WELCOME TO THE ALL THINGS GROUNDSTAR NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 2026.01

Aviation at a Turning Point

As I step into my new role, one thing is clear: our industry is entering a decisive phase of transformation. Airlines and aviation stakeholders are rethinking how they operate, how they scale, and how they leverage technology to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic environment.

At INFORM, we see this shift every day. Long-standing customers are moving from traditional on-premise environments to our SaaS and cloud solutions, building more agile, future-ready operating models. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a practical driver of smarter planning, communication, and resource optimization across aviation.

This newsletter reflects that momentum. You will find examples of customers modernizing their technology foundation, insights from our recent product exchange webinars, and a look at how we are shaping the conversation around AI in aviation through initiatives like the AI Aviation Summit.

Our strategic direction is clear: we combine deep operational expertise with scalable cloud technology and AI-driven optimization to help our customers navigate complexity with confidence. Just as important, we foster a strong community where knowledge, experience, and innovation are shared.

I look forward to shaping this next chapter together with you.

Johannes Richenhagen

Senior Vice President Aviation at INFORM

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