British Airways – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Partner of the FTE BIWG) – has launched a £7 billion transformation plan.

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British Airways – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Partner of the FTE BIWG) – has launched a £7 billion transformation plan.

Glasgow Airport and Connected Places Catapult are collaborating on a set of accessibility technology trials, including AI and Augmented Reality, as part of the Connected Airport Living Lab programme.

KLM, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and IDEMIA are among the stakeholders collaborating on a Digital Travel Credential pilot project until 31 March 2024. Digitisation makes checks faster and more efficient.

In this article, we explore examples of collaborative innovation from ADR, IndiGo and GMR. Plus, we share exclusive insights into a new “coalition of the willing” being launched by Schiphol with the FTE BIWG.

BAGTAG’s first branded web-shop is live with Alaska Airlines in a big step towards increased adoption of electronic bag tags. BAGTAG is a Strategic Partner of the FTE BIWG and Alaska Airlines is a Partner.

Swedish airline Jonair is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance check-in and boarding processes.

IAG and PIT – via its xBridge innovation programme – have deployed Synaptic Aviation’s computer vision. This uses AI models for computer vision to monitor ramp operations via cameras stationed at a gate.

IAG and DFW are the latest Corporate Partners to join the FTE Hub. In this article, they share their objectives, as they look to engage with a diverse network of startups and industry innovators.

Icelandair is collaborating with Omnevo on the deployment of a cutting-edge Electronic Point of Sale (ePOS) system. The partnership aims to revolutionise inflight services and enhance passenger experience.

SITA – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has published its 2023 Air Transport IT Insights report.

Shannon Airport has streamlined the experience of passengers travelling to the US with the introduction of an innovative app, which is designed to reduce inspection time at the US pre-clearance facility.

International Airlines Group (IAG) invited FTE for a briefing on its innovation activities. We learned how IAG will be collaborating with its partners on trials covering robotics & automation, AI & ML, and more.

Bob Kwik, Global Head of Airports and Ground Transportation, Amazon Web Services, shares his perspective with FTE on the hot topic of generative AI and how airports can use it to help their customers.

Aer Lingus has continued its digital transformation journey by launching Revolut Pay as a form of payment on the Aer Lingus app and website, so customers can complete the checkout process in a single click.

Vueling has announced a travel protection partnership with Cover Genius. The airline has plans to expand its digital offering through its website and mobile app as part of the Vueling Transform programme.

In this interview, Alice Tosti, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, shares a deep-dive into how Aeroporti di Roma is empowering the next generation of disruptors with its third ‘Call4Startups’.
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