Author: Ross Falconer

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has opened a new section of Lounge 1 after a major redevelopment, “with quality and experience being the focus”. Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has opened a new section of Lounge 1 […]

Qantas has unveiled new Economy seats with larger entertainment screens to feature across its A330s as part of a major refurbishment programme, as it “completely rethinks the inflight experience”. Qantas has unveiled new Economy seats with larger entertainment screens that will feature across the airline’s Airbus A330s, which operate international flights to Hong Kong, 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. Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, has announced an order for 60 next-generation Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft in the […]

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – will invest S$3 billion over the next six years in Terminals 1 to 4 for a smoother passenger experience. Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – will invest S$3 billion […]

AECOM was a Platinum Sponsor of FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – which took place in Long Beach on 28-30 October 2024. An undoubted highlight of the event was the FTE Airport Design & Development Think Tank, Captained by Yvonne Bilshausen, SVP | Global Head of Aviation, Architecture + Engineering, AECOM. In this […]

Austin-Bergstrom Airport has been awarded $33.27 million from the FAA’s Airport Terminal Program. This will support the airport’s new Concourse B project for an “authentic Central Texas experience”. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has been awarded $33.27 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. The awarded […]