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).


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).

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 – the “CES of Aviation” – LA, 28-30 October 2024.

Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has begun testing 10 autonomous wheelchairs made by WHILL – an exhibitor at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024.

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024 – is to trial the use of autonomous buses to transport airport staff around SIN’s airside.

Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has started the second phase trial of electric self-driving buses together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services.

Aurrigo – a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE Global, LA, 28-30 October 2024, and a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has successfully trialled autonomous technology at Stuttgart Airport.

Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – will continue to test autonomous mobility vehicles supplied by WHILL – an exhibitor at FTE Global, taking place in LA on 28-30 October.

Royal Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is testing electric self-driving buses as part of its vision to achieve a fully autonomous ground operation by 2050.

WHILL and Envoy Air – a subsidiary of American Airlines Group – have announced the first commercial installations of an autonomous mobility service within the American Airlines terminals at LAX and MIA.

Passengers at Munich Airport can now shop at a self-driving robot. Snackbot ‘JEEVES’ offers a selection of chilled soft drinks and snacks that can be purchased via various cashless payment methods.

WHILL and Envoy Air – a subsidiary of American Airlines Group – have announced the first commercial installations of an autonomous mobility service within the American Airlines terminals at LAX and MIA.

Passengers at Munich Airport can now shop at a self-driving robot. Snackbot ‘JEEVES’ offers a selection of chilled soft drinks and snacks that can be purchased via various cashless payment methods.

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.

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.

IAG and Aurrigo have commenced deployment and demonstration of the Auto-DollyTug autonomous baggage tractor at CVG. IAG and CVG are both Corporate Partners of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub.

Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport to enhance both operational efficiency and its role as “a future-focused company”.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been testing autonomous mobility vehicles to explore “how travellers with reduced mobility can find their way independently and safely at the airport”.

FTE’s Head of Baggage Transformation Darin Juby identifies the key trends that will help transform the baggage experience in 2023 and beyond.
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