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Australian Customs and Border Protection has launched a trial to extend the SmartGate automated border control solution to Singapore nationals arriving in Australia.
FTE spoke to IATA’s Paul Behan about the forthcoming Smart Security trials at Schiphol and Heathrow, the latest Fast Travel plans and a permanent bag tag standard.
FTE and Capgemini have joined forces to launch a project aimed at improving the passenger experience through collaboration – sign-up now to play your part.
FTE paid a visit to Gatwick Airport, where CIO Michael Ibbitson showed us how next-generation technology is being used to improve the baggage, security and immigration processes.
Two Global Entry kiosks will be installed at Pittsburgh International Airport this spring to expedite the customs process for pre-approved, low-risk passengers.
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: Tour on 11th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 12th
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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: 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 >>ACI and IATA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Smart Security, which will be tested at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London Heathrow.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is planning to make its PreCheck programme widely available at a cost of $85 per passenger.
Human Recognition Systems’ MFlow Journey was recently installed at Edinburgh Airport to measure the journey time of passengers passing through security.
A new pilot at Dublin Airport allows certain arriving passengers to use self-service immigration through automated border control gates.
Human Recognition Systems’ MFlow Journey was recently installed at Edinburgh Airport to measure the journey time of passengers passing through security.
A new pilot at Dublin Airport allows certain arriving passengers to use self-service immigration through automated border control gates.
San Antonio Airport is set to become the sixth US airport to install CLEAR kiosks to streamline the security process.
Implementation of a countrywide electronic border management system, based on biometric authentication, is part of the eGhana project to enhance security at airports across the country.
Automated facial recognition technology will eliminate the need for passengers to stop and provide ID, allowing them to smoothly proceed through the airport.
London Heathrow Airport is partnering with South African Airways on a self-boarding trial, using biometric data for more efficient boarding.
Human Recognition Systems has successfully trialled its passenger experience of the future at Gatwick Airport, using biometric technology and a specially developed app to create a personalised airport journey.
Implementation of Global Entry, the United States’ customs and border protection programme for trusted travellers, will soon allow pre-approved US citizens to fast track security at Saudi Arabia’s airports.
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