Gerald R. Ford International Airport has announced the ninth cohort of companies selected to receive more than $170,000 in total grant funding through its FLITE program to help shape the future of aviation.


Gerald R. Ford International Airport has announced the ninth cohort of companies selected to receive more than $170,000 in total grant funding through its FLITE program to help shape the future of aviation.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and more.

Aeroporti di Roma has kicked-off the fourth edition of the Call4Startups at the Innovation Hub of Fiumicino Airport, as part of the âRunway to the Futureâ acceleration programme, with a focus on AI, robotics, automation, and more.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected a record 29 startups to join the 2025 IAGi Accelerator. These companies will collaborate with IAGâs airlines on solutions capable of scaling across the aviation industry.

Journey Robotics has been selected for International Airlines Groupâs IAGi Accelerator Program. A 12-week program will validate Journey Roboticsâ autonomous baggage handling system.

In this video interview, Giorgia Marizza, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, discusses Aeroporti di Romaâs fourth âCall4Startupsâ, the Airports for Innovation network, and much more.
Content plans: Tour on 9th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 10th
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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
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
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: 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 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: 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 â uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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Aeroporti di Roma has launched a fourth ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its âRunway to the Future Acceleration Programâ. In this interview, Giorgia Marizza shares how the Runway to the Future acceleration program is structured.

Saudia Group â a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub â has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge (Jeddah, 23-26 January 2025) and is accepting applications to participate.

In this interview ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024, Giovanni Gennaro, Head of Open Innovation, shares how Aeroporti di Roma believes innovation is key to shaping the airport of the future.

Aeroporti di Romaâs (ADR) Innovation Hub and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub are partnering to accelerate innovation. Hear more from ADR at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024 and from Lufthansa at FTE Global 2024.

In this interview ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024, Giovanni Gennaro, Head of Open Innovation, shares how Aeroporti di Roma believes innovation is key to shaping the airport of the future.

Aeroporti di Romaâs (ADR) Innovation Hub and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub are partnering to accelerate innovation. Hear more from ADR at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024 and from Lufthansa at FTE Global 2024.

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs have launched AI-enabled startup Odysee through their innovation partnership. Hear more from Alaska Airlines at FTE Global â the âCES of Aviationâ â in LA, 28-30 October 2024.

In this video interview, Giovanni Gennaro, Open Innovation Manager, shares how ADR is transforming travel experiences with technology, sustainability, customer-focused solutions and startup acceleration.

International Airlines Group (IAG) â a Headline Partner of FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 â has launched the eighth edition of its Hangar 51 Accelerator programme.

In this article, Singapore Airlines, TPA, Aena, FRA and Lufthansa share how they are using the power of collaborative innovation to enhance CX, optimise operational efficiency and drive industry transformation.

Ahead of his participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Adrian Keating, Executive Director Commercial, shares the PLAY vision for optimising and evolving commercial offerings.

In this interview, Alice Tosti, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, ADR, shares details of the response to the third âCall4Startupsâ as part of its âRunway to the Future Acceleration Programâ.
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