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REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

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MAG announces £440m investment in final phase of Manchester Airport Transformation Programme

MAG has announced a £440m investment in the final phase of the £1.3bn Manchester Airport Transformation Programme, improving all stages of the passenger journey.

Construction, On the Ground, Terminal Design // Jan 2023

Nashville Airport’s new Grand Lobby features enhanced security and immersive digital displays

Nashville International Airport has opened a new 200,000 sq. ft. Grand Lobby, including 24 TSA security lanes and immersive digital displays and art installations to welcome travellers.

Construction, On the Ground, Security, Terminal Design // Jan 2023

Delta transforming New York hubs for an “effortlessly-connected journey”

Delta is continuing the upgrade and expansion of its hubs at New York LaGuardia Airport and New York JFK Airport as part of its commitment to transforming the travel experience.

Construction, On the Ground // Jan 2023

Newark Liberty Airport’s new $2.7bn Terminal A officially open for operations

The new $2.7 billion Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport is officially open for operations. The state-of-the-art facility features “an immersive digital journey”.

Construction, Digital Transformation, On the Ground, Terminal Design // Jan 2023

FTE Events and Activities Schedule

13 May 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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13 May 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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13 May 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE World Innovation Summit, Pittsburgh

Content plans: A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore pit’s terminal modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape
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10 Jun 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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10 Jun 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

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10 Jun 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
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10 Jun 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE EMEA & Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin

Content plans: A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds, who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
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15 Jul 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

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23 Jul 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

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09 Sep 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

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09 Sep 2025 FTE BIWG: in-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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09 Sep 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
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09 Sep 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE Global co-located with APEX/IFSA Global Expo, Long Beach Convention Center, California

Content plans: Known as the ‘CES of Aviation’, FTE Global is THE DEFINITIVE EVENT FOR INNOVATORS, TECHNOLOGISTS, DESIGNERS, COLLABORATORS AND GAMECHANGERS
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14 Oct 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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15 Oct 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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10 Nov 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

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10 Nov 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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10 Nov 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
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11 Nov 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore

Content plans: Asia’s biggest free to attend passenger experience & business performance expo
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10 Dec 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

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09 Dec 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

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New departures expansion opens at Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport

Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport has opened its newly-expanded departures area, with “transformational changes that are equally passenger-focused and operationally impactful”.

Construction, On the Ground, Terminal Design // Jan 2023

London Stansted begins five-month runway resurfacing programme

Construction, On the Ground // Jan 2023

TAV to invest €300m developing Ankara Esenboğa Airport after extending concession to 2050

Construction, On the Ground // Jan 2023

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta enhances efficiency and customer experience with T-North Extension opening

Construction, On the Ground // Dec 2022

Heathrow employs robotic dog to improve efficiency and safety on major construction projects

Construction, On the Ground, Robotics & AI // Dec 2022

Auckland Airport “creating experiences that better resonate with what customers value across their travel journey”

Jayne Wear, Head of Commercial Products & Transport, shares the transformative approaches Auckland Airport is taking in the development of its new Transport Hub.

Airport, Construction, On the Ground // Nov 2022

Edinburgh Airport investing £1.6m to improve passenger pickup and dropoff

A £1.6 million redevelopment of Edinburgh Airport’s pickup and dropoff area signals the start of a major investment plan to improve the passenger experience.

Construction, On the Ground // Nov 2022

Schiphol undertaking passenger-centred redevelopment of Lounge 1 for Schengen travellers

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Lounge 1, the airside area for passengers travelling to Schengen destinations, is to undergo a passenger-centred transformation from the end of 2022.

Airport, Construction, On the Ground, Wayfinding & Passenger Services // Nov 2022

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Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit

13–15 May 2025, Pittsburgh

A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape.

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Future Travel Experience Ancillary

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey

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APEX Future Travel Experience EMEA

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.

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Future Travel Experience Global

09 to 11 Sep 2025, California

Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience

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Future Travel Experience APEX Asia EXPO

11-12 November 2025, Singapore

Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific

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Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit

13–15 May 2025, Pittsburgh

A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape.

Find out more

Future Travel Experience Ancillary

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey

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APEX Future Travel Experience EMEA

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.

Find out more

Future Travel Experience Global

09 to 11 Sep 2025, California

Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience

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Future Travel Experience APEX Asia EXPO

11-12 November 2025, Singapore

Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific

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Vantage Airport Group to develop new $4.2bn international T6 at New York JFK Airport

Vantage Airport Group is to develop the new $4.2 billion international Terminal 6 at New York JFK International Airport, which will feature the latest advances in technology, security and sustainability.

Construction, On the Ground, Terminal Design // Nov 2022

Hamad International Airport unveils expansion “creating the ultimate destination for passengers”

Hamad International Airport has completed Phase A of its major expansion in time for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting on 20 November.

Airport, Construction, Lounges & Gates, On the Ground, Terminal Design // Nov 2022

Noida International Airport “utilising technology as key enabler to set new benchmarks enhancing experience, efficiency and earnings”

Jan Michael Wicki, Head Program Development and Coordination, Noida International Airport, discusses setting a new benchmark as a digital airport and providing a seamless and contactless flow through the airport.

Construction, Digital Transformation, FTE Event News, On the Ground, Terminal Design // Nov 2022

SWISS adopts Airbus Airspace cabin concept for A320neo fleet

The cabin features larger overhead bins, an advanced lighting system that can be aligned to human biorhythms and enhanced seating comfort.

Cabin Design & Interiors, Construction // Jan 2022

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FTE Events and Activities Schedule

13 May 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

13 May 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

13 May 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE World Innovation Summit, Pittsburgh

10 Jun 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

10 Jun 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

10 Jun 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

10 Jun 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE EMEA & Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin

15 Jul 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

23 Jul 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

09 Sep 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

09 Sep 2025 FTE BIWG: in-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

09 Sep 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

09 Sep 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE Global co-located with APEX/IFSA Global Expo, Long Beach Convention Center, California

14 Oct 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

15 Oct 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

10 Nov 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

10 Nov 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

10 Nov 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

11 Nov 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore

10 Dec 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

09 Dec 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

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