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May 27, 2026

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The FAA Wants to Use AI for Your Flight. Here's Why.
SOURCE: USA TODAY, 5/27

The Federal Aviation Administration has a data problem.

Every flight generates so much data that agency analysts struggle to sift through it all and make sense of trends in flight.

That’s not to say that aviation isn’t safe – it is, flying is the safest way to travel – but experts agree that the FAA struggles to make good use of all the data at its disposal.

 
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AVIATION

Which Airline Won the Race to Fill Spirit’s Capacity? (OAG, 5/26)

Airlines Cut Europe Flight Prices Amid Middle East Conflict (TRAVEL TOMORROW, 5/27)

Satellite-Based Internet Will Power Inflight Wi-Fi on a Lot More Planes in 2027 (9TO5 MAC, 5/27)

These Airlines Have the Longest Lie-flat Beds in Business Class (TRAVEL + LEISURE, 5/26)

HOSPITALITY

Unveiling the Future: EU’s Groundbreaking Transparency Rules for Short-Term Rentals (TRANSITION PATHWAYS, 5/25)

Canadian Hotels Are Resilient in the Face of Uncertainty (HOTEL ONLINE, 5/26)

SUSTAINABILITY

Accor Announces 5-Year Sustainability Innovation Program (BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, 5/26)

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OTHER SECTORS

Lyft Is Coming for Corporate Travel (SEAMFOR, 5/27)

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May GBTA Volunteer of the Month



Vincent Mobilio
Senior Strategic Account Manager
Enterprise Mobility

Vincent Mobilio is a member of the GBTA Canada Risk Committee, a Senior Strategic Account Manager at Enterprise Mobility, and based in Toronto, Canada, with 9 years of experience partnering with enterprise customers across the travel and mobility industry. As a GBTA member for the past 4 years, Vincent works closely with travel, procurement, and operations leaders to support complex programs and evolving business travel needs.

As the primary account owner, Vincent leads strategic planning, relationship management, and account development, with a strong focus on service consistency, program optimization, and long-term partnership value. He is known for his collaborative, customer-first approach and his ability to align solutions that support both near-term priorities and long-term travel strategies.

 
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