Category: Travel

Budapest Airport has confirmed the addition of its sixth Chinese destination on its route map as Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines, will be expanding its network with the recommencement of a Xi’an service from the Hungarian gateway for the summer season. Commencing on 22 June, the carrier will operate a weekly round-trip […]

Cologne, April 22, 2024 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the first EU Aviation Fuel Stakeholders Forum on April 18-19, 2024. The event marked the launch of a network of European fuel stakeholders to strengthen cooperation in Europe, with the aspiration of optimising the jet fuel composition to respond to environmental challenges. […]

In a significant next step on its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Issue 2 of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This second issue offers the potential to enhance four aviation pillars – safety, efficiency, sustainability, and passenger experience – and positions […]

Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport as part of its commitment to sustainability and developing HKIA into the world’s greenest airport. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has launched a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as part of its commitment to […]

This second report on ‘Abstraction Layer’, delivered by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency – Federal Aviation Administration (EASA-FAA) Task Force ‘Abstraction Layer’ complements the already published report, which proposed a set of 20 criteria for the assessment of the candidate alternate standard. This new report describes the EASA and FAA regulatory framework, proposes a […]

Fiji Airways is investing in new, cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as part of efforts to further optimise operational performance and provide a seamless travel experience for passengers. Fiji Airways is committed to further optimising its operational performance and providing a seamless travel experience for passengers. It has partnered with Assaia to acquire its cutting-edge […]

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has welcomed a new investment partnership by Global Infrastructure Partners and VINCI Airports. VINCI Airports will acquire 50.01% of EDI, with a focus on “continually improving CX”. Edinburgh Airport has welcomed a new investment partnership announced by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and VINCI Airports (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation […]

Avinor – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) – has developed a high-level strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure in the coming years, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront. In this interview, ahead of his participation at the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit (Pittsburgh, 14-16 May 2024), […]

Hawaiian Airlines has introduced its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, into service with an island-inspired cabin design, providing passengers “with an unforgettable Hawaii travel experience”. Hawaiian Airlines has introduced its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, into service. The moment passengers step onboard, they are immersed in an island-inspired cabin design. The 34 Leihōkū […]

Aer Lingus – a member of IAG (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024) – has launched a new summer menu and expanded its IFE library. Aer Lingus – a member of International Airlines Group (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE […]