Rerouting the Baggage Journey: From Fragmentation to Integration

Airports, Borders

Introduction With global passenger volumes continuing to rise, forecast to reach over 12 billion by 2030, an increase of 22% from 2025, airports face increasing operational pressures across every stage of the passenger journey. While significant investment has been made to streamline passenger processing through the integration of biometrics and automation, the systems responsible for…

After Years of Anticipation, China’s IFC Boom Is Finally on the Horizon – Valour Consultancy Forecasts More Than 2,000 New Installations

Aviation, Press Releases

May 14th 2026, 15:00 British Summer Time (BST) London. According to a new report by Valour Consultancy, “In-Flight Connectivity: China and India Deep Dive – 2026”, the number of connected commercial aircraft in China will reach more than 2,300 by 2035, up from just over 400 today. This will mark a new era where IFC…

Amadeus’ Move for IDEMIA Public Security – Will It Stick or Twist on New Markets?

Airports, Borders, Industry News

The proposed €1.2 billion acquisition of IDEMIA’s Public Security (IPS) division by Amadeus IT Group marks a significant step in the continued convergence of travel technology and government border infrastructure. It is also one of the most consequential developments in the evolution of the airport and border technology ecosystem in recent years, following several other…