In 2018, about 90 billion gallons of jet fuel were used; about four percent of that was SAF. What is SAF? It is aviation biofuel that is deemed sustainable by a trustworthy third-party organization, and it matters because it is a means of reaching emissions reduction goals. 

The industry still favors traditional jet fuel’s price, availability, and distribution. After all, most of the SAF used last year was made at a Paramount, Calif. refinery.  

The Transportation Security Administration will roll out 300 new 3D scanning machines to airports across the United States starting in the summer of 2019. The new technology will permit flyers to keep liquids, laptop computers, and more within carryon luggage during security check. 

3D scanners were tested in the summer of 2017 in Boston and Phoenix’s airports, and ten other scanners from different manufacturers can now be found at various airports. 

There's good news for corporate travel coming. Delta has announced they will be offering free WiFi to all their customers on all their flights. 

Recently there have been numerous changes and upgrades being made at the Los Angeles International Airport. Several construction projects, ranging from parking structures, to sidewalks, to the terminals have been underway, and the improvements are noticeable. Although the construction process can impact overall congestion, the goal is to make LAX bigger and better, which a major hub like Los Angeles warrants!
 

The next time you sign into an unsecured WiFi network at the airport to pass time before your flight, think first about the cybersecurity, or lack thereof, on these open networks.
 
A report recently came out documenting and researching the Threat Index regarding at which US airports you are most likely to be hacked if using the free WiFi network. It’s possible that your electronic devices become targets for cyberattacks, malware, and other risks that jeopardize the security of your electronics.
 

Lufthansa is bringing new technology to the U.S. markets it serves with a biometric boarding system, designed to help save time during the airplane boarding process. 

The technology uses recognition cameras to capture facial images, which get sent to Customs and Border Protection for instant authentication of each person’s identity. Once confirmed, the passenger is allowed to walk onto the plane, no boarding pass required.