Going with the flow: orchestrating airport traffic, safely and efficiently

Just like a city’s traffic system, airports require precision, coordination, and collaboration to keep everything moving smoothly. Thales is at the forefront of developing intelligent solutions to optimise airport flows while enhancing security and passenger experience.

Airports function like small cities, where every movement—from passengers to aircraft—must be carefully orchestrated to ensure safety, efficiency, and a seamless experience. Thales is providing next-generation digital solutions that optimise airport processes, from biometric check-ins to advanced air traffic management systems, helping airports reduce delays, enhance security, and improve sustainability.

Simplified Travel with Fly-to-Gate Solution

As air travel becomes more complex with new requirements, passengers are facing more checks from check-in to boarding. Thales’ Fly-to-Gate solution streamlines the process by allowing passengers to create a digital ID token, combining passport details, boarding pass, and facial scan. This token simplifies checks at various points like security and boarding, reducing wait times and stress. It enhances security, keeps passenger data safe, and improves flow for both travelers and airport staff.

Streamlined Security with HELIXVIEW Scanner

Security checks at airports can be stressful for both passengers and staff. Thales is working on HELIXVIEW, a new scanner designed to make security faster and smoother. Unlike traditional scanners, HELIXVIEW doesn’t require passengers to remove items from their bags. It uses X-ray technology to create 3D images of items, helping detect dangerous materials more effectively. This will speed up the process, improve security, and reduce stress for both travelers and airport staff.

Ensuring Flight Safety from Push-Back to Take-Off

Flight safety starts even before take-off, with careful monitoring of every movement on the tarmac. Thales offers a complete range of solutions to ensure safety and efficiency in airport operations. Their systems manage air traffic on the ground and in the air, reducing delays and improving fuel efficiency. Thales also provides navigation aids for all weather conditions and advanced surveillance systems to track aircraft positions accurately. With the rise of drones, Thales is testing UAV Traffic Management and Counter-UAV systems to keep airports safe.

Always Keeping Track: Enhancing Airport Operations

To manage airport traffic efficiently, authorities need real-time data and the ability to share it across different systems. Thales has developed tools to improve this coordination. ShareView helps authorities see the entire airport’s operation in one view, with a dashboard showing key performance indicators (KPIs) like baggage handling and passenger flows. InFlow analyzes passenger movement patterns to make better predictions, reduce disruptions, and improve planning. These tools help airport teams stay informed and responsive, ensuring smooth operations and a better experience for passengers.