Touchless biometrics, self-service, automation, and mobile devices and apps, will have a crucial role to play in the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.


Touchless biometrics, self-service, automation, and mobile devices and apps, will have a crucial role to play in the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

FTE takes a look at a variety of solutions that can help the industry overcome the challenges of COVID-19 – from contactless technologies to biometrics and offsite processing.

FTE looks into how digital health passports can help the industry transition from the coronavirus lockdown, following a webinar organised by NIIT Technologies.

Incheon Airport’s Jungy Han discusses the Smart Airport Team’s ambitious technology plans as well as the COVID-19 Free Airport strategy.

The Port of Seattle Commission is introducing new policies governing the implementation of Biometric Air Exit at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Innovation leaders from Southwest, Vantage Group & BIAL share their thoughts on tech trends and disruptors that will shape the air transport industry.
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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.
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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.
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Rome Fiumicino Airport has launched a six-month biometric-based security and self-boarding trial in partnership with Vision-Box.

FTE speaks to Marcelo Motta, Chief Technology Officer at Securiport, the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub’s first Enterprise Partner.

A round-up of what you can expect to see at the free-to-attend FTE-APEX Asia EXPO 2019, taking place at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, 12-13 November.

Members of the Canada Border Service Agency’s NEXUS programme can make use of the BorderXpress kiosks, which feature facial recognition and RFID technology.

A round-up of what you can expect to see at the free-to-attend FTE-APEX Asia EXPO 2019, taking place at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, 12-13 November.

Members of the Canada Border Service Agency’s NEXUS programme can make use of the BorderXpress kiosks, which feature facial recognition and RFID technology.

McCarran International Airport is set to install Collins Aerospace’s SelfPass facial recognition biometric solution at all international gates.

Collins Aerospace, IDEMIA, Materna, EASIER, ICM, Vision-Box and U.S. CBP address challenges, misconceptions and what’s next for biometrics.

Jason Van Sice, Director, NEC Advanced Recognition Systems, explores how biometric solutions are revolutionising the airport experience for all stakeholders.

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has launched a single token passenger journey initiative, powered by biometrics.

Preview some of the solutions you can expect to find in the Future Travel Experience Global 2019 exhibition – from biometrics to inflight entertainment.

Benji Hutchinson, VP Federal Operations, NEC Corporation Advanced Recognition Systems Division, explores how biometrics and AI are transforming travel.
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