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State of AI for Airlines 2026
Primary research on AI adoption, investment trends, and technology priorities across 120+ global carriers. The definitive annual benchmark for airline AI.
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Key findings
- 73% of airlines have at least one AI initiative in production
- Revenue management and pricing remain the leading AI use case
- Predictive MRO adoption grew 40% year-on-year
- AI governance frameworks are in place at fewer than 1 in 3 airlines
- Budget allocation for AI increased at 68% of surveyed carriers
- Talent gap identified as the primary barrier to AI scaling
- LCC adoption of AI is accelerating faster than full-service carriers
- Agentic AI pilots underway at 12% of airlines surveyed
Report contents
Executive Summarypp. 1–6
Research Methodologypp. 7–10
AI Adoption by Functionpp. 11–28
Investment & Budget Trendspp. 29–38
Technology & Vendor Landscapepp. 39–48
Governance & Risk Maturitypp. 49–56
Regional Analysispp. 57–62
Outlook & Recommendationspp. 63–68
