The FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit will return to Pittsburgh on 14-16 May 2024, with Pittsburgh International Airport as the official Host Airport.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
The FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit will return to Pittsburgh on 14-16 May 2024, with Pittsburgh International Airport as the official Host Airport.
Kristen Berndt, Senior Manager, Baggage Strategy & Innovation, United, explains the airline’s key efforts to streamline the passenger experience, better leverage data, and embrace emerging technologies.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is testing two new technologies aimed at improving the work of employees in the baggage handling hall.
Emirates is launching a City Check‑in and Travel Store. This allows passengers to check-in and drop off bags using self-service kiosks or a robotic check-in system, “providing customers with more technology-focused solutions”.
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.
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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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.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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The Aviation & Robotics Summit – an interdisciplinary series of workshops, robotics industry site tours, and networking opportunities – will take place in Pittsburgh, 18-20 April.
Kansai Airports Kobe has begun a demonstration experiment at Kobe Airport, using remote interactive robots to serve customers and promote airport retail promotions.
The robot will guide travellers to points of interest and will utilise speech recognition and touch interactions to facilitate mobile ordering, display flight details, and more.
The innovation centre will advance BIAL’s digital transformation and enable startup-led innovation, smart infrastructure and mobility.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
The robot will guide travellers to points of interest and will utilise speech recognition and touch interactions to facilitate mobile ordering, display flight details, and more.
The innovation centre will advance BIAL’s digital transformation and enable startup-led innovation, smart infrastructure and mobility.
Houston Airports has adopted a fleet of Breezy One disinfecting robots at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2022 and beyond, including the metaverse, air mobility, sustainability, robotics, autonomous vehicles, digital twins and more.
CVG’s Naashom Marx shares latest technological advancements at the airport and its focus on automation, advanced air mobility and sustainability.
The security robot, Secom Robot X2, will be able to autonomously navigate patrol routes, using a laser sensor to identify its location.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has trialled an artificial intelligence-powered digital human concierge to assist with passenger enquiries.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has introduced a new rolling droid, as part of a pilot programme that enhances contactless food ordering.
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