- Andrew Sellers VP Technology Strategy at Confluent Inc joined the panel.
- Experts reviewed current AI uses by airlines.
- Discussions covered operational efficiency and future potential.
- The session formed part of the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting.
An airline and technology panel discussion examined whether AI is living up to its promises for the industry in a session at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. Andrew Sellers VP Technology Strategy at Confluent Inc participated in the discussion that reviewed current applications and future directions. The session ran from 09:00 to 09:30 and brought together specialists to assess practical outcomes from AI deployments across airlines.
Participants analysed how carriers apply AI in areas such as operational efficiency predictive maintenance and customer personalisation. They considered results achieved so far alongside challenges in data integration and implementation costs. The conversation addressed scalability of solutions and measurable returns on investment.
Experts outlined potential developments in areas including crew scheduling and revenue management. The session formed part of the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Attendees explored both successes and limitations observed in real world airline environments.
Andrew Sellers shared “Airlines have made meaningful progress with AI in specific operational areas but the technology still requires careful integration to deliver on its full potential.”
