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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Jonair and Ink Innovation collaborate on better check-in & boarding

Swedish airline Jonair is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance check-in and boarding processes. Swedish airline Jonair Affärsflyg AB is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance Jonair’s check-in and […]

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Alaska Airlines adds exclusive beer to premium beverage line-up

Alaska Airlines is serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier and offered complimentary in First and Premium Class, and for purchase in the Main Cabin and select lounges. Photo: Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is now serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier by Seattle-based […]

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Royal Brunei Airlines enhances passenger comfort with 787 order

Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will purchase four Boeing 787s to renew its widebody fleet. Selection of the 787-9 supports the airline’s sustainability goals and focus on passenger comfort and innovation. Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will purchase four Boeing 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet. Its selection of the 787-9 supports […]

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Glasgow Airport launches digital twin funding competition

Glasgow Airport, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, has launched the Living Lab Digital Twin Competition, with the aim of developing digital twin technologies in a live aviation environment. Glasgow Airport, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, has launched the Living Lab Digital Twin Competition, which will make up to £70,000 available to a company […]

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