FTE Dublin 2025 sponsor & exhibitor preview

The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 10-12 June 2025, will feature an outstanding exhibition of established global industry providers and our largest-ever showcase of startups. The exhibition will provide a concentrated showcase of the latest products, services and solutions to help redefine the end-to-end passenger experience, optimise operational efficiency […]

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FTE Global 2025 sponsor, exhibitor & tours preview

FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – takes place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025. The exhibition will be packed with the most innovative solutions, products and services to enhance end-to-end customer experiences, business performance and sustainability, ranging from technology giants to the most progressive startups. The popular ‘Tech & Innovation […]

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12 tech and CX trends for airlines and airports in 2026

The beginning of a new year brings with it an opportunity, coinciding with the recent CES 2026, to take a look at the trends, as well as the new and emerging technologies, which will shape the air transport industry over the next 12 months and beyond. This year, our list features 12 trends that will […]

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GRR Airport’s FLITE program to test innovative air travel solutions

Gerald R. Ford International Airport has announced the ninth cohort of companies selected to receive more than $170,000 in total grant funding through its FLITE program to help shape the future of aviation. Summary: Gerald R. Ford International Airport announces ninth FLITE cohort, awarding more than $170,000 in grant funding to six startups piloting next-generation […]

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Aeroporti di Roma begins fourth edition of Call4Startups

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 (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has kicked-off the […]

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FTE Americas Innovate Awards 2025 shortlists announced

At the epicentre of FTE Global 2025 – the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September – will be the region’s largest and most respected innovation competition: the FTE Americas Innovate Awards. Recognised as the industry’s definitive platform for showcasing transformative ideas, the awards see airlines, airports, and […]

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IAG selects record 29 startups to join 2025 IAGi Accelerator

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected a record 29 startups to join the 2025 IAGi Accelerator. These companies will collaborate with IAG’s airlines on solutions capable of scaling across the aviation industry. International Airlines Group (IAG) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has selected a record 29 startups to join […]

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Aeroporti di Roma shaping airport of the future with tech pioneers

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is reinforcing its role as a hub for transformative change in the air travel ecosystem. ADR recently launched the fourth edition of its international ‘Call4Startups’, continuing its mission to transform the aviation sector through bold collaboration with emerging tech […]

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ADR launches fourth ‘Call4Startups’ – seeking visionary innovators

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – 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 and explains how startups can develop a […]

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FTE EMEA Innovate Awards and Startup Innovation Award winners

Our best-ever Future Travel Experience event in Europe – the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing (Dublin, 10-12 June 2025) – concluded with the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards. These landmark awards are truly unique and are the industry’s definitive innovation platform. For the third time, airlines and airports competed head-to-head with their peers, […]

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