Dubai Airports, ACI and IATA sign MoU on smart security initiative
Dubai International (DXB), Dubai World Central (DWC) operator Dubai Airports and Dubai Police General Department of Dubai Security have signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI) to become part of their joint initiative on smart security. The smart security programme will focus on better utilisation […]
Airport Security Market Projected to Grow Beyond 13.4 billion by 2024
The Worldwide Airport Security Market was valued over USD 8.4 billion in 2015. It is expected to be around USD 13.4 billion by 2024 (2016 to 2024 – forecast period). Increase in air travel should drive the need for well-organized security systems. These systems comprise software for better monitoring, detection, & risk prevention. Terrorism and […]
Exclusive: Amazon in talks with airline Azul for shipping in Brazil – sources
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is in talks with Brazilian airline Azul SA (AZUL.N) on shipping goods in the country, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in the latest sign of the retailer"™s big plans in Latin America"™s largest economy. The talks with Azul, which serves over 50 percent more Brazilian airports than its […]
Boeing, Embraer near "˜marriage,"™ Brazil defense chief says
Boeing and Embraer are likely to reach a deal after months of talks, Brazil"™s new defense chief said, opening the door to the second alliance between major planemakers in six months. Negotiators "are getting closer" to an agreement, Defense Minister Joaquim Silva e Luna said in an interview Tuesday at a security trade show in […]
Boeing provides statement on proposed tariffs and the importance of aerospace to economic prosperity
Boeing is confident that dialogue continues. While both governments have outlined positions that could do harm to the global aerospace industry, neither has yet imposed these drastic measures. We will continue in our own efforts to proactively engage both governments and build on the recent assurances by U.S. and Chinese leaders that productive talks are […]
A4A Urges Lawmakers to Reject Unnecessary Tax Hikes on Airline Customers
-Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today urged Congress to reject increases to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security fees just as the administration rejected an unwarranted increase in the passenger facility charge (PFC), a move A4A strongly applauds. That said, Congress should […]
Complete biometric solutions key to streamlining airport check-in and security
How can airports streamline traveller check-in to manage the growing number of travellers, while maintaining a high level of security? Nicole Palumbo, Sales Operations Manager, FST Biometrics explains where the bottlenecks are and how they can be avoided. When a traveler reaches the airport today, he is immediately confronted by swarms of airport staff, other […]
Biometric technology program gaining momentum
This year will see significant steps taken in implementing One ID technology, IATA has said. IATA"™s latest Global Passenger Survey revealed that 64% of passengers would like to use a single biometric travel token for all travel transactions. "One ID will make this a reality," says Nick Careen, Senior Vice President, Airport, Passenger, Cargo and […]
Global security plan must be implemented quickly
IATA has urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP). GASeP was established by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and IATA says it has the potential to strengthen security by providing governments with a global plan to which they can align their national efforts. The […]
IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). «Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security […]
