Building an Efficient Airport Operation with Digital Twin Technology
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Building an Efficient Airport Operation with Digital Twin Technology

Reading Time: 4 MinuteDigital twin technology provides a virtual representation of an airport’s physical assets and processes, enabling real-time monitoring and simulation of complex operations. A digital twin can be broadly defined as a digital counterpart of a physical object or system. In the context of Industry 4.0, this approach allows airports to integrate data from sensors, aircraft,…

Digital Identities and Contactless Travel: A New Era Begins in Aviation
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Digital Identities and Contactless Travel: A New Era Begins in Aviation

Reading Time: 4 MinuteTraditional passport checks, long queues, the rush to find your boarding pass… All of these are gradually becoming things of the past. As of 2025, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have launched revolutionary projects to digitalize and make the travel experience contactless. This transformation is not merely…

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…

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…

4.0 Applications in Airport Experiential Processes
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4.0 Applications in Airport Experiential Processes

Reading Time: 5 Minuteby İbrahim Abdi MOHAMED The aviation sector is one of the rapidly evolving industries, continuing to develop day by day. Airport and airline businesses operating in the aviation sector use Industry 4.0 applications, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, to maintain their revenues and stay ahead of their competitors. Airport 4.0 applications consist of…