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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.
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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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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
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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.
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.
9 to 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 to 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
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.
Hong Kong International Airport has welcomed the opening of a second space by premium lounge brand Kyra. Situated in Terminal 1’s West Hall, the lounge offers a variety of dining, relaxation and work-friendly areas.
Aruba Airport Authority, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and iProov, has announced that biometric Enhanced Passenger Processing is now live at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility.
Brisbane Airport is deploying two modules from Copenhagen Optimization’s Better Airport software suite, introducing a data-driven framework to strengthen the airport’s security operations and enhance CX.
Manchester Airport has welcomed the opening of a new premium bar by Fever-Tree in the newly transformed Terminal 2. The opening supports the airport’s efforts to elevate the end-to-end passenger experience.
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.
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