Ronan Daniel

🚘 Italie, 2025: Introduced an automated seismic alert system to halt trains during earthquakes, enhancing rail safety. Canada and UK: Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia partner on hydrogen propulsion for eVTOLs, advancing sustainable urban air mobility. Travelport, USA: Improved platform Amplified reduces search times by 23%. Trax and JetBlue: New mobile solutions boost aeronautics maintenance efficiency. CADO and 4AIR: Harmonizing sustainable aviation fuel records for better adoption. Travel Curious acquires Redeam, forming Travel Curious Group for $700M transactions.

🛫 En avril, l'Organisation de l'Aviation Civile Internationale (OACI) a introduit le « Journey Pass », une carte d'embarquement numérique utilisant la reconnaissance faciale et biométrique. Testé en Australie, ce système pourrait réduire de 30% le temps d'enregistrement et d'embarquement. À Singapour, le passage au contrôle aéroportuaire a diminué de 60% grâce à ces technologies. En Europe, des tests similaires ont lieu à Paris, Marseille, Francfort, Amsterdam, Madrid, et Helsinki, améliorant la fluidité aéroportuaire.

💸 In 2024, mobile wallets surged by 30% in travel transactions, now comprising 37% of total sales. 10% of under-34s abandon bookings without mobile payments, while 74% use digital wallets when traveling. "Buy Now, Pay Later" options appealed to over 10%, increasing spending, with Floa noting a 20% growth in these payments. Airlines face $20.3 billion in payment costs annually, equating to 2.2% of revenue and 78% of net profit. 41% of travel firms cite payment management as a major financial stressor.

🛫 Tampa International Airport in Florida has partnered with Sotereon.AI to deploy Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors for heightened security and operational efficiency. LiDAR technology, which uses laser pulses to measure distances, will enhance passenger and vehicle flow management. This initiative, one of the largest in the U.S., includes strategic installations for real-time data access. Similar technology was previously used at Orlando International Airport for pandemic safety measures.

💻 Sabre, in July 2025, launched the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace, a platform centralizing access to travel content, including 38 NDC airlines, 150 low-cost carriers, and over 2 million accommodations. A survey across 14 countries found 91% of agencies use at least four booking systems. The platform uses AI to streamline processes, aiming to cut operational costs and enhance customer satisfaction by simplifying offer searches and comparisons. 95% of agencies report challenges due to content fragmentation.

✈️ TCab Tech signs a $1 billion deal with Emirati group Autocraft for 350 eVTOL E20 aircraft for the MENA region. The Chinese manufacturer aims to advance urban air mobility with these flying taxis, capable of 260 km/h and carrying 4 passengers. A preliminary agreement was made in November 2024. Certification talks with UAE aviation authorities are ongoing, and the deal was signed in Shanghai with key UAE officials present.

✈️ Priority Pass conducted a study in 2025 with over 12,000 travelers from 21 countries, highlighting the digital transformation of airports. 45% of respondents reported reduced travel stress, while 46% found airport experiences smoother. The global airport automation market is projected to grow from $55 billion to $85 billion by 2033. 40% anticipate biometric controls replacing passports in 5-10 years. Despite automation, 34% prefer human assistance, mainly for customer service and security.