Category: Travel

The European Commission and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have updated the Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for Israel issued on September 28, 2024. The revised CZIB recommends air operators to implement a stringent monitoring process and risk assessment for each flight when intending to operate within the airspace of Israel. The recommendation is […]

Following the publication of NPA 2023-02 and the EASA-EUROCONTROL Workshop on 20-21 November 2023 about the introduction of competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) in air traffic controller (ATCO) training, EASA published today its Opinion No 06/2024, which is submitted to the European Commission. The Opinion sets performance standards for the initial training of the next […]

At the epicentre of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024, will be the region’s largest and most respected innovation competition – the FTE APAC Innovate Awards. There are three awards categories: Air India, Malaysia Aviation Group and Lufthansa Innovation Hub are shortlisted for Most Innovative Airline Initiative; Mumbai International […]

Edinburgh Airport has launched a £5.8 million project to redesign its check-in hall. This development will deliver more space for passengers and introduce new self-service technology and digital wayfinding. Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub), has launched a £5.8 million project to […]

Denver Airport has opened its $220 million Concourse A-East expansion in collaboration with Frontier Airlines. The remodelled and expanded space is designed to provide “a great customer experience”. Denver International Airport (DEN) is celebrating the opening of its latest gate expansion area. DEN, along with Denver-based Frontier Airlines, has fully opened a 120,000-square-foot remodelled and […]

Air France is to upgrade its onboard WiFi service with ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity on all aircraft. Hear more from Air France at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Air France is revolutionising its onboard WiFi service. From 2025 onwards, the airline will progressively roll-out an ultra-high-speed […]

Vision-Box – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 – is transforming Indonesia’s busiest airports with a comprehensive biometric roll-out. Vision-Box, an Amadeus Company, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Immigration – Republic of Indonesia and Sinergi Teknoglobal Perkasa, has announced the successful implementation of over 150 biometric […]

Riyadh Air is entering a strategic partnership with FLYR to deliver “a truly personalised and seamless travel experience”. Hear more from Riyadh Air at FTE Global in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, is entering a strategic partnership with FLYR. Through this partnership Riyadh Air will become the […]

Dear industry colleague, I am pleased to personally invite you to join us at Future Travel Experience (FTE) Global, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Los Angeles on 28-30 October. This year’s event promises an incredible lineup, bringing together airports, airlines, ground handlers, vendors, and government representatives to explore […]

FTE Global takes place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 and will be packed with inspirational content. Key sessions will focus on Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics & Digital Identity, Private Networks, Accessibility and much more. In this deep-dive article, the likes of Pittsburgh International Airport, United Airlines, Miami International Airport, Alaska […]