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International Airlines Group (IAG) has launched a new corporate venturing arm – IAGi Ventures – with plans to invest up to €200 million over the next five years in high-potential startups and scaleups.
Vantage Group has launched Vantage Futures, a corporate venture initiative that has already made its first investment in Opfyx, an AI-enabled software suite being piloted at JFK Airport’s Terminal 7.
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.
Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge (Jeddah, 23-26 January 2025) and is accepting applications to participate.
In this interview ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024, Giovanni Gennaro, Head of Open Innovation, shares how Aeroporti di Roma believes innovation is key to shaping the airport of the future.
Aeroporti di Roma’s (ADR) Innovation Hub and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub are partnering to accelerate innovation. Hear more from ADR at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024 and from Lufthansa at FTE Global 2024.
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.
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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
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Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs have launched AI-enabled startup Odysee through their innovation partnership. Hear more from Alaska Airlines at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in LA, 28-30 October 2024.
In this interview, Alice Tosti, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, ADR, shares details of the response to the third ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its ‘Runway to the Future Acceleration Program’.
The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub along with the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group members convened on 28-29 February 2024 at Tampa International Airport for a fantastic collaborative event.
In this article, we explore examples of collaborative innovation from ADR, IndiGo and GMR. Plus, we share exclusive insights into a new “coalition of the willing” being launched by Schiphol with the FTE BIWG.
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.
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
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.
09-11 Sep 2025, California
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
11-12 November 2025, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub along with the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group members convened on 28-29 February 2024 at Tampa International Airport for a fantastic collaborative event.
In this article, we explore examples of collaborative innovation from ADR, IndiGo and GMR. Plus, we share exclusive insights into a new “coalition of the willing” being launched by Schiphol with the FTE BIWG.
In this interview, Alice Tosti, Acceleration Program & Open Innovation Specialist, shares a deep-dive into how Aeroporti di Roma is empowering the next generation of disruptors with its third ‘Call4Startups’.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with partners including Southwest Airlines, has announced the fifth cohort of companies set to receive grant funding through the FLITE Program.
In this video interview, Kevin Kleist, Senior Emerging Trends Advisor, Southwest Airlines and Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, FTE, shares plans for the reimagined FTE Hub.
In this video interview, Javed Malik, Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation, speaks to FTE about his role as a Captain of the reimagined FTE Hub, and the key 2024 themes of AI, Robotics and IoT.
FTE is pleased to announce that Southwest Airlines’ Senior Emerging Trends Advisor Kevin Kleist is becoming FTE’s Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, while continuing his important work for Southwest.
In this video interview, Tero Taskila, CEO of startup airline BEOND, shares the strategy for differentiating the carrier from others in the marketplace, as well as plans for a personalised passenger experience.
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