oneworld Hosts Innovation Summit, Showcasing the Future of Travel
Second annual summit brings together member airlines, start-ups, investors and technology leaders to turn ideas into impact across AI, customer experience, operations and sustainability.
About the Summit
- oneworld® is hosting its second annual Innovation Summit in Lisbon, ahead of the World Aviation Festival.
- The event brings together leaders from digital transformation, innovation, customer experience, and sustainability, along with technology partners, start-ups, scale-ups, and investors.
- The objective is to explore how new technologies, ideas, and partnerships are creating more connected travel experiences.
Focus on Collaboration and Innovation
- The summit emphasizes collaboration between airlines, technology providers, and investors.
- Discussions will focus on how innovation can be rapidly scaled across the aviation ecosystem.
- Delegates will share best practices on sourcing, testing, and implementing new solutions.
CEO’s Perspective
- Ole Orvér, CEO of oneworld, highlighted that innovation succeeds when airlines, start-ups, and investors work together.
- He noted that alliance members are moving beyond experimentation to deploy technologies at scale.
- The alliance provides a platform for members to learn from each other and accelerate innovation.
Future of Flight
- The summit will examine next-generation aircraft technologies and their impact on air travel.
- Tom O'Leary, CEO of JetZero, will discuss innovative aircraft design concepts.
- Adam Triolo, Vice President Commercial Development at REGENT, will explore emerging transportation technologies.
- Sarah McLaren, Head of Widebody and Freighter Marketing at Airbus, will explain how Airbus and Qantas are collaborating to push the limits of long-haul aviation.
Sustainability and Environmental Goals
- Sustainability remains a major theme of the summit.
- Discussions will focus on reducing the environmental impact of aviation through collaborative initiatives.
- Industry experts will share insights into the development and commercialization of low-carbon technologies.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Initiative
- The summit will highlight the US$150 million fund created by oneworld and Breakthrough Energy Ventures in 2025.
- The fund aims to accelerate innovation and commercialization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
- Max Sabbe, Principal at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, will provide updates on the fund's progress and investments.
Contrail Mitigation Efforts
- A dedicated panel will discuss efforts to reduce the climate impact of aircraft contrails.
- Representatives from American Airlines and Google will share insights into ongoing research and mitigation strategies.
- The initiative aims to support aviation's broader sustainability goals.
Key Takeaway
The summit highlights how the aviation industry is transitioning from experimenting with new technologies to implementing them at scale, with strong focus on AI, next-generation aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel, and climate impact reduction.
