Schiphol testing 10 autonomous wheelchairs from WHILL

Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has begun testing 10 autonomous wheelchairs made by WHILL – an exhibitor at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024. Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has begun a year-long test of […]

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Jewel Changi Airport and Trip.com enter three-year partnership

Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore’s iconic lifestyle destination, and Trip.com, a leading player in the global travel industry, have announced a strategic three-year partnership aimed at promoting travel. Changi Airport Group is a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024. Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore’s iconic lifestyle destination, and […]

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Qatar Airways SVP on redefining pre-travel experience with AI

Qatar Airways is integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance its digital brand experience. This includes redefining the pre-travel experience with Sama 2.0, the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) flight attendant, and QVerse – its virtual travel experience platform. In this deep-dive interview ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on […]

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Cathay Pacific expands complimentary WiFi

Cathay Pacific has expanded its complimentary WiFi for customers travelling in First or Business Class. Hear more from Cathay Pacific at FTE Global, taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Cathay Pacific has expanded its complimentary WiFi service for customers travelling in First or Business Class in the latest enhancement to the airline’s […]

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SAS officially joins SkyTeam global airline alliance

SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam alliance. It will contribute to the alliance’s strategic focus on operational synergies and sustainability, while also “elevating the travel experience for passengers”. SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance. It will contribute to the alliance’s strategic focus on operational synergies and sustainability. SAS customers will also benefit […]

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London City Airport enhances F&B offer with new restaurant

London City Airport, in partnership with SSP Group, has opened a new restaurant in the departure lounge, as it “builds on our commitment to providing one of London’s best passenger experiences”. London City Airport, in partnership with SSP Group, has opened a new restaurant – Hithes – in its departure lounge. The restaurant takes its name […]

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London Gatwick Airport enhances accessibility with detailed guides

London Gatwick Airport has partnered with AccessAble to launch a series of free, bespoke Detailed Access Guides, helping passengers navigate more easily, safely and confidently through the airport. London Gatwick Airport has partnered with AccessAble to launch a series of bespoke Detailed Access Guides, helping passengers navigate more easily, safely and confidently through the airport. […]

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EASA mandates inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines

COLOGNE, September 5, 2024 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated inspections on the Airbus A350-1000 fleet, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, as a precautionary measure following a serious incident concerning a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong earlier this week. In an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0174-E, EASA mandated a […]

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Carrasco International Airport introduces virtual queuing technology

Carrasco International Airport has implemented virtual queuing technology from Copenhagen Optimization – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Carrasco International Airport has implemented virtual queuing technology from Copenhagen Optimization – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles […]

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EASA publishes new AMC and GM to SERA harmonising global aviation legislation

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Amendment 7 of Issue 1 of the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to the Standardised European Rules of the Air (AMC & GM to SERA) stemming solely from the maintenance of the SERA regulatory framework. Decisions 2024/006/R, 2024/007/R, and 2024/008/R introduce the new set […]

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