Schiphol, ADR, IndiGo & GMR on power of collaborative innovation

Future Travel Experience (FTE) firmly believes that the best innovation is always collaborative innovation. Our FTE Communities – the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) and World Airport Retailing Working Group – play an important role as catalysts and enablers of industry transformation. In part 1 of our focus on collaborative […]

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EASA publishes final report on the industrialisation of initial trajectory information sharing (AF6)

In February 2021, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2021/116 on the establishment of the Common Project One (CP1), supporting the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) Master Plan. Altogether, 6 ATM functionalities (AFs) requiring synchronised deployment were defined. Five of these ATM Functionalities were assessed as being ready for implementation, however, for […]

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BAGTAG’s first branded web-shop is live with Alaska Airlines

BAGTAG’s first branded web-shop is live with Alaska Airlines in a big step towards increased adoption of electronic bag tags. BAGTAG is a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) and Alaska Airlines is a Partner of the BIWG. BAGTAG’s first airline-branded web-shop is now live with Alaska Airlines. The BAGTAG e-Commerce […]

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Singapore Airlines opens new SilverKris Lounge at Perth Airport

Singapore Airlines ¬– a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has opened a new SilverKris Lounge at Perth Airport for Business Class and qualifying frequent travellers. Singapore Airlines ­– a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024 – has opened a […]

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Changi Airports International to manage Cam Ranh Airport T2

Changi Airports International has signed an agreement to manage Terminal 2 at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Airport. Changi Airport Group is a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024. Changi Airports International (CAI) has signed an agreement to manage Terminal 2 at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR). Changi Airport Group is […]

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Saudia announces new seats for B787 and retrofit of A330 & B777

Saudia has signed a contract with Collins Aerospace as part of its commitment to elevating CX and advancing operational capabilities, including newly designed seats in the airline’s upcoming 787 fleet. Saudia has signed a contract with Collins Aerospace as part of its commitment to elevating the customer experience and advancing operational capabilities. Under the agreement, […]

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SIN, DFW, MIA, MUC and AUS discuss robotics and automation

Robotics technologies and automation have the potential to deliver a range of benefits that significantly enhance operational efficiencies, improve the passenger experience, and deliver on the promise of transformed travel. In part 2 of our extensive focus on robotics and automation – ahead of the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit taking place in Pittsburgh on 14-16 […]

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Leeds Bradford Airport improves catering for lounges

Calum McLaren, Divisional Managing Director, Elior, and John Cunliffe, Commercial and Strategy Director, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) celebrate the brand-new lounge catering services at the LBA launch event. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has appointed international catering operator Elior to provide food and drink services for its lounges. This includes a wider range of options, with […]

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Air India elevates CX with Thales’ AVANT Up IFE solution

Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution for its fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, as it aims to “provide passengers with a unique onboard entertainment system”. Photo: Thales Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution, with the aim to deliver engaging and memorable guest experiences. Thales […]

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