Dublin Airport continues rollout of new security scanning technology

Dublin Airport – a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – is accelerating the rollout of new and improved security scanning technology. Dublin Airport – a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – is accelerating […]

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Leeds Bradford Airport begins new terminal regeneration

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has started construction on its new terminal regeneration. The £100 million development, known as LBA:REGEN, will transform LBA’s existing terminal building and CX. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration with a ground-breaking ceremony. The privately-funded £100 million development, known as […]

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EASA and DGAC Chile sign Working Arrangement

On April 12, 2024, and in the context of the FIDAE fair held in Santiago (Chile), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of Chile have signed a Working Arrangement, to reinforce their partnership and to work towards the achievement of common safety and environmental protection standards. […]

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Manchester Airport launches new baggage system

Manchester Airport (MAN) has installed a one-of-a-kind baggage system from Vanderlande in Terminal 2. Both MAN and Vanderlande are Airport Lab Network Partners of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group. Manchester Airport – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) – has installed a new baggage system in Terminal 2 as […]

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Cathay Pacific enhances CX with all-new Premium Economy cabin

Cathay Pacific has unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the cabin aims to set a new standard for comfort and privacy. Cathay Pacific has fully unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the new Premium Economy […]

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Latest developments in the Middle East

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on civil aviation following the spike in military exchanges between Iran and Israel on April 13-14, 2024.All affected airspaces (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran) were closed by the relevant airspace owners […]

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BEUMER Group introduces innovation for hand baggage screening

BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors. BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner […]

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easyJet and Bristol Airport collaborate on hydrogen refuelling trial

A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been completed at Bristol Airport – the first trial of its kind at a major UK airport. A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport […]

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New Riyadh Airport KSIA’s customer-centric vision

Riyadh’s new King Salman International Airport will be among the world’s biggest when it opens in 2030 and is a key development in the rise of Saudi Arabia’s air transport sector. In this interview, ahead of her participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 11-13 June 2024), Linda Schucroft, Vice President Innovation and […]

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Shortlists announced for FTE World Airline Ancillary & FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2024

We are excited to reveal the shortlists for the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2024. Three airlines and three airports will be recognised during an official awards ceremony on 12 June at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 11-13 June 2024). The FTE World Airline […]

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