Turkish Airlines’ Digital Innovation Manager, Seyda Tartar, shares the airline’s plans to create a modern passenger experience at the new Istanbul Airport.


Turkish Airlines’ Digital Innovation Manager, Seyda Tartar, shares the airline’s plans to create a modern passenger experience at the new Istanbul Airport.

FTE attended PTE in London last week, where we explored a number of solutions that have the potential to improve the airport terminal.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has agreed to acquisition terms for the purchase of Future Travel Experience (FTE).

FTE spoke to Head of Viva Air Labs Clyde Hutchinson who shared the airline’s ambition to become “the world’s first open data airline”.
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Reaction Engines has received further endorsement of its revolutionary SABRE engine design via its collaboration with ESA and the UK Space Agency.

The Airbus China Innovation Centre focuses on new technologies relating to hardware, cabin, connectivity, innovation and urban air mobility.

FTE spoke to Simone van Neerven, Head of Innovation, Vueling, who highlighted how her team is tackling operational challenges by introducing innovative solutions.

As part of a trial by Vodafone, passengers at Manchester Airport Terminal One can test the new super-fast network at a dedicated 5G-enabled ‘blast pod’.

Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s Christian Langer, Gleb Tritus and Lennart Dobravsky discuss the travel and mobility tech scene in Asia and share their plans for the region.

The likes of WOW air, JetBlue Technology Ventures, Vantage Airport Group and Gatwick, Hamad and Hong Kong international airports are already members.

Fraport AG and Volocopter GmbH have joined forces to develop concepts for ground infrastructure and operations required for air taxi services at airports.

The new brand signifies Dubai Airports’ transition from airport operator to a consumer-led company, as well as its ambition to become the world’s best airport.

The new platform helps customers change their bookings and find out more about their consumer rights if their flight is disrupted.

The joint initiative focuses on improving air traffic flow and reducing delays by incorporating Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM).

Fundi Sithebe, Chief Operations Officer, Airports Company South Africa, outlines the company’s vision to develop world-class airport infrastructure by leveraging technology.

The new KrisLab will enable the airline to embrace digitalisation in all aspects of its business operations through collaborative partnerships.
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