ORD to receive additional $40 million to upgrade CX in T3

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is to receive an additional $40 million in Airport Terminal Program grant funds. The grant will be used to upgrade customer amenities, improve security screening and expand accessibility at Terminal 3. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is to receive an additional $40 million in Airport Terminal Program grant funds from the Bipartisan […]

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New joint venture launches Hong Kong International Airport lounge

Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination at Hong Kong International Airport. Called Kyra, the new lounge is expected to open in summer 2024. Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination […]

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Qatar Airways and gategroup partnership to elevate inflight dining

Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining. They will collaborate on passenger dining experiences, procurement, healthy eating, and sustainability. Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining, structured through a Business Management Agreement that will see collaboration on passenger dining experiences, sourcing […]

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Changi Airport enhancing sustainability with solar panel system

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is installing a new rooftop solar panel system, reducing carbon emissions by 20,000 tonnes each year. Changi Airport Group (CAG) – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has appointed Keppel to design, build, […]

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FRA enhances sustainability and modernises ground power supply

Fraport is enhancing sustainability by overhauling its ground power supply at FRA. It is equipping more aircraft parking positions with ground power connections, with mobile GPUs to be exclusively electric. Fraport is pushing ahead with an overhaul of its ground power supply at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). As part of the Group’s climate protection strategy, the […]

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Kaunas Airport enhances security and CX with next-gen scanners

KUN has installed three CT-based scanners, making the security process faster and more convenient for travellers as they no longer need to remove any electronic devices or liquids from hand luggage. Kaunas Airport has installed three CT-based scanners, making the security process faster and more convenient for travellers as they no longer need to remove […]

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New ACRP project focuses on ‘Airport Common Use Program’

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has released its latest project on ‘Developing a Holistic Airport Common Use Program’. This free resource is ready to help expand the scope of common use. The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) – which is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration and administered by the Transportation Research Board – […]

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daa unveils 20-point plan to accelerate environmental sustainability

daa – operator of ORK and DUB (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024) – has unveiled 20 environmental sustainability initiatives. daa – operator of Cork Airport and Dublin Airport (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, […]

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United adds new corporate partners to Sustainable Flight Fund

United has announced that Air New Zealand, Embraer, and Google have joined its Sustainable Flight Fund to reduce emissions and drive production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel through investments in startups. United has announced that Air New Zealand, Embraer, and Google have joined the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a first-of-its kind effort to […]

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CVG, PIT, ADR and LGW discuss how they are exploring robotics

We are in the middle of a robotics revolution. Robotics technologies and automation can help to solve some of the air transport industry’s biggest challenges, while facilitating more personalised customer experiences and enhancing operational efficiencies. In part 1 of our extensive focus on robotics and automation – ahead of the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit taking […]

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