From Sticky Notes to Transformative Platforms:
Evolution of Airline Operations Technology
Jan 2025, on-demand
Are Your Operations Ready for the Next Frontier of Innovation?
Airlines, traditionally slow to embrace digital transformation, face a pivotal opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technology for their operations.
The evolution towards modern, integrated platforms promises greater interoperability and data availability across ecosystems. This shift presents airlines with a unique chance to differentiate their operations. The right technology decisions can make a transformative difference, from meeting the rising expectations of customers and employees, and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage.
Join these industry veterans as they explore how airline operations systems have evolved over the decades. Discover actionable insights into advanced technologies reshaping aviation and uncover realistic use cases for innovations in flight operations and crew management.
Key Takeaways from This Edition
- The Evolution Through the Decades:
From sticky notes to optimizers, and today’s data-driven decision-making in flight and crew management. Why the Road to Transformation Has Been Slow:
Overcoming barriers like process changes, mission-criticality, and siloed data.
The Exciting Future of Operations Technology:
Emerging tech trends like LLMs, GenAI, and computer vision.
Lessons from Other Industries:
What the airline sector can learn from industries like fintech and retail, in streamlining processes and enhancing security.
Meet the Experts
Zsolt Nadas
Founder, Aleatoric Solutions (Former Head of Technology, Wizz Air)
Zsolt Nadas is a technology transformation leader and aviation AI visionary, specializing in leveraging data to drive innovation in airline operations. As the founder of Aleatoric Solutions and former Head of Technology at Wizz Air, he has spearheaded advancements in digital transformation, enhancing efficiency and customer experiences. Zsolt is a recognized thought leader in technology integration and data-driven optimization within aviation.
Philip Hinton
SVP & Head of Product Sales, IBS Software
Philip Hinton is a seasoned aviation technology leader with over 25 years in the industry. From the early days of introduction of optimization in airline operations, to integration of AI-driven systems, he has witnessed and shaped the evolution of airline operations. As SVP & Head of Product Sales at IBS, Philip drives innovation, enhancing efficiency and growth in the aviation sector. His expertise positions him as a key influencer in the industry's future.
Julian Fish
SVP & Head of Aviation Operations Solutions, IBS Software
Julian Fish is a highly experienced technology leader with over 25 years of experience across aviation and several other industries. He has successfully spearheaded numerous complex digital transformations and change management initiatives. With deep expertise in advanced technology, engineering, and delivery practices, Julian’s diverse industry perspectives and strategic insights enable him to drive innovation and shape the future of airline operations.
Rajeeve R V
GM, Technology - Aviation Operations Solutions, IBS Software
Rajeeve R V is a visionary leader in aviation operations technology, instrumental in shaping IBS’s core architecture principles. With more than 20 years of experience collaborating with numerous airlines globally, he has deep expertise in evolving technical expectation of the industry. Rajeeve’s insights and hands-on approach in adapting solutions to diverse operational models have positioned him as a driving force behind IBS’s technological advancements.
Hosted by
Daniel Stecher
Vice President - Business Development, IBS Software
Daniel brings over 25 years of expertise in innovation and transformation within the airline industry. Daniel's unique approach, which dares the panel to reimagine possibilities, combined with his deep understanding of airline operations, consistently enriches discussions with valuable insights and a fresh perspective.