Tampa International Airport has unveiled the final design for its new Airside D, a state-of-the-art terminal set to open in 2029. The 16-gate facility will provide enhanced amenities and innovative passenger services.

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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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Tampa International Airport has unveiled the final design for its new Airside D, a state-of-the-art terminal set to open in 2029. The 16-gate facility will provide enhanced amenities and innovative passenger services.

JFK T4 has welcomed two local F&B brands, bringing authentic New York flavours into the airport experience. The openings highlight a wider push to support diverse small businesses through innovative concession partnerships.

Nantes Atlantique Airport has commissioned new electrified ground infrastructure, investing €15 million to reduce emissions from airside operations. The project supports VINCI Airports’ net-zero strategy and boosts efficiency.

San Francisco International Airport has approved Waymo to launch its fully autonomous ride service, offering passengers a safe, sustainable, and innovative transport option as part of a groundbreaking pilot.

Hamad International Airport is enhancing inclusivity and accessibility by introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. By wearing the Sunflower, travellers can quietly signal that they may need additional support.

Frankfurt Airport has become the first in the world to trial Auracast broadcast audio, streaming gate announcements directly to passengers’ hearing aids, earbuds and smartphones via Bluetooth.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium Lounge. There are also plans for a Plaza Premium First lounge at the airport, featuring personalised hospitality.

BLR Airport has unveiled ‘Gate Z’ – a Gen Z-inspired social lounge that blends community-driven spaces, lifestyle-led design, sustainability and AI-enabled personalisation to meet the expectations of modern travellers.

Our comprehensive focus on the key baggage trends set to shape the industry in 2026 and beyond features compelling insights from FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) Captains and a wide selection of BIWG Partners.

Heathrow has fully rolled-out next-generation CT security scanners, following a £1 billion tech upgrade. Passengers travelling through all terminals no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage.

Fraport and the German Federal Police have started deploying innovative AI-powered software at Frankfurt Airport. The technology automatically detects items that aren’t allowed in carry-on luggage.

Munich Airport is preparing for the opening of its new Terminal 1 Pier on 13 April. The project is designed not only to strengthen capacity but also to set “new standards in quality, efficiency, and passenger comfort”.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport has announced the ninth cohort of companies selected to receive more than $170,000 in total grant funding through its FLITE program to help shape the future of aviation.

Aeroporti di Roma has welcomed the opening of Europe’s inaugural Plaza Premium First Lounge at Fiumicino Airport, which is designed to blend personalised service, immersive cultural experiences and digital innovation.

VINCI Airports has completed the modernisation of Lisbon Airport’s Terminal 2, enhancing passenger comfort, capacity and operational efficiency as part of its wider €300 million UPGRADE investment programme.

Perth Airport is partnering with Bechtel on the Implementation Phase of its ‘One Airport’ vision. The complex and ambitious infrastructure program “will deliver greater efficiency and a better travel experience for passengers”.
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