FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 in pictures

FTE APEX Asia Expo – the region’s largest free-to-attend passenger experience and business performance expo for the air transport industry – returned to the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, on 8-9 November 2023. This year’s event – delivered with the support of Headline Partners Changi Airport Group, Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance and […]

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EASA monitoring situation regarding possible eruption of Icelandic volcano Fagradalsfjall

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is monitoring the situation in Iceland with respect to the potential eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano. In the event of an eruption and development of an ash cloud, the Agency will work with other aviation actors to assess the impact for aviation and make recommendations accordingly. Air operations were […]

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Save the date: Workshop on RefuelEU Aviation environmental labelling scheme – 22nd & 23rd January 2024

We will be convening a first workshop of the ReFuelEU Aviation environmental labelling scheme, with airlines and online travel agents, on the 22nd & 23rd January 2024, in our Headquarters in Cologne (Germany). The aim is to exchange on the status, the methodology, data ingestion and treatment as well as the integration of the labelling […]

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Hidden miracles from biblical to modern times by hiking in the Holy Land

I follow a path down the side of a hill, overgrown with lush, green grass. To my surprise, there are wildflowers here, lots of them. I breathe in deeply, and a mixture of wet air and flower scent enters my lungs. Looking around, I see purple lupines about to open, vibrant red anemones, delicate […]

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EASA launches new initiative to tackle impact of climate change on flight safety

COLOGNE, November 9 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has kicked off a new initiative to better understand the effects of climate change on aviation, so as to equip the industry and aviation authorities to cope better with these changes and thus ensure aviation maintains its high level of safety. The European Network […]

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FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 winners announced

The most pioneering airlines and airports in Asia-Pacific were recognised at the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 ceremony, sponsored by AERQ. The winners were announced on 8 November during FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. 20 leading airlines and airports from across the region were […]

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EASA updates SIB on GNSS Outage and Alterations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Outage and Alterations Leading to Navigation / Surveillance Degradation. SIB 2022-02 was first published on March 17, 2022 and then updated to Revision 1 (R1) on February 17, 2023. Revision 2 has been published today, […]

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Air New Zealand opens fully redesigned premium check-in at AKL

Air New Zealand has opened the new-look premium check-in at AKL. The space has been fully redesigned to deliver an enhanced premium travel experience for customers from the moment they step through the door. Air New Zealand has opened the new-look premium check-in at Auckland Airport. The space has been fully redesigned to deliver an […]

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Saudia partners with Intigral to enhance IFE and further enrich CX

Saudia has partnered with Intigral, a leading digital entertainment provider in the MENA region and a subsidiary of stc Group, to stream its TV content onboard, as it aims to “enrich the travel experience”. The agreement was signed by Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO, Saudia, and Markus Golder, CEO, Intigral. Saudia has signed a partnership with […]

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Korean Air continues fleet modernisation for enhanced CX

Korean Air has ordered 20 additional A321neos as part of the airline’s fleet modernisation plans, with “contemporary design, advanced technology, and spacious interior to redefine the travel experience”. Korean Air has placed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of the airline’s fleet modernisation plans. The airline’s A321neo is a single-aisle aircraft […]

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