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.

Heathrow Airport and Mace have employed ‘Dave’, a robotic dog, to improve efficiency and safety on major construction projects.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has added four new DVLED displays to its digital display network as part of a renovation that aims to improve and modernise the air travel experience.

AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat shares how the airline is embracing innovation and technology to improve the customer experience and operational performance.

British Airways has launched a new six-month smart technology trial, utilising biometrics, for international flights at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5.
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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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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.

An innovative automated visual communications system has been launched to engage and assist passengers in Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C.

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

Here we highlight some of the most innovative solutions that will be on display at FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 9-10 November 2022.

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

Here we highlight some of the most innovative solutions that will be on display at FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 9-10 November 2022.

Meet the 9 nominees for the FTE Airport Transformation Power List Asia-Pacific 2022, who have been recognised for their outstanding innovation efforts.

Meet the 10 nominees for the FTE Airline Transformation Power List Asia-Pacific 2022, who have been recognised for their outstanding innovation efforts.
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CVG’s CIO Brian Cobb shares more about the airport’s Innovation Partner Program and how it is using its campus as a living lab to test new proof of concepts.

The FTE Transformation Power List 2022 will recognise the most transformative change enablers within the airline and airport industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

FTE speaks to Dar Group’s Head of Digital Advisory Chris Runde; Thomas Kearns, Digital Innovation Strategist at Perkins and Will; and Richard Palmer, Dar Group’s Sustainability specialist, all of whom are playing a role in shaping the future of the industry.

The airline will continue to invest in technology and radical digitalisation to improve the guest experience and simplify internal processes.
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