Author: Ross Falconer

IAG opens applications for IAGi Accelerator 2025

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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 Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, sustainability, customer-focused platforms, connectivity and next-generation computing technology to streamline operational efficiencies, boost productivity and elevate the customer journey across IAG’s operating companies. International Airlines Group (IAG) – Headline Partner […]

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International Airlines Group launches IAGi Ventures

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has launched a new corporate venturing arm – IAGi Ventures – with plans to invest up to €200 million over the next five years in high-potential startups and scaleups. International Airlines Group (IAG) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and Headline Partner of the co-located […]

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Vantage Group launches Vantage Futures to accelerate innovation

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Vantage Group has launched Vantage Futures, a corporate venture initiative that has already made its first investment in Opfyx, an AI-enabled software suite being piloted at JFK Airport’s Terminal 7. Vantage Group has launched Vantage Futures, a corporate venture initiative, to transform the future of aviation and transportation infrastructure. Vantage Futures seeks to invest in and partner with early-stage, […]

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Saudia Group announces Saudiathon challenge to elevate CX

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Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge (Jeddah, 23-26 January 2025) and is accepting applications. Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge, taking place in Jeddah on […]

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Aeroporti di Roma’s focus on innovation, robotics, AI, IoT & more

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Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – strongly believes that innovation is a key leverage to shape the airport of the future. Moreover, collaboration is essential for fostering a robust ecosystem within the aviation sector and enhancing operational efficiency. In this interview ahead of his participation […]

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New Terminal One at JFK and K2 Security Screening Group partner

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The New Terminal One at JFK and K2 Security Screening Group are partnering to build a large state-of-the-art passenger screening checkpoint at the new global gateway for “an exceptional CX”. The New Terminal One at JFK and airport security screening systems specialist K2 Security Screening Group have announced a partnership to build a large state-of-the-art […]

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Fraport installs advanced scanners from Rohde & Schwarz at FRA

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Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is installing 100 new security scanners from Rohde & Schwarz at Frankfurt Airport as part of its checkpoint modernisation programme. Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has contracted technology company Rohde & Schwarz […]

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SAS participates in SkyTeam Aviation Challenge

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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. SAS is participating for the first time in The Aviation Challenge (TAC), presented by SkyTeam, featuring a selected historic route from Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles (LAX). For decades, […]

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SITA and IDEMIA collaborate on Digital Travel Ecosystem

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SITA – a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 19-20 November 2024) – and IDEMIA Public Security, also an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, are collaborating on a Digital Travel Ecosystem. Pictured are: David Lavore, CEO, SITA, and Matthew Cole, CEO, IDEMIA Public Security. SITA – a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor […]

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Delta launches new accessible flight map

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Delta Air Lines is bringing a new, more accessible flight map to its seatback screens, making the moving map experience more accessible and “setting the standard for inclusive travel experiences”. Delta Air Lines is bringing a new, more accessible flight map to most of its 165,000 seatback screens, making the moving map experience more accessible […]

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