Vancouver International Airport is forming an alliance with Schiphol Group to harness their subsidiary AI-driven intelligence technology. Aviation Solutions, a vendor arm of Schiphol Group, develops proven AI prediction and digital twin systems which have been shared with other airports and airlines, including KLM airlines, EasyJet, Frankfurt Airport, Delta, Ryanair, TUI and Icelandair. 

Their portfolio boasts the Travor technology – a multi-use case passenger experience platform – Deep Turnaround predictive AI insights, and the Position Assignment System to enhance the passenger experience. 

Vancouver airport plans to partner with Aviation Solutions – by Schiphol Group on the integration of Digital Twin and Aviation Solutions’ Deep Turnaround, which can harness real-time intelligence and AI-driven predictions to enhance “aircraft readiness, reduce delays, and maximize gate utilisation”. 

“We are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and resiliency of our operations, using digital tools to streamline processes and make smarter, data-driven decisions”, Vancouver Airport announced. 

YVR and Schiphol Group support the principle that critical technologies securing the travel sector should be developed by airports, for airports, and they are committed to sharing “best practices and products to drive adoption across the industry”. 

Leveraging top-tier solutions developed by the aviation ecosystem will allow many airports to be seamlessly connected, providing passengers with a smooth, digital journey without the need to adjust to new or incompatible systems. 

This collaboration will lead to more efficient and streamlined airport operations, benefiting both the industry and travellers alike.

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After persistent delays of the Entry/Exit System, a Bloomberg investigation has traced blame to the Russian arm of a French IT contractor, Atos. Atos was contracted to supply its software for the EES System, which is entering its fifth year of delays. The planned system will provision automated electronic monitoring of all non-EU citizens crossing borders into the Schengen Area. 

Eu-Lisa, overseeing the EU’s new travel information system, reported the company’s failures to meet deadlines in the project and financial troubles, compounding the systems’ disappointing lack of progress overall. The entire project has largely been mismanaged with sky-high costs and poor performance of contractors brought in to build the system. One of the latest tests of the system revealed connectivity and interoperability problems connecting member states with the central database. 

Atos is coming under fire for purchasing decisions for software for the Entry/Exit System via its Russian office. Since Russia decided to initiative war with Ukraine, sanctions towards Russia have involved swearing off business and operations. There is no evidence however that the contractor purchased the EES software from its Russian arm after the war began.

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A technology vendor has been selected to install walkthrough automated 3D imaging screening inside Palm Springs International Airport. TSA’s mandate applicable across all partner airports requires screening technology to be implemented by April 2026. The imaging capabilities at Palm Springs Airport will complement body checks of employees in secure other areas of the airport away from travellers. Before staff carry out shifts in the airport or for travellers through the airport, dutiful systems must ensure the travel risk is low. The HEXWAVE security system by Liberty Defense is the risk detection technology that has received the contract. 

The airport is a busy international hub that in 2024 3.2 million passengers used to make journeys. 

HEXWAVE uses on trend AI technology , advanced 3D imaging and millimeter wave technology to create automation in detecting multi-material threats. It can detect all banned items including explosives and illegal substances. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Veterans High Risk Security Solutions and Palm Springs Airport on their employee screening initiatives, and we’re eager to expand our services in the region,” said Liberty CEO Bill Frain.

“There is a strong and growing interest in HEXWAVE among small, medium, and large airport authorities to meet the worker screening mandate. The mobility, user-friendliness, and effectiveness of HEXWAVE make it an ideal solution for airports aiming to meet TSA’s screening requirements. We anticipate that HEXWAVE will become the leading choice nationwide as airports work to fulfill this mandate.”

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This week, the ID Talk podcast welcomed Rob Sutton, HID’s Director of Solution Enablement for Aviation and Travel, who shed new light on the challenges and opportunities facing the air travel sector with respect to digital transformation. With a career spanning nearly three decades in aviation, Sutton brought a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the discussion.

The conversation delved into the growing role of biometric technology in aviation. Sutton highlighted its increasing adoption worldwide, noting the efficiency gains it delivers for passengers. “Facial biometrics greatly increase the efficiency of getting through an airport,” he said. “Just yesterday, I was through immigration in less than two minutes using facial recognition in Washington, D.C.”

For all of Rob Sutton’s insights and some entertaining asides about the quirks of the air travel industry, listen to the full episode of the ID Talk podcast, either through the media player below, or wherever you get your podcasts:

The ID Talk Podcast | HID’s Rob Sutton on How Identity Technology Is Transforming Air Travel

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