We are delighted to announce that aviation media and events leader Max Gosney has joined Future Travel Experience (FTE) as our new Managing Director. Max brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent 15 years with Mark Allen Group, where he most recently held the position of Portfolio Director & Conference Chairman for Ground Handling International and served as a Board Director of MA Exhibitions. Throughout his career, Max has played a pivotal role in shaping industry conversations and driving innovation in aviation, particularly in ground handling and aviation events. Max’s passion for aviation and commitment to advancing the passenger experience and operational efficiency align perfectly with FTE’s mission.
“I am thrilled to be joining the prestigious FTE brand at this crucial junction in the aviation industry’s efforts to enhance the end-to-end air passenger experience,” says Gosney. “From agentic AI to robotics and driverless vehicles – our world is changing fast and an increasingly empowered passenger demands faster, more seamless and enjoyable journeys from the departures hall through to baggage reclaim. It’s a profound and important time for FTE to support our community of airports, airlines, and technology vendors in providing premium forums for sharing strategy, best practice lessons and ideas that can help the industry meet the challenge. I am excited to engage with our audience of exhibitors, delegates and sponsors on how FTE can help do more to support their efforts to explore and adopt innovative technologies that add value to passengers and boost business performance. The scale of technological change right now could seem daunting and there is a temptation to work in silos within our supply chain. But, this is the moment to come together as one supply chain and focus our expertise on enhancing the single passenger journey our customers take through air transport. Collaborating can unlock some incredible development opportunities. I look forward to supporting this cooperation in my new role wholeheartedly.”
Stay tuned! In the coming weeks, we will publish an in-depth interview with Max, offering insights into his professional journey, his perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the aviation industry, and his goals for the future of Future Travel Experience.
Mark your diary for FTE’s 2026 global event schedule in Dublin, Dallas and Singapore
- APEX FTE EMEA co-located with APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – 9-11 June 2026, Dublin. Headline Partner: Ryanair
- FTE Global – 8-10 September 2026, Dallas, Texas. Headline Partners: DFW, Southwest Airlines and Dallas Love Field Airport.
- APEX FTE EXPO Asia – 18-19 November 2026, Singapore. Combining APEX Global EXPO with FTE’s regional APAC event.
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