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.


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.

With the end of 2025 fast approaching, here Future Travel Experience highlights some of our most popular original content from each of the last 12 months â from robotics and AI to inflight innovation, and much more.

Aeroporti di Roma has kicked-off the fourth edition of the Call4Startups at the Innovation Hub of Fiumicino Airport, as part of the âRunway to the Futureâ acceleration programme, with a focus on AI, robotics, automation, and more.

In this interview, ahead of his participation at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Tom Kikuchi, Head of Innovation, shares All Nippon Airwaysâ vision for autonomous vehicles connected harmoniously with people, and much more.

In this video interview, Daan Boot, Strategy & Innovation Advisor, discusses how Royal Schiphol Group is leveraging technology, cross-industry collaboration and more to drive autonomous Smart Ramp innovation.

Perth Airport has launched a project to introduce 95 additional self-service check-in kiosks in Terminal 1. This will also convert a number of the traditional check-in counters into 38 new automated bag drops.
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Tour on 11th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 12th
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Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing â co-located to deliver the regionâs most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the âCES of Aviationâ 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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Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 â uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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Moonware will test its ground traffic control platform, HALO, at Tokyo International Airport. The focus is on improving below-wing coordination, resource management, and real-time situational awareness.

Air New Zealand and Tata Consultancy Services have signed a five-year partnership to explore opportunities for digital transformation, innovation and operational efficiency within the airline industry.

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.

In this article, Pegasus, TSA, SkyTeam, ZRH, Frontier, Swedavia and more, preview what you can expect to hear in 5 unmissable sessions at FTE Global â the âCES of Aviationâ â LA, 28-30 October 2024.

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.

In this article, Pegasus, TSA, SkyTeam, ZRH, Frontier, Swedavia and more, preview what you can expect to hear in 5 unmissable sessions at FTE Global â the âCES of Aviationâ â LA, 28-30 October 2024.

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 â the âCES of Aviationâ â LA, 28-30 October 2024.

RIX Riga Airport has started work on its new long-term Master Plan, as well as a strategic environmental impact assessment. The updated Master Plan will include a focus on digitalisation and automation.

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has awarded the tender for the development of an autonomous mass transportation system serving the SKYCITY at HKIA, creating an âexceptional experienceâ.

Harvey Tate, Human API â Digital Transformation, shares the IAG vision and path towards achieving autonomous operations and the collaborative approach needed among industry partners.

Researchers from Fraunhofer IML (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Hub and a Partner of the FTE BIWG) have demonstrated the initial results of the âDigital Testbed Air Cargoâ (DTAC) research project at MUC.

Ahead of their participation in the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit, Alaska Airlines, CVG, United, Schiphol and Southwest share insights into how robotics, automation and AI can enhance operational efficiency and CX.
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