Alaska Airlines launches new subscription service – Alaska Access

Alaska Airlines is launching a new subscription programme for price-conscious travellers – Alaska Access – as it responds to the continued shift in consumer demand for personalised and tailored experiences. Alaska Airlines is launching a new subscription programme for savvy, price-conscious travellers designed to save them time and money throughout the year. Travellers can sign […]

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EASA publishes study on wind turbine impact on aviation safety

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a study on the impacts of wind turbines on aviation safety. The final report assessed the safety risks posed by wind turbines near aerodromes and air routes, and the effectiveness of the existing mitigations, and proposes regulatory improvements on the detection, lighting and marking of wind […]

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WHILL and Envoy Air announce autonomous mobility services

WHILL and Envoy Air – a subsidiary of American Airlines Group – have announced the first commercial installations of an autonomous mobility service within the American Airlines terminals at LAX and MIA. WHILL, Inc. and Envoy Air – a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group – have announced the first commercial installations of an autonomous […]

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Royal Schiphol Group trials electric self-driving airside buses

Royal Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is testing electric self-driving buses as part of its vision to achieve a fully autonomous ground operation by 2050. Royal Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is testing the use […]

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EASA publishes Revision from March 2024 of Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Controllers

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published Revision from March 2024 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Controllers’ Licensing and Certification (Regulation (EU) 2015/340) (EAR for ATCO) incorporating the following regulatory material: The EAR for ATCO are available for free download on the EASA website: as pdf; as online dynamic publications with […]

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Uber-style platform helping to solve accessibility issues at airports

Accessibility is undoubtedly an important topic right now and features in FTE’s ‘12 technology and CX trends that can enhance airline and airport operations in 2024’. Progressive airports and airlines are exploring tech-focused solutions to enhance accessibility, such as the Ostrum platform – an Uber-style service designed to solve many of the issues currently experienced […]

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Florian Guillermet starts new role as EASA Executive Director from start of April

COLOGNE, March 28, 2024 – Florian Guillermet will take up his role as Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency from April 1, 2024 following his selection by the EASA Management Board on December 13, 2023.  Guillermet moves to EASA directly from France’s DSNA, where he had served as Director Air Navigation Services […]

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Cathay Pacific reinforces commitment to enhancing inflight dining

Cathay Pacific is reinforcing its commitment to memorable dining experiences by collaborating with JIA Group’s Michelin-starred French restaurant Louise to bring onboard its fresh take on French cuisine. Cathay Pacific is reinforcing its commitment to memorable dining experiences by collaborating with JIA Group’s Michelin-starred French restaurant Louise to bring onboard its fresh take on traditional […]

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Qatar Airways GCEO outlines vision including new First Class

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. This includes the introduction of new First Class cabins on some of its fleet. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major […]

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Schiphol upgrades Lounge 2 with arrival of new luxury concepts

Schiphol is redeveloping Lounge 2 for passengers mainly flying to destinations outside Europe. The catering and retail area is getting a new layout, with the passenger experience at the heart of the project. Schiphol is redeveloping Lounge 2, the area located after the security check for passengers mainly flying to destinations outside Europe. The catering […]

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