“Havacılıkta Yenilik Süreçleri ve Deneyimsel Uygulamalar” Book Introduction

“Havacılıkta Yenilik Süreçleri ve Deneyimsel Uygulamalar” Book Introduction

Reading Time: 2 Minuteby Prof. Dr. İbrahim KIRCOVA The concept of innovation is one of the most important agenda items of almost all sectors today. Now that businesses have abandoned traditional objectives such as profitability and growth in the short term and focus on objectives such as creating value for their stakeholders in the long term, survival and sustainability,…

The Future of Air Traffic Control: Remote and Virtual Towers

The Future of Air Traffic Control: Remote and Virtual Towers

Reading Time: 4 MinuteThe traditional image of air traffic control (ATC) is often associated with towering structures overseeing airports, where controllers manage aircraft movements with a direct line of sight. However, technological advancements are reshaping this concept. The imposing and gigantic control towers that have been a staple of airports for decades may no longer be necessary. This…

Space is Getting Closer: Blue Origin Successfully Completes 10th Space Tourism Mission NS-30

Space is Getting Closer: Blue Origin Successfully Completes 10th Space Tourism Mission NS-30

Reading Time: 6 MinuteBlue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, successfully completed the NS-30 mission on 25 February 2025, marking a new suborbital space journey. Founded in 2000, the company has launched the New Shepard rocket-capsule combo a total of 30 times. NS-30 was the 10th crewed flight of these missions. Launched at 15:49:11 (UTC) on 25 February from…

Navigating the Skies: American Airlines’ Battle Against ‘Gate Lice’
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Navigating the Skies: American Airlines’ Battle Against ‘Gate Lice’

Reading Time: 3 MinutePicture this: You’re at the airport, eagerly awaiting your flight, when a swarm of impatient passengers crowds the boarding gate long before their group is called. This phenomenon, humorously dubbed “gate lice,” has long plagued travelers and airline staff alike. In response, American Airlines has rolled out innovative technology to combat this boarding chaos. But…

Passenger Experience-Centered Sustainability: SAUDIA’s Innovative Service Design Approach
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Passenger Experience-Centered Sustainability: SAUDIA’s Innovative Service Design Approach

Reading Time: 2 MinuteService design is pivotal in integrating customer needs with business objectives, ultimately shaping the passenger experience while fostering competitiveness and innovation. Beyond focusing solely on operational efficiency, service design provides a comprehensive framework for problem-solving by incorporating user-driven insights into business processes. In the aviation industry, where customer experience and sustainability are emerging as key…

Sustainable Innovation Centers In The Aviation Industry: Pegasus Airlines In Silicon Valley!!!

Sustainable Innovation Centers In The Aviation Industry: Pegasus Airlines In Silicon Valley!!!

Reading Time: 4 Minuteby Gamze ÖZDEMİR Various technological developments are used by most airlines and airport operators to respond to changing customer needs in the aviation industry and to ensure the sustainability of customer loyalty. In this context of developments, each of the three stages of passenger travel has been facilitated. Examples of these developments include online check-in…

Social Innovation in Aviation

Social Innovation in Aviation

Reading Time: 6 Minuteby Rüveyda KOÇ Looking at today’s aviation industry, we can see that competition among airlines is increasing day by day. Aware of global goals and the potential they aim to increase, aviation industries constantly recognize the importance of change and innovation, providing these services to their customers. So, how is the delivery of service to…

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Aviation with the Example of San José International Airport
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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Aviation with the Example of San José International Airport

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Hatice SAĞLAM The rapid development of technology, which has become indispensable in today’s world, and the need to provide feedback to meet societal demands, has become an increasingly important issue. At this point, have you ever thought about the concept of artificial intelligence (AI)? AI is a system that imitates human intelligence to perform…

Will AirAsia Transform into an E-Commerce Giant?
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Will AirAsia Transform into an E-Commerce Giant?

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Can KURT AirAsia, the Malaysia-based low-cost airline renowned for its ticket sales to popular destinations in Asia and Europe, has gained attention for its expansive network. However, did you know that the company employs an unconventional sales strategy to achieve this? In November 2019, AirAsia made a remarkable move by starting to sell tickets…

Changi Airport is Moving to the Second Stage in the Baggage Processing Process
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Changi Airport is Moving to the Second Stage in the Baggage Processing Process

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Gamze ÖZDEMİR Changi Airport Took the Expected Step The aviation industry, which was affected by the pandemic crisis in recent years and has recovered steadily, is clearly demonstrating its recovery through the data shared, showing that passenger and cargo transportation rates have increased at a faster pace than expected. Airport and airline businesses aimed…

Social Innovation Application in Aviation with the Example of Etihad Airways
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Social Innovation Application in Aviation with the Example of Etihad Airways

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Oğuzhan ÖZYILMAZ The concept of social innovation, especially in the rapidly evolving technological landscape, is crucial in addressing societal needs. In aviation, the social innovation process focuses on the use of experiential applications to solve problems. It involves the creation of new ideas, production, and raising awareness to meet the needs of society. In…