Sofia Airport invests in state-of-the-art baggage management solution – “a major leap in terms of passenger service”

Sofia Airport has signed a contract with Alstef Group – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – for a completely new baggage handling system. The agreement was signed by Nicolas Breton, CEO, Alstef Group and Jesus Caballero, CEO, Sofia Airport. Sofia Airport has signed a contract with Alstef Group – a Partner of […]

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daa unveils improvement plan for Dublin Airport passengers

Kenny Jacobs, CEO, daa: “We’ve listened to our passengers’ feedback, and we’re focusing on improving the things that matter most to them. This summer, our passengers can expect to see more staff, shorter queues, more seats, new family seating zones and less clutter across the airport.” daa has unveiled a 15-point improvement plan for passengers […]

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Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport investing in digital solutions

Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is partnering with SITA to deliver digital solutions to reduce costs and enhance efficiency with new passenger, baggage, and operational IT systems. Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is partnering with SITA to deliver new digital solutions to reduce operational costs while supporting improved aircraft turnaround performance. This includes SITA providing […]

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HK Express installs new Recaro seating on the A321neo

HK Express is enhancing the passenger experience onboard its A321neo aircraft with new Recaro SL3710 seating. The SL3710 was customised for HK Express with an artificial leather dress cover and advertising frame on the backrest. HK Express is enhancing the passenger experience onboard its A321neo aircraft with new Recaro SL3710 seating. It is the first-ever […]

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EASA boosts partnerships with Academia with first European_Academia @EASA conference

Cologne, March 28, 2023 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recognised four doctorate students at the first edition of the European_Academia @EASA conference 2023. The conference marks an important step for EASA in building closer relations with academia and promoting links between academia and industry. The two-day conference was part of an initiative […]

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FTE Airline Transformation Power List EMEA 2023 unveiled

Future Travel Experience is excited to unveil the FTE Airline Transformation Power List EMEA 2023. Here we shine a light on those who are pioneering new approaches that have the potential to improve travel for passengers and make the industry safer, more efficient and commercially successful. The EMEA edition champions the most transformative change enablers […]

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Summer flights to new European destinations to begin in May

The Ophir Tours company will operate seasonal flights for the coming summer to three destinations in Europe: Bratislava in Slovakia, Trieste in Italy and Bansko in Bulgaria. The flights to Bratislava will be scheduled between June 7 and October 4 and will operate weekly on Wednesdays by Cyprus Airways. The price will begin at EURO […]

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Avinor begins construction of new Bodø Airport

Mayor of Bodø Ida Pinnerød, Avinor CEO Abraham Foss, and Minister of Transport and Communications Jon-Ivar Nygård, were present at the ceremony at the location for the new airport. Photo: Øystein Løwer / Avinor Avinor has signed agreements enabling construction of the new Bodø Airport, with a ground-breaking ceremony having taken place. The modern new […]

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YVR and Unity commercialising Digital Twin platform

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Unity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to commercialise YVR’s Digital Twin for the global aviation industry. This strategic collaboration aims to bring YVR’s Digital Twin model to the broader aviation market, so other airports can advance their digital transformation. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Unity have signed a Memorandum of […]

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Hamburg Airport testing ‘intelligent’ cabin baggage trolleys

Frederic Laguens, Implementation Project Manager, Intelligent Track Systems; Giovanni Moscioni, Project Manager Consultant, Global Airport Passenger Services S.A.; Jens Freudenmann, Business Support, Hamburg Airport; and Lutz Deubel, Head of Center Management, Hamburg Airport. Photo: Oliver Sorg Hamburg Airport is testing smart cabin baggage trolleys from Intelligent Track Systems (ITS), which feature an interactive display that […]

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