TRAVEL FOCUSED
TECHNOLOGY
READY FOR TAKE OFF

We fund, support, and scale top emerging technologies in the travel and aviation space partnering our leading IAG brands with world class experts, start ups and innovation partners.

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TRAVEL FOCUSED <br> TECHNOLOGY <br> READY FOR TAKE OFF
59
Accelerated Companies​
118m
Passengers
279
Destinations
548
Aircraft

SCALE WITH TRAVEL EXPERTS

Hangar 51 is the group digital transformation team for International Airlines Group (IAG). We connect global innovators with exciting opportunities to partner with IAG and develop internal solutions to solve high value business challenges using emerging technology and new approaches. IAG is one of the world’s leading aviation groups and the home to iconic aviation brands including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling as well as IAG Cargo, IAG GBS and IAG Loyalty. The group carries over 118m passengers to over 279 global locations.

ABOUT IAG
Aer Lingus
British Airways
IAG
IAG GBS
IAG Cargo
Avios
IBERIA
Iberia Express
Level
Vueling

Learn how top innovators grow with Hangar 51

Every year, top innovators and start up teams from across the world apply to work with IAG on our accelerator programme and other group digital initiatives. IAG remains a top choice for innovation partners looking to bring innovative digital solutions to market in the aviation industry sector.

OUR PROGRAMMES

OUR TRACK RECORD

IAG was ranked number 1 out of 66 global aviation and airline groups for Digital Transformation
by Frost and Sullivan. Notable achievements in our core strategic themes are set out below.

SHOP ORDER <br> SETTLE
SHOP ORDER
SETTLE
4K+
CONNECTED NDC
PARTNERS
DATA
DATA
£30M+
AI / DATA PLAN
MARKETPLACES
MARKETPLACES
3
VENTURE PILOTS
AUTOMATION
AUTOMATION
£90M
COST SAVINGS
DIGITAL MINDSET
DIGITAL MINDSET
1700+
TECHNOLOGIES
SCREENED

OUR MISSION

Hangar 51 set out to inspire, transform and innovate within IAG and the travel industry. Our mission is to demonstrate the art of the possible using emerging technologies, techniques, and partners to solve business challenges through applied research and innovation. We fund, support, and scale top emerging technologies in the travel and aviation space and partner our leading IAG brands with world class experts, start-ups and innovation partners. We seek to make positive impact in the following areas:

INCREASED [new_line] REVENUE

INCREASED
REVENUE

ADVANCED [new_line] DECISION-MAKING

ADVANCED
DECISION-MAKING

EXPLORE NEW [new_line] MARKETS

EXPLORE NEW
MARKETS

COST [new_line] EFFICIENCIES

COST
EFFICIENCIES

RAPID [new_line] IMPLEMENTATION

RAPID
IMPLEMENTATION

IMPROVED [new_line] CUSTOMER [new_line] EPERIENCE

IMPROVED
CUSTOMER
EPERIENCE

REAL TIME [new_line] VISIBILITY

REAL TIME
VISIBILITY

RAPID [new_line] EXPERIMENTATION

RAPID
EXPERIMENTATION

SEAMLESS [new_line] JOURNEY

SEAMLESS
JOURNEY

INDUSTRY FIRST [new_line] INNOVATION

INDUSTRY FIRST
INNOVATION