On the Ground: Biometrics

As e-Gates and automated border control systems continue to be deployed more widely, could expedited processing threaten to compromise overall border security?

The use of biometrics will become increasingly widespread as airports and airlines continually aim to expedite passenger processing, according to Unisys.

Sri Lanka has announced the introduction of the e-Passport as a study suggests that 55 million biometric passports will be issued in Asia Pacific by 2014.

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport has successfully completed a trial of an innovative facial recognition biometric security system.

The Taiwanese government is trialling an automated border control system to heighten the efficiency of border processing.

In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.