Global air transport industry information technology (IT) provider SITA has identified both generative artificial intelligence (AI) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) as among the emerging megatrends in the industry. It did so in its latest “Meet the Megatrends” report. No fewer than 97% of airlines are planning programmes to develop generative AI technology. Airports are also interested in it. Further, 86% of airlines are working with innovation partners to further develop AI, computer vision and machine learning. This figure can be subdivided into 39% of airlines, which have already implemented such programmes, and 47% which have confirmed their plans to start such programme before the end of 2026. A mere 3% of airlines have no plans to invest in AI.
