Fiji Airways has introduced an upgrade to its onboard connectivity services, further enhancing the inflight experience for Economy Class travellers with complimentary full flight messaging WiFi.


Fiji Airways has introduced an upgrade to its onboard connectivity services, further enhancing the inflight experience for Economy Class travellers with complimentary full flight messaging WiFi.

Finnair has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating for a cabin retrofit of 12 Embraer E190 aircraft with the RECARO R1 and R2 Economy Class seats as part of efforts to deliver “an outstanding cabin for passengers”.

airBaltic has introduced a new Business Class menu, available throughout the winter season until the end of March 2025, as part of efforts to “continuously enhance customers’ inflight experience”.

Winners of the FTE APAC Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced during a ceremony at FTE APEX Asia Expo in Singapore on 20 November 2024.

AirAsia, ICN, Cathay, GMR, All Nippon Airways, CAG, Singapore Airlines, HKG, IndiGo and NRT were recognised in the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2024 ceremony, which took place on 19 November in Singapore.

Riyadh Air has announced an order for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft in the latest step towards its inaugural flight in 2025. The airline will equip its fleet with advanced digital features for an innovative CX.

SAS is participating for the first time in The Aviation Challenge, presented by SkyTeam, which is designed to showcase operational excellence, sustainability efforts, and innovative strategies.

FTE Global, renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, took place in Long Beach on 28-30 October where it was, once again, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO. Take a look at our round-up of the highlights.

Korean Air has extended its longstanding inflight entertainment partnership with Spafax – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November – to deliver tailored and effective content.

Riyadh Air announced Panasonic Avionics Corporation as its official partner for inflight entertainment (IFE) at APEX Global EXPO, which was co-located with FTE Global in Long Beach (28-30 October 2024).

airBaltic has launched a new meal pre-order concept created to improve the inflight dining experience in Economy Class. The new concept features a more diverse range and increased personalisation.

SITA – a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is partnering with Accelya to deliver new digital retailing solutions for travellers and enhance CX.

Winners of the FTE Americas Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Long Beach on 30 October 2024.

International Airlines Group, Fraport, Turkish Airlines, Schiphol, United and Pittsburgh International Airport were recognised in the FTE Global 2024 Awards ceremony, which took place on 29 October in Los Angeles.

Cathay Pacific has unveiled its all-new Business Class Aria Suite as it further enhances CX. Hear more from Cathay at FTE Global (LA, 28-30 October) and FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 19-20 November).

United Airlines is collaborating with the United Spinal Association to further enhance accessibility. Hear more from United Airlines at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Los Angeles on 28-30 October.
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