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?? Insights from top leaders at Aviation Festival Asia - What’s really blocking AI adoption in aviation? Last week at Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore, Fairval had the privilege to exchange with aviation leaders and gather valuable insights on a critical question: how business leaders are (or aren’t) embracing AI adoption. ?? Special thanks to: Paul Griffiths – CEO, Dubai Airports Steven Greenway ????? ?????? – CEO, flyadeal Aloke Singh – Managing Director, Air India Express Cyril Girot – CEO, Cambodia Airports (VINCI) Mike Szücs – CEO, Cebu Pacific Air Waleed Ali – VP Planning & Support Services, SGS - Saudi Ground Services ?? Key takeaways from these conversations: ?? AI is big — but when? Most leaders recognise AI’s transformative potential, but the timeline remains unclear. ?? Déjà vu with blockchain? Some feel the AI buzz is overhyped, much like blockchain was — promised to change everything, yet the reality turned out different regarding their respective industry. ?? Business-driven, not tech-driven - There was strong alignment that AI transformation should be owned by the business — not just left to IT. ?? AI is already here (in pockets) - Several use cases are already live, especially in customer service — but everyone agrees: there’s still so much more to do. ?? Low-hanging fruit vs. real transformation - While quick wins exist, addressing bigger problems (especially those tied to complex regulations and legacy systems) remains a challenge. ?? Siloed systems & aging infrastructure - Integrating AI into fragmented, outdated systems is seen as a major barrier. ?? The ROI dilemma - For many leaders, the lack of clear short-term ROI makes it difficult to prioritise AI initiatives. ?? Knowledge gap at the top - Business leaders often don’t fully understand AI — what it can actually do beyond the hype — limiting their engagement. ?? Digital foundations first - Several leaders feel there’s groundwork to do first — like fixing mobile apps — before tackling broader AI transformation. ?? At Fairval, we take all these insights seriously. We see AI not as a standalone revolution — but as the next incremental step in aviation’s digital transformation — with exponential impact. ?? For example, when it comes to mobile apps, Agentic AI will not only accelerate development, but also fundamentally change how apps are designed — shifting from static experiences to dynamic, adaptive interactions that evolve based on what customers actually want, in real-time. All in all, at Fairval, we are committed to delivering end-to-end services combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge AI technology — from designing and financing services for AI initiatives, to training aviation leaders, and de-risking projects by ensuring full compliance — all to help aviation players capture AI’s full value potential. #Aviation #AI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #AIAviation #TravelTech #AviationFestivalAsia #Fairval