Riyadh Air orders 60 next-generation Airbus A321s

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 […]

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Changi Airport to invest S$3bn over next six years for smoother CX

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 […]

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AECOM’s dynamic approach to terminal planning, design & delivery

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 […]

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Austin-Bergstrom awarded funding towards new Concourse B

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 […]

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Korean Air extends IFE partnership with Spafax

Korean Air has extended its longstanding inflight entertainment partnership with Spafax – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November – to deliver tailored and effective content. Korean Air has extended its longstanding inflight entertainment (IFE) partnership with Spafax – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November […]

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Changi Airport introduces immersive Hello Kitty experience

Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has introduced an immersive Hello Kitty experience for the fifth edition of the Changi Festive Village. Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has introduced an immersive Hello Kitty experience for the […]

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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What Europeans Need to Know

In a major development for European travelers, the UK is set to introduce a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, which will require travelers from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), and other visa-exempt countries to apply for travel authorization before entering the UK. This system is expected to go into effect in 2025, bringing […]

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Delta Digital ID expands to Salt Lake City hub

Delta has expanded its Digital ID touchless airport technology to Salt Lake City Airport. Developed in close collaboration with the TSA, Delta Digital ID uses biometric facial matching for a seamless experience. Delta has expanded its Digital ID touchless airport technology to Salt Lake City Airport. Developed in close collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration […]

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Hong Kong International Airport developing Airport City

Airport Authority Hong Kong is developing the Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport into a new, “world-leading landmark”. The aim is to drive economic development and create “a distinct tourist hotspot”. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is developing the Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) into a new, “world-leading landmark” that integrates […]

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Singapore Airlines to elevate premium CX with A350 cabin retrofit

Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900s. Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion in a […]

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