Control Room of the Future

Articles, research and insights.
Article 14 minutes read
What impact will low-cost long-haul traffic have on international airports?
Between the summers of 2017 and 2018, long-haul flights between Europe and New York operated by low-cost long-haul airline Norwegian have, for the first time, carried more passengers than those of traditional airline British Airways (1.67 million passengers for Norwegian).
Article 12 minutes read
How will biometric technologies transform passenger experience at airports?
Air transport stakeholders face a key challenge: the industry forecasts a doubling of air passenger traffic over the next 20 years[1], which airport capacity will not be able to accommodate. At the same time, recent technological innovations have raised travelers’ expectations for a seamless, secure
Article 8 minutes read
Lean Airport
To meet the steady growth of passenger traffic, there are 2 main solutions for airports: build new terminals
or improve existing ones.
Article 15 minutes read
Partnerships between airlines: the strategy to win the Asian market
With intense competition and the emergence of new markets, airlines are redoubling their efforts to remain competitive. By increasing partnerships and alliances, particularly in Asia, they are strengthening their positions while minimizing risks and investments.
Article 10 minutes read
NDC & airline distribution: Interview with Olivier Hours
NDC (New Distribution Capability) is a travel industry-supported program launched by IATA for the development of a new, XML-based data transmission standard. We sat down with Olivier Hours, Head of NDC Engagement and Adoption at IATA, to understand how NDC will revolutionize airline distribution.