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YYC launches new border technology to ease customs pressure point

23 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

Calgary International Airport to launch primary inspection kiosks (PIK) in place of paper declaration cards to create a more seamless border experience.

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How new digital initiatives will completely the change the airport experience

15 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

At ACI Asia-Pacific/ World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition, hosted at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), we spoke to CK Ng, Executive Director of Airport Operations, and Steven Yiu, Deputy Director of Service Delivery from HKIA to discover how new digital initiatives will shape the future of airports and…

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JFK and Vision-Box roll out facial recognition boarding

13 May 2019 | By Vision-Box

JFK Airport and Vision-Box have signed an agreement to modernise passenger processing and roll out one of the largest biometric boarding platforms in the U.S.

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The seamless journey: What does the future hold for airports?

10 May 2019 | By IDEMIA

According to the latest ICAO statistics1, 4.3 billion passengers were transported in 2018. These statistics have been steadily increasing for years and are set to double by 2030. However, while travelling should be synonymous with relaxing, the passenger experience at airports often falls short. Never-ending queues at airport checkpoints make…

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Adelaide Airport is trialling new 3D security scanners

12 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

Good news for travellers: New technology means laptops and other electronic devices no longer need to be removed from bags before they are screened.

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Istanbul Airport: From mere concept to operational mega-hub

10 April 2019 | By Ismail Polat

At Passenger Terminal Expo 2019, a panel discussion took place to understand the significance of the mega-hub which is iGA in the global market. We spoke exclusively to Ismail Polat, the operator of the new Istanbul Airport, who told us more.

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Whitepaper: Aviation Insights – Top 5 tips for introducing new technology into your airport

1 April 2019 | By Human Recognition Systems

With both the aviation and mainstream press awash with the current round of aviation buzzwords (for example seamless journey, biometrics, face is your passport, blockchain, big data and AI) and senior airport and airline executives all pushing to take their airports forward and address the issues of growth and passenger…

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Dublin Airport to participate in first of its kind biometrics trial

28 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Dublin Airport is taking part in a trial that uses biometrics to help passengers seamlessly travel between Ireland and Bristol Airport.

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The Biometric Institute has released ethical principles for biometrics

26 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Biometrics have been integral to reducing queues at airports, and increasing the passenger experience, but is the use of biometrics always ethical?

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New ePassport gates launched at border control in Cardiff Airport

8 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

The latest ePassport gates, funded by the Welsh Government, will permit travellers with biometric passports to bypass manual inspections, allowing quicker entry into Wales.

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Vancouver to be first Canadian airport to meet new biometric requirements

6 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

With the help of Innovative Travel Solutions, Vancouver Airport will update its border control solutions to be in line with the Canadian government's biometric requirements.

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Orlando International Airport (MCO) leading the way in biometrics

5 March 2019 | By Phil Brown

Phil Brown, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, reveals how Orlando International Airport – the busiest airport in the state of Florida with more than 46 million annual passengers – has turned to biometric technology to enhance the passenger journey through the airport and seamlessly integrate into the airport’s…

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Sydney Airport plans on greeting the future face-first

4 March 2019 | By Geoff Culbert

As Sydney Airport approaches their Centenary anniversary as a commerical flight centre, Geoff Culbert explains how the past has helped to shape the future of aviation, through its use and implemetation of state-of-the-art biometric technologies.

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Reimagining security screening to relieve checkpoint pressures

4 March 2019 | By Nathalie Herbelles

Nathalie Herbelles, Head of Security at ACI World, discusses how airport stakeholders are working together and deploying new technologies to improve security, operational efficiency and the passenger experience.

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IDEMIA reveals the know-how behind the rise of multi-modal biometrics

3 March 2019 | By IDEMIA

As biometrics become the norm in so many airports, should more airports make the move from biometric authentication to biometric identification? Augmented identity specialist, IDEMIA, reveals how this technology could pave the way for seamless travel experience.

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