A UAE airline has become the first outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the US Customs Border Protection.
Passengers flying to the States onboard Emirates Airline will be able to choose facial recognition technology at their departure gates.
This will drastically reduce the time it takes for identity checks to two seconds or less.
No pre-registration is required and Emirates Airlines has assured travellers that it does not store any biometric records of its customers.
Dubai unveils plans for world’s largest auto market
Dubai has unveiled plans for the world’s largest and most advanced automotive marketplace.
UK Export Finance pledges $3.5 billion to support DWC expansion
The UK government's export credit agency, UK Export Finance, has issued a $3.5 billion Expression of Interest to support British involvement in the $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central (DWC).
flydubai signs landmark agreement for 150 Airbus A321neos
The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, has made an initial agreement with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, valued at $24 billion, to be delivered from 2031.
Emirates reveals $10–12 billion plan for future aviation hub
Emirates has announced plans to invest up to $12 billion in its future facilities at the new Al Maktoum International Airport.
Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft
Etihad Airways has announced expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft - including a mix of A350-1000s, A350F freighters and A330-900s - with first deliveries beginning in 2027.
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