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16-Oct-2024 12:00 PM

CAPA launches value-added context for aviation news, powered by AI

Press Release

CAPA - Centre for Aviation (CAPA), the world's most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and part of the Aviation Week Network, is excited to announce the launch of Background Notes for its popular news service.

Background Notes leverages generative AI to augment CAPA's news service by adding valuable context sourced from CAPA's extensive historical news articles. The notes enrich the news service provided to CAPA members by providing a snapshot of the bigger picture surrounding the daily news, including automatically highlighting related news and incorporating relevant updates.

Summary
  • CAPA - Centre for Aviation has launched Background Notes, enhancing its news service with AI-generated context from historical articles.
  • The Background Notes feature provides CAPA members with additional context for major and ongoing news stories through customised alerts.
  • CAPA's news service is known for comprehensive coverage of the aviation industry, and the new AI feature adds further value.
  • The AI system for Background Notes was developed in-house, using CAPA's extensive library of over one million news briefs.
  • All Background Notes content is reviewed for accuracy by CAPA's editorial team before publication.
  • The feature includes a hyperlinked referencing system, allowing quick access to original source material on the CAPA website.

CAPA members will soon see Background Notes appear for selected news items in their customised news alerts, providing additional context for major, developing and ongoing news stories.

CAPA's news service already provides the most comprehensive coverage of critical events and updates from across the commercial aviation industry, delivered through highly customisable alerts that members can tailor to their individual needs. The addition of the AI-powered Background Notes feature makes CAPA news an even more powerful, must-have resource for industry professionals who need to stay up to date and well informed.

CAPA - Centre for Aviation Senior Director Content and Marketing Marco Navarria said:

"CAPA's massive library of news is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and analyse the aviation industry. By selectively applying modern AI tools, we are now able to leverage this vast collection of industry intelligence for the benefit of our members, further adding to the value of our personalised news alerts service".

"CAPA understands the growing need for reliable and trustworthy sources of information in a world where it is becoming harder to distinguish real facts from fake or misleading content. We therefore remain committed to providing carefully researched news content written by industry experts. AI tools such as Background Notes enable us to make the most of our existing resources to support CAPA members, but can never replace the analysis and insights of our expert team".

How It Works

  • The unique AI system for Background Notes was developed in-house by CAPA, deploying a customised algorithm to generate value-added content based on related news from the CAPA website.
  • The Background Notes algorithm draws exclusively from CAPA's unrivalled library of more than one million news briefs published since 2008.
  • All the information is drawn from CAPA's own published content, without using any external sources.
  • Every item of Background Notes information is carefully reviewed for relevance and accuracy by CAPA's experienced editorial team before it is published.
  • The Background Notes feature a hyperlinked referencing system, enabling readers to quickly jump to the original source material on the CAPA website.
- ENDS -
CAPA - Centre for Aviation (CAPA), part of Aviation Week Network, is the leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services covering worldwide developments. Established in 1990, CAPA's platforms help the aviation sector and supplier businesses stay informed, remain connected to industry leaders and fuel inspiration to drive change. CAPA's global C-level and corporate travel in-person and virtual Summits and Masterclasses attract executive level speakers, attendees and leading stakeholders of the global commercial aviation industry. Understanding aviation markets is our great strength and passion, along with providing CAPA members, clients and partners with an unparalleled level of expertise and insight. For more information and details on membership and events, please visit centreforaviation.com.
About Aviation Week Network:
Aviation Week Network, the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace, and defence industries, serving 1.7 million professionals around the world, is part of Informa Markets, a division of Informa PLC. Aviation Week Network's portfolio of air transport solutions includes the leading brands of Air Transport World (ATW), Airport Strategy & Marketing (ASM), Aviation Daily, CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Routes and Aviation Week's intelligence and fleet data services. The air transport portfolio delivers face-to-face connections, essential news, analysis, business intelligence and data across multiple platforms while producing innovative and impactful marketing programs. For more information visit aviationweek.com.
About Informa Markets:
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Aviation, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit informamarkets.com.
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