EASA launches new initiative to tackle impact of climate change on flight safety

COLOGNE, November 9 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has kicked off a new initiative to better understand the effects of climate change on aviation, so as to equip the industry and aviation authorities to cope better with these changes and thus ensure aviation maintains its high level of safety. The European Network […]

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FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 winners announced

The most pioneering airlines and airports in Asia-Pacific were recognised at the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 ceremony, sponsored by AERQ. The winners were announced on 8 November during FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. 20 leading airlines and airports from across the region were […]

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EASA updates SIB on GNSS Outage and Alterations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Outage and Alterations Leading to Navigation / Surveillance Degradation. SIB 2022-02 was first published on March 17, 2022 and then updated to Revision 1 (R1) on February 17, 2023. Revision 2 has been published today, […]

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Air New Zealand opens fully redesigned premium check-in at AKL

Air New Zealand has opened the new-look premium check-in at AKL. The space has been fully redesigned to deliver an enhanced premium travel experience for customers from the moment they step through the door. Air New Zealand has opened the new-look premium check-in at Auckland Airport. The space has been fully redesigned to deliver an […]

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Saudia partners with Intigral to enhance IFE and further enrich CX

Saudia has partnered with Intigral, a leading digital entertainment provider in the MENA region and a subsidiary of stc Group, to stream its TV content onboard, as it aims to “enrich the travel experience”. The agreement was signed by Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO, Saudia, and Markus Golder, CEO, Intigral. Saudia has signed a partnership with […]

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Korean Air continues fleet modernisation for enhanced CX

Korean Air has ordered 20 additional A321neos as part of the airline’s fleet modernisation plans, with “contemporary design, advanced technology, and spacious interior to redefine the travel experience”. Korean Air has placed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of the airline’s fleet modernisation plans. The airline’s A321neo is a single-aisle aircraft […]

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Changi Airport fully reopens refreshed Terminal 2 elevating CX

Changi Airport (a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) has fully reopened Terminal 2, following 3.5 years of expansion to “elevate the Changi Experience to new heights”. At the heart of T2’s departure hall is a 14m-tall digital display, dubbed ‘The Wonderfall’. Changi Airport (a Headline Partner of FTE APEX […]

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Kaunas Airport installing next-gen aviation security scanners

Kaunas Airport is installing next-gen aviation security scanners and baggage handling lines. The three CT scanners in the departures zone will be in place in November, with testing planned during December. Kaunas Airport is installing next-gen aviation security scanners and baggage handling lines. The three CT scanners in the departures zone will be in place […]

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London Stansted to “transform airport experience” with extension

London Stansted has received planning permission to extend its terminal building, transforming the airport experience at every step of the journey from check-in on departure to immigration on arrival. London Stansted Airport has received planning permission to extend its terminal building. The extension will transform the airport experience and provide capacity to accommodate growth towards the airport’s approved […]

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Brisbane Airport embarks on biggest ever transformation

Brisbane Airport is embarking on its biggest ever transformation, with a $5 billion Future BNE investment programme to create a better airport experience. Future BNE includes upgrades to the Domestic Terminal, International Terminal and continued planning for a new Terminal 3 Precinct. Brisbane Airport is embarking on its biggest ever transformation, with a $5 billion Future […]

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