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PTE DAY 3: SeeTrue receives certification for its automated prohibited items detection software
SeeTrue’s automated prohibited items detection system (APIDS) for checkpoint CT security scanners has received national approval from the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counter-Terrorism (NCTV) for use with the Analogic ConneCT.
The certification, which adheres to EU and Dutch regulatory requirements, was granted following testing at the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). The certification enables Analogic customers to further automate security screening using a certified APIDS solution. This enhancement brings consistent threat detection, improved operational efficiency, reduced costs and increased passenger throughput.
PTE DAY 3: Zoeftig showcases modular seating solution
At PTE World in Madrid, Spain, Zoeftig is showcasing its largest seating configuration in the history of its presence at PTE World.
Vista has been built on the typical Zoeftig engineering structure that will last 25 to 45 years. The modularity of the product is intended to fit a number of different passenger profiles. At the booth, Zoeftig representatives are highlighting that the seating solution can run up to 15 miles long and snake through the concourse and around pillars and concessions.
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PTE Day 3: Fusion Processing collaborates with Construct Invest on automated buses for airports
Fusion Processing has partnered with Construct Invest to collaborate on delivering automated vehicles to transport passengers at airports.
Fusion Processing can now offer airports an integrated transportation solution featuring a new generation of zero-emission, fully automated AV Level 4 buses designed to streamline airport operations and enhance the traveler experience.
Fusion Processing says its CAVstar Automated Drive System has a proven track record of performance and energy efficiency. It points to its own in-depth analysis of vehicle performance over 90,000km, which has revealed that the automated buses achieved a 7% energy saving compared to manually driven counterparts.
BREAKING NEWS: Singapore Changi named World’s Best Airport at 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Singapore Changi has reclaimed its crown as the World’s Best Airport 2025 in the Skytrax World Airport Awards, held at PTE World in Madrid, April 9. This is the 13th time in the history of the awards that Singapore Changi has received this top accolade. The airport also received three other major awards, for the World’s Best Airport Dining, the World’s Best Airport Washrooms and the Best Airport in Asia.
Doha’s Hamad International Airport, the former three-times winner of World’s Best Airport, ranked second and also received the award for World’s Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East.
PTE DAY 2: JFKIAT launches its new strategic vision
During his conversation with Sevda Fevzi, the president and CEO of Sevly, at the PTE World Conference today, Roel Huinink, president and CEO of JFKIAT, launched his organization’s North Star initiative – a guiding principle that is intended to define a clear vision.
He explained, “To align our North Star, we conducted extensive research, competitive analyses and collaborative workshops with our partners. T4’s North Star statement is translated into five key experience pillars: ‘employees’, to empower collaboration and promote a sense of community; ‘airline’, to continue fostering trusted airline partnerships to support their seamless operations at T4; ‘commercial’, where the airport plans to reimagine its spaces as dynamic, multifunctional environments through enriching commercial offerings; ‘passenger’ to deliver an efficient, personalized and unmistakably New York and Terminal 4 experience; and ‘ambiance’ to infuse the terminal with a sense of place by updating the look, feel and amenities to create a memorable atmosphere.
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PTE DAY 2: SureScan to deploy high-performance integrated checkpoint CT scanner solutions at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport
SureScan has announced that is has been selected to provide Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) with 24 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) qualified checkpoint property screening systems (CPSS) solutions.
SureScan’s full-size CPSS is powered by the company’s Detect 1000 CT scanner that produces high-resolution 3D images for increased detection and has low false alarm rates, leading to high throughput screening of carry-on baggage and belongings and reducing passenger divestment requirements.
At PTE World in Madrid, SureScan’s president, Jeff Hamel, said, “We’re very excited about the Las Vegas contract.
PTE Day 2: Mactan-Cebu Airport signs masterplan agreement with Ricondo & Associates
Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC), the operator of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the Philippines, has joined forces with aviation consultancy Ricondo & Associates to develop a transformative masterplan. The agreement – signed at PTE World in Madrid – seeks to expand airport capacity, optimize operations and integrate technology to provide an improved passenger experience while boosting connectivity across the region.
A vision for growth
The MCIA masterplan is designed to anticipate and accommodate future air traffic growth by implementing a phased development strategy, enabling a proactive approach to capacity expansion and ensuring that the airport evolves in line with increasing passenger demand.
PTE DAY 2: Ink Innovation launches passenger handling solution
Ink Innovation has unveiled Zero, its latest passenger processing solution, at PTE World 2025 in Madrid.
During a live demo at the show, Ink’s team is walking attendees through the system’s features, which include a new way to check in; bag drop using electronic bag tags (EBTs) in collaboration with BagTag, enabling travelers to tag baggage before leaving for the airport; paperless security clearance; an effortless boarding process; and fully working with modern airline retailing (MAR/NDC).