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.


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’.

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 “coalition of the willing” being launched by Schiphol with the FTE BIWG.

IAG and DFW are the latest Corporate Partners to join the FTE Hub. In this article, they share their objectives, as they look to engage with a diverse network of startups and industry innovators.
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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: 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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International Airlines Group (IAG) invited FTE for a briefing on its innovation activities. We learned how IAG will be collaborating with its partners on trials covering robotics & automation, AI & ML, and more.

FTE is pleased to announce that Southwest Airlines’ Senior Emerging Trends Advisor Kevin Kleist is becoming FTE’s Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, while continuing his important work for Southwest.

ADR Ventures, the new Corporate Venture Capital arm of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced its initial venture investment with Ottonomy.

In this video interview, Tero Taskila, CEO of startup airline BEOND, shares the strategy for differentiating the carrier from others in the marketplace, as well as plans for a personalised passenger experience.

ADR Ventures, the new Corporate Venture Capital arm of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced its initial venture investment with Ottonomy.

In this video interview, Tero Taskila, CEO of startup airline BEOND, shares the strategy for differentiating the carrier from others in the marketplace, as well as plans for a personalised passenger experience.

Royal Schiphol Group hosted members of both the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group on 13 March 2023 for co-located in-person events.

FTE speaks to Edward Shelton, VP – Business Development, ThorDrive, the winner of the inaugural FTE Startup Idol 2022 competition.
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