Delta begins rolling out free WiFi on long-haul international routes

Delta Air Lines has started rolling out fast, free WiFi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes, as it aims to bring reliable, streaming quality connectivity to its entire global fleet for free. Delta Air Lines has started rolling out fast, free WiFi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes – a major […]

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Riyadh’s new KSIA announces strategic partnerships

Riyadh’s new King Salman International Airport has announced partnerships with four design and engineering companies as it enters a new phase of development and plans a unique travel experience. King Salman International Airport Development Company has announced the signing of strategic partnership contracts with four leading local and international companies in the fields of architecture, […]

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Azul to equip A330-900neos with Viasat inflight connectivity

Azul is to equip seven aircraft in its new A330-900neo fleet with Viasat’s Ka-band inflight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year for enhanced customer satisfaction. Azul is to equip seven aircraft in its new Airbus A330-900neo fleet with Viasat’s Ka-band inflight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to […]

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Long Beach Airport’s Historic Terminal reopens following renovation

Long Beach Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place at Long Beach Convention Center on 28-30 October 2024 – has opened its renovated Historic Terminal building. Long Beach Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place at Long Beach Convention Center on 28-30 […]

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SFO launches $2.6bn Terminal 3 West Modernization project

San Francisco International Airport has launched the $2.6 billion Terminal 3 West Modernization project, with the expansion expected to open in fall 2027 and “create an extraordinary airport experience”. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has launched the Terminal 3 West Modernization, a $2.6 billion construction project that will renovate the existing 650,000 square foot western […]

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PDX Next program reimagining facilities with innovative tech

The first phase of the transformative $2.15 billion PDX Next program at Portland International Airport (PDX) was completed last week with the opening of the upgraded main terminal, while Phase 2 will be finalised in early 2026. In this deep-dive interview ahead of his participation at FTE Global – the ‘CES of Aviation’ taking place […]

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Air India introduces Vista wireless IFE service powered by Bluebox

Air India has launched the Vista wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) service – powered by Bluebox – across its existing widebody fleet to provide uninterrupted entertainment and enhance overall CX. Air India has launched the Vista wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) service – powered by Bluebox – across its existing widebody fleet to provide customers with uninterrupted entertainment. […]

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Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero

Alaska Airlines has invested in JetZero to advance innovative aircraft tech. Corporate Partners of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub will have an opportunity to tour JetZero’s Hangar at Long Beach Airport ahead of FTE Global 2024. Alaska Airlines has announced an investment in JetZero, a pioneering company developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) […]

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CVG, Air Canada, Avianca, GOL and Schiphol discuss accessibility

Accessibility is undoubtedly an important topic right now and features in FTE’s ‘12 technology and CX trends that can enhance airline and airport operations in 2024’. In part 1 of our focus on accessibility, Hannah Meredith, Senior Manager of Strategic Innovation, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport; Kerianne Wilson, Director, Customer Accessibility, Air Canada; Michael Swiatek, Global Chief […]

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HKIA launches Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service

Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service as a further development of HKIA’s Flight Token smart technology for “an even more efficient departure experience”. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has launched a Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service. A development of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) Flight Token smart technology, the […]

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