Category: Travel

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has welcomed a new investment partnership by Global Infrastructure Partners and VINCI Airports. VINCI Airports will acquire 50.01% of EDI, with a focus on “continually improving CX”. Edinburgh Airport has welcomed a new investment partnership announced by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and VINCI Airports (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation […]

Avinor – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) – has developed a high-level strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure in the coming years, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront. In this interview, ahead of his participation at the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit (Pittsburgh, 14-16 May 2024), […]

Hawaiian Airlines has introduced its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, into service with an island-inspired cabin design, providing passengers “with an unforgettable Hawaii travel experience”. Hawaiian Airlines has introduced its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, into service. The moment passengers step onboard, they are immersed in an island-inspired cabin design. The 34 Leihōkū […]

Aer Lingus – a member of IAG (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024) – has launched a new summer menu and expanded its IFE library. Aer Lingus – a member of International Airlines Group (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE […]

Lufthansa is adding to the culinary offering in Business Class on long-haul flights, including exclusive bread, as a further step towards the “goal of creating a whole new level of excitement for guests.” Lufthansa is adding to the culinary offering in Business Class on long-haul flights. “The entire Lufthansa team is proud to present our […]

On April 11, 2024, the European Commission published a set of Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) requirements harmonising the EU and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulatory frameworks, to ensure a high uniform level of aviation safety in Europe and globally. The amending regulations, based on European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Opinion […]

Dublin Airport – a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – is accelerating the rollout of new and improved security scanning technology. Dublin Airport – a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – is accelerating […]

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has started construction on its new terminal regeneration. The £100 million development, known as LBA:REGEN, will transform LBA’s existing terminal building and CX. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration with a ground-breaking ceremony. The privately-funded £100 million development, known as […]

On April 12, 2024, and in the context of the FIDAE fair held in Santiago (Chile), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of Chile have signed a Working Arrangement, to reinforce their partnership and to work towards the achievement of common safety and environmental protection standards. […]

Manchester Airport (MAN) has installed a one-of-a-kind baggage system from Vanderlande in Terminal 2. Both MAN and Vanderlande are Airport Lab Network Partners of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group. Manchester Airport – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) – has installed a new baggage system in Terminal 2 as […]