The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub along with the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group members convened on 28-29 February 2024 at Tampa International Airport for a fantastic collaborative event.


The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub along with the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group members convened on 28-29 February 2024 at Tampa International Airport for a fantastic collaborative event.

In this article, we explore examples of collaborative innovation from ADR, IndiGo and GMR. Plus, we share exclusive insights into a new âcoalition of the willingâ being launched by Schiphol with the FTE BIWG.

In this interview, Alice Tosti, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, shares a deep-dive into how Aeroporti di Roma is empowering the next generation of disruptors with its third âCall4Startupsâ.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with partners including Southwest Airlines, has announced the fifth cohort of companies set to receive grant funding through the FLITE Program.

In this video interview, Kevin Kleist, Senior Emerging Trends Advisor, Southwest Airlines and Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, FTE, shares plans for the reimagined FTE Hub.

In this video interview, Javed Malik, Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation, speaks to FTE about his role as a Captain of the reimagined FTE Hub, and the key 2024 themes of AI, Robotics and IoT.
Content plans: Tour on 9th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 10th
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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
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: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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.
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 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.
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 â 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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FTE is pleased to announce that Southwest Airlinesâ Senior Emerging Trends Advisor Kevin Kleist is becoming FTEâs Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, while continuing his important work for Southwest.

A total of 12 startups have been selected to pitch in the finals of the inaugural Future Travel Experience Startup Idol competition at FTE Global 2022 (6-9 September).

A total of 15 early-stage, high-potential startups will be invited to pitch to an audience of industry decision-makers at FTE Global 2022 (6-9 September, Las Vegas).

Emanuele CalĂ , VP Innovation & Quality, Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), provides a deep dive into the airport operator’s new innovation model.

A total of 15 early-stage, high-potential startups will be invited to pitch to an audience of industry decision-makers at FTE Global 2022 (6-9 September, Las Vegas).

Emanuele CalĂ , VP Innovation & Quality, Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), provides a deep dive into the airport operator’s new innovation model.

The next members-only FTE Innovation & Startup Hub Live event will take place at Trinity Business School at Trinity College Dublin on 7 June 2022.

Future Travel Experience is delighted to announce that ADR has joined the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub â the air transport industry’s global innovation network.

A total of 10 startups will be invited to pitch in two sessions focusing on Sustainability and Automation. Submit your entry by 29 April 2022.

JetBlue Technology Ventures’ Stephen Snyder and Geneva Airport’s Hamidul Huq delivered the keynotes, while four startups pitched their products and services.

Aeroporti di Roma has partnered with venture capital investment company Lventure Group to implement a Proof of Concept (PoC) experimentation programme.

FTE is delighted to announce that Team ABC has joined the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub as our newest Enterprise Partner.
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