FTE looks into startup carriers entering the global market in 2021, and how the COVID-19 pandemic could present new opportunities for launching an airline.

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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit – 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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FTE looks into startup carriers entering the global market in 2021, and how the COVID-19 pandemic could present new opportunities for launching an airline.

Star Alliance has partnered with FTE Startup Hub member Living Map to develop a set of location and map-based digital tools for transfer passengers.

The airport has partnered with FTE Startup Hub member Bespoke to launch and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service for visitors at Vienna AirportCity.

Marubeni has joined the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub, the world’s first air transport innovation network, as an Enterprise Partner.

FTE Startup Hub member Pilota has launched a new solution, called FlySafe, to keep air travellers safe as they book their flights.

FTE speaks to Jan Czaplicki, Chief Product Officer at CarbonClick, to find out more about the company and its response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

FTE Startup Hub member 30SecondsToFly is offering its call centre automation technology for travel companies free of charge, during the COVID-19 crisis.

FTE Startup Hub member FLYWELL introduces ‘Self-care in the Air’ IFE wellness programme to help passengers manage stress and strengthen their immune system.

FTE speaks to Bacarai’s Co-founder Kenny Totten on how the company brings innovation to group air travel, and its response to the current COVID-19 crisis.

FTE Startup Hub member Mindsay has launched a complimentary COVID-19 customer support bot to help ease customer stress and reduce support costs.

FTE spoke to Amna Al Redha, Project Lead of Aviation X Lab, to find out more about this ambitious aviation-specific incubator.

Startups have until 16 December 2019 to apply for the Singapore Airlines Accelerator. The FTE Innovation & Startup Hub is proud to be a Community Partner.

The Dubai-based Aviation X Lab incubator has announced two challenges open to startups, which will focus on sustainability and rethinking the airport model.

International Airlines Group has chosen 13 finalists to join its Hangar 51 global accelerator programme in collaboration with Iberia, Vueling and IAG Cargo.

Airlines and airports from around the world attended the latest FTE Innovation & Startup Hub Live event, along with 26 startups.

Gatwick Airport and Assaia, who met through the FTE Startup Hub, have announced that they have partnered to roll out Assaia’s Apron AI.
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