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

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

In this video interview, Giorgia Marizza, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, discusses Aeroporti di Roma’s fourth ‘Call4Startups’, the Airports for Innovation network, and much more.

Aeroporti di Roma has launched a fourth ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its ‘Runway to the Future Acceleration Program’. In this interview, Giorgia Marizza shares how the Runway to the Future acceleration program is structured.

Lufthansa Innovation Hub and Munich Airport Terminal 2 are partnering on joint initiatives to drive innovation. As part of these efforts, two autonomous robots developed by Ottonomy are being deployed.

Iberia has launched its ‘Innovation HUB’ – a new platform that centralises its technological, operational and sustainability commitments, using emerging technologies and new approaches.
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International Airlines Group (IAG) has opened applications for the 2025 IAGi Accelerator Programme. This year’s accelerator is looking for startups specialising in AI, automation, sustainability, and much more.

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 Roma’s (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 – the “CES of Aviation” – in LA, 28-30 October 2024.

Aeroporti di Roma’s (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 – the “CES of Aviation” – in LA, 28-30 October 2024.

Aeroporti di Roma recently hosted the ‘3rd Batch Takeoff’ event at its Innovation Hub located in Terminal 1 at Fiumicino Airport. Eleven worldwide startups showcased their cutting-edge technologies.

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) – a Headline Partner of FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – 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 ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its ‘Runway to the Future Acceleration Program’.
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