Berlin Brandenburg Airport introduces BER Biometrics

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is offering passengers an additional digital service: BER Biometrics means all travellers can now use various stations when departing from Terminal 1 via facial recognition. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is offering passengers an additional digital service: BER Biometrics means all travellers can now use various stations when departing from Terminal 1 via facial […]

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Schiphol testing ‘super battery’ in step towards energy storage

Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is taking a major step towards energy storage and the further electrification of ground equipment by trialling an Iron Flow Battery. Photo: Roger Cremers Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is taking a major […]

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MUC, Lufthansa and Miles & More form unique partnership

Heiko Reitz, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa; Johann-Philipp Bruns, Managing Director, Miles & More GmbH; and Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer, Munich Airport. Photo: Munich Airport Munich Airport and Lufthansa have launched a new partnership with Miles & More. This unique cooperation between an airport, an airline and a loyalty program offers travellers and visitors […]

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EASA updates Safety Information Bulletin on global navigation satellite system outages and alterations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) on ‘‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Outages and Alterations Leading to Communication / Navigation / Surveillance Degradation’’. The second revision of this SIB was published to warn operators about interference with navigation systems caused by spoofing and jamming of signals, particularly […]

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Schiphol, Avinor, Incheon and nlmtd discuss new BOOST initiative

Royal Schiphol Group, Avinor, Incheon International Airport Corporation and innovation consultancy firm nlmtd, officially unveiled a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation at the recent co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events. The BOOST initiative has been developed in partnership with Future Travel Experience (FTE) […]

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United Airlines now texting live radar maps and using AI to keep travellers informed during weather delays

As part of efforts to communicate to customers in real-time, United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is using AI tools to send travellers information about their trip. As part of efforts to communicate to customers in real-time, United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, […]

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Introducing the rebranded FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group

As part of Future Travel Experience’s commitment to the continuous growth of the FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group, we are thrilled to announce its rebranding to the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group. This new identity reflects our broadened focus and commitment to inclusivity, now extending our platform to all relevant industry stakeholders, […]

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EASA updated Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from July 2024 of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection to introduce:  Part 21 Light requirements; information security risks requirements; the definition of complex motor-powered aircraft; and the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM). The EAR for Initial Airworthiness and […]

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EU and ICAO enhance Memorandum of Cooperation to support technical cooperation in aviation worldwide

The European Union (EU) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed a new Annex to their Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish a strong partnership in supporting technical cooperation projects globally. ICAO and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the EU’s technical arm on aviation safety and environmental protection, pledged to reinforce […]

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Leeds Bradford Airport transforms CX with next-gen security

Leeds Bradford Airport is transforming CX with new, cutting-edge security scanners. The next-generation screening technology enables travellers to leave liquids and large electronic items in their bags. Leeds Bradford Airport is transforming the passenger experience with the deployment of new, cutting-edge security scanners. The introduction of the latest next-generation screening technology enables travellers to leave […]

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