Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the updated Easy Access Rules for Normal-Category Aeroplanes (CS-23) — Revision from December 2023. This publication incorporates ED Decision 2023/002/R with the objective to incorporate 6 new and 23 revised consensus standards that were issued by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International. Those […]

Sydney Airport has opened Australia’s first domestic airport terminal department store concept in T2 and T3, in collaboration with Heinemann, “to create a world-class passenger experience for travellers”. Australia’s first domestic airport terminal department store concept in Sydney Airport’s Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, a Heinemann exclusive, is now open. The concept spans a total […]

COLOGNE, December 11, 2023 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a digital space for the exchange of information on air taxis and drones. This will create transparency and thus reassure citizens that their concerns about the introduction of these services in Europe’s cities are being fully addressed. “Today’s launch is the […]

Karine Guenan, Head of ZEROe Ecosystem at Airbus; Christian Kunsch, Managing Director, Hamburg Airport; Nicole Dreyer-Langlet, responsible for research and technology within the executive board of Airbus Germany; and Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO, Hamburg Airport. Photo: Oliver Sorg Hamburg Airport is the first in Germany to join the international network for future hydrogen hubs. The goal […]

Air New Zealand has announced the ALIA as the airline’s first purchase of a next-generation aircraft in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme. Designed by BETA Technologies, it will join the fleet in 2026. Air New Zealand has announced the ALIA as the airline’s first purchase of a next-generation aircraft in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme. Designed […]

American Airlines is extending its relationship with Intelsat, with the plan to install new high-speed WiFi capability on nearly 500 regional aircraft beginning next year. American Airlines is extending its relationship with Intelsat, with the plan to install new high-speed WiFi capability on nearly 500 regional aircraft beginning next year. The airline currently makes high-speed […]

VINCI Airports has inaugurated the renovated international terminal at Kansai International Airport (KIX). The major renovation is designed to enhance the passenger experience, as well as to increase the surface dedicated to international travel. VINCI Airports has inaugurated the renovated international terminal at Kansai International Airport (KIX). The major renovation is designed to enhance the […]

Jewel Changi Airport has unveiled a new retail cluster designed as a hub for discovering Singapore brands. Changi Airport Group is a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 19-20 November 2024). Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) has unveiled a new retail cluster specially designed as a hub for ‘Discovering the Best of Singapore Brands’. […]

It has been announced that Alaska Airlines is to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at $1.9 billion. There are also plans to “accelerate investments in guest experience and technology”. It has been announced that Alaska Airlines is to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at $1.9 billion. The combined company will unlock […]

Branchspace was a Silver Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023. In this video interview, Ursula Silling, CEO, Branchspace, shares her perspective on new ideas and opportunities to enhance e-commerce, ancillary revenue and retail in air transport, as well as the recently-announced partnership to implement a new digital retailing platform for Oman Air. […]