Ahead of their participation in the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit, Alaska Airlines, CVG, United, Schiphol and Southwest share insights into how robotics, automation and AI can enhance operational efficiency and CX.


Ahead of their participation in the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit, Alaska Airlines, CVG, United, Schiphol and Southwest share insights into how robotics, automation and AI can enhance operational efficiency and CX.

In this interview, Idar Sørgjerd, Department Manager, BHS, Tech & Op. Excellence, shares Avinorâs strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI at the forefront.

Ahead of his participation in the FTE Ancillary & Retailing event, Carlos Ruiz, Director of Commercial Management, CVG, explains the airportâs focus on personalisation, collaboration and cutting-edge tech.

Passengers at Munich Airport can now shop at a self-driving robot. Snackbot âJEEVESâ 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.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit â co-located to deliver the regionâs 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 âCES of Aviationâ 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 â uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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MUCâs LabCampus is to welcome Exotec â a pioneer in scalable robotics systems â which is establishing its new HQ at the innovation hub. It strengthens LabCampusâ position in AI, mobility, and tech expertise.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol â an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group â is testing two new technologies aimed at improving the work of employees in the baggage handling hall.

Emirates is launching a City Checkâin and Travel Store. This allows passengers to check-in and drop off bags using self-service kiosks or a robotic check-in system, âproviding customers with more technology-focused solutionsâ.

The inaugural Aviation & Robotics Summit took place in Pittsburgh, the “robotics capital of the world”, on 18-20 April 2023.

Emirates is launching a City Checkâin and Travel Store. This allows passengers to check-in and drop off bags using self-service kiosks or a robotic check-in system, âproviding customers with more technology-focused solutionsâ.

The inaugural Aviation & Robotics Summit took place in Pittsburgh, the “robotics capital of the world”, on 18-20 April 2023.

Pittsburgh International Airport and International Airlines Group have launched an innovation partnership that will explore exciting new solutions with the robotics and tech community.

The Aviation & Robotics Summit â an interdisciplinary series of workshops, robotics industry site tours, and networking opportunities â will take place in Pittsburgh, 18-20 April.

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

The trial sees six service robots deployed at Belfast International Airport’s Sip & Stone Restaurant and Bar to enhance colleague and customer experience.

Passengers at Rome Fiumicino Airport can scan a QR code to purchase F&B and retail items and get them delivered to their gate by the new robot.

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.
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