This episode takes us to new heights — literally in every possible sense — as we decided to try something new. Gazanfarulla Khan was travelling to Montreal, and we recorded our episode live while Yasser was at home.

The venue and occasion made it quite an ideal scenario to discuss something relevant to the Middle East region - airlines/aviation/airports with the intersection of technology and AI, particularly focused on the advancements in the Middle East.

Tapping into Starlink technology for the in-flight Wi-Fi to record the episode, we cover everything related to: the digitization of airlines and airports, innovations in air traffic control, and the importance of sustainability in aviation.

On a future note: the possible return of hypersonic travel and growth in space tourism, Middle East's role as a hub for aviation innovation, and the significance of personalization in enhancing customer experience to remove pain points in the journey.

Note: These are our individual opinions, as I used to work for an airline and Khan is still currently employed at an airline.

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(00:00) Introduction and Unique Recording Setup

(03:50) Technology in Aviation: A New Era

(09:57) Innovations in Airport Experience

(17:32) Sustainability in Aviation

(23:19) Future Trends and Technologies in Aviation

(32:15) The Rise of Hyper-Personalization in Aviation

(33:42) Sustainability in Air Travel

(35:41) The Future of Autonomous Technology in Aviation

(38:03) Innovations in Space Travel and Hypersonic Flight

(42:15) The Evolution of Airport Infrastructure in the Middle East

(48:07) The Role of Innovation Hubs in Aviation

(52:54) The Impact of Technology on the Travel Experience

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