REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Latest industry news on how passenger experience is being improved by the use of robotics, big data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the booking process and within the airport terminal.
Alaska Airlines Director of Innovation Bernadette Berger unveiled a transformative new vision for airport gate experiences in a compelling keynote at the FTE World Innovation Summit on 15 May 2025.
Read our FTE World Innovation Summit preview highlighting a broad range of pioneering event sponsors, guided tours of the landmark new PIT terminal, innovation tours across Pittsburgh, innovation pitch sessions, and more.
FTE World Innovation Summit attendees will receive an exclusive first-look at Pittsburgh International Airport’s landmark new terminal through guided tours and in-depth conference sessions. Read our full preview.
Journey Robotics is Emerging Technology Showcase Sponsor of the FTE World Innovation Summit. In this interview, its CEO Reeg Allen discusses transforming baggage handling through robotics and automation.
Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds, who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Known as the ‘CES of Aviation’, FTE Global is THE DEFINITIVE EVENT FOR INNOVATORS, TECHNOLOGISTS, DESIGNERS, COLLABORATORS AND GAMECHANGERS
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In part 1 of our focus on robotics and automation, Schiphol Group, Boston Dynamics, Southwest Airlines and Fraport share insights into how these technologies can enhance operational efficiency and CX.
Air Canada, Avinor, Lufthansa, LAS, Southwest, KEF, United, DOH and more share their insights into the top baggage trends to watch in 2025: robotics, autonomous vehicles, bag tagging, tracking and more.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2025 and beyond, including robotics and automation, Artificial Intelligence, biometrics and digital identity, immersive technologies, and more.
Zurich Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is testing self-driving vehicles on the apron, laying the groundwork for the future use of autonomous technologies.
13–15 May 2025, Pittsburgh
A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape.
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
09 to 11 Sep 2025, California
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
11-12 November 2025, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Glasgow Airport has launched a state-of-the-art, AI-powered digital assistant to provide real-time information and enhance navigation throughout the terminal for “smoother and more personalised journeys”.
DHL Supply Chain – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) has completed its first deployment of an autonomous vehicle in live airport traffic at Heathrow (also a BIWG Partner).
In this video interview, following his participation at FTE Global, Daniel Chiaravalli, North America Managing Director, shares how ALBA Robot’s fully autonomous robotic wheelchair is advancing accessibility.
Ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo (19-20 November 2024), Soonil Hwang, Deputy Director, Fast Travel Team, Incheon International Airport Corporation, shares details of the Fast Travel program.
In this article, PIT, United, MIA, Alaska Airlines, FRA, Spirit Airlines and more, preview what you can expect to hear in 5 unmissable conference sessions at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – LA, 28-30 October 2024.
Ahead of his participation at FTE Global 2024, Rolf Felkel, Senior Vice President Applications and Partner Management, Fraport, explains what the AI@Fraport initiative involves and the business case and learnings so far.
Ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024, Babar Rahman, SVP Global Marketing & Corporate Communications, explains Qatar Airways’ efforts to enhance engagement through personalised, tech-driven interactions.
In this video interview, Schiphol, Avinor, Incheon and nlmtd, share the vision for the groundbreaking new ‘BOOST’ initiative designed to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation.
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