FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2019, including biometrics, blockchain, robotics, AI, voice technology, AR, VR and more.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2019, including biometrics, blockchain, robotics, AI, voice technology, AR, VR and more.
Haneda Robotics Lab, Incheon Airport and Vistara are among those playing a leading role when it comes to the adoption of robots and AI.
The vehicle is controlled remotely by humans and can also drive autonomously, incorporating machine-learning to perform its tasks.
Dave Wilson, Director of Airport Innovation, Port of Seattle, outlines how Sea-Tac is using technology to improve the passenger experience across the airport.
Delta Air Lines has become a member of the Exoskeleton Technical Advisory Group (X-TAG), which will work on strategies to bring full-body, powered industrial exoskeleton systems to the workforce.
FTE explores how the likes of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Gatwick, Heathrow and Groupe ADP are using autonomous vehicles to support operations, from baggage handling to cargo and shuttle services.
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.
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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: 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
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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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Munich Airport has teamed up with Lufthansa to trial a humanoid robot, developed by SoftBank Robotics, which provides passengers with information on their gate and restaurants and shops in Terminal 2.
The line-up of robots can perform a variety of tasks, ranging from helping to transport luggage to providing assistance with language translation.
Andy Bien, CIO, Airport Authority Hong Kong, discusses new and emerging technologies, customer experience and the need for more collaboration.
Michael Ibbitson, Dubai Airports’ EVP, Technology and Infrastructure, discusses beacons, robotics, biometrics and the airport of the future.
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Andy Bien, CIO, Airport Authority Hong Kong, discusses new and emerging technologies, customer experience and the need for more collaboration.
Michael Ibbitson, Dubai Airports’ EVP, Technology and Infrastructure, discusses beacons, robotics, biometrics and the airport of the future.
Hamad International Airport and SITA have signed an MoU to implement or trial a variety of technologies at the Doha hub airport.
FTE explores how airlines and airports across Asia are embracing new technologies and trends to help improve and simplify the passenger experience.
Haneda Robotics Lab’s Robot Experiment Project 2017 focuses on three core areas: security, transportation and translation.
The thinking behind the trial is to explore how customers react to the robot and to gauge how the robot can assist passengers in an airport environment.
ANA’s Kevin Kajitani discusses the Avatar Visioneers Team’s plans to allow people to transport their consciousness and why it has the potential to change the world.
Pepper the robot will interact with passengers, offer menu recommendations and provide directions to points of interest in the airport terminal.
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