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NASA Partners With Airlines to Save Fuel, Reduce Flight Delays
(SOURCE: NASA)

NASA recently signed agreements with five major U.S. airlines to continue developing an air traffic decision-making tool that saved more than 24,000 pounds of jet fuel in 2022 for flights departing from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport.  

Over 2022, NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) machine-learning tool allowed flight coordinators at the two Dallas airports with capabilities to reduce delays and save fuel. Using traffic predictions from the DIP-developed Collaborative Digital Departure Reroute (CDDR) tool, they were able to identify opportunities of more efficient, alternative takeoff routes, which reduced delays and saved fuel.   

Industry Spotlight

For U.S. and Canada Travel Buyers
Take Our Latest GBTA Survey by Friday

For GBTA’s latest research study survey, we are seeking the insights of travel buyers in the U.S. and Canada by this Friday, May 26th, on important topics in our the industry including:

• priorities for travel programs in 2023
• travel policy approaches post-pandemic
• sustainability and carbon emissions efforts
• current state of business travel costs

Your survey responses enable us to bring together the “voices” of our industry to foster greater understanding and impact for our collective present and future. So grab a coffee and take 10 minutes to complete this survey – much thanks to our US and Canada buyers for your participation.

GBTA Professional Development
Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management^™

June 7, 14, 21, 28
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM BST

Deadline to Register is May 31

Register today for the Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management^™. This course builds off of the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills. Gain knowledge on:

• Travel Policy Compliance
• Travel Risk Management
• Data Strategy
• Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Activists plan to protest at Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, from 18:00 May 24. Increased security likely.

Canada - Emergency crews working to contain wildfires across Saskatchewan, Canada, as of early May 23. Evacuations and road closures ongoing.

Norway and Sweden - Flood warnings issued across northern Finland, Norway, and northern Sweden May 23. Possible transport, business, and utility disruptions.

Spain - Unionized government employees will demonstrate in central Madrid, Spain, May 25; increased security, transport disruptions likely.

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