On the Ground: Biometrics

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.