Innovation

✈ Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) and SITA signed a protocol on November 25, 2025, in Geneva to jointly develop the Intelligent Total Airport Management (iTAM) platform. This AI-based platform aims to enhance punctuality and operational efficiency by integrating real-time data from various airport stakeholders. Andrew Murphy from ADA and Selim Bouri from SITA emphasize the collaboration’s goal to set a global standard for efficient, passenger-centric airport operations. SITA supports over 1,000 airports and 19,600 aircraft worldwide.

✈ Le 25 novembre 2025, l'aéroport international de Techo au Cambodge, développé par Cambodia Airport Investment Co. Ltd. (CAIC) et SITA, remplace l'aéroport de Phnom Penh. Ce hub peut gérer 13 millions de passagers annuellement, avec extensions prévues à 30 millions puis 50 millions. 29 compagnies aériennes utilisent la plateforme CUTE de SITA. Le projet vise à améliorer l'efficacité et la satisfaction des passagers grâce à la technologie, répondant à la croissance rapide du trafic aérien en Asie du Sud-Est.

🌐 Le 25 novembre à Chicago, une enquête PriceLabs auprès de 1,400 hôtes mondiaux révèle que l'IA ne réduit pas le temps de gestion des locations courtes. Hôtes consacrent 8,3 heures/semaine à la gestion, avec 76% citant la comptabilité comme chronophage. 14% trouvent l'IA utile; 47% la trouvent écrasante. 63% s'inquiètent de la visibilité sur Airbnb, 98% l'utilisent encore. Airbnb a une satisfaction de 4,1/5. 90% préfèrent investir dans la réservation directe.

💳 Leader européen dans l'événementiel corporate, Naboo lance aujourd'hui sa carte de paiement virtuelle pour simplifier les dépenses imprévues lors des voyages d'affaires. Développée pour des grands comptes tels que Thales, Veolia, AXA et Siemens, elle élimine les avances de frais en générant une carte virtuelle à usage unique, utilisable globalement. Cette innovation vise à fluidifier l'organisation d'événements grâce à la technologie, améliorant sécurité et contrôle des dépenses.

🚀 AutoFlight Aviation Technology demonstrated a zero-carbon floating vertiport with eVTOLs near Shanghai, China, showcasing emergency and low-altitude logistics uses. The demo occurred at Lake Dianshan, Kunshan, with multiple aircraft formations. The German company targets five main applications, including coastal shuttles and emergency services. The floating vertiport features solar-powered charging and real-time coordination, supporting models like the Prosperity, a 4-passenger plus pilot eVTOL, enabling rapid electric aviation infrastructure deployment along waterways.

💸 Peek raised $70 million in a Series D funding round on the 2025 market for leisure experiences, acquiring ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO to strengthen its position. This move targets a $330 billion market and extends Peek's reach to over 150 million consumers. Led by Springcoast Partners, the funding involves investors such as WestCap and Goldman Sachs. Peek focuses on museums and cultural attractions, aiming to digitize a sector where 40% of operators lack online booking tools.

✈️ On November 17, 2025, Qatar Airways and Google pioneered in-flight commercial production using Wi-Fi Starlink and Gemini AI models aboard a 15-hour Doha-Atlanta Airbus A350 flight. The Sky Studio Challenge showcased high-speed cloud workflows at 10,000 meters. Creators PJ Accetturo and Torey Kohara competed using AI to generate images and videos. Qatar Airways' fleet of over 100 aircraft now features Starlink connectivity, marking a milestone in MENA aviation connectivity.

✈️ Dubai Airshow 2025 saw a pivotal collaboration between Thales, Dubai Air Navigation Services, and Emirates Airline to enhance flight efficiency. This AI-driven initiative aims to cut holding patterns at Dubai International Airport by up to 40%, aiding the UAE's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. By predicting airspace congestion, it seeks to optimize flight plans and reduce fuel consumption. If successful, this could set a precedent for global airlines to boost operational efficiency and sustainability.

💻 Bespoke Hotels, with over 50 locations in the UK, partners with Canary Technologies to enhance guest experiences through mobile-first solutions. This collaboration focuses on digital tools for seamless check-ins, multilingual messaging, and dynamic upsells, improving customer satisfaction and revenue. Canary’s system supports real-time translation in 100+ languages, easing communication and reducing front-office workload. Alex Reid highlights the tech's ability to maintain high-quality, personalized hospitality experiences while modernizing operational processes.

📸 Indonésie 2025 : Jakarta et Surabaya adoptent des couloirs biométriques avec IA pour fluidifier les passages frontaliers. Plus de 30 passages par minute, un design dix fois plus efficace que les eGates, testé sur 50,000 pèlerins du Hajj. Les voyageurs s'enrôlent via l'application All Indonesia. Collaboration entre la Direction de l'immigration indonésienne, Amadeus et Sinergi Teknoglobal Perkasa. Objectif : une expérience aéroportuaire fluide et sécurisée, sans documents.