Lufthansa expands long-haul Business Class culinary offering

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 […]

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European Commission publishes legislation to enhance global aviation harmonisation

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 […]

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Dublin Airport continues rollout of new 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 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 […]

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Leeds Bradford Airport begins new terminal regeneration

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 […]

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EASA and DGAC Chile sign Working Arrangement

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. […]

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Manchester Airport launches new baggage system

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 […]

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Cathay Pacific enhances CX with all-new Premium Economy cabin

Cathay Pacific has unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the cabin aims to set a new standard for comfort and privacy. Cathay Pacific has fully unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the new Premium Economy […]

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Latest developments in the Middle East

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on civil aviation following the spike in military exchanges between Iran and Israel on April 13-14, 2024.All affected airspaces (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran) were closed by the relevant airspace owners […]

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BEUMER Group introduces innovation for hand baggage screening

BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors. BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner […]

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easyJet and Bristol Airport collaborate on hydrogen refuelling trial

A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been completed at Bristol Airport – the first trial of its kind at a major UK airport. A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport […]

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