On the Ground News

Eurowings has entered into a five-year contract with SITA – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to deploy SITA Bag Journey for real-time tracking information of passenger bags.

JFK Terminal One Group Association and Ink Innovation are trialling a disaster recovery system to manage operational disruptions, aiming to ensure both uninterrupted operations and passenger satisfaction.

Heathrow Airport has agreed a deal with BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to design and install a state-of-the-art new baggage system in Terminal 2.

London Gatwick has announced a partnership Smiths Detection to supply state-of-the-art CT scanners. Once installed, passengers will no longer need to remove electrical items or liquids from hand baggage.

Riga Airport has introduced a separate screening line at the passenger security checkpoint for families travelling with children under the age of seven as part of efforts to “improve the travel experience”.

Lithuanian Airports is to begin expansion of the Kaunas Airport terminal in Q1 2024, with completion scheduled for mid-2025. This will double capacity to two million and include “technological advances”.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is deploying 12 Rohde & Schwarz QPS Walk2000 walk-through scanners to optimise and streamline security and support high-volume screening at its employee checkpoints.

FTE Global 2023 included the FTE AI Symposium, which explored the potential of Artificial Intelligence in aviation 5, 10, and 20 years from now, featuring Southwest, SEA, Boeing, Teague and Ink Innovation.