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The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board has approved Phase 2 concession packages as part of the Orlando International Airport Concession Master Plan, with plans for “unique flavours and innovative concepts”.
Adelaide Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium Lounge in its domestic terminal, complementing its existing international lounge. The aim is to offer “comfort, style, and convenience”.
The recent 15th anniversary edition of APEX FTE Asia Expo opened with a headline panel that brought together three influential voices, from Changi Airport Group, Philippine Airlines and SITA, shaping the future of aviation across APAC.
2025 was a breakthrough year for the FTE Communities, now uniting 800+ organisations across the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group, the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group.
Schiphol, KLM and NEURA Robotics have collaborated on ARC (Autonomous Robot for GPU Connection). This pioneering project aims to make aviation more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof.
Manchester Airport is to open a ‘market hall’ style eating area as part of the £1.3 billion redevelopment of Terminal 2. The Great Northern Market will feature six street-food kitchens set around a central dining area.
Australia’s Sunshine Coast Airport has announced Elenium Automation as the supplier of its new cutting-edge check-in technology to be incorporated into the recently announced terminal redevelopment.
Keflavik Airport is partnering with SSP to open five new food & beverage concepts. Four of the five outlets feature brands that have been created by SSP or were tailored by SSP specifically for the airport.
APEX FTE Asia Expo took place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 11-12 November 2025, with the theme of ‘Accelerating Innovation’. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.
ANA, ICN, Korean Air, HND, Cathay, CAG, AirAsia, NRT, Singapore Airlines and AAHK were recognised during the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2025 ceremony, which took place on 11 November in Singapore.
FTE Founder & Chairman Daniel Coleman looks ahead to 2026, as FTE unites global innovators in Dublin, Dallas, and Singapore to redefine the future of air travel through collaboration, innovation and transformative ideas.
YVR is deploying Deep Turnaround in partnership with Schiphol Group’s Aviation Solutions. Deep Turnaround is an AI-powered technology platform designed to enhance the efficiency of aircraft turnaround operations.
Delta has opened the second largest Delta Sky Club in its network in Concourse B at Salt Lake City International Airport. It aims to elevate CX with restorative comfort, innovative amenities and a deep sense of place.
Perth Airport has launched a major expansion and upgrade of Terminal 2. This includes new self-service check-in facilities, an expansion of the current passenger screening facilities and departure lounge, and more.
Cologne Bonn Airport is completely redesigning and modernising the Terminal 1 security checkpoint. This includes equipping all security lanes with state-of-the-art CT technology as part of the renovation.
PANYNJ and the New Terminal One at JFK have announced that seven internationally recognised artists have been selected to create site-specific artworks that will anchor the new terminal’s expansive cultural program.
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