SkyTeam Appoints Laura Abraham as New Head of Digital & Technology

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has appointed Laura Abraham as its new Head of Digital & Technology, emphasizing its commitment to digital transformation and customer experience enhancement. Abraham brings extensive experience from her leadership roles at Delta Air Lines, including Director of CX Innovation & Tech Strategy. In her new role, she will lead SkyTeam’s central IT organization, driving innovation and implementing digital strategies to improve connectivity and efficiency within the global aviation network.

Skyryse Expands Operations with New Facility in El Segundo, California

Skyryse, the company behind the SkyOS flight operating system, announces the expansion of its operations with a new facility in El Segundo, California. This expansion will triple the company’s integration and testing capacity, enabling them to accelerate the certification and delivery of Skyryse One, their first aircraft equipped with SkyOS. The new facility will support Skyryse’s expanding team and operations, marking a significant step towards making flight safer and more accessible for everyone.

Florida’s Digital Driver’s License App Scrapped, Reboot Planned for 2025

Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has pulled its digital driver’s license app, Smart ID, from app stores and announced plans to redevelop the service. While the app offered a digital representation of a driver’s license, it required carrying the physical license while driving and faced usability issues. The state is seeking new vendors for the project, aiming for a relaunch in early 2025. The move has frustrated users who hoped for a more modern driver’s license option, particularly given that other states are implementing digital ID verification through iOS and Android platforms.

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