So says Cdr. Bud Slabbaert and he may just be the architect of it. AI is, at its core, a behavioral technology according to Slabbaert. Indeed, the smart ones who have already learnt to use AI, are finding out that they can actually guide AI to use it to their needs or demands. “If we ignore behavioral science, we are not building intelligence. We are building industrial accidents, be it in aviation, tourism or hospitality, to name a few segments. But when we align AI with behavioral i...
I think that for many colleagues in the aviation industry, the art of hospitality is not just a buzz-word. Whether it concerns conferences, clients, or partners... So I confess, I really pay attention to how I am welcomed when I go to aviation events. For me, it's kind of like the first hello and first impression, even if I've known some partners for a very long time.Why am I talking about this? This year, I had a wonderful surprise, a positive “wow” moment when I arrived in Riga, my hometown, f...
We're all making some crucial choices.Purchasing an aircraft is a significant choice for an airline, an operator, a country, or a lessor. Before choosing an aircraft type, many hours of planning, examination, and comparison was done. Return on investment, business strategy, business plan, etc. Highly skilled experts present crucial information on aircraft types, benefits, and questions to bring up. Accountants with a thorough understanding of profitability and return on investment. However,...
I finally visited General Aviation Service Madrid after receiving numerous invitations. I am fully conscious of the subjectivity of my perceptions.I only speak from the perspective of a traveler. I was made to feel very welcome, and within two minutes, I felt as though I had known the team members for ages. The efficiency of the welcome, the smile, and the extreme professionalism are all present. Perhaps because I adore the colors GAS has chosen for their office; I felt very at ease on the prope...
I have to admit, this is one announcement I've really been waiting for. If you can put it that way in aviation terms, -it was love at first sight. A plane that conquered me immediately.As a reminder: type certification was granted last August 22nd by both EASA and the FAA. Since that time, Dassault Aviation applied post-certification upgrades that required EASA approval.Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier stated: "Dassault Aviation shares this remarkable occasion with our customers...
The discovery of a new airline for me is the first flight with. Until now I haven't the opportunity to fly with Air Malta. This time it was the best solution to go to MACE 2022. Flight Paris CDG to Malta and back.You will agree if I say that the boarding is already an important point. I can't say if the procedure is determined by the airline or not. It was a bit of a shame that the boarding in Paris was not done by travel class and took much too long.Comfortably installed on board an Airbus A320...
Knowing I am deeply Alsacienne… You could easily ask me what is the point? What Lalique, the emblematic French crystal maker, has to do with Singapore Changi Airport? In fact, the answer is quite simple, impressive, and so beautiful.Lalique has just completed the creation of two large-format light installations, a dome, and a crystal wall, in the refurbished SilverKris Lounge, at Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi Airport.An extraordinary luminous dome by Lalique adorns the entrance to the Private R...
When something happens as a proof of the fact the job is well done it is such a pleasure to receive this appreciation!So this is the opportunity for me to share how proud I am with 50skyshades IT team and the job done!One of our Apps, AviationPulse, got special attention and the developper had to be intervieved by "App of the Day" editor. Even the title of the interview is a special pleasure for me! Follow the link to read full version of the iterview and of course, download the app if you...
Sometimes you get a hello from previous century... This is the case now, when thanks to Līvija Baumane-Andrejevska I got this fantastic piece of description of an airtravel from September 1920.Here is the precise text, which I find so very enthusiastic and inspiring...FeminaEdited by The Lady Diana mannersOn the water yet in clouds It is not a whistle of a train or streamer, not even a “let go” of the aeronauts, but the starting of propeller, and an aviator is ready to leave.Paris-Lond...
The U.S Embassy in Latvia has donated two EpiShuttles to State Emergency Medical Services (Neatliekamās medicīniskās palīdzības dienests). These are the first EpiShuttles to be stationed in Latvia.Minister of Health, Daniels Pavluts, received the EpiShuttles on behalf of the Latvian government.The EpiShuttles will be deployed in ground ambulance to transport critically ill Covid-19 patients between hospitals to provide medical care.– The EpiShuttle makes transport safe, reduces cost and inc...
Tatjana Obrazcova has originally international marketing and advertising background, which allowed to explore and learn from different cultures and mentalities. Leading International advertising agency,PR company, Car producing concern and even a real country champions football club. After having her own TV show "Flight plan" she decided to stay in aviation. First as a Marketing Director of a business aviation holding, now as Founder of aviation related service and news platform, involved in marketing, communication, business aviation and related services. As daily used there are French, Russian, Latvian and English, more exotic languages as Turkish and polish still need more practice.
