KLM and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have announced an extension of their partnership established in 2018, which aims to improve airline operations.


KLM and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have announced an extension of their partnership established in 2018, which aims to improve airline operations.

Pittsburgh Airport’s Katherine Karolick discusses how the airport is driving industry recovery by tapping into a large ecosystem of startups and innovators.

Royal Schiphol Group’s Rosina Kotey shares more about the airport group’s vision to operate fully autonomous and sustainable airports by 2050.

FTE highlights the trends and technologies that will play the most important role in driving the air transport industry recovery in 2021.

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

RPA will allow the workforce to automate mundane and repetitive tasks, and free up valuable time to focus on other more complex tasks.
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Ford Airport is testing a suite of tools that utilise UV technology, including an autonomous robot and UVC Footwear Sanitizing Station.

FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2020, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, digital twins, sustainability and more.

KLM’s Director Engineering & Architecture, Daan Debie, explains how the airline uses AI to drive growth, accelerate innovation and streamline operations.

Frankfurt Airport recently trialled a new self-driving guide robot, called YAPE, to accompany passengers to their gates and help them with their luggage.

KLM’s Director Engineering & Architecture, Daan Debie, explains how the airline uses AI to drive growth, accelerate innovation and streamline operations.

Frankfurt Airport recently trialled a new self-driving guide robot, called YAPE, to accompany passengers to their gates and help them with their luggage.

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

The ‘Gatwick Chatbot’ on Facebook Messenger provides passengers with easy access to information before and during their trip.

Smiths Detection’s Cameron Mann, Global Market Director – Aviation, discusses how Risk Based Screening will take security to the next level.

Air Canada has introduced the Artificial Intelligence Labs to deliver on its ambition to leverage AI within its operations and customer experience.
Using artificial intelligence (AI), Aeromexico’s chatbot, Aerobot, will now be able to respond to passengers’ queries about the location of their luggage.

FTE spoke to Simone van Neerven, Head of Innovation, Vueling, who highlighted how her team is tackling operational challenges by introducing innovative solutions.
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