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6 December 2019
US DHS withdraws plan for facial recognition scans
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly dropped plans to mandate facial recognition scans for citizens while entering and exiting the country.
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6 December 2019
India’s Chennai Airport phase one expansion to be completed by 2020
Phase 1 of India's Chennai International Airport expansion will reportedly be completed by next year, after which the construction of Terminal 2 will start.
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5 December 2019
Aviation sector must use technology to tackle terrorism, says UK DfT
At this week’s International Security Expo in London, the UK Department for Transport’s (DfT) head of aviation security Kashif Chaudry said that to prevent future terrorist attacks and potential bomb...
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5 December 2019
Manchester Airport unveils features of new £1bn terminal
Manchester Airport in the UK has unveiled the features of its new 'super terminal', which is being developed under a £1bn transformation.
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5 December 2019
ACI World releases new CT technology guidance for airports
Airports Council International (ACI) World has released a new guide on computed tomography (CT) screening technology to increase efficiency and improve passenger experiences.
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5 December 2019
Vodafone New Zealand launches 5G trial at Wellington Airport
Vodafone New Zealand has launched a 5G network trial at Wellington Airport to provide travellers with high-speed connectivity.
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4 December 2019
Air France tests autonomous baggage tractor at Toulouse Airport
In partnership with Charlatte Autonom and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Air France is testing an autonomous tractor to transport baggage.
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4 December 2019
Atlanta City Council bans plastic at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Atlanta City Council in the US has approved a legislation banning the city and contractors from using non-compostable single-use plastic items.
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4 December 2019
Swissport opens Aspire Lounge at Eindhoven Airport
Chinese-owned aviation services company Swissport International has opened its hospitality brand Aspire Lounge at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands.
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3 December 2019
US plans to introduce facial scanning for all travellers
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly planning to introduce facial scanning for all travellers entering and exiting the country.