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.

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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”.

Changi Airport has deployed its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors for airside operations, following nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, enhancing productivity, safety and reliability.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has selected Boldyn Networks to design, build and manage seamless, next-generation 5G connectivity, supporting streaming, video calls, digital wayfinding, and real-time flight updates.

UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos are partnering to co-develop vertiport infrastructure at São Paulo’s Campo de Marte and Rio de Janeiro’s Jacarepaguá airports, supporting Advanced Air Mobility in Brazil.

The Transportation Security Administration is deploying Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 security scanners with advanced imaging technology at airport checkpoints in the U.S. host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and more.

Miami International Airport and CLEAR have launched biometric eGates at two of the busiest passenger screening checkpoints ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 – a significant step in modernising with automation.

Denver International Airport has announced the opening of Denver Street Eats, bringing bold, locally inspired flavours from the RiNo district to Concourse B and elevating the airport dining experience.

Korean Air has unveiled its newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2. The lounge features a spacious design inspired by luxury hotel lounges and new experiential zones.

VINCI Airports has completed the first phase of airport modernisation in Cape Verde and launched an ambitious new investment programme. The project includes terminal expansions, new commercial areas, and more.

Indonesia’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport has welcomed the opening of the new Blue Sky Premier Lounge at Terminal 1C in collaboration with Blue Sky Group and Airport Dimensions.

TAV Operation Services has unveiled the reimagining of its lifestyle-led Primeclass concept, with the aim of redefining airport hospitality. The first lounges designed under this new concept will open in Ankara and Sofia.

Avinor has opened a new biogas plant at Norway’s Svalbard Airport. Using liquefied biogas, the airport will have a fossil-free solution for both electricity and heating in “a very important climate measure”.

In this video interview at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Bernadette Berger, Director of Innovation, shares how Alaska Airlines is leveraging AI, digital and automation to revolutionise ramp operations, and much more.
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