Barcelona Airport has collaborated with Areas to open SELF, which is said to be the world’s first robotic restaurant incorporating Artificial Intelligence in an airport, in order to “optimise operational processes and improve CX”.
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Barcelona Airport has collaborated with Areas to open SELF, which is said to be the world’s first robotic restaurant incorporating Artificial Intelligence in an airport, in order to “optimise operational processes and improve CX”.
Air Canada, Avinor, Lufthansa, LAS, Southwest, KEF, United, DOH and more share their insights into the top baggage trends to watch in 2025: robotics, autonomous vehicles, bag tagging, tracking and more.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2025 and beyond, including robotics and automation, Artificial Intelligence, biometrics and digital identity, immersive technologies, and more.
Zurich Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is testing self-driving vehicles on the apron, laying the groundwork for the future use of autonomous technologies.
Content plans: A first-of-its-kind event in collaboration with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, uniting FTE Communities members to share insights and foster industry collaboration.
Find out more >>Content plans: A first-of-its-kind event in collaboration with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, uniting FTE Communities members to share insights and foster industry collaboration.
Find out more >>Content plans: A first-of-its-kind event in collaboration with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, uniting FTE Communities members to share insights and foster industry collaboration.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in Madrid for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by IAG and Iberia at their Madrid HQ where we will hear unique insights from IAG family members, and a host of guest speakers.
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in Madrid for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by IAG and Iberia at their Madrid HQ where we will hear unique insights from IAG family members, and a host of guest speakers.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>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
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>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.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Known as the ‘CES of Aviation’, FTE Global is THE DEFINITIVE EVENT FOR INNOVATORS, TECHNOLOGISTS, DESIGNERS, COLLABORATORS AND GAMECHANGERS
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Asia’s biggest free to attend passenger experience & business performance expo
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Glasgow Airport has launched a state-of-the-art, AI-powered digital assistant to provide real-time information and enhance navigation throughout the terminal for “smoother and more personalised journeys”.
Ahead of his participation at FTE Global 2024, Rolf Felkel, Senior Vice President Applications and Partner Management, Fraport, explains what the AI@Fraport initiative involves and the business case and learnings so far.
Ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024, Babar Rahman, SVP Global Marketing & Corporate Communications, explains Qatar Airways’ efforts to enhance engagement through personalised, tech-driven interactions.
In this video interview, Schiphol, Avinor, Incheon and nlmtd, share the vision for the groundbreaking new ‘BOOST’ initiative designed to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation.
Royal Schiphol Group, an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG), and innovation consultancy firm nlmtd, have launched BOOST, a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation, at FTE EMEA 2024.
Korean Air – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an AI Contact Center platform to improve the customer experience.
The second FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit – with Pittsburgh International Airport as Host Airport – took place in the ‘Robotics Capital of the World’ on 14-16 May 2024. Read our full report.
Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – and Aurrigo have agreed to bring in a fleet of four autonomous baggage handling vehicles to pilot at SIN.
Researchers from Fraunhofer IML (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Hub and a Partner of the FTE BIWG) have demonstrated the initial results of the ‘Digital Testbed Air Cargo’ (DTAC) research project at MUC.
Ahead of their participation in the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit, Alaska Airlines, CVG, United, Schiphol and Southwest share insights into how robotics, automation and AI can enhance operational efficiency and CX.
In this interview, Idar Sørgjerd, Department Manager, BHS, Tech & Op. Excellence, shares Avinor’s strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI at the forefront.
Travellers arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – can now see real-time, AI-powered information about baggage waiting times.
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