Brisbane Airport has become Australia’s first major airport to trial autonomous robot mowers, boosting airside efficiency while cutting emissions, diesel use and maintenance costs through smart automation.


Brisbane Airport has become Australia’s first major airport to trial autonomous robot mowers, boosting airside efficiency while cutting emissions, diesel use and maintenance costs through smart automation.

In this video interview at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2026, Vera Jakobsen, Vice President Digital, Munich Airport, shares insights into autonomous operations, AI enablement, airport operations orchestration, and much more.

Perth Airport has selected DXC Technology as Master Systems Integrator for its new terminal development, laying the digital foundations for a connected, efficient and seamless passenger experience.

Sun Group partners with SITA to develop a next-gen, self-service Phu Quoc International Airport, featuring automated check-in, bag drop, boarding, and biometric systems, setting a model for Vietnam’s future airport growth.

In a series of interviews, we explore the innovations shaping the future of airport operations and customer experience, from smarter baggage handling to seamless biometric integration, robotics and autonomous vehicles, and much more.

In this deep-dive article, Munich Airport and Lufthansa discuss their collaboration on a Proof of Concept exploring how robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles could transform aircraft turnaround processes at a major hub.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, CLT, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority, RAVE Aerospace, DEN, KLM, Fraport, Anuvu, and AirFi.

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 – 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 ‘Runway to the Future’ 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 Airways’ vision for autonomous vehicles connected harmoniously with people, 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 ‘Runway to the Future’ 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 Airways’ 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.

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.

In this video interview, Claus Grunow, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Digitalization, Fraport, discusses the AeroAS Autonomous Airport Operations Program, involving over 120 global airports.

Swissport has partnered with Aurrigo International to conduct its first-ever global pilot of autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport. The aim of the initiative is to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability.

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.
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