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SATS CEO Kerry Mok said in a CNBC interview that the airport services provider posted strong revenue growth despite the Middle East conflict. He also discussed how the company is applying AI and data to optimize airport workflows; the report provided no financial figures or specific examples of deployments.
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SATS CEO Kerry Mok said in a CNBC interview that the airport services provider posted strong revenue growth despite the Middle East conflict. He also discussed how the company is applying AI and data to optimize airport workflows; the report provided no financial figures or specific examples of deployments.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has developed what it describes as the country’s first commercial UAV powered by solar energy. The aircraft can be set up for flight in 20 minutes, according to the report; no further details on its performance or intended missions were provided.
The FAA is deploying its first digital air traffic control towers at U.S. airports, using cameras, sensors and displays to give controllers a continuous 360-degree view. Separately, it is expanding its SMART planning tool to all 22 en route centers despite calls to pause its Washington-area rollout.
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United Airlines is restricting third-party AI agents from accessing its digital platforms to book flights and carry out other transactions. The carrier cited cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory concerns as AI tools gain the ability to plan and book trips for travelers.
A U.S. military demonstration in Morocco will test an uncrewed Cessna Caravan configured for casualty evacuation. The trial explores whether autonomous aircraft can support medical rescue operations in remote or difficult-to-reach locations, with potential relevance beyond the demonstration site.
Dronamics and HENSOLDT demonstrated a Black Swan uncrewed aircraft in Bulgaria with ISTAR and airborne early warning capabilities, using HENSOLDT’s MissionGrid and MDOcore systems. The companies said they will advance their collaboration toward operational deployment; the demonstration establishes a potential application, but AEW performance remains unproven.
The 2026 World Aviation Festival in Lisbon focused on how artificial intelligence is changing work behind the scenes at airlines. Its highlights centered on three operational areas: aircraft turnarounds, disruption management and airline payments, putting AI’s expanding role in day-to-day airline processes at the center of the event.
Qatar satellite operator Es’hailSat has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center, a research and innovation center owned by Qatar University, to explore collaboration opportunities in artificial intelligence and related technologies. Es’hailSat announced the agreement Nov. 9.
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