Aviation

US Startup Raising $10 Million for Private Jets You Can Lease With Crypto

Jet Token is raising up to $10 million in a Regulation A offering for its ethereum-powered private jet leasing marketplace where you can pay in crypto.

Business  ·  5 November 2019

IAG-Backed Firm Raises $5 Million to Put Airline Security on a Blockchain

Zamna – a startup backed by the parent firm of British Airways – is building a blockchain bridge for security information between agencies and airlines.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 October 2019
Security

NASA Eyes Blockchain Tech to Secure Aircraft Flight Data

A NASA paper proposes using blockchain and smart contracts technology from Hyperledger to keep aircraft flight data secure.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2019
Supply Chain

US Navy Launches Blockchain Research in Mission to Improve Tracking System

A U.S. Navy command is exploring blockchain tech as part of a plan to reduce paper-based processes in tracking aircraft and weapons parts.

Business  ·  21 September 2018
Payments

Lufthansa, SAP Competition Seeks Ideas for Blockchain in Aviation

Lufthansa has partnered with software giant SAP to launch a blockchain competition seeking ideas for blockchain applications in the airline industry.

Business  ·  23 July 2018
Blockchain

Blockchain Startup Selected for Airline Trade Group Awards

The International Air Transport Association has selected a blockchain startup as one of five trade-finance competition finalists.

Business  ·  28 February 2017