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 “exceptional experience”.


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 “exceptional experience”.

Harvey Tate, Human API – 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 ‘Digital Testbed Air Cargo’ (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.

In this interview, Idar Sørgjerd, Department Manager, BHS, Tech & Op. Excellence, shares Avinor’s strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI at the forefront.

In part 2 of our focus on robotics and automation, SIN, DFW, MIA, MUC and AUS share insights into the latest developments and trends, including how these technologies can enhance operational efficiency and CX.
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
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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: 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
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.
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
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
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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
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In part 1 of our focus on robotics and automation, CVG, PIT, ADR and LGW share insights into the latest developments and trends, including how these technologies can enhance operational efficiency and CX.

Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s new venture Swifty is an AI assistant that aims to transform business travel booking into a fast, efficient experience. It autonomously manages all steps within the chat interface.

Kristen Berndt, Senior Manager, Baggage Strategy & Innovation, United, explains the airline’s key efforts to streamline the passenger experience, better leverage data, and embrace emerging technologies.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is testing two new technologies aimed at improving the work of employees in the baggage handling hall.

Kristen Berndt, Senior Manager, Baggage Strategy & Innovation, United, explains the airline’s key efforts to streamline the passenger experience, better leverage data, and embrace emerging technologies.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is testing two new technologies aimed at improving the work of employees in the baggage handling hall.

The inaugural Aviation & Robotics Summit took place in Pittsburgh, the “robotics capital of the world”, on 18-20 April 2023.

Pittsburgh International Airport and International Airlines Group have launched an innovation partnership that will explore exciting new solutions with the robotics and tech community.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2023 and beyond, including automation, robotics, the metaverse, Urban Air Mobility, digital identity and more.

Jeffrey Goh, CEO, Star Alliance, discusses elevating customer experience, expansion of Star Alliance Biometrics, and the new “centre of excellence” in Singapore.

Read the key takeaways from the recent FTE/Huawei webinar on next-generation technology – full recording now available on-demand.

Airline and airport CIOs prioritise digitalisation and sustainability investment, according to new findings from SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights.
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