Gatwick Airport’s Cathal Corcoran and Abhi Chacko reveal how the airport is using machine learning, IoT and other technologies to improve OTD.


Gatwick Airport’s Cathal Corcoran and Abhi Chacko reveal how the airport is using machine learning, IoT and other technologies to improve OTD.

Gatwick Airport is now a Corporate Partner of the FTE Startup Hub, joining JetBlue Technology Ventures as a member of the pioneering initiative.

Travellers will be able to use TravelbyBit’s payment system, which includes Bitcoin, Dash and Ethereum, in various stores at Brisbane Airport.

Recommend a startup or scaleup for the FTE Startup Hub and we will enter you into a prize draw for a free pass for FTE Global 2018.

WeTrip, Car & Away and FlightSayer will now receive hands-on support from Founders Factory and easyJet for a period of six months.

The FTE Startup Hub will make it as easy as possible for airlines, airports and other corporates to engage with air transport and travel startups.
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
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 – 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
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Destygo, SeatAssignMate, TravelCar and SkyLights will now participate in the Start-up Showcase at FTE Global and the winner will be announced at the show.

Following its successful Hangar 51 accelerator programme, International Airlines Group has announced that it will invest in Esplorio and Vchain.

Munich Airport’s Sarah Wittlieb reveals how the airport is embracing online and offline innovation to improve the travel experience.

Following the 10-week accelerator programme, IAG has shared the benefits of working with Esplorio, Undagrid, Warwick Analytics, Resolver and Vchain.

Munich Airport’s Sarah Wittlieb reveals how the airport is embracing online and offline innovation to improve the travel experience.

Following the 10-week accelerator programme, IAG has shared the benefits of working with Esplorio, Undagrid, Warwick Analytics, Resolver and Vchain.

The accelerator is part of Qantas’ efforts to identify start-ups and digital disruptors that can help the carrier improve the passenger experience.

easyJet’s James Millett discusses the partnership with Founders Factory, its investment in start-ups and its plans to embrace disruptive thinking.
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