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Thales pilotera le projet de recherche DECOR
Working together to reduce the environmental impact of flight operations, the stakeholders in the air transport industry are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The French air transport industry, with the support of the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), is mobilising to develop solutions that will reduce its environmental footprint in the short term. Led by Thales, the DECOR* project brings together ten key players to carry out large-scale demonstrations of digital solutions designed to facilitate ground/air collaboration to reduce the environmental impact...
ingroupe - aéroport de Marseille
IN Groupe has been selected by Marseille-Provence Airport to implement its innovative Fly'IN - Fast Track solution. This solution aims to simplify the passenger's journey by enabling them to create a biometric boarding pass by associating their photo with their ticket. Fly'IN meets all regulatory requirements in terms of personal data security, relying on “bearer” biometrics that require no centralized database. Marseille-Provence Airport has opted for innovation, offering its passengers a more fluid, secure and inclusive experience. With IN Groupe, Marseille-...
Smiths Detection is thrilled to partner with CEA-Leti in developing the SDX 10060 XDi, its latest hold baggage scanner powered by X-ray diffraction (XRD) technology. The collaboration began in 2010 and led to the launch of the SDX 10060 XDi in April, debuting at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt. The SDX 10060 XDi is set to transform the screening process by automating the alarm resolution of potential threats, improving overall security and efficiency. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is a powerful inspection technology offering highly accurate material discrimination and substance...
IDEMIA launches ALIX, its innovative solution based on artificial intelligence dedicated to automating the lost luggage identification process; IDEMIA, the global leader in identity technologies, launches its Augmented Luggage Identification eXperience (ALIX™) solution. This breakthrough innovation will help operators to identify bags that have lost their physical tags, using image recognition. ALIX™ has been developed in partnership with Air France and is currently being used at the airline’s global hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. IDEMIA’s innovative...
Enia & Ingerop à l'aéroport de bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is launching its future main building, which will link the two historic terminals (halls A and B). With the aim of achieving the best European standards in terms of passenger experience, this is a central element of Bordeaux airport's strategy. One of the challenges of this modernization is to simplify passenger circuits and reduce waiting times at the various stages of the journey, with a single point of entry for all destinations. Passengers will also be offered a wide range of shopping and entertainment outlets, in line with current consumer trends, and featuring...
orblility@cotonou
Orbility announces the successful installation and commissioning of its Parking Management System at Cotonou International Airport in Benin. This milestone achievement not only signifies Orbility's expansion into the African Territory but also promises increased revenue generation for the airport while enhancing the convenience and efficiency of travel for airport passengers !
Via Direct at Malta Airport
To digitalize and modernise its terminal, Malta International Airport recently installed 4 “Gazelle” wayfinding kiosks equipped with customised wayfinding software.  Travellers will be able to get around the airport without getting lost, and arrive at their boarding gate on time. Thanks to the ViaDirect wayfinding kiosks, they will be able to find the most suitable route and check the status of their flight to see how much time they have left before boarding. Simplified navigation is now available at this airport. Information sourced from VIADIRECT
Acquisition of Helios
Acquisition by SunMind, subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, of 100% of Helios Nordic Energy (“Helios”) for an initial amount of €73 million Helios is a Swedish company specialising in developing solar farms and batteries to store energy VINCI Concessions, through its subsidiary SunMind, concluded an agreement to acquire 100% of Helios, a Swedish company specialising in developing solar farms and batteries to store energy. It operates in northern Europe (primarily in Sweden and the Baltic countries) and develops projects until they become Ready to Build (RTB)....
Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, today announced it has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Alstef Group, a leading provider of automated and robotic solutions for the airport, logistics and parcel sorting markets, alongside the Group’s management team and 260 employee shareholders. As part of this transaction, the founders (Pierre Marol and Jean-Luc Thomé) and Future French Champions, the joint venture between Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Bpifrance, will also reinvest in the company. Founded in 1961 and headquartered near Orl...
19th june, PROAVIA organized a collective intelligence meeting with its members, to promote its French expertise internationally and foster its solutions for an intelligent, sustainable & safe airport. PROAVIA thank all its administrators, Groupe ADP and Air France for their insight and animation. PROAVIA also thank all the participants who made this event into a success. STRONGER TOGETHER !