REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Perth Airport has launched a project to introduce 95 additional self-service check-in kiosks in Terminal 1. This will also convert a number of the traditional check-in counters into 38 new automated bag drops.
Munich Airport is enhancing sustainability with 138 new charging stations for electric vehicles, which can be used by both travellers and airport visitors. The initiative is part of the airport’s ‘NetZero 2035 Strategy’.
Aspire Executive Lounges has announced the opening of its latest airport lounge at YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, in partnership with American Express, for an elevated customer experience.
FTE Global, renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, took place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025 where it was, once again, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO. Take a look at our round-up of the key highlights.
Winners of the FTE Americas Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Long Beach, California, on 11 September 2025.
Auckland Airport has unveiled plans for a significant transformation of the departure hall, which is described as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to completely reimagine the check-in experience”.
Alaska Airlines’ passengers travelling from Seattle and Portland now have the option to verify their identity right at the automated bag drop units, as it aims to make the travel experience as seamless as possible.
Cathay is welcoming customers back to its newly redesigned flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport. The aim is to place human-centric design at the heart of the elevated lounge experience.
9-11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9-11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Edinburgh Airport – part of the VINCI Airports network – has officially inaugurated one of the UK’s first airside solar farms. The 11-acre farm already provides around 27% of the airport’s energy needs.
Halifax International Airport Authority, in partnership with Halifax-based startup Maritime Robotics, has launched two custom-built passenger experience robots at Halifax Stanfield to support a seamless journey.
BER has completed the installation of modern CT scanners for security controls in T1, with 24 lanes now featuring the tech, meaning travellers no longer need to remove electronic devices or liquids from hand luggage.
RIX Riga Airport has taken significant steps to become a greener, more energy-efficient, and sustainable transport hub, with projects ranging from solar parks to electric buses. The goal is to achieve Net Zero by 2035.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport has started construction of the transformative $1.3 billion new Concourse D, which is scheduled to open in late 2028. The project aims to redefine the travel experience.
Vancouver International Airport has partnered with SSP Canada, a division of SSP Group, to enhance the food and beverage offering with the opening of popular local brand, Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar.
American Airlines is further enhancing CX with the opening of a Provisions by Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The lounge provides an innovative grab-and-go concept.
Aurrigo is accelerating its ‘Ramp Ready’ project at East Midlands Airport – a member of Manchester Airports Group. This will see Aurrigo deploy two of its Auto-Cargo autonomous vehicles and one eight-passenger Auto-Shuttle.
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