The winners of the FTE Global Airline and Airport Operators Pioneer Awards 2026 will be announced at a special presentation ceremony during FTE Global, taking place in Dallas, Texas, on 8 to 10 September.


The winners of the FTE Global Airline and Airport Operators Pioneer Awards 2026 will be announced at a special presentation ceremony during FTE Global, taking place in Dallas, Texas, on 8 to 10 September.

David Sconzo, Senior Customer Experience Manager/Assistant FIFA Lead, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shares his perspectives on creating airports that become destinations in their own right.

Changi Airport and SATS have launched autonomous wheelchair deployment to enhance accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility, using automation to provide greater independence.

Schiphol has opened its largest Privium Lounge, offering premium passengers a flexible space for work, relaxation and dining while enhancing the airport experience through personalised services and seamless travel solutions.

Heathrow has partnered with Avolta to relaunch its Redefine Your Beauty campaign, bringing immersive beauty experiences, exclusive travel retail offers and personalised wellness services to passengers across all four terminals.

A personal message from Dallas Love Field Director of Aviation Patrick Carreno, inviting you to join us at the 20th anniversary edition of FTE Global, taking place in Dallas, Texas, on 8 to 10 September 2026.

Members of the FTE Data Sharing Think Tank from MIA, IAGi, Barich, Inc., MWAA and RNO discuss the practical steps organisations can take to build the trusted data foundations needed to power the future of aviation.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines and the U.S. Department of Transportation have announced a landmark $20 billion transformation for Washington Dulles, creating a next-generation gateway.

Dallas Love Field is to open a new integrated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Station and Airport Operations building, combining advanced emergency response, operational efficiency and future-ready infrastructure.

Pittsburgh International Airport has opened a new pre-security outdoor terrace, creating a publicly accessible space that blends nature, wellbeing and innovative airport design to enhance the experience for passengers.

Ontario International Airport has opened an expanded security screening checkpoint in Terminal 2, introducing new capacity and passenger processing technologies designed to improve flow, efficiency and overall CX.

Hong Kong International Airport has opened its first Sensory Corner, offering passengers with invisible disabilities a free, dedicated space featuring calming sensory environments to support a more accessible travel experience.

Plaza Premium Group is expanding into Chile with five new lounges at Santiago de Chile Airport, enhancing the domestic passenger experience while supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy across Latin America.

Auckland Airport has partnered with SSP to introduce five new food and beverage locations, combining bespoke concepts, digital self-order technology and local flavour to enhance the passenger experience.

An immersive three-day programme of live technology demonstrations, collaborative workshops and innovation tours designed to accelerate real-world progress across aviation.

Ahead of FTE Global 2026, Southwest Airlines, nlmtd, Airbus and Synaptic Aviation explore the technologies, lessons learned and collaborative approaches that are shaping the next generation of aircraft turnaround operations.
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