McCarran International Airport has announced that it will trial self-driving vehicles to optimise efficient ground transportation in and out of the airport.


McCarran International Airport has announced that it will trial self-driving vehicles to optimise efficient ground transportation in and out of the airport.

The airport has announced the start of a biometric exit programme in partnership with CBP, in which it will test three types of screening devices for selected flights.

The expanded security checkpoints will accommodate more screening lanes, while offering travellers a more relaxing, easier-to-navigate security experience.

FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2020, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, digital twins, sustainability and more.

The new parallel reality technology will allow multiple customers to see personalised content tailored to their unique journey on a single digital screen.

Stansted Airport has become the first major airport in the UK to trial the use of compostable security bags, as part of its ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ campaign.

The trials ran between 2-6 December and were phase two of the pilot project, launched to facilitate autonomous movement at Abu Dhabi Airport.

Vivian Lo, General Manager of Customer Experience and Design at Cathay Pacific Airways, talks technology, design and collaboration.

Royal Schiphol Group has joined partners to establish Dutch Drone Delta – a new alliance set to develop smart, sustainable solutions for Urban Air Mobility.

The new services installed by Collins Aerospace allow Aer Lingus passengers to check-in for their flight using common-use self-service kiosks.

American Airlines has introduced passport chip scanning to its mobile app, allowing passengers to scan their passports and verify their details.

Startups have until 16 December 2019 to apply for the Singapore Airlines Accelerator. The FTE Innovation & Startup Hub is proud to be a Community Partner.

The app will allow passengers to use their mobile devices to identify themselves with facial biometrics, without the need to show travel documents.

EASIER will deploy 128 e-gates in Los Angeles International Airport’s new Midfield Satellite Concourse and the existing Tom Bradley International Terminal.

easyJet has announced the relaunch of its holiday business, easyJet holidays, aimed at offering flexible holidays to handpicked hotels across Europe.

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