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.

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.
iGA Istanbul Airport has started testing the Star Alliance Biometrics access system in collaboration with Turkish Airlines as part of efforts to deliver a contactless travel experience.
British Airways has launched a new six-month smart technology trial, utilising biometrics, for international flights at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5.
Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge Innovation Center is partnering with tech startup Ottonomy.IO to trial a fully autonomous robot for contactless delivery of beverages to passengers.
Emirates is offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their experience at Dubai International Airport by consenting to the use of biometric data. This will allow a touchless experience at multiple points in Terminal 3.
Jan Michael Wicki, Head Program Development and Coordination, Noida International Airport, discusses setting a new benchmark as a digital airport and providing a seamless and contactless flow through the airport.
Content plans: An interdisciplinary series of workshops, industry site tours, and networking opportunities in Pittsburgh, which will bring together aviation and robotics industry professionals to solve technical aviation challenges with robotics solutions.
Content plans: Autonomous operations. Find out more >>
Content plans: Dublin Airport presentation, PoC update and presentations. Find out more >>
Content plans: PoC update, offsite baggage processing, new innovation. Find out more >>
Content plans: Enhancing Hub operations through airport/home carrier collaboration – learnings and idea sharing, bag imaging for border processing (CBP, TSA, Pangiam). Find out more >>
Content plans: PoC update, imaging. Find out more >>
Content plans: Bag tracking, autonomous, automation. Find out more >>
Content plans: Year in review, PoC summary, and plans for 2024. Find out more >>
Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) selections, Geneva Airport presentation, recap on holiday operations, and new member presentation.
Find out more >>Content plans: Featuring a presentation by Aeroporti di Roma, followed by an interactive discussion.
Find out more >>Content plans: Featuring presentations by airBaltic and SITA Lab, followed by an interactive discussion.
Find out more >>Content plans: Tampa International Airport presentation, imaging and tagging, and new member presentation. Find out more >>
Content plans: Featuring presentations by Schiphol Group’s Innovation Hub, Schiphol Group Aviation Solutions, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol presentation, autonomous operations, and sustainability. Find out more >>
Every step from check-in to boarding at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports to be transformed in major modernisation.
Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur has partnered with EASIER to pilot new contactless self-service check-in kiosks at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
Javed Malik, Group COO, AirAsia, shares some of the initiatives the carrier has introduced in line with its vision to become “more than just an airline”.
The new gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal feature enhanced Wi-Fi, touchscreen kiosks, biometrics and advanced baggage handling and boarding systems.
Javed Malik, Group COO, AirAsia, shares some of the initiatives the carrier has introduced in line with its vision to become “more than just an airline”.
The new gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal feature enhanced Wi-Fi, touchscreen kiosks, biometrics and advanced baggage handling and boarding systems.
Munich Airport has become the first airport in Europe to introduce PayPal QR Code payment system in all stores and businesses of its subsidiary Eurotrade.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport has launched two pilot programmes, SEA Spot Saver and happyhover™, to improve efficiency and modernise the passenger experience.
Additional touchless bag drop kiosks will be installed across DFW International Airport, allowing customers to drop their bags using facial recognition.
Here we highlight recent solutions, implemented by airlines and airports, as well as big companies like Amazon and Disney to create a touchless customer experience.
Passengers travelling on board the airline’s A350 fleet will soon be able to access the inflight entertainment system through their own mobile devices.
Heathrow Airport’s Ben Wagenaar, Innovation Architect, shares what technologies are currently on his agenda in the short and long-term.
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