REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, the exhibition at FTE Global 2026 will be packed with the most innovative solutions, products and services to enhance end-to-end customer experiences and business performance.
Aer Lingus has signed a multi-year agreement with AISmartPlan after a successful IAGi Accelerator trial, using AI-powered maintenance planning to improve efficiency and streamline operational decision-making.
San José Mineta International Airport introduces AI humanoid robot ‘José’ at Terminal B, offering real-time multilingual assistance and pioneering the use of physical AI to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport has announced the ninth cohort of companies selected to receive more than $170,000 in total grant funding through its FLITE program to help shape the future of aviation.
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.
In this video interview, Giorgia Marizza, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, discusses Aeroporti di Roma’s fourth ‘Call4Startups’, the Airports for Innovation network, and much more.
Aeroporti di Roma has launched a fourth ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its ‘Runway to the Future Acceleration Program’. In this interview, Giorgia Marizza shares how the Runway to the Future acceleration program is structured.
The APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2025 events concluded with the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards ceremony – the industry’s definitive innovation platform. The FTE EMEA Startup Innovation Award was also presented.
Find out more about the innovative solutions that will be on display at FTE Dublin on 10-12 June 2025 from the industry’s most established global industry providers and our largest-ever showcase of startups.
Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June).
Lufthansa Innovation Hub and Munich Airport Terminal 2 are partnering on joint initiatives to drive innovation. As part of these efforts, two autonomous robots developed by Ottonomy are being deployed.
Iberia has launched its ‘Innovation HUB’ – a new platform that centralises its technological, operational and sustainability commitments, using emerging technologies and new approaches.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has opened applications for the 2025 IAGi Accelerator Programme. This year’s accelerator is looking for startups specialising in AI, automation, sustainability, and much more.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has launched a new corporate venturing arm – IAGi Ventures – with plans to invest up to €200 million over the next five years in high-potential startups and scaleups.
Vantage Group has launched Vantage Futures, a corporate venture initiative that has already made its first investment in Opfyx, an AI-enabled software suite being piloted at JFK Airport’s Terminal 7.
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.
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