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.
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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...
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 !
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 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 !
Melbourne Airport development project
Smoother and safer access to terminals
A contract worth AUD 159 million (approximately 96 million euros)
Seymour Whyte, a VINCI Construction subsidiary in Australia, has been awarded a construction contract worth AUD 159 million (approximately 96 million euros) by Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd.
This project, designed to improve access to the airport, includes the redevelopment of the airport forecourt and the construction of a 550 m bridge across 18 spans. The bridge will separate public and commercial vehicle traffic,...
Thales Named Frost & Sullivan's 2024 European Company Of The Year In Cybersecurity For Airport Security
Thales is delighted to announce it has been honoured as the recipient of the Frost & Sullivan 2024 European Company of the Year Award in the cybersecurity for airport security category.
This recognition is a testament of Thales's unwavering commitment to providing innovative and robust cybersecurity solutions that safeguard airport infrastructures, networks, and systems against evolving threats, while ensuring a seamless passenger experience.
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Alstef Group is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to upgrade the baggage handling system at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), the 9th-busiest airport in Canada and 5th-busiest transborder hub, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The upgrade is in support of the airport’s initiative to integrate U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) preclearance processing.
The federal government is investing $30 million for the construction of a US customs preclearance facility which, once constructed, will provide travellers with the opportunity to clear customs in...