FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Airlines Stories

Global Stories

Airlines stories

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery
Data Analytics

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery

Airlines could trim disruption costs by up to 30% as SITA folds Big Blue Analytics' recovery software into its operations portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance
Network Infrastructure

AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance

Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost airline recovery
Data Analytics

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost airline recovery

Airlines could save millions as the takeover adds an AI disruption tool that cuts recovery costs by up to 30%, SITA says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Expedia moves ad business under chief marketing officer
Expedia

Expedia moves ad business under chief marketing officer

Expedia is aiming to boost revenue from ad sales as travel platforms race to turn booking data and loyalty schemes into media businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Emburse launches AI agent to prepare expense reports
Digital Transformation

Emburse launches AI agent to prepare expense reports

Employees could soon spend far less time on claims, as the new system cuts expense report preparation from 30 minutes to under five.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Gigs partners with ShopBack to launch travel eSIM in Asia-Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

Gigs partners with ShopBack to launch travel eSIM in Asia-Pacific

Travel customers in seven markets can now buy and manage eSIM data inside the ShopBack app, avoiding roaming charges and extra sign-ups.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links
Space Technologies

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links

Extra capacity for airlines, ships and remote broadband users in Asia-Pacific is expected later this year after the satellite’s deployment and testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Firewalls

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE

Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
Gaming

One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

Fans face a higher risk of phishing as most FIFA World Cup 2026 partners still lack the strict email checks that block spoofed messages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
Digital Transformation

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

Fragmented information is curbing aviation’s return on a USD $50.8 billion technology bill as delays, AI and security efforts suffer.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
Risk & Compliance

Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption

Uncertainty over Middle East routes is pushing more New Zealanders to travel agents, with 82% now avoiding the region, TAANZ says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection
Data Analytics

Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection

Airlines could cut chargebacks and manual review costs as Outpayce adds Riskified's fraud screening to its payments platform worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout

Australian retailers and other regulated firms can now keep customer data in-country as Amperity adds AWS hosting in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Airlines stories

Boeing to offer Gilat Sidewinder as line-fit option
Fleet Management

Boeing to offer Gilat Sidewinder as line-fit option

Factory-installed connectivity could cut downtime for airlines, as Boeing opens a faster route to market for Gilat's Sidewinder terminal.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Virtana launches AI observability for Dell factories
Hybrid Cloud

Virtana launches AI observability for Dell factories

Many US enterprises still cannot trace AI failures across infrastructure, leaving costly GPU bottlenecks and hidden risks unresolved.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt
Airlines

Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt

Families in New South Wales face legal, logistical and emotional hurdles when a loved one dies overseas, making repatriation support vital.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • Last month
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
Data Protection

Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams

Tens of thousands of dollars in disputed payments have left a Sydney skincare business exposed as household budgets tighten and chargeback fraud rises.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
What is a 'Brand' in B2B technology - and how does it drive growth
Customer Experience

What is a 'Brand' in B2B technology - and how does it drive growth

Strong brand credibility can shorten enterprise sales cycles, lift deal values and cut customer acquisition costs for B2B tech firms.

By Patrick Keenan • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026