Innovation leaders from Southwest, Vantage Group & BIAL share their thoughts on tech trends and disruptors that will shape the air transport industry.


Innovation leaders from Southwest, Vantage Group & BIAL share their thoughts on tech trends and disruptors that will shape the air transport industry.

Rome Fiumicino Airport has launched a six-month biometric-based security and self-boarding trial in partnership with Vision-Box.

The airport has announced the start of a biometric exit programme in partnership with CBP, in which it will test three types of screening devices for selected flights.

FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2020, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, digital twins, sustainability and more.

The app will allow passengers to use their mobile devices to identify themselves with facial biometrics, without the need to show travel documents.

EASIER will deploy 128 e-gates in Los Angeles International Airport’s new Midfield Satellite Concourse and the existing Tom Bradley International Terminal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FTE speaks to Marcelo Motta, Chief Technology Officer at Securiport, the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub’s first Enterprise Partner.

Jason Van Sice, Director, NEC Advanced Recognition Systems, explores how biometric solutions are revolutionising the airport experience for all stakeholders.

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has launched a single token passenger journey initiative, powered by biometrics.

Preview some of the solutions you can expect to find in the Future Travel Experience Global 2019 exhibition – from biometrics to inflight entertainment.

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has launched a single token passenger journey initiative, powered by biometrics.

Preview some of the solutions you can expect to find in the Future Travel Experience Global 2019 exhibition – from biometrics to inflight entertainment.

Benji Hutchinson, VP Federal Operations, NEC Corporation Advanced Recognition Systems Division, explores how biometrics and AI are transforming travel.

Star Alliance has partnered with NEC to develop biometric technology which will improve the experience for frequent flyer customers of member airlines.

BLR Airport has partnered with Vistara to launch the One-ID biometric platform technology, which was developed by Vision-Box.

NEC Corporation has won a contract from Japan Customs for an electronic customs procedure system utilising face recognition at six major airports in Japan.

Smiths Detection’s Cameron Mann, Global Market Director – Aviation, discusses how Risk Based Screening will take security to the next level.

The second phase of the Smart Airport programme will see a major digital transformation of the passenger journey through facial biometric recognition.
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