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Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Li-S Energy advances lithium-sulfur battery technology
Aviation

Li-S Energy advances lithium-sulfur battery technology

Li-S Energy has made notable strides in battery technology, achieving over 450 Wh/kg in lithium-sulfur cells, and is set for further expansion with AUD $17.6 million reserves.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Aviation stories

Aviation sector adopts digital safety to counter rising threats
Digital Transformation

Aviation sector adopts digital safety to counter rising threats

Aviation firms are embracing digital safety systems to tackle a 600% surge in cyberattacks and hazardous substance risks, boosting worker and passenger protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline
Digital Transformation

Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline

Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, across its operations, enhancing services and staff training in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Drone Forge secures record Flexrotor order with Airbus in Asia-Pacific
Drones

Drone Forge secures record Flexrotor order with Airbus in Asia-Pacific

Drone Forge inks largest Flexrotor order with Airbus for 17 aircraft, boosting Asia-Pacific surveillance and maritime operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Azerbaijan leads rise in European travel bookings amid new trends
Aviation

Azerbaijan leads rise in European travel bookings amid new trends

Azerbaijan leads a 26% surge in European air travel bookings, with rising interest in emerging destinations reshaping traveller preferences, says new report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
Agricultural Technology

M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries

M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cathay boosts efficiency with expanded automation & AI tools
Digital Transformation

Cathay boosts efficiency with expanded automation & AI tools

Cathay Airways boosts operations with UiPath AI, deploying 160+ bots across 20 departments to enhance efficiency and customer experience post-pandemic.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Motorola debuts AI devices for hazardous environments
Motorola Solutions

Motorola debuts AI devices for hazardous environments

Motorola Solutions has unveiled a new line of AI-powered devices aimed at hazardous environments, enhancing security across industries like oil and gas.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint
Malware

UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint

Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed a sophisticated email-based cyberattack targeting key organisations in the UAE, employing stealthy malware called Sosano.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Case Study: Melbourne Airport soars to new heights utilising world-class CommScope cabling
Network Infrastructure

Case Study: Melbourne Airport soars to new heights utilising world-class CommScope cabling

Melbourne Airport enhances its connectivity with a new network from CommScope, ensuring efficient operations and improved passenger experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Aviation stories

CT-4 Airtrainer marks 50 years shaping Asia-Pacific pilot training
Aviation

CT-4 Airtrainer marks 50 years shaping Asia-Pacific pilot training

The New Zealand-designed CT-4 Airtrainer has shaped Asia-Pacific pilot training for 50 years, still produced in Hamilton and used by multiple air forces.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance
Digital Transformation

Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance

Air New Zealand's Engineering division has adopted the OneReg platform to digitise compliance and streamline maintenance scheduling and oversight.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions
Hybrid Cloud

Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions

Brightsolid appoints Microsoft MVP Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions to enhance hybrid cloud and cyber security services with a focus on Microsoft integration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Singapore Airlines taps Qualtrics & AI to enhance customer insights
Data Analytics

Singapore Airlines taps Qualtrics & AI to enhance customer insights

Singapore Airlines partners with Qualtrics in a three-year deal to harness AI and data analytics for deeper insight into customer feedback and improved service.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation

TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025