REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Ahead of FTE Global 2026, Southwest Airlines, nlmtd, Airbus and Synaptic Aviation explore the technologies, lessons learned and collaborative approaches that are shaping the next generation of aircraft turnaround operations.
AI, robotics and automation are reshaping the baggage journey. In this interview, Allen Yuarata, Director, Terminal | Baggage & Groundside Services, Vancouver Airport Authority, shares his vision for scaling baggage innovation.
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.
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.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will test electric autonomous shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport in spring 2026, evaluating zero-emissions AVs to connect with the new AirTrain Newark system.
San Francisco International Airport has approved Waymo to launch its fully autonomous ride service, offering passengers a safe, sustainable, and innovative transport option as part of a groundbreaking pilot.
Aurrigo is accelerating its ‘Ramp Ready’ project at East Midlands Airport – a member of Manchester Airports Group. This will see Aurrigo deploy two of its Auto-Cargo autonomous vehicles and one eight-passenger Auto-Shuttle.
UK regional gateway Teesside Airport is partnering with Aurrigo International to host a driverless baggage and passenger transport system. The autonomous system will begin a pilot this autumn.
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.
UK regional gateway Teesside Airport is partnering with Aurrigo International to host a driverless baggage and passenger transport system. The autonomous system will begin a pilot this autumn.
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.
Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and WHILL have launched an autonomous mobility solution at Rome Fiumicino Airport, enhancing accessibility and supporting ADR’s vision of a more personalised airport experience.
Hamad Airport has announced the launch of autonomous vehicle trials within its airside operations. The trials are in collaboration with Qatar Aviation Services, MATAR, and Qatar Science & Technology Park.
Zurich Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is testing self-driving vehicles on the apron, laying the groundwork for the future use of autonomous technologies.
DHL Supply Chain – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) has completed its first deployment of an autonomous vehicle in live airport traffic at Heathrow (also a BIWG Partner).
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