Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new Revision of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Aircrew. This Revision from August 2023 incorporates: The EAR for Aircrew are available for free download on the EASA website as pdf, online dynamic publications with filters and search functions for simple navigation with computers, tablets, and mobiles, as […]

COLOGNE, Aug 31 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. “I am happy to release this Opinion to the European Commission, which is […]

COLOGNE, Aug 31, 2023 – Luc Tytgat has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with effect from September 1, 2023. Tytgat replaces Patrick Ky, who is leaving the Agency at the expiry of his second 5-year mandate. Tytgat joined EASA as Director of Strategy and Safety Management in January […]

Hamad Airport is aiming to provide “a seamless and convenient arrival experience” by implementing several procedures to welcome travellers, including use of e-gates and various transport connections. Hamad International Airport is aiming to provide “a seamless and convenient arrival experience” by implementing several procedures to welcome travellers. For example, to ensure the convenience of passengers, […]

airBaltic has announced that during the first half of 2023 total revenue from ancillary products increased by 39%, as it aims to offer services “to enhance passenger comfort and the whole flight experience”. airBaltic has announced that during the first half of 2023 the airline’s most popular ancillary products were checked baggage, advanced seat reservation, and […]

Malaysia Airlines has selected Viasat Inc to outfit its new Boeing 737-8 fleet with a wireless IFE system. It will also introduce high-quality connectivity to deliver “exceptional onboard experiences”. Malaysia Airlines has selected Viasat Inc to outfit its new Boeing 737-8 fleet with a wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. In the pipeline as part of […]

Changi Airports International has signed a passenger-focused agreement with Cairo Airport Company, seeking to implement impactful solutions to improve the passenger experience at Cairo International Airport. Changi Airports International (Changi Airport Group is a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) has signed a passenger-focused agreement with Cairo Airport Company, which […]

Munich Airport is taking an ecosystem approach to digital transformation. Ahead of his participation in the Future Airports conference at FTE Global (Los Angeles, 19-21 September 2023), Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Security Officer, explains how Munich Airport is approaching digitalisation of the passenger journey and the innovative technologies being explored. Register […]

Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s new venture Swifty is an AI assistant that aims to transform business travel booking into a fast, efficient experience. It autonomously manages all steps within the chat interface. Lufthansa Innovation Hub newly-launched venture Swifty is an AI assistant that aims to transform the business travel booking process into a fast and efficient […]

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group, has purchased 30 new lifting aids as it continues to improve working conditions in the baggage hall. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group, has purchased 30 new lifting aids as it […]