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associate company of Dubai-based emaratech. Morten Pankoke, Chief Operating Officer of Exruptive, said the company is in talk with many airport authorities to introduce the smart device. Rockwell Collins, engaged in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications, showcased its innovative new products for airports, including biometrics, cloud-based technologies and automated solutions aimed at creating an improved experience for travellers. We must ensure that we are able to handle the numbers without compromising on security.
ders in Dubai Airport to ensure the safety of our borders and the UAE’s earnings on this level.”
And this is what we adopt at Dubai International Airport to keep pace with the growth of passenger numbers, where we expect to have 85 million passengers by the end of this year.”
The 16th edition of the Airport Show, held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, saw world-leading companies showcase the latest safety & security solutions and products.
He said: “The traditional methods that were adopted in the past for passport control points in different airports are no longer efficient since millions of people travel through airports round the clock.
Among the key categories of aviation security technologies that were showcased were Safety and Surveillance Systems, Bird Control Systems, CCTV equipment, Passenger and Baggage Screening, Perimeter and Access Control, Digital Surveillance and Biometrics.
And based on this vision we initiated applying a smart travel policy at Dubai International Airport by adding 125 e-gates and smart gates within the framework of our transformation towards smart solutions. We have adopted the latest technology to enhance security standards of dealing with arrivals and departures through passport bor32 |Manafez Dubai | June - July 2016 |
Prominent among the latest technology devices showcased was an ‘Intelligent Trolley and Trolley Security Scanner’ offering enhanced security at lower cost, better flow and increased revenue and efficiency in airport commercial areas by Denmark-based Exruptive, an
The face recognition technology captures a traveller’s identity using biometrics and match it with the passenger’s passport and boarding pass information. Dr Ian Bache PMP, Technical PreSales Director, Arinc Airports Information Management Services, Rockwell Collins said: “Airports are always looking to automate passenger processing while maintaining the highest security levels. And we offer tailor-made solutions which are configurable airport identity management solutions. Many airports in this region are showing interest in these innovative technologies.” Globally, aviation industry, in addition to working with governments, is actively investing toward airport security. According to a report by Frost & Sullivan, it is estimated that the global annual spend on airport se-