KQ Deploys a First-of-Its-Kind Data Transmission Standard in Sub-Saharan Africa

KQ Deploys a First-of-Its-Kind Data Transmission Standard in Sub-Saharan Africa

Kenya Airways (KQ) has started deploying its New Distribution Capability (NDC-sourced) content to travel seller customers in Kenya via the Amadeus Travel Platform – a first in Sub-Saharan Africa. NDC is an International Air Transport Association (IATA)-developed XML-based data transmission standard that aims to modernize how airlines distribute and sell their products, offering airlines greater flexibility and control over their content and dist…

Presents IATA tool to promote the adoption of biometric solutions when flying The platform will speed up processes such as the delivery of luggage, access to VIP rooms, security controls and boarding without physical documents Writing A21 Mar, 08/04/2025 - 01:00 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it continues in its crusade for boosting biometrics to speed up the flight industry and this Monday launched its Contactless Trave…

NEWS: Rising biometric threats as criminals target facial and fingerprint ID systems – Europol - AML Intelligence

— New report calls for cross-sector collaboration and urgent updates to law enforcement tools By AML Intelligence Correspondents CRIMINALS are increasingly targeting biometric recognition systems as the widespread use of facial ID and fingerprint scanning replaces traditional passwords, Europol warned today (Monday). The law enforcement agency says biometric technology—now “ubiquitous” in consumer and commercial settings—has become a growing foc…

ZEERO partners with IATA to accelerate decarbonisation of the travel industry

ZEERO Group (ZEERO), a sustainable technology and solutions provider, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Strategic Partnership Program, affirming its commitment to accelerate… The post ZEERO partners with IATA to accelerate decarbonisation of the travel industry appeared first on Aviation Business News.

SITA and NEC partner to accelerate adoption of digital...

Today, SITA and biometric authentication leader, NEC Corporation (NEC), announced a new agreement to establish a scalable framework for secure digital identity exchange. Digital identities can minimise airport bottlenecks and have been seen to significantly reduce both boarding times by 30 per cent and traveller wait times by up to 60 per cent. As a result, 28 per cent of airlines and 43 per cent of airports planning to implement identity manage…

IATA launches Contactless Travel Directory to boost biometric adoption in air travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced its Contactless Travel Directory, designed to help airlines expand the use of biometric, paper-free travel solutions. The directory provides a central hub for airlines to check biometric service availability at airports, traveller eligibility by location, and the technical requirements to connect with biometric systems used by other […]