ePassports

New batch of smart gates go live at Dubai International

8 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

The biggest airport in the Middle East has announced the installation of 20 more smart gates that can process arriving passengers within 15 seconds.

Technology drives customer service at Halifax Stanfield International Airport

1 February 2018 | By Craig Paul (HIAA)

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is well known for its hospitality and customer service, consistently ranking among the best airports in the world. In an interview for International Airport Review, Halifax International Airport Authority’s Craig Paul, Director of Business Solutions and Information Technology, explains that the foundation of the airport’s approach…

Smart technology smarter airports

4 May 2017 | By SITA

The rise of the connected traveler offers multiple opportunities for airports to create a more seamless, personalised journey.

Transforming air travel through technology

3 May 2017 | By SITA

SITA touches every aspect of the air transport industry, providing the technology that powers the industry for airlines, at airports and on aircraft.

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Finavia speeds up air travel with the latest technology

19 October 2015 | By Heini Noronen-Juhola

The Finnish Airport operator Finavia is constantly investing in making the passenger experience at its 24 airports as smooth as possible. Vice-President of Aviation and Safety at Finavia’s Helsinki Airport, Heini Noronen-Juhola, explains that technology plays a key role in the development.

The strong case for automated controls at the border

27 August 2015 | By Dave Bakker

Dave Bakker, President of SITA Europe, presents a compelling case for widespread implementation of automated border control systems to ensure faster traveller processing and uncompromised security.

Border force triples number of electronic passport gates at Stansted

8 October 2014 | By Home Office

Border Force has tripled the number of ePassport gates at Stansted Airport, providing travellers with more opportunity to use the automated, fast and secure route through the border...

ePassports: Examining the benefits

31 July 2007 | By Mr. Mauricio Siciliano, MRTD Officer, Specifications and Guidance Material / Air Transport Bureau, ICAO

The issuance of ICAO-standard ePassports by some 45 member states of the organisation by year end 2007 and the inherent benefits included in this travel document, should drive the adoption of this latest-generation Machine Readable Travel Document (MRTD) by an increasing number of governments in the next few years.

The changing face of travel documentation

16 June 2006 | By Joel F. Shaw, Convenor of the International Standards Organization (ISO) Working Group responsible for Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs)

The introduction of the new biometrically enabled Passport, or ePassport as it has become known, is well under way across the world. Joel F. Shaw explains why Face Biometric was selected as the global standard.

A roadmap to better security

16 March 2005 | By International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

ICAO’s approach to aviation security continues to involve the monitoring of Annex 17 compliance alongside AVSEC training, whilst assisting with the implementation of new technologies to improve security and efficiency.