On 16 March 2026, members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group gathered in London for a Heathrow-hosted FTE Communities Live Day, featuring inspiration-filled sessions, and much more.


On 16 March 2026, members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group gathered in London for a Heathrow-hosted FTE Communities Live Day, featuring inspiration-filled sessions, 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.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, CLT, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority, RAVE Aerospace, DEN, KLM, Fraport, Anuvu, and AirFi.

In this deep-dive article, Miami International Airport, Southwest Airlines, Vienna Airport, United Airlines and Aeroporti di Roma share their insights into the latest developments and trends in the realm of IoT.

Martha Edge, Innovation & Experience Director, shares Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s (CLT) strategy to achieve effective CX differentiation and how CLT is utilising cutting-edge tech.

International Airlines Group (IAG) invited FTE for a briefing on its innovation activities. We learned how IAG will be collaborating with its partners on trials covering robotics & automation, AI & ML, and more.
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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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In the second part of the FTE Global 2022 Exhibitor & Sponsor Preview, we highlight innovative technology that will be on display next week, including digital twin, artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT and automation solutions.

The innovation centre will advance BIAL’s digital transformation and enable startup-led innovation, smart infrastructure and mobility.

London Gatwick Airport has selected Veovo’s passenger predictability solution to optimise security operations and improve passenger flow.

Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.

London Gatwick Airport has selected Veovo’s passenger predictability solution to optimise security operations and improve passenger flow.

Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.

Steven Yiu, Deputy Director, Service Delivery, Airport Authority Hong Kong shares more details about HKIA’s latest IoT project.

The Internet of Things (IoT) network of applications will allow Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to improve processes for passengers through real-time insights.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport has announced a new strategic partnership with Telenet to enable the development of solutions based on the Internet of Things (IoT).

FTE highlights 10 technologies and trends, ranging from AI and robotics to biometrics and translation technology, that should be on the radar of every airline and airport.

Following the 10-week accelerator programme, IAG has shared the benefits of working with Esplorio, Undagrid, Warwick Analytics, Resolver and Vchain.
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