By Elizabeth West - BTN | June 29, 2023
The "deep integration" also enables self-service, end-to-end agent service and airline service, with all ticket touches applied across channels. Read More
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United deal with Apple to show flight info on locked iPhone
By Derek Catron | May 23, 2023
United customers will have real-time access to boarding passes, gate and seat numbers on iPhone lock screens without opening the airline’s app.   Read More
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Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2023
The carrier, which plans to invest the funds over three years, claims this is the biggest financial commitment toward sustainability by any airline. Read More
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Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | May 3, 2023
Analysts say that the hullabaloo over American is distracting from how airlines’ move to lean heavily on NDC-enabled technology is making flight shopping more difficult for travel advisors. Read More
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Journera debuts TripSignals platform to connect travel data
By Derek Catron | April 14, 2023
Journera CEO Jeff Katz sees benefits for travelers as well as the airlines and hotels that want their business from journey’s start to finish.   Read More
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Aviation industry invests in SAF to reach climate targets
By Kathryn Walson | April 10, 2023
With development of hydrogen- and electric-powered planes for long-haul flights too far off, airlines look to investments in sustainable aviation fuel to help meet carbon emissions goals. Read More
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United announces sustainable flight fund
By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023
United and its inaugural partners – Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – provided the initial investment of more then $100 million. Read More
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United boss warns airlines have "outgrown their technology infrastructure"
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023
United CEO Scott Kirby says pilot shortages and other staffing issues as well as the delay in aircraft delivery and parts are inhibiting the growth of carriers. Read More
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Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals
By Robert Sik - Travel Weekly | October 12, 2022
Stewart Alvarez, president of the Travel Technology Association discusses how the DOT's proposal around disclosing ancillary fees might affect members. Read More
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United Airlines makes second eVTOL investment in less than a month
By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2022
United says it is the first major airline to publicly invest in two eVTOL companies. Read More
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MintAir partners with Jaunt for 100 eVTOL aircraft
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2022
MintAir plans to launch a passenger air taxi service in Korea via a partnership with Jaunt.  Read More
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United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
By Kathryn Walson | August 11, 2022
Archer CEO Adam Goldstein calls the payment a “milestone” in Archer’s partnership with United Airlines. Read More