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Easier, in partnership with IDEMIA (world leader in digital identity solutions), deployed SkyLanes with a facial recognition system to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) manage border control and increase air passengers’ security.
Latest step is a SBAS helicopter demonstration flight between Douala and Kribi in Cameroon Douala, June 3, 2021 – The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA), Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), are working together to accelerate the development of SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System) services for aviation in Africa..... Read the full Press release 
The project management role spans complete design through to works supervision for the runway, stop ways, taxiways and apron. Egis was chosen for its expertise in aeronautical pavements and airport safety, and ability to support and advise Strasbourg Airport with this large-scale project. The project is part of an overall programme worth €14.5M over five years to renovate Strasbourg-Entzheim airport's pavements and ensure compliance with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations. Egis services will include: refurbishment of aeronautical pavements, rainwater collection...
To cater for city’s long-term air traffic demand, Hong Kong International Airport is developing into  a  Three-Runway  System  (3RS)  that  includes  the  construction  of  the  Third  Runway, modification of the  existing North Runway and construction of  airport  support infrastructure, utilities and facilities. To support the 3RS implementation, new air navigation service (ANS) equipment and replacement/upgrade of existing ones are required.  In light of the complexity and scale of this project, by...
Thales, Drones-Center and ZenT have conducted a demonstration flight with a drone powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology. The tests were organised to demonstrate the industrial and operational feasibility of this hydrogen drone, which offers enhanced performance characteristics while protecting the environment. Drones used in professional applications need to combine operational efficiency with the highest levels of flight safety, with their range capabilities and endurance as key criteria. Various propulsion technologies already meet these criteria, but hydrogen fuel cells are a...
IDEMIA and Resa Airport Data Systems were chosen by VINCI Airports to come up with a world first: a wholly contactless and biometrics-based passenger experience in Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport IDEMIA, biometric security solutions market leader, and Resa Airport Data Systems (RESA), a leading airport systems integrator, will join forces to supply LyonSaint-Exupéry airport operator Vinci Airports a contactless solution that runs exclusively on passenger biometric data from registration right through to aircraft boarding. Facial recognition technology coupled with...
Our members will exhibit in AIRPORT SHOW DUBAI ADPI,  GUINAULT, ADB SAFEGATE, EGIS 24 - 26 May 2021  https://www.theairportshow.com/en-gb/exhibitor-directory.html
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Thales and Inetum provide joint expertise to deliver greater security and convenience at the airports of Valencia and Bilbao, and before long at Fuerteventura. Smart accesses improve the border control process with higher agility and security. New system facilitates operations for the officers of the National Police Thales, leader in digital security, and Inetum, European leader in digital services and solutions, provide the airports of Valencia and Bilbao with more than 45 Automatic Border Control gates (ABC Gates) leveraging facial recognition and automatic document verification...
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 In 2017 the European Union adopted a new directive for the deployment of a biometric entry and exit registration system (EES) for Member States in order to strengthen the security of the Schengen Area and modernize border crossings.  In less than one minute, third-country nationals will thus be pre-registered and have their identity verified at Thales kiosks deployed at French airports, train stations and ports. The expertise of Thales in the field of identity document verification and biometrics will deliver a secure solution while offering optimal user experience. In 2022...
Since 18th January, 2021, at Paris-CDG airport, some 350 incoming flights facing West on theGreen aviation: Paris-CDG tests feasibility of round-the-clock Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) North runway pair (27R) have flown on performance-based navigation (PBN) via satellite-based legs with RNP 1 accuracy to reach the final axis. All airlines operating to the airport are part of the trial. A new challenge for a more environmentally-friendly air transport! On a day-to-day basis, the DSNA and its partners are very involved at Paris-CDG in the continuous improvement of environmental actions...