Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at both Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.


Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at both Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.

Emirates has committed US$200 million to fund research and development projects focused on sustainability. It will identify partnerships with organisations working on solutions in advanced fuel and energy technologies.

Budapest Airport and Wizz Air, in cooperation with fuel suppler MOL, Neste, and RÜK (Airport Fuel Supply Kft.) have started commercially testing SAF supply. The project supports efforts to reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions.

Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology.

Norwegian has partnered with Norsk e-Fuel to build the world’s first full scale e-fuel plant in Mosjøen, Norway. The plant will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels, as Norwegian targets a 45% emissions reduction by 2030.

VINCI Airports is to launch a 14-hectare solar power plant at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. Construction work will begin this autumn for a commissioning in the summer of 2024. It will produce 24 GWh of green electricity annually.
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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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Arlette van der Veer, Senior Manager Radical Innovation, KLM, explains current projects including digitalisation of the KLM Innovation Ecosystem and what industry stakeholders can learn from the KLM approach to innovation.

Vantage Airport Group has broken ground on the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at New York JFK International Airport. The development will feature “the latest advances in technology”.

The Lufthansa Group is introducing ‘The Green Fares’ in response to passenger demand for sustainable travel. This makes it possible to fly more sustainably with just one click, as the new fares include offsetting of flight-related CO₂ emissions.

Air New Zealand has announced Heart Aerospace, Universal Hydrogen and Embraer as long-term partners on its mission to replace its Q300 domestic fleet with zero emissions aircraft technology from 2030.

The Lufthansa Group is introducing ‘The Green Fares’ in response to passenger demand for sustainable travel. This makes it possible to fly more sustainably with just one click, as the new fares include offsetting of flight-related CO₂ emissions.

Air New Zealand has announced Heart Aerospace, Universal Hydrogen and Embraer as long-term partners on its mission to replace its Q300 domestic fleet with zero emissions aircraft technology from 2030.

Glasgow Airport has partnered with innovation accelerator Connected Places Catapult to create the UK’s first ‘Connected Airport Living Lab’, which will demonstrate and trial a series of innovative technologies.

United Airlines, Tallgrass and Green Plains are to invest up to a combined $50 million in a joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop new Sustainable Aviation Fuel technology using ethanol.

A new Hydrogen Aviation Center is to be built at Stuttgart Airport in a joint project with H2FLY. The purpose-built facility will develop and test hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for passenger aviation.

Emirates has operated its first demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Porter Airlines has unveiled details of its updated premium inflight service offering, with a distinct digital passenger experience and a new level of food and beverage service.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2023 and beyond, including automation, robotics, the metaverse, Urban Air Mobility, digital identity and more.
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