The new e-passport gates will be implemented as part of Newcastle Airport’s arrivals hall expansion, which is expected to be complete this spring.


The new e-passport gates will be implemented as part of Newcastle Airport’s arrivals hall expansion, which is expected to be complete this spring.

FTE examines how the air transport industry is stepping up its efforts to provide new solutions to tackle cybersecurity.

Los Angeles World Airports has partnered with the Transportation Security Administration to pilot two new security checkpoint technologies at Los Angeles International Airport.

The Gemalto high-speed passport readers will provide fast and accurate authentication of travel documents, resulting in improved queue times and strengthened security.
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE EXPO Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – Uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>
Passengers will have dedicated security access, departure gates will be located nearby, and so-called “racetracks” will provide shorter boarding times.

Pittsburgh International Airport will be the first US airport since 9/11 to allow public airside access, following close collaboration with the TSA.
Travellers will now have to place all electronic devices larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening at US airports.

American Airlines has announced a partnership with Analogic to expand the use of Computed Tomography (CT) technology at airport security checkpoints.

The TSA, working with American Airlines, is testing a computed tomography (CT) scanner in one checkpoint lane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

TSA PreCheck enables low-risk known travellers to enjoy expedited processing at airport security checkpoints across the United States.

Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customised for the specific needs of the air transport industry.

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark, IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac and APEX’s Joe Leader discuss the impact of the US and UK electronics ban.

The US and UK have announced bans on electronic devices larger than a smartphone from being carried in cabin baggage on flights from certain airports.

11 additional airlines, including Avianca, Emirates, Spirit Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, have joined the TSA PreCheck programme.

Gemalto has been chosen by Paris Aéroport to supply, install and maintain its Coesys Automated Border Control (ABC) in order to improve passenger experience.

Wilfried Covent, Head of Security, Brussels Airport, offers insight into the airport’s response to, and recovery from, the terror attack in March 2016.
Get Future Travel Experience news & updates sent to your inbox