Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.


Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.

Denver International Airport has partnered with biometric and identity management company Daon to implement touchless technology throughout the airport.

FTE looks into how digital health passports can help the industry transition from the coronavirus lockdown, following a webinar organised by NIIT Technologies.

The Port of Seattle Commission is introducing new policies governing the implementation of Biometric Air Exit at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Keflavik Airport has completed a six-month pilot of YVR’s BorderXpress kiosks simulating the new EU Entry/Exit System regulations securely and efficiently.

Members of the Canada Border Service Agency’s NEXUS programme can make use of the BorderXpress kiosks, which feature facial recognition and RFID technology.

Japan Airlines has announced it will progressively implement self-service bag drops and facial recognition technology at Narita International Airport.

McCarran International Airport is set to install Collins Aerospace’s SelfPass facial recognition biometric solution at all international gates.

American Airlines’ customers travelling through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport can now use facial recognition to scan and verify their identity.

Collins Aerospace, IDEMIA, Materna, EASIER, ICM, Vision-Box and U.S. CBP address challenges, misconceptions and what’s next for biometrics.

Jason Van Sice, Director, NEC Advanced Recognition Systems, explores how biometric solutions are revolutionising the airport experience for all stakeholders.

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has launched a single token passenger journey initiative, powered by biometrics.

British Airways, Lufthansa, Delta, MWAA, BLR Airport, SITA and NEC share challenges and strategies for the successful implementation of biometrics.

Benji Hutchinson, VP Federal Operations, NEC Corporation Advanced Recognition Systems Division, explores how biometrics and AI are transforming travel.

Star Alliance has partnered with NEC to develop biometric technology which will improve the experience for frequent flyer customers of member airlines.

United Airlines has announced a new partnership with identity company CLEAR to offer CLEAR membership for U.S.-based MileagePlus members.
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