Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.


Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.

The UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, established following a joint venture by Etihad and Air Arabia, will make its inaugural flight on 14 July.

The pilot will mean passengers can be checked for COVID-19 upon landing at Heathrow and know just hours later if they have tested positive for the virus.

Singapore and the UK have launched a series of trials to test the crew module of ICAO’s Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) Take-off guidelines.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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The portal serves as a one-stop customer resource for information on the measures implemented on the ground and inflight by oneworld member airlines.

Lufthansa passengers can now get tested for COVID-19 at Frankfurt and Munich airports to avoid being quarantined, when arriving in Germany and Austria.

Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its autonomous taxi, take-off and landing (ATTOL) project.

Steven Yiu, Deputy Director, Service Delivery of Airport Authority Hong Kong, discusses Hong Kong International Airport’s tech-led COVID-19 strategy.

Schiphol Airport has launched a trial to explore the potential benefits of drones for inspection of taxiways and aircraft and transportation of light goods.

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has deployed thermal camera technology at LAX that can help identify travellers with an elevated body temperature.

FTE spoke to Vantage Group’s George Casey, following the opening of LaGuardia’s new Terminal B – a new milestone in the airport’s $8bn transformation.

The sixth edition of the SIA AppChallenge 2020 has been launched with the Future Travel Experience Innovation & Startup Hub as a media partner.

Gatwick Airport re-opened its North Terminal on 15 June with a range of new measures to protect the wellbeing and safety of both passengers and staff.

US-based manufacturer METrans is developing reusable masks from manufacturing 3D printed parts for its industrial electric vehicles and trailers.

The new FTE Virtual Startup Pitch Events will provide a platform for early-stage companies to present their products to an audience of airlines and airports.

The Post-COVID-19 Passenger Experience Think Tank outlines immediate and long-term strategies powered by technology and innovation for airlines, airports and their partners.
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